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The Orion

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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Going through on one of the more direct route in the course, the climber scales straight up the wall to the finish. Photo taken by Aiyana Curry on Nov. 11, 2025.

WREC hosts annual El Capitan challenge

Lucy Bakowski, Reporter
March 19, 2026

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to climb El Capitan? Students can attempt to climb the equivalent of Yosemite’s El Capitan — 3,000 feet — by completing 84 top-rope climbs at the...

Dining Hall (Fresh) Plant Based Breakfast. Photo taken by Lucy Bakowski, March 4, 2026.

Fueling the Whole Student

Lucy Bakowski, Reporter
March 16, 2026

For many college students, food choices are shaped by busy schedules, tight budgets and confusing online advice. This is why The Well is piloting a nutrition program service which aims to change that,...

Graduate student Humberto Partida, left, and Chico State University President Stephen Perez share an embrace after dancing to banda music Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

Speak with the President of Chico State

Grace Payne, Reporter
March 11, 2026

Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts directly with the president of Chico State? President Steve Perez is offering open office hours this spring semester, giving students, staff and faculty a...

The joy of celebrating Holi was on everyone's faces. Taken by Toby Neal on March 29, 2024.

Festival of Colors comes to Chico State

Lucy Bakowski, Reporter
March 10, 2026

Bright clouds of yellow, pink and blue powder will soon fill Trinity Lawn as Chico students gather to celebrate Holi, a colorful cultural tradition.  Often called the “Festival of Colors” or the...

Period event collage created by Lucy Bakowski on March 8, 2026.

Let’s Talk Periods

Lucy Bakowski, Reporter
March 9, 2026

If you’ve ever missed class because of painful period cramps, Googled birth control side effects, or felt confused tracking your cycle, a new menstrual health event at Chico State hopes to give students...