The Orion

Disc golf’s popularity takes flight

Matthew Vislosky // April 3, 2015

The Orion examines the growing trend of disc golf, which has been flourishing steadily in the Chico State community.

Male Wildcat cheerleader keeps squad flying high

James Groh // April 2, 2015

Sophomore Omar Chavira embraces being the sole man on the Chico State cheer team.

Best Chico bars to watch the NCAA finals

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 1, 2015

The Orion breaks down the best downtown bars at which to eat, drink and cheer while watching the closing games of the NCAA Tournament.

‘Cats win first and fourth to split 4-game series

Dylan Wakefield // March 31, 2015

After a promising start with a win Friday, the 'Cats fell to a doubleheader sweep and salvaged the split with a win in Sunday's final.

Trailer: World of Outlaws sprint and dwarf car race

Salahadin Albutti // March 29, 2015

[metaslider id=44817] The World of Outlaws races came to the Silver Dollar March 28th, 2015. Check back for the full video.Christina Saschin can be reached at [email protected] or @theorion_news...

‘Cats cruise in tournament

Matthew Vislosky // March 29, 2015

The Wildcats softball team took on Holy Names University and Montana State-Billings in the Tournament of Champions on Saturday, 28.

Walk-off winner for the ‘Cats

Matthew Vislosky // March 29, 2015

The Chico State baseball team won a game against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters at home on Friday.

Men’s rugby breaks away from pack, secures playoff spot

Dylan Wakefield // March 28, 2015

As rugby gains in popularity in the United States, the Chico State team has a 6-1 record with one game remaining before playoffs next month.

Spring training on spring break: 3 days, 3 games

Kevin Lucena // March 28, 2015

Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena shares the highs and lows of his trip to Arizona during the recent break to take in some preseason baseball.

Rugby player braves broken bone to help team clinch championship

Lars Gustafson // March 27, 2015

Chico State junior Selena Miranda suffered a major injury in the middle of a game in 2013, but didn't let that stop her from helping her team bring home the glory.

Shorthanded Wildcats find success

Matthew Vislosky // March 26, 2015

The Wildcats had two of three golfers break into the top 20 at the Cal State Monterey Bay Otter Invitational.

Cook steals her way into record books

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // March 25, 2015

The Chico State softball team's junior outfielder recently broke the all-time stolen base record for the Wildcats, leaving her mark in the program's history.