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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...

The front of Kendall Hall, where the Academic Senate office is located. Photo taken by Ellie Marty on Jan. 30.

Campus community provided with inadequate information regarding academic structure

Chris Hutton and Nadia Hill
February 21, 2025

*This article was edited on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 to correct the scope of The Special Action Team   Academic Affairs is seeking to restructure the division through three distinct models. Provost...

The front of Kendall Hall, where the Academic Senate office is located. Photo taken by Ellie Marty on Jan. 30.

Three proposals to shape the future of Chico State

Chris Hutton and Nadia Hill
February 21, 2025

Academic Affairs is reimagining the academic structure of Chico State through three models. These proposals will change the organizational structure of colleges and departments starting the implementation...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion news weekly highlights: Feb. 7 to 14

Jessica Miller, Reporter
February 17, 2025

From extended financial aid deadlines to policy meetings to an arrest on campus, here are this week’s –- Feb. 7 to 14 –- news stories: Chico Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for the month of...

The event was often conversational, with presenters wanting to hear the opinions of everyone in attendance that was interested in speaking. Photo taken on Feb. 7 at BMU Auditorium at Chico State.

Chico state hosts symposium to further conversation regarding neurodiversity and disability services

Sean Shanks, Reporter
February 11, 2025

Around 500 educators, medical and mental health professionals, advocates, parents and neurodivergent and disabled individuals filled the BMU auditorium Friday for the Northern California Neurodiversity...

The mobile classroom on campus located by the BMU. Photo taken by Al Schademan Tuesday, Jan. 30.

The Mobile Classroom: A hotbed for teacher resources and more

Riley Rochlitz, Reporter
February 11, 2025

The mobile classroom made an appearance on Chico State's campus Jan. 30 to help students with their teacher credentials. The classroom helped students who want to apply to receive teaching credentials...

As the sun sets, a student expresses that silence is no longer accepted to them on Feb. 7 in Chico, Calif.

Push for immigration reform protest takes place in Chico

Damon Gallegos, Reporter
February 10, 2025

Members of the Chico community came together on Friday afternoon in the streets of downtown Chico to protest against the Immigration Customs Enforcement raids and advocate for immigration reform. The...