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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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All content by Amelia Storm
The infographic demonstrates how Butte County compares to the rest of the country in terms of opioid addiction. Infographic created by Amelia Storm.

Butte County organization seeks to reduce drug overdoses

Amelia Storm
December 5, 2018

A local harm reduction group is looking to combat the rise of opioid abuse and overdose among Butte County residents. In light of the Camp Fire, members of the Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition...

The parking lot across from the Wildcat Recreation Center is full of cars on a Tuesday afternoon. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Chico State plans a quick fix for the university’s parking problem

Amelia Storm
October 8, 2018

Parking has never been easy for Chico State students, but, thanks to new developments, temporary lots may be coming soon.The university has slowly been acquiring land after the publication of Chico State’s...

Zen Den amenities include blankets to nap in and activities to de-stress with. Photo credit: Crystal Jinkens

Zen Den provides an outlet from brazen school life

Amelia Storm
February 7, 2017

Every college student knows it’s important to get a good night’s sleep, but for those who choose to stay up late studying, Chico State has a solution. Zen Den and Zen Den II offer a break from...

The Pocket Points team at a company dinner. Photo courtesy of Mitch Gardener

Pocket points strives to keep company in Chico

Amelia Storm
May 25, 2016

When one thinks of Chico state, they usually conjure up images of the crazy 80’s parties that gave the school a bit of a reputation and now causes a headache for every student at Christmas.In the...

Get to know your District 1 representatives

Get to know your District 1 representatives

Amelia Storm
May 18, 2016

On June 7, California will vote in a local, state and federal primary. Alongside voting for candidates for the presidential elections, District 1 residents will be voting for a representative. The...

Photo credit: algayda

Day against homophobia absent at Chico State

Amelia Storm
May 17, 2016

On May 17, over 130 countries around the world celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This event was created in 2004 with the main purpose of drawing attention to...

Bernie Sanders supporters show support of their candidate with posters. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Bernie Sanders draws crowd of 15,000 in last-minute Sacramento rally

Amelia Storm
May 11, 2016
Sanders seeks California support as california primary looms.
Photo credit: George Johnston

Gov. Brown signs bill raising smoking age to 21

Amelia Storm
May 7, 2016

Gov. Brown has signed legislation that raises the smoking age from 18 to 21 for Californians. There is a stipulation that maintains the current age of 18 for active military personnel. The bill also restricts...

The league of women hosted an open forum in the PAC Tuesday. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Chico State hosts local election forum

Amelia Storm
May 4, 2016

The Butte County division of the League of Women Voters hosted their final candidate forum on May 3 for the District 1 primary election. The forum took place in the Harlan Adams Theatre and sought to...

Students took a field trip to learn about water usage in California. Photo courtesy of Heather Kirkendal

Wildcats wet their toes with water field trip

Amelia Storm and George Johnston
May 3, 2016

Last weekend, 36 students and three faculty members got a firsthand look at water rights and usage all across Northern California. The overnight trip was put on by Eric Houk, a professor in the College...

Pocket points has become a staple of student life at Chico State Photo credit: George Johnston

Pocket Points has Chico roots

Amelia Storm
April 28, 2016

While Pocket Point's popularity has skyrocketed in recent semesters, it may be a little known fact that the app was created by two former Wildcats. The app was created by Chico State students Rob Richardson...

Smuker's jelly on peanut butter. Photo source: Wikipeidia

Smucker’s expands in Chico

Amelia Storm
April 21, 2016

Smucker's will relocate a pasta and grain facility from its current Bay Area location to their current property in south Chico. The relocation from Livermore, California will take a few months and will...

Tammi Fleet talks about how seeing Micheal Pratt's work inspired her to run for director of University Affairs. Photo credit: George Johnston

Director of university affairs-elect talks plans for Chico State

Amelia Storm and Michael Catelli
April 16, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, Tammi Fleet was elected the new director of university affairs in the Associated Students government. Fleet sat down with The Orion to answer some questions and talk about her plans...

Women will now be able to buy birth control from a pharmacist without a prescription. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Pharmacies stall implementation of birth control law

Amelia Storm
April 14, 2016

A California law passed in 2013 has determined that residents can now acquire birth control directly from a pharmacist without a prescription. The law was supposed to go into effect April 8, but has hit...

Contestants at last year's rock climbing competition. Photo courtesy of George Johnston's Instagram

WREC hosts annual climbing competition

Amelia Storm
April 7, 2016
Climbing wall features day and month-long climbing competitions.
Skyler and Brittney Scarlett appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" on Feb 26. Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Alumni tackle ‘Shark Tank’ and succeed

Amelia Storm
April 2, 2016
Scarlett siblings win bid on "Shark Tank," seek to expand company in Chico.
New Chico State persident Gayle Hutchinson meeting and greeting with people who gathered to see her on Wednesday Photo credit: George Johnston

First openly gay CSU president ‘a step in the right direction’

Amelia Storm
March 30, 2016
GSEC praises new president for gender and sexual orientation equality
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Microsoft under fire for its Hitler-promoting, nymphomaniac robot

Amelia Storm
March 24, 2016
Twitter corrupts artificial intelligence robot in less than a day
Gateway makes science sweeter with Candy Chemistry

Gateway makes science sweeter with Candy Chemistry

Amelia Storm
March 24, 2016
This weeks' 'investigation station' will feature everyone's favorite food group
Bidwell Park is is looking for some volunteers 
Photo courtesy of George Johnston's Facebook

The Bidwell ‘Perks’ of volunteering

Amelia Storm
March 23, 2016
Bidwell Park seeks both regular and drop-in volunteers
From the League of California Cities website

Chico scoped by the big leagues with League of California Cities coming to visit the city

Amelia Storm
March 21, 2016

Representatives from the League of California Cities are expected to visit Chico this Friday. The representatives will partake in local sightseeing and beer tasting before commencing with their business...

Senior English major Malissa Pierce, the senator for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, is hoping to spread the word about her senate seat. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Senior joins Student Academic Senate

Amelia Storm
March 15, 2016
Malissa Pierce appointed representative for College of Humanities and Fine Arts
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Lake Oroville water level rises to the occasion

Amelia Storm
March 10, 2016
Storm brings water line higher than a stoner in april
From sundown to sundown, the national day of unplugging will take place from March 4-5 Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Unplug to reconnect with National Day of Unplugging

Amelia Storm
March 3, 2016
Technology-free holiday reaches 6th year
Two Chico State alumni will be appear on Shark Tank on Feb. 26 Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Wildcats dive into the shark tank

Amelia Storm
February 25, 2016
Cryotherapy duo seeks funding, partnership from millionaires
Project Homeless  is returning to the Silver Dollar Fair to help the less fortunate out Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Project homeless connect returns to chico

Amelia Storm
February 19, 2016
Haircuts, dental checkups among free services offered to butte homeless
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man confirms wood-chips a good place to nap

Amelia Storm
February 18, 2016

Chico Police: Call Type: Stolen Vehicle, 11:55 a.m., Park Avenue Affordable Auto and Truck called the city police after a person took a test drive and disappeared with the car. The man returned 2 hours...

Chico State students smoking in the smoking area by Whitney Hall Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Chico’s tobacco regulations don’t make the grade

Amelia Storm
February 12, 2016
Standstill in fight against big tobacco prominent in butte county
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Rodeo clown stabs innocent groceries

Amelia Storm
February 11, 2016

Chico Police: Call Type: Possession of Drugs, 8:11 a.m., Calecita Way A male subject was looking in a women’s car windows. When she confronted him, he rambled about being the mayor’s...

After 10 year, Chico State’s Business Services Department will be moving. Photo credit: Amelia Storm

Business services prepares for big move

Amelia Storm
February 11, 2016
Efficiency a main goal in department relocation