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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...

Common Grounds, an Associated-Students coffee shop, offers deals for Spirit Days. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on January 29.

Chico State offers discounts for new Friday spirit days

Damon Gallegos, Reporter
January 31, 2025

Wildcat Spirit Days are taking place at Chico State every Friday. By wearing a Chico State clothing item, individuals can get various deals and discounts at various places on campus, including Common Grounds...

Kendall Hall, where the Office of the President is located. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales.

Chico State president addresses budget concerns, federal uncertainty

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025

In a message sent to the Chico State campus community, University President Steve Perez acknowledged the heightened concerns regarding the recent fiscal challenges faced by higher education institutions...

Chico students pictured in front of the BMU, where the arrest was made. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5, 2024.

Unidentified man arrested in BMU on theft warrant

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025

An unidentified male was arrested Thursday morning in the Bell Memorial Union on theft-related charges, following a warrant for his arrest.  Two University Police Department officers were dispatched...

An email sent out to Sonoma State on Jan. 22 announced staff positions and student programs to be eliminated to bridge the budget deficit. Graphic made by Nadia Hill Jan. 29.

Sonoma State budget cuts eliminate athletics and reduce programs and faculty

Nadia Hill, Multimedia Editor
January 30, 2025

Sonoma State announced significant cuts to faculty positions, departments and the elimination of their National College Athletic Association Division II Athletics. Students and faculty received an email...

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

Chico State community invited to attend Academic Senate policy committee meetings

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2025

The Academic Senate is inviting Chico campus community members to attend meetings for the Educational Policies & Programs Committee and the Faculty & Student Policies Committee on Thursday at 2:30...

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office is open from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Photo taken Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2025.

State financial aid deadline extends for students within LA and Ventura Counties

Milca Elvira Chacon, News Editor
January 28, 2025

The California Student Aid Commission has extended its priority state aid deadline for students within the LA and Ventura counties to April 2. This followed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declaration of emergency...

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A&E weekly wind-up: Jan. 27-Feb. 2

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
January 27, 2025

For lovers of jazz, get your dancing feet ready, this week is packed with events. Two Oscar-nominated movies will also be shown in town, “The Brutalist,” nominated for best picture and nine other Oscars,...

the official presidential portrait of jimmy carter

Former president Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Timothy Adams, Contributor
December 30, 2024

The former U.S. president and champion of humanitarian rights died on Dec. 29, two years after being placed on hospice care at his private residence, according to a statement by The Carter Center. Named...

Smoke can still be seen from inside Bidwell Mansion after the fire Wednesday morning. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Dec. 11.

Bidwell Mansion destroyed in fire

Megan Gauer, Layout Editor
December 11, 2024

Bidwell Mansion, the historic home of John and Annie Bidwell, was destroyed in an overnight fire on Wednesday. The fire began around 3:15 a.m. The cause is currently under investigation, Matt Teague,...

Chico’s new city council for the next two years. Left to right: Dale Bennett, Tom van Overbeek, Kasey Reynolds, Bryce Goldstein, Katie Hawley, Addison Winslow and Michael O’Brien. Screenshot from the city council meeting recording.

New Chico city councilors take oaths and help select mayor and vice mayor

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter
December 6, 2024

Chico’s downtown city hall was packed to the brim during a special meeting on Dec. 4. Residents filled the room to watch the new city councilors be sworn into office. Former Chico Police Chief Michael...

Community members are being asked to support the victims of the Palermo school shooting in Butte County and offer support. Photo from FreePik.

Community members will hold a fundraiser for Palermo school shooting victims

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter
December 6, 2024

A fundraiser will be on Monday from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Southside Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Ave., in Oroville for victims and their families of the Palmero school shooting. They ask for a minimum...