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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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The Orion

Graphic of a syringe and COVID particles

The pandemic isn’t over — So why are we acting like it is?

Carrington Power, Reporter // April 28, 2022

I tested positive for COVID on March 19, after visiting extended family in Nevada during spring break. It was my first time catching the virus. I thought that it was a minor setback. Afterall, I am 20...

Dear Future Orionites: How I found my way through pen and paper

Dear Future Orionites: How I found my way through pen and paper

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // April 26, 2022

It doesn’t matter if it’s pen and paper or on a laptop — writing has forever changed my life. To be frankly honest with everyone, I had no clue what I would do after high school, until I found my...

A snowplow clears Highway 32 near Butte Meadows, Dec. 15, 2021.

Spring snowstorms slams Sierras, close Interstate 5

Michael Steinberg, Contributor // April 15, 2022

A late-season snowstorm slammed into the Northern California mountains early Monday morning, which dropped between 8-12 inches of snow in various regions in the Sierra Nevada and shut down a major interstate...

Graphic by Jolie Asuncion.

My silent struggle: a letter to my brain, body and aching hunger

Jolie Asuncion, Multimedia Editor // April 15, 2022

Last year, I relapsed. I was battling with my body, a silent struggle that defined my eating disorder. Since high school, I've fought with an eating disorder. For me, it came in waves. I'd have phases...

Despite identity politics, Floridas LGBTQ community will not remain in the dark.

Florida’s ban on language will not erase identities

Shae Pastrana, Contributor // April 11, 2022

Known to many as a land of golden opportunities, California has certainly lent me a welcoming hand of support. My cousin moved to San Francisco for similar reasons. We just feel more accepted here than...

A graphic provided by NWS Sacramento

Fire danger remains high in NorCal

Michael Steinberg, Contributor // April 10, 2022

A historical early-season red flag warning remains in effect for most of the Northern Sacramento Valley, and parts of the Bay Area until Sunday afternoon. It comes amid record-shattering high temperatures...

Students walking through campus by the Bell Memorial Union on March 30.

Fire threat increases as heatwave expected to bake NorCal

Michael Steinberg, Contributor // April 2, 2022

A substantial heatwave is forecast to impact the entire West Coast late next week, especially in hard-hit California. Chico will see temperatures above 90 F on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, making April...

Mural in the BMU honoring Cesar Chavez and other Mexican-Americans by Javier Barajas Villanueva.

‘History is on our side’: The life and struggles of Cesar Chavez

Christopher Hill, Reporter // March 31, 2022

“We are sons of the Mexican Revolution, a revolution of the poor seeking bread and justice. Our revolution will not be armed, but we want the existing social order to dissolve; we want a new social...

Digital graphic of a smartphone showing a cryptocurrency logo with paintbrushes behind.

Investing in debt with NFTs

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // March 30, 2022

Non-fungible tokens took over digital marketplaces in 2021. According to DappRadar in an article by Reuters, the total sales of NFT’s last year was $25 billion. NFTs have been sold in the multimillion...

Transportation graphic created by Jolie Asuncion.

4 alternative methods of transportation for students

Mario Ortiz Jr and Noah Herbst // March 30, 2022

No one is more impacted by skyrocketing gas prices than students. Alternative methods of transportation are key to reducing the impact of gas prices on your wallet. Some students are already living paycheck...

The Flanagan Fire erupts north of Redding, March 4, 2022

Early wildfire season looms in California

Michael Steinberg, Contributor // March 22, 2022

It’s safe to say that if you have lived and grown up in California, or any part of the West Coast, you’re all too familiar with wildfires. The Camp Fire that destroyed the town of Paradise, a mere...

Editorial: Do better Wildcats!

Editorial: Do better Wildcats!

March 11, 2022

Although we put the wild in Wildcats — please don’t wild out behind the wheel during Spring Break.  Today decides tomorrow — so let’s make meaningful decisions. Driving under the influence...

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