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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Graduates throw their caps in the air to celebrate their degrees. Photo taken by Grace Payne May 17, 2026.
Congratulations to Chico State’s Class of 2026
Grace Payne, Reporter // May 17, 2026
Students celebrate as streamers are shot over the crowd at the conclusion of the evening BSS commencement ceremony. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on May 16, 2026.
‘Be open to being uncomfortable to changes’: BSS part two commences
Chris Hutton and Dash Ferrero // May 17, 2026
The College of Business and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences graduates celebrate their achievements.Photo taken by Grace Payne, on May 16, 2026.
Wind gusts and broken announcement systems take center stage at the first ceremony of the day
Elizabeth Perez and Grace Payne // May 16, 2026
Roe vs. CSU Board of Trustees, et al. has been settled
Sexual assault case closed against former Chico State math professor, CSU Board of Trustees
Josephine Bowman and Lexi Lynn // May 15, 2026
Journalism and Public Relations graduates find their friends in the crowd. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman May 14, 2026.
Another graduation cap decorated among the many. This one referencing a play-on-words as this graduate is receiving her Master's. Photo taken by Elizabeth Perez, May 13, 2026.
Chico Police move a suspect arrested after a low speed chase at W 5th and Hazel streets. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on May 8, 2026 in Chico, California.
Error screen does not allow students to access their Canvas account through their Chico State Portal. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman May 7, 2026.
Error screen does not allow students to access their Canvas account through their Chico State Portal. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman May 7, 2026.
Error screen does not allow students to access their Canvas account through their Chico State Portal. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman May 7, 2026.
Silence and support was brought as survivors shared their stories. Photo taken by Aiden Masson, April 30, 2026.
These red dresses also serve as a personal reminder to never forget those lost to Indigenous peoples violence. Photo taken by Merri Shiger on May 5, 2026.
Jordan Johnson presents on Public Law 280, explaining how the law shifted criminal jurisdiction from federal to state governments without tribal consent, creating gaps in enforcement on reservations. The slide highlights proposed solutions like clarifying jurisdiction and mandating dual reporting to address the underreporting and accountability issues tied to the MMIW crisis. Photo taken by Merri Shiger on May 3 2026.
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