The Orion

Cyclists flock to annual Paskenta Ride for Super Bowl tradition

Karsten Kaufmann // February 10, 2015

Chico's first Sunday in February has more than just a certain football game going on. Hundreds descend upon Bidwell Park, which is the staring point for a 100-mile bike ride.

‘Cats struggle, lose to third place Cal Poly Pomona

Matthew Vislosky // February 10, 2015

After snapping a 2 game loosing streak on Friday, the 'Cats could not get it going on Saturday against Cal Poly Pomona.

Chico State claims first place in 9th straight win

Kevin Lucena // February 10, 2015

The Wildcats came out on top against Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday, in what was possibly their most significant 2015 regular season game.

Mike Baca: Voice of the Wildcats

James Groh // February 9, 2015

Chico State's basketball and baseball games have been called by the same radio broadcaster for the last 25 years.

Chico State holds top spot in conference

Breanna Barnard // February 7, 2015

The Wildcats stopped a late surge by UC San Diego on Friday night to keep an eight game winning streak intact.

Wildcats break 2 game losing streak

Julie Ortega // February 7, 2015

After going 0-2 last weekend, the 'Cats bounced back on Friday night by beating UC San Diego to get back on the win column.

Giants’ World Series trophies swing by Chico

Dariush Azmoudeh // February 6, 2015

The San Francisco Giants are touring around California to give their fans a chance to see the three trophies the team has won in the past six years.

NFL steeped in scandals as Goodell flounders

Kevin Lucena // February 6, 2015

The Orion's assistant sports editor looks back at a tumultuous NFL season that called Roger Goodell's competence as commissioner into question.

Senior players lead Wildcats on playoff pursuit

Lars Gustafson // February 4, 2015

Hannah Womack and Annie Ward are playing in their last season and are stepping into leadership roles to get the 'Cats into the postseason.

Q&A: Staying in focus while in action

Julie Ortega // February 3, 2015

Chico State athletes talk about distractions and how they handle them.

Senior catcher thrives in Wildcat baseball program

Dylan Wakefield // February 3, 2015

Peter Miller is entering his final season with the Chico State baseball team, hoping to take the team back to the playoffs for the third straight year.

First-year Wildcat makes strides on basketball team

Matthew Vislosky // February 1, 2015

Isaiah Ellis is starting to make a name for himself on a team that will be saying goodbye to three key senior athletes when the season ends.