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The Orion

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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Junior Itzell De Los Rios hits a home run on April 26 at Chico State in Chico, Calif. They won the final regular season game 9-5.

Wildcats finish season with series split against Sonoma State

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
May 5, 2025

The Chico State softball team concluded its 2025 season over the weekend against Sonoma State, earning a series split. The Wildcats’ offense managed a single run in each game of Friday’s doubleheader,...

Forward Trae Taylor finishes strong at the basket, giving the team an edge during the second half against Stanislaus State Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Wildcat Forward’s breakout year earns him scholarship with NCAA tournament team

Jonathan (J.J.) Fain, Sports Reporter
April 30, 2025

Junior forward Trae Taylor is the first player to commit to a new program after all five of the Wildcats’ regular starters entered the transfer portal. Taylor had a breakout season for the Wildcats,...

Number 17, Gracie Dunning, and her coach talk at first base on March 28 at Chico State. They were waiting for the other team to finish their time out at the mound.

Wildcats take one in East Bay to avoid second straight sweep

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
April 23, 2025

Following a bye week, the Wildcats were determined to get back into the win column as they faced the conference leaders, the Cal State East Bay Pioneers, in their final away series of the 2025 season. The...

Chico State’s Natalie Muse competes in the 100-meter hurdles during the Chico Invitational on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Muse placed fourth overall in the finals for the 100-meter hurdles. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Chico State track and field closes out final home meet with record-breaking weekend

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2025

The Wildcats’ track and field teams returned to University Stadium for their final home meet of the season. Both the men’s and women’s squads delivered standout performances, highlighted by personal...

Junior Naoki Easterday standing over the ball, lining up his putt at the Sonoma State Invitational on Mar. 25. Taken by Sonoma State Athletics

Easterday propels Wildcats to season-best performance with his second straight top-3 finish

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2025

Two weeks after tying for first at the Sonoma State Spring Invitational, junior Naoki Easterday followed up with another top-three finish at the RJGA Men's Palm Valley Classic in Goodyear, Arizona. Easterday...

Sophomore guard Isaiah Kerr keeps control of the ball during the second-half against San Francisco State Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Chico State.

Final Wildcat starter enters transfer portal

Jonathan (J.J.) Fain, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2025

Sophomore guard Isaiah Kerr continues the mass exodus of Chico State's core as his future as a Wildcat is uncertain. The Orion has learned that Kerr officially entered the portal on March 30th.  Just...

Michael Baker slides into home plate scoring a run to help Chico State add to their lead in their game against San Bernardino Sunday, April 6, 2025. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats’ offense overpowers Coyotes in second straight series win

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2025

Chico State baseball hadn’t played a game in over a week due to a rare mid-season bye, but showed no signs of rust once they were able to retake the field. They battled back from three separate three-run...

Pitcher Bella Tavares on March 28 at Chico State. She has had six wins this season.

A historic debut sets the tone for pitcher’s first year on the mound at Chico State

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
April 5, 2025

After delivering a no-hitter in her Wildcat debut, pitcher Bella Tavares launched herself into a remarkable inaugural season.  Tavares is a sophomore transfer student from Castro Valley who has had...

Left handed hitter Kennedy Gustin slap hits the ball on March 28 at Chico State. This hit got her on base.

The Wildcats strong offense loses steam as they drop series against Cal State San Bernardino

Rebecca Gonzalez and Trevor Lee
April 2, 2025

Chico State took on the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes this past weekend in a hard-fought series. Friday’s doubleheader featured a competitive offensive showing from both teams, with each game determined...

Junior guard Miles Daniels launches a three-pointer during the first-half against San Francisco State Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Chico State.

Four Wildcat starters enter the transfer portal

Jonathan (J.J.) Fain, Sports Reporter
March 27, 2025

Four key Wildcats have entered the transfer portal less than two weeks after the Wildcats closed their season in the NCAA Division II Western Regional. Chico State men's basketball will see the departure...

Junior Della Molina runs through the 6k race course at the NCAA Division II Championship Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Sacramento.

Della Molina wins first Track Athlete of the Week award

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
March 26, 2025

Junior Della Molina earned a bronze medal in the 5000m at the Hornet Invitational at Sacramento State Saturday, earning her first CCAA/FloSports women’s track athlete of the week award.  The meet...

Itzell De Los Rios went 3-for-3 with an RBI in the final game against the Gators. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Mar. 7.

Wildcats’ resiliency earns series split against San Francisco State

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 26, 2025

Chico State faced off against the San Francisco State Gators in a competitive series, coming away with two wins.  The Wildcats offense continued to stay hot in the opening game, with singles by Aiyana...