CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro speaking at Chico State on Nov. 2, 2021

Head coach Brian Fogel got his 200th victory on Saturday in a game against the Cal Poly Pomona Mustangs. This was Chico State Women’s Basketball’s first victory since Nov. 16 when they edged Holy...

The Chico Ice Rink In The Plaza opened its doors to hundreds of skaters on Nov. 19, but the use of city resources to fund a second rink in Butte County has created controversy. https://twitter.com/actionnewsnow/status/1440533895611498500?s=12 Some...

Chancellor Joseph Castro shared a press conference with local media on Nov. 2.

The Orion sat down with Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson on Monday to discuss three pressing topics within the Chico State community. In the 30-minute interview, our team asked Hutchinson about...

Chico State’s University Farm is offering free tractor-guided tours every third Friday of each month at 2 p.m.  The College of Agriculture provides free roundtrip shuttle rides from campus to...

The last time Chico State Women’s Basketball Team at played a game was over 18 months ago, right before COVID-19 shut everything down. It was a game in which the Wildcats lost 53-78 to the Cal State...

Chico State Women’s Basketball has acquired a new assistant coach for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. Kylie Towry, a graduate of Willamette University in 2018, brings her talents to Chico State to help...

After being a part of the softball program for five years, Kristin Worley is back on the field as an assistant coach. Worley emphasized how grateful she was to get the job. “It’s very exciting...

The section of Big Chico Creek that runs through Chico State campus, once home to a variety of wildlife, has gone bone dry. Sandrine Matiasek, a Chico State assistant professor of Geological and Environmental...

The last time Chico State Softball played a game was March 8, 2020, against San Francisco State. The Wildcats won 5-3. Recently, they got back out on the field to practice and start preparing for the...

A homeless camp near Mulberry St. in Chico, CA Feb. 3 2021

Gov. Newsom soundly defeated a recall attempt on Tuesday that was initiated in June 2020. https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1437994196934135814 Chico State Political Science Professor Diana...

My breathing is arduous as I pick up speed, making it tougher to talk. I always remind myself that the pain that comes with running is temporary. The rhythmic sound of my feet hitting the pavement reminds...

CSU, Chico University Farm located on 311 Nicholas C Shouten Ln. in Chico, Calif.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina made baseball history on April 14, by becoming the first catcher to catch 2000 games with one organization. Sara Mitrano, a current member of the Chico State...

Brian Fogel is a man known for being a very successful head coach for Chico State. When he is not coaching, he’s also known for scoping out talent and developing strong relationships with his players. “He’s...

Thirty-four years after Playboy crowned Chico State America’s top party school, Riley’s Bar and Grill has rekindled those sentiments after winning the Barstool Sports best college bar challenge on...

Kristin Worley is a senior at Chico State and is considered to be one of the most communicative members of the softball team. Her teammates look up to her and see her as a role model and somebody they...

The last time I saw my grandparents in person was in the summer of 2019. I had just graduated from my junior college and wanted to see them right before I headed off to Chico. Before I left, I gave both...

Morgan Mathis is a freshman at Chico State and is one of four new recruits to join the women’s basketball team along with India Starr, Stella Rollo and Jazmyne Lillie. She has not played in a game yet...

It’s been almost a year since the softball team at Chico State played a game. Their most recent game was against San Francisco State on March 8, 2020 in which the Wildcats secured a win 5-3. Prior...

It’s been almost a full year since the Chico State women’s basketball team played a game. Their most recent game was a playoff match on March 3, 2020 in which the Wildcats lost to the Cal State East...

Vanessa Holland is a senior at Chico State and is one of the leaders on the basketball team. She was born in Eureka, but grew up in Humboldt County where she developed a passion for basketball from her...

Hall of Fall baseball legend Hank Aaron passed away on Jan. 22 in Atlanta, Georgia. Chico State baseball coaches and players will not soon forget his trailblazing legacy. “Hank Aaron was a tremendous...

A homeless camp near Mulberry Street in Chico, Feb. 3 2021

Lizzie Wilson is a strong athlete and has played many sports throughout her life, but she fell in love with volleyball the most. She was born in Denver, Colorado and moved out to California at a very...

Sam Mulock plays softball at Chico State. She developed a passion for the game at a young age because of her father liking baseball. She soon got involved in the game herself. “I got into it because...

Aaron Rodgers is the current quarterback for the Green Bay Packers out of Wisconsin. Rodgers was born in Chico and before entering the NFL, played football at Butte Community College and UC Berkeley. Rodgers...

Robinson Cano, a current baseball player in the majors for the New York Mets tested positive for the performance enhancing drug known as stanozolol. Due to getting caught, he is suspended for the entire...

Lindsey Bryant is a sophomore at Chico State and is a member of the women’s track and field team. Bryant was born in Paradise and attended Durham High School.  Bryant represents the team as...

The coronavirus pandemic has halted sports programs at Chico State since March. Before COVID-19, the spring sports teams were playing well and had a shot to make a deep run in the playoffs. The softball...

Haley Ison is a junior at Chico State and is one of the rising stars on the basketball team. She grew up in Laguna Niguel, California and quickly developed a passion for the game of basketball. “I...

Sara Mitrano, a current catcher on the roster for the Wildcats, is in her senior year at Chico State. She is considered to be one of the leaders on her team. Mitrano was born in Ventura, California, but...

Citizens of Chico gathered in City Hall on the night of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, and two key issues stood out — the acceptance of California Alcohol and Beverage grant and the establishment...

With the 2020 U.S. presidential election today, millions of voters across the country have already cast their ballots. Donald Trump is seeking his second term, while Joe Biden and the Democratic Party...

For the first time since 1988, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions. This was not an easy path for the Dodgers to take as they had to go through four teams and secure 13 victories to become...

Reilani Peleti, born in Petaluma, California is in her senior year at Chico State. She is a member of the softball team and one of the best hitters that’s currently on the roster. A 2017 graduate of...

Recently, the Wildcats acquired four new women to play on the basketball team at Chico State. They are India Starr, Morgan Mathis, Stella Rollo and Jazmyne Lillie. All four of these athletes come to...

The Los Angeles Lakers have been crowned as the NBA champions for the first time since 2010. Winning a championship anywhere is special, but with this season taking over a year to complete, it makes the...

The Chico State golf team recruited three new women golfers to bring their talents to the golf course. Last season, before the pandemic, the women’s golf team participated in six events including...

The Chico State softball team, loaded with so much talent already, will be adding six new players to their roster. The Wildcats acquired Shaye Zlatunich, Hannah Dardano, Alex Allen, Katelyn Oldwin,...

With the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Tour de France pushed back to begin on Aug. 29, as the competition traditionally takes place in July. The competition was filled with challenges this year. The...

The Chico State women’s volleyball team, which is loaded with talent, will be adding six new players to the roster. The six girls joining the team are Lizzie Wilson, Zoe DiNardo, Lauryn Osendorf,...

I ran my first marathon in May 2017 in Santa Cruz, California. I have run 10 marathons in my life, but this first one stands out because it was also with my father, Jeff, who divorced my mom when I was...

Before COVID-19 shutdown sports in March, the Chico State Track and Field team had only competed in three events, including the Stanislaus State Kim Duyst International in Turlock. Both the men and...

The Oakland Athletics are going back to the playoffs for the third year in a row, but for the first time as a division winner since 2013. With the coronavirus pandemic still around, Major League Baseball...

Before COVID-19 shutdown sports in March, the Chico State softball team was riding a 19-2 record, including 8-0 on their home turf. Sam Mulock and Kristin Worley, who were seniors the previous school...

Jacqueline Massey-Blake is a sophomore from the Bay Area and came to Chico State to pursue her degree as a business information systems major. Massey-Blake has a very diverse background in sports but...

Three standout athletes on the track and field team have shown exceptional talent this season. They come from different backgrounds and participate in different events, yet share the same love for Chico...

It was an intense night in Acker Gym as the Wildcats took on the Cal State East Bay Pioneers in the first round of the CCAA playoffs. Unfortunately, Chico State exited the playoffs early as they lost...

The Wildcats opened up a big series at home with a doubleheader against the California State East Bay Pioneers on Feb. 28. Winning both, Chico State extended their win streak to seven. Brooke Larsen...

Daisha Abdelkader is one of five starters on the Chico State women’s basketball team. She is from San Jose and the only player on the current roster to play junior college basketball before coming to...

With just four games remaining and a playoff spot up in the air, Chico State women’s basketball took their home court with great enthusiasm as they faced the San Francisco State Gators. The Wildcats...

It was an exciting day at Nettleton Stadium as the Wildcats took on the San Francisco State University Gators in game one of a four game series. Coming into the game, the Gators were undefeated, having...

Shay Stark is a star player on the Chico State women’s basketball team. She developed a passion for the game of basketball at a young age and brought her passion to college. Stark is a fierce competitor...

It was an exciting day at Nettleton Stadium as the Wildcats took on the San Francisco State Gators in game one of a four game series. Coming into the game, the Gators were undefeated having won their...

It was an intense night in Acker Gym as the Wildcats took on the California State San Marcos Cougars. Unfortunately, the game would end in a loss for the Wildcats with a final score of 57-69. This loss...

The Wildcats opened up their first series at home with a doubleheader against the California State Monterey Bay Otters on Friday, Feb. 7. The starting pitcher for the Wildcats was Brooke Larsen. Larsen...

Women’s basketball took on the UC San Diego Tritons on Thursday in Acker Gym, only to lose the game in overtime. The score finalized at 61-69 and the Tritons came out victorious.  Guard Myli Martinez...

Super Bowl Sunday brought out intensity, excitement and rage in the Chico community. Local sports bars contained mods of fans supporting their favorite team across their chest. On Sunday Feb. 2, the...

Chico State men’s basketball put on a show in Acker Gym on Saturday night as they beat the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles by a score of 87-62. This led the Wildcats to their ninth straight victory. Junior...