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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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February 27, 2025

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Outside of the BMU

AS committee to vote Friday on resolution renouncing CSU free speech policy

Sean Shanks and C. Nicholas Kepler
February 26, 2025

The Government Affairs Committee will consider the resolution to renounce both the manner of implementation and the substance of the systemwide Time, Place and Manner policy. The resolution was proposed...

Photo taken by Milca Elvira Chacon.

‘We’re scared, we have fears’: Student opinions expo for reimagining Academic Affairs

Nadia Hill, Lexi Lynn and Chris Hutton
February 26, 2025

Correction Feb. 26 - Corrected a Miranda Flint's major Through exasperated breaths, Miranda Flint, a senior studying geology, pressured Provost Leslie Cornick on the future of her degree and what it...

The protesters walking with their signs through the Chico State campus Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

Protestors rally against ICE on campus

Brynna Garcia, News reporter
February 25, 2025

On Monday a protest against the presence of ICE on campus took place from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.  The group started off small, but as time went on, the number of attendees began to rise.  Beginning outside...

Provost Leslie Cornick addresses student’s concerns during the reimagining academic affairs student expo Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Chico State.

Students push back on changes to College of Natural Sciences

Chris Hutton and Nadia Hill
February 24, 2025

Over 100 natural science students and allied community members clashed with Provost Leslie Cornick in Selvesters before the final expo of phase two, round one, in the reimagining of academic affairs initiative...

Photo taken by North State Ambassador Brynna Garcia on Sunday, March 1st, 2024.

Bridging change for rural voices

David De Paz, News reporter
February 24, 2025

A student-led program at CSU Chico will try to amplify the voices of rural students, fostering a sense of community for an overlooked demographic in higher education. For many rural high school students,...

The team poses after winning their first title Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Anaheim, California. Courtesy of Francesca Smith

Chico State dance team takes home first place

Brynna Garcia, News reporter
February 24, 2025

For the girls of the Chico State dance team, this competition was far more than just another dance. It was their chance to make themselves, each other and Chico State proud.  “It’s a two minute...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion news weekly highlights: Feb. 16 to 23

Jessica Miller, Reporter
February 23, 2025

From Academic Affairs policy changes to Homeland Security on campus to emails from President Perez, here are this week’s –- Feb. 16 to 23 –- news stories: Three proposals to shape the future of...

A screenshot of Chico State’s 2025/2026 total deficit presented during on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, during Steve Perez’ state of the university address.

Steve Perez addresses budget deficit, financial strategies and upcoming budget

Milca Elvira Chacon, News Editor
February 23, 2025

Chico State expects a $32 million deficit for the 2025-26 academic year, but the university has reserves to manage the deficit, said President Steve Perez during the university address on Monday. The...

Sabrina Rivera, 46, of Chico. Courtesy of Butte County DA

Chico woman arrested for allegedly bringing drugs to juvenile hall

Milca Elvira Chacon, News Editor
February 22, 2025

A Chico woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of bringing illegal drugs into the Butte County Juvenile Hall for her son, according to a Butte County District Attorney press release. On Wednesday,...

Photo courtesy of Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.

Homeland Security to attend career fair

Riley Rochlitz, News Reporter
February 22, 2025

The Homeland Security Investigations, San Francisco / NorCal have registered to attend the Career Center's upcoming Business Career Fair on Feb. 26. The HSI is an agency within ICE. Since Chico State...

Students celebrate the official grand opening of the Black Resource Center Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at Chico State.

Victory in Unity, a Black History Month celebration

Riley Rochlitz, News Reporter
February 22, 2025

The Black Student Union will host its annual Black History Month event, Victory in Unity: Together We Build a Brighter Tomorrow, on Sunday. The event will celebrate the strength and achievements of...