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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Aiden Masson

Aiden Masson, News Editor

Aiden Masson is a freshman going into his second semester at Chico State, majoring in journalism. He is from Weed, Calif., a small town two hours away from Chico. He is looking forward to reporting as news editor for The Orion.

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The Chico State sign in front of the Student Success Center sits darkened during an unexpected midnight power outage. 
Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on May 5, 2026 in Chico, California.

Power Outage occurred last night

Aiden Masson, News Editor
May 5, 2026

From about 12:08 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Chico State experienced a complete power outage. The cause of the power outage is unknown, according to an email sent out to campus by Facilities Management and Service. “Power...

The Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, located in the Student Services Center, Room 250. The office is open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Photo taken by Aiden Masson on Oct. 1, 2025

Student aid applications open for 2026-27

Aiden Masson, Reporter
October 1, 2025

College isn’t getting any cheaper, just the opposite, in fact. But students looking for help paying their tuition can now apply for federal assistance, and Chico State is urging all students to apply,...