Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Alejandra Fraga
A Chico Unified School District bus proves at the Chico Parade of Lights that creativity does not stop with light decorations as any vehicle or object can be used as well. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

The Orion’s weekly newscast Oct. 17

Alex Grant, Christian Solis, and Alejandra Fraga
October 18, 2018
The Market Place Cafe in the BMU. Taken by Alejandra Fraga May 10, 2018

Chico State considers bringing new restaurants to campus

Alejandra Fraga
May 10, 2018
Man breaks all displays inside business

Man breaks all displays inside business

Alejandra Fraga
May 7, 2018
Students participate in nationwide 48-hour Datafest competition

Students participate in nationwide 48-hour Datafest competition

Alejandra Fraga
April 30, 2018
Geese cause a three-car collision on Highway 99

Geese cause a three-car collision on Highway 99

Alejandra Fraga
April 26, 2018
'La Comida' restaurant located in Mangrove Plaza. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Local family-owned restaurant, ‘La Comida’ celebrates 50 year anniversary

Alejandra Fraga
April 23, 2018
Weekly News - The Week's End Update, April 21

Weekly News – The Week’s End Update, April 21

Natalie Hanson, Alejandra Fraga, Christian Solis, and Josh Cozine
April 22, 2018
Chico State's new wildcat statue located in front of the BMU. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Unveiling of Wildcat statue brings forth new Chico State Spirit Day

Alejandra Fraga
April 20, 2018
Man locks himself in elevator, refuses to let anyone in

Man locks himself in elevator, refuses to let anyone in

Alejandra Fraga
April 16, 2018
Flyer showcasing the 'Wildcat Day on the Farm' event. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

College of Agriculture hosts first university farm open house

Alejandra Fraga
April 13, 2018
Woman runs into intersection, causes disturbance by screaming at cars

Woman runs into intersection, causes disturbance by screaming at cars

Alejandra Fraga
April 9, 2018
Man threatens K-mart employees with BB gun, steals jewelry

Man threatens K-mart employees with BB gun, steals jewelry

Alejandra Fraga
April 3, 2018
Four vehicles stolen in one night, same neighborhood

Four vehicles stolen in one night, same neighborhood

Alejandra Fraga
April 2, 2018
GoFund me page created for Kyle LaForce. Photo credit: GoFund me page

Student dies unexpectedly

Alejandra Fraga
March 30, 2018
Food Pantry hosts open house for students

Food Pantry hosts open house for students

Alejandra Fraga
March 26, 2018
Kim Swanson speaks during a presentation on the environmental impact of the upcoming additions to Siskiyou Hall. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Engineers of new science building present to students, faculty

Alejandra Fraga
March 15, 2018
Alejandro Alfaro Ramirez and Radhika Katarla conducting a #FREETHECSU information session. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Students meet to raise awareness of university movement

Alejandra Fraga
March 13, 2018
Student threatens shooting at school, removed from campus

Student threatens shooting at school, removed from campus

Alejandra Fraga
March 12, 2018
GSEC coordinators hosted the first ever Queer Prom at Chico State. Photo credit: Deisi Aguirre

First Queer Prom offers free dance, entertainment and community

Alejandra Fraga
March 4, 2018
Dr. César A. Cruz presented to a packed room at Selvester's Cafe. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

[Photo] Harvard graduate visits Chico for Undocu Week

March 2, 2018
Dr. César A. Cruz presenting to a packed room at Selvester's cafe.

Timeline of back to back violent crimes reported in Chico, CA, Feb 16-19. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Back to back violent crimes in Chico this week

Alejandra Fraga
February 22, 2018
First responders at the scene of Monday's incident after gas leak alert was sent out. Photo credit: Lizzie Helmer

Gas leak alert leads to evacuations

Alejandra Fraga and Natalie Hanson
February 19, 2018
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico motorcyclist dies in suspected DUI crash

Alejandra Fraga
February 14, 2018
The plans for replacing Siskyou Hall have been proposed since last semester. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

New science building to begin construction

Alejandra Fraga
February 10, 2018
Students in one team prepare to test their "blood" samples for a DNA experiment. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Girls get chance to learn about science on campus

Alejandra Fraga and Natalie Hanson
February 4, 2018
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Nutrition professor dies suddenly

Alejandra Fraga
February 2, 2018
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Sting operations have lead to success within months, police say

Alejandra Fraga
January 25, 2018
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico Police confirm sting operations to arrest theft suspects

Alejandra Fraga
January 22, 2018
Brittni and Brynn Frace were killed in a car crash this week. Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Highlands Church

Chico State sisters die in fatal car crash

Alejandra Fraga
January 19, 2018
Photo credit: Sean Martens

City Council talks possible property and business improvement district for downtown Chico

Alejandra Fraga
May 18, 2017
Student Philanthropy Council presents check to food pantry Photo Courtesy of: Jason Halley

Student Philanthropy Council raises over $12,000 for food pantry

Alejandra Fraga
May 12, 2017
An animal science major from Chico State died May 4. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State animal science student passes away

Alejandra Fraga
May 10, 2017
The Oroville Dam Crisis was discussed at the Chico City Council meeting Tuesday. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico City Council talks Oroville Dam crisis

Alejandra Fraga
May 3, 2017
March for Science Logo Photo Courtesy of: March for Science Facebook page

Chico brings on March for Science

Alejandra Fraga
April 21, 2017
Ombuds Logo- CSU Chico Program Photo Courtesy: Ombuds Website

Chico State club aims to resolve student conflicts

Alejandra Fraga
April 6, 2017
ICE art piece by Oscar Guillen. Photo Courtesy: Oscar Gullen

César Chávez: Behind the art

Alejandra Fraga
April 2, 2017
CSU's Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success Strategic Initiatives, Jeff Gold, visits campus. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

CSU administrator visits Chico State, talks about raising graduation rates

Alejandra Fraga
March 28, 2017
Statistics regarding substance abuse among college students Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Students seeking recovery program brought to campus

Alejandra Fraga
March 25, 2017
Firefighter staffing issues, request of authorization for extra personnel. Photo Courtesy of Bill Hack.

City Council approves firefighters staffing request

Alejandra Fraga
March 8, 2017
Bike path near campus Photo credit: George Johnston

Safety camera expansion project approved

Alejandra Fraga
March 8, 2017
Police cars lined up following incident Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Motorcycle accident leads to several collisions

Alejandra Fraga
March 3, 2017
Colusa Hall, where the competition will take place. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Chico State hosts 31st Annual Student Research Competition

Alejandra Fraga
March 2, 2017
7th and Chestnut House Excavation Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

House on 7th and Chestnut Streets excavated

Alejandra Fraga
February 25, 2017
Chico City Council at Tuesday's meeting. Photo credit: Bianca Quilantan

$96,000 project in place to decrease traffic issues

Alejandra Fraga
February 22, 2017
Enloe Medical Center Photo credit: Marrion Charissa Cruz

Enloe to accept applications for Patient Ambassador program

Alejandra Fraga
February 20, 2017
Healthy Relationships Week. Photo courtesy of CSU Chico Safe Place Facebook page

Healthy relationships week comes to Chico State

Alejandra Fraga
February 13, 2017
Becky Holden from Butte Environmental Council answers questions from a student. Photo courtesy of FISHBIO.

Biological science department holds second career fair

Alejandra Fraga
February 12, 2017

Alternatives and app may solve parking permit issues

Alejandra Fraga
February 12, 2017
All-gender restroom Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Meriam Library welcomes all-gender restrooms

Alejandra Fraga
February 8, 2017
Police blotter. Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Student gets suspended for pulling out knife

Alejandra Fraga
February 6, 2017
Lake Oroville levels spike through the month of January. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Lake Oroville levels spike

Alejandra Fraga
February 1, 2017
Is food insecurity a problem at Chico State? Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Is food insecurity a problem at Chico State?

Alejandra Fraga
January 31, 2017
David Scotto presenting the $5000 donation to the Chico State Student Service Center. Photo credit: Chico State Alumni Instagram Page

SSC receives $5,000 alum donation

Alejandra Fraga
January 29, 2017
Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Chico hit hard by storms

Alejandra Fraga
January 23, 2017
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