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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Amanda Hovik

No DAPL protest comes to Chico

Amanda Hovik
December 6, 2016

Chico community members plan to bring a North Dakota protest closer to home.DeFund The Dakota Access Pipeline, a public event of indigenous support, will take place from Dec. 3 to 5. According to the event's...

One of the 50 actors in the haunted corn maze. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Halloween crime rates lower than last year

Amanda Hovik
November 3, 2016

More treats than tricks this Halloween with lower crime rates reported by Chico Police Department. Fifty-three arrest were made this Halloween 2016. In comparison, 58 were made in 2015 and over 41 in...

Students walking on campus. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Chico State ranked among best schools in California

Amber Martin and Amanda Hovik
October 28, 2016

Chico State stands high in national rankings once again. According to The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, 51.4 percent of Chico State candidates passed the Uniform Certified Public...

Map of the Chico State campus.

Renovations will improve campus

Amanda Hovik
October 28, 2016

With the Physical Science Bridge finishing construction, Chico State is pursuing other renovations on campus. The university has begun renovations to the Performing Arts Center and has prospective projects...

Clowning around is risky business

Clowning around is risky business

Amanda Hovik
October 6, 2016

A Facebook post last night suggested a clown had been seen on East Avenue in Chico holding a knife.This “creepy clown” threat has been brought to Chico Police Department’s attention....

Pre-Physical Therapy Society hosts all-you-can-eat nachos event

Amanda Hovik
December 15, 2014
Chico State's Pre-Physical Therapy Society hosted the Nacho Average Therapist Fundraiser to help students prepare for finals.
Joey Haney, Chico Natural Foods Cooperative ownership and outreach coordinator, rode the kombucha cart at the Walk and Roll Wednesdays event. Photo credit: Amanda Hovik

Kombucha station energizes cyclists

Amanda Hovik
May 11, 2014
Cyclists gathered at Walk and Roll Wednesdays on Second and Flume Streets to sample kombucha tea at the Chico Natural Foods Cooperative bike cart.
Katherine Ketterer, Gabby Walters, Stacy Canada and Janine Rood are members of Chico Velo Cycling Club, a sponsor of BikeChico!, one of several Bike Month events in May. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Community encouraged to commute for Bike Month

Amanda Hovik
May 5, 2014
Butte Bike Coalition organized BikeChico! to encourage bicycle commuting during the month of May.
Members of the African Diaspora Organization perform an Afro-Caribbean dance to the sounds of steel drum percussion at the International Festival on Saturday. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

International event features dancing with diversity

Amanda Hovik
May 4, 2014
Multicultural clubs, fraternities and sororities took part in a day dedicated to celebrating cultural differences, dancing and food.
Cain Madrigal, president of the Young Cattleman's Association, keeps track of time for about 60 runners at the Beefin' it Up 5K. The event was held at the University Farm and open to the public. Photo credit: Shayla Ramos

Community eats beef, gets buff at farm run

Amanda Hovik
April 27, 2014
Student group promotes eating beef and living healthy with a 5K run at University Farm.
Erica Martin, park interpretive specialist, helped students plant trees at Bidwell Mansion. Photo credit: Amanda Hovik

Rain doesn’t damper students’ Earth Week

Amanda Hovik
April 27, 2014
The end of the sustainable celebration was marked by eight newly-planted trees.
Alvano Calvillo, a mechatronic engineering and manufacturing technology student expresses his thoughts at the What a 21 Century Wants workshop. Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Students offer teaching tips to professors at workshop

Amanda Hovik
April 20, 2014
The Center for Excellence in Learning hosted a workshop Friday for students to give professors feedback.
Shamere McKenzie, a survivor of human trafficking, urges students to make a change, to try to stop human trafficking. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Survivor speaks out against human trafficking

Amanda Hovik
April 20, 2014
The Stop Trafficking of Persons club hosted speakers for Human Trafficking Awareness Week.
High school students search for the perfect prom dress at Cinderella's Closet. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Students support prom dress project

Amanda Hovik
April 20, 2014
More than 500 gowns were up for grabs April 13 on campus for high school students to try on for prom night.
Women do a traditional Hmong dance at Monday's heritage event. Photo credit: Shannon Miller

Hmong heritage honored through event

Amanda Hovik
April 9, 2014
The event provided cultural awareness for the Hmong community through dancing and a skit.
Associated Students staff poses with David Villarino-Gonzalez, the keynote speaker at the Cats in the Community event. Photo credit: Amanda Hovik

Students commemorate Chavez with community service

Amanda Hovik
April 1, 2014
Students volunteered throughout town and Chavez's son-in-law gave a speech on campus.
Nicole Johansson, director of marketing and communications for Enloe, shows off the swag bag that is given with price of admission. Photo credit: Amanda Hovik

Event explores women’s health

Amanda Hovik
March 31, 2014
Enloe Medical Center presents health chats, food, wine and shopping on campus from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday in Colusa Hall.
The building crew includes students and construction management teachers. Photo credit: Shayla Ramos

Students spend spring break building homes

Amanda Hovik
March 18, 2014
Students and volunteers completed the nine-day Blitz Build and constructed two 1,600-square-foot duplexes for those in need.
Ashley Dominici, a first-year liberal studies major, prepares for 500-mile trip through Europe. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Student will walk 500 miles through Europe

Amanda Hovik
March 9, 2014
The Orion sat down for a Q&A with a Chico State student who is getting ready to travel the Camino de Santiago through Europe.
Ed Bronson, a former political science professor, speaks about his experience in the criminal justice field at Selvester's Cafe-by-the-Creek on Friday.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Former professor fights death penalty

Amanda Hovik
March 4, 2014
A retired political science professor shared his experiences as an expert witness in death penalty cases.
Michael Perelman, professor of economics, has publish 19 books.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Economics professor publishes plethora of work

Amanda Hovik
February 26, 2014
A Chico State professor has overcome educational roadblocks and written 19 books throughout his career.
Maggie Zuckerman, a junior social work major, announced the prizes from Saturday's silent auction at the Pageant Theatre.Photo credit: Shayla Ramos

Silent auction supports center on aging

Amanda Hovik
February 18, 2014
Local theater hosts a silent film and fundraiser for the Interdisciplinary Center on Aging.
A group of friends with the Dutch Prince at the European Carnival.Photo credit: Maisee Lee

International, domestic students mix at European Carnival

Amanda Hovik
February 16, 2014
European Carnival, part of the Global Voices program series, featured traditions and food from Germany, the Netherlands and Italy.
Mazi Noble, Chico State alumnus and university catalog editor, was in attendance at the event.Photo credit: Amanda Hovik

Conversation on campus challenges racism

Amanda Hovik
February 11, 2014
A Health and Wellness Center counselor led a seminar on handling racism-related conflicts.
Fabiola Paniagua, senior recreational therapy student, and Desiree Stevens, junior sociology major, are working at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion table at the Cultural Collaboration Reception.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Reception celebrates cultural collaboration on campus

Amanda Hovik
February 2, 2014
The Cultural Collaboration Reception on Jan. 29 highlighted 24 organizations on campus with an event in the Bell Memorial Union.
Tilly is one of the many dogs that participate in the Chico State Stockdog Association. Photo credit: Sharon Martin

Dog club provides stress relief

Amanda Hovik
January 21, 2014
The Chico State Stockdog Association gained notice last semester after bringing some popular dogs to campus during finals week.