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Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer

Arrow VanAbrams is currently a senior and one of the Orion’s sports writers.

“The Orion has given me a sense of purpose on campus,” VanAbrams said. “Before I started writing for it I didn’t have nearly as much pride for my school as I do now.”

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Wildcat Alumni Spotlight: Corey Silverstrom

Wildcat Alumni Spotlight: Corey Silverstrom

Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020

Photo By Tom Andreason A Chico State education can give someone the skills needed to excel in their future career. Alumni Corey Silverstrom’s career of choice is basketball. After a successful European...

Closing of the WREC takes away more than just a workout

Closing of the WREC takes away more than just a workout

Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020

The WREC during the April shutdown. Photo courtesy of Arrow VanAbrams. The closing of the Wildcat Recreation Center may have stung the morale of the student body more than the closure of any other...

Tyler left, Hewitt Middle, Carl right

Brothers represent their hometown on the baseball diamond

Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer
March 28, 2020

From playing Wiffle Ball together in 2010 to entering a new decade on the same collegiate baseball team, times have changed for the two Grissom brothers. Yet, their love and passion for baseball along...

Freshmen Athlete Watchlist

Freshmen Athlete Watchlist

Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer
March 26, 2020

Alani Nguyen has primarily filled the role as the designated hitter for the softball team and has made an immediate impact at the plate. She is leading the team along with veteran Kristin Worley and...

Stars on both sides of the field

Stars on both sides of the field

Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer
March 21, 2020

Photos Courtesy of Chico State Sports Information The Chico State softball team (19-2) has made a statement so far this season, largely in part due to the play of Kristin Worley and Brooke Larsen....

Block record shattered

Arrow VanAbrams, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020

Justin Briggs, the 6-foot-10 senior center of the men's basketball team, broke Chico State’s all-time block record with 154 total blocks.  Briggs went out with a bang, heading into his last...

The Wildcats warm up going into the third inning against Cal State San Bernardino.

Wildcats take the series lead

Arrow VanAbrams and
March 8, 2020

The Wildcat baseball team (14-7) flipped the script on Cal State San Bernardino (7-14) on Saturday, winning 3-0 after losing their last matchup 0-3.  Chico State had the four-game series tied...

The Wildcats huddle before the game against Sonoma State.

Wildcats display their resilience

Arrow VanAbrams
February 23, 2020

The Chico State men’s basketball team (20-6) fought through a shaky first half to beat the Sonoma State Seawolves (5-20) 77-58 in the last regular season home game of the year on Saturday Feb. 22.  Fans...

Daniel Foret on the mound for the Wildcats,

Wildcats split doubleheader, snagging the series lead

Arrow VanAbrams and
February 16, 2020

On Saturday, the Chico State Wildcat baseball team hosted the San Francisco State Gators in a doubleheader. The Wildcats took a tough loss in game one, 2-7, and won a nail biter in game two, 1-0.  These...

Chico State takes on Cal State San Marcos in Acker Gym.

Wildcats come back strong

Arrow VanAbrams and
February 14, 2020

Coming off a heartbreaking loss to UC San Diego, the Chico State men’s basketball team returned to the court strong with a 79-73 win over California State University, San Marcos in Acker Gym on Saturday...

Vanessa Holland takes a three-point shot against Cal State Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Wildcats find success in a second chance match-up

Arrow VanAbrams
January 26, 2020

The Chico State women’s basketball team got their revenge against the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles on Saturday night. The Wildcats took a commanding 69-57 victory after getting dominated by a...