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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

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

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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The Graduate, a popular sports bar frequented Chico State students. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

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.
Junior infielder Andrew Carrillo attempting to catch a fly ball on March 27 against the Otters. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘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.
Coming Soon! Photo credit: Christina Saschin

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...

Brooke Langeloh winds up for a pitch against Southern Oregon on Feb. 15. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘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.
Junior infielder Andrew Carillo up to bat against the Otters on March 27. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

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.
Jeff McKinley, left, slips through two defenders in a game on Feb. 14 against San Jose State. The mens rugby team is 6-1 for the season and is ranked No. 2 in the Pacific West Conference. Photo courtesy of Jeff McKinley.

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

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.
Natalie Oelsner,  president of the womens rugby team, runs down the pitch with the ball to attempt a try. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

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.
Junior golfer Dani OKeefe ended the Cal State Monterey Bay Otter Invitational tied at fourth place. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

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.
Junior outfielder Alli Cook looks at her opponent while attempting to score in a game against Southern Oregon on Feb. 15. Photo credit: Caio Calado

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.
First-year pitcher Haley Gilham on the mound during practice Feb. 13. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats go 1-1 against Otters

Matthew Vislosky // March 24, 2015
The Chico State women's softball team split a doubleheader against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on Saturday.
Senior pitcher Derek Sesma on the mound during practice on Feb. 13 Photo credit: George Johnston

Wildcats lose series finale

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // March 24, 2015
Chico State's baseball team lost their series 3-1 to Cal Poly Pomona with a loss on Sunday.
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