Aiyana Curry, Sports Editor
Aiyana Curry is a junior at Chico State, going into her second semester on The Orion. Originally from San Diego, Calif., she is excited to start her reporting journey, aiming to eventually become a sports reporter. In pursuit of this goal, she’s working toward a degree in journalism with a minor in sports media. She’s also on the Chico State Softball team and in addition to writing, enjoys working out, drawing, cooking, reading and photography.
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Some biopics aim to document a life. “Michael” does something far more impressive and ambitious- it resurrects one. Antoine Fuqua’s electrifying portrait of Michael Jackson traces the arc from his...
There’s a question worth sitting with the next time you find yourself debating whether to drive through Downtown Chico on a Thursday evening, or just order something in and call it a night: what kind...
Chico State Athletics has announced a five-year apparel partnership with Adidas and Game one, set to begin at the start of the 2026-27 academic year.
This will mark a significant shift in how the university...
There's a special kind of Thursday evening magic that settles over downtown Chico once April arrives. The sidewalks fill with people, music drifts across downtown and local businesses prepare to make their...
The Chico State women’s basketball team is set to head to the playoffs, seeded 4th in the six-team tournament. With that, they will face off against Cal State University Dominguez Hills in the quarterfinals...
The Chico State Men’s basketball team faced off against Cal State University San Bernardino Thursday, losing 62-76 in Acker Gym.
With the loss, the ‘Cats conference record dropped to 4-7, putting...
As Chico State ramps back up for the Spring 2026 semester, some Wildcat athletes are in the midst of their season, having played throughout winter break.
The ‘Cats men’s and women’s basketball...
The Chico State Wildcats men’s basketball team bounced back with a 68-43 victory over the Pacific Union Pioneers on Saturday, raising its record to 3-4.
With a loud crowd and the school band supporting...
The Chico State men’s basketball team played a tight game against the Stanislaus State Warriors on Saturday, losing 57-54 in the defensive contest.
The Wildcats dug themselves into an early hole after...
The Chico State men’s basketball team defeated the UC Merced Bobcats 69-50 in its conference opening game on Thursday in Acker Gym.
After the Bobcats scored the first points of the game, Wildcats’...
Update: The team was not selected for the NCAA D-II women's soccer tournament. Coach Kim Sutton's final season has ended with a second-place finish in the conference and her fourth CCAA Coach of the Year...
On Saturday, the Chico State women’s volleyball team delivered one last energetic performance as they closed out their season on Senior Night, besting San Francisco State in four sets, 25-20, 25-20,...
The Chico State women’s soccer team is heading to the CCAA championship game after edging out the Stanislaus State Warriors 2-1 in the semifinals on Friday.
In a thrilling match that went into double...
With winter lingering around the corner, the Wildcats men’s basketball team is making its final preparations before the 2025-26 season. After losing all five starters to the transfer portal and hiring...
With tension in the air, the Chico State women’s soccer team played its final regular-season game on Thursday to decide the season conference champions. It was also the last home game for coach Kim Sutton,...
Over the past three seasons, few golfers in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) have been as consistent and prolific as Chico State senior Naoki Easterday.
Since stepping onto campus...
While most students were off partying or trick-or-treating on Halloween night, the Chico State women’s soccer team played under the lights, defeating Cal State Monterey Bay 2-0.
Led by scores from...
The Chico State women’s volleyball team defeated UC Merced in a sweep, 25-19, 25-25 and 25-19 after the ‘Cats had lost a five-set heartbreaker to the Bobcats earlier in season, but evened the score...
Chico native runners, Iresh Molina and Mario Giannini, both crossed the finish line first on their home course, leading Chico State to consecutive men’s and women’s conference championships.
For...
The Chico State women’s soccer team struck early and never looked back, defeating San Francisco State 2-1 after scoring twice in the first 20 minutes of the match.
The Wildcats now sit on top of the...
On a chilly October afternoon at the University Soccer Stadium, Chico State women’s soccer coach Kim Sutton paces the sideline just as she has for the past 24 seasons: clipboard in hand, voice steady,...
Chico State men’s cross country athlete Mario Giannini knows every twist, turn, slope and bump on the Hooker Oak Park cross country course. Before dominating the California Collegiate Athletic Association...
Despite playing a tight and energetic third set, the Chico State women’s volleyball team could not find the push it needed to defeat the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes, losing in straight sets 25-16,...
The Chico State women’s soccer team faced off against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars for their senior day, taking a 1-0 loss after a scrappy 90 minutes.
Celebrating their seven seniors in a short...
In an epic defensive battle, the Chico State women’s soccer team sank one goal to edge out a 1-0 win over the Cal State Dominguez Toros Friday night.
While one score isn’t always enough for a victory,...
The Chico State Wildcats women’s volleyball team faced off in their second conference game of the season against the Cal State LA Golden Eagles, who are ranked #4 in the CCAA on the pre-season coaches...
The Chico State women's volleyball team opened the CCAA conference play on its home court Thursday against the reigning CCAA champions, the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos.
The Broncos, who were ranked #1 in...
Sinking four beautiful goals and keeping a clean sheet, the Chico State women’s soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Sunday.
The scoring party against the Saint Martin’s Saints started...
The Chico State women’s soccer team fell to the Simon Fraser Red Leafs 1-0 in their home opener. Throughout the warm night, the Wildcats attempted 11 shots with two shots on goal against the team from...
On Sunday, the Chico State women's soccer team faced off against the Chaminade Swords in Hilo, Hawai`i for the last game of the road trip. In a tough and equal match, neither team managed to sink a goal,...
Game 1 vs Menlo
The Chico State women's volleyball team defeated the Menlo Oaks in their season debut, winning in straight sets, 25-20, 25-16 and 25-23. Wildcats showcased a solid offense through...
Chico State Wildcats women's soccer travelled to Hawai`i to match up against the Hawai`i Hilo Vulcans for their season debut, falling 1-0.
The Vulcans scored the lone goal in the 31st minute of the...