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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...

Chrys Bello, a volunteer at the Chico Animal Shelter embraces Meela, a dog available for adoption through the shelter. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 19.

Chico Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for the month of February

Damon Gallegos, Reporter
February 10, 2025

The Chico Animal Shelter announced in a press release that it will be waiving adoption fees for all animals from Feb. 1-28. The waived fee will cover the spay/neuter surgery, current vaccinations, feline...

Seema Sehrawat’s official office photo. Photo courtesy of Lisa James, executive assistant to the chief of staff.

Seema Sehrawat to retire back to a faculty position

Damon Gallegos, Reporter
February 6, 2025

President Steve Perez announced in an email to campus on Jan. 24 that Seema Sehrawat will be retiring from her current position as the university’s chief of staff. Sehrawat came to Chico State in...

The Sigma Pi fraternity house on a quiet Monday morning in Chico. Taken by Molly Myers on Feb. 26.

Fraternities and sororities begin recruitment process

Riley Rochlitz, Reporter
February 6, 2025

 Fraternity and Sorority Affairs announced that some fraternities and sororities are beginning their recruiting process. The recruitment process occurs at the beginning of each semester. Students in...

Students and faculty members marched around campus for around three hours in support of immigrant rights Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Chico, California.

Protest at Chico State advocates for immigrant rights

Milca Elvira Chacon and Ellie Marty
February 6, 2025

For Chico State senior Yamileth Lomeli, ever-changing immigration policies are crucial issues to her and her family. As a daughter of immigrant parents, her voice and her act of protest was a way she felt...

Signs in both English and Spanish could be seen in the group of protesters. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 3.

Immigration reform protesters gather in City Plaza

Nadia Hill, Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
February 4, 2025

“Si se puede,” chanted a crowd of protestors during the late afternoon on Monday, holding signs advocating for immigrant rights in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, following...

The CFA hopes their petition will help save Sonoma State following budget cuts. Photo from Pixabay Feb. 2.

CFA encourages a petition to save Sonoma State

Cecilia Gonzalez, Reporter
February 3, 2025

The California Faculty Association officers issued a statement encouraging a petition to save Sonoma State following major budget cuts. They explained their grievances with the decimation of a CSU hispanic-serving...

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem worked with ICE on a raid enforcement operation in New York City, The Bronx, Washington Heights and Upper Manhattan shortly after her appointment to her cabinet position. Courtesy: United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Photo taken on Jan. 28.

Recent ICE enforcement causes Chico State campus to issue new guidelines

Jessica Miller, Reporter
February 3, 2025
This story about recent ICE enforcement and its impact on Chico State campus is crucial to highlight his week because it addresses the pressing issue of immigration policies and the direct effect on student' safety and well-being. It is important for our community to stay informed on such matters to foster awareness and support.
DeepSeek A.I. Chatbot website. Photo taken by Owen Daniels January 31.

DeepSeek: the A.I. startup that tanked the U.S. stock market

Owen Daniels, Reporter
February 3, 2025

The U.S. stock market dropped 1,033.99 points on Jan. 27, which is its largest decline since September 13, 2022; with tech stocks like Nvidia, Google and Microsoft leading the way.  DeepSeek is an...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion news weekly highlights: Jan. 27 to 31

Jessica Miller, Reporter
February 1, 2025

From extended financial aid deadlines to policy meetings to an arrest on campus, here are this week’s –- Jan. 27 to 31 –- news stories: State financial aid deadline extends for students within LA...