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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Ava Norgrove

Ava Norgrove

Ava Norgrove is a senior at Chico State. She’s majoring in Journalism news with a minor in creative writing. She loves to write and take photos and is hoping to provide quality news and information about what’s happening in the community through The Orion. She hopes that she can make a difference with her writing as other writers have done for her and do her part to help the community as news arises.

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US citizens protest abortion rights outside of building

California responds to leaked preliminary US Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade

Ava Norgrove and Christopher Hill
May 2, 2022
Seniors were invited to spin the wheel for prizes at one of many booths at the "Senior Send-off." The event was hosted on Chico State campus to celebrate the graduating class of 2022 with fun games, free food and live music. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove on April 19.

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove, Javier Hernandez, Noah Herbst, and Melvin Bui
April 22, 2022
A hole in the concrete in front of Kendall Hall on Chico State Campus with a time capsule being buried.

Chico State celebrates class of 2022 with time capsule ceremony

Ava Norgrove, News Editor
April 22, 2022
Chico State investigation: music lecturer violated CSU sexual misconduct policy

Chico State investigation: music lecturer violated CSU sexual misconduct policy

Ava Norgrove, Mario Ortiz Jr, and Melvin Bui
April 12, 2022
2 Chico State police officers fired amid sexual misconduct accusations and investigation

2 Chico State police officers fired amid sexual misconduct accusations and investigation

Ava Norgrove, News Editor
March 30, 2022
Update: 2 Chico State police officers at center of Oroville Police sexual misconduct lawsuit put on leave

Update: 2 Chico State police officers at center of Oroville Police sexual misconduct lawsuit put on leave

Ava Norgrove and Melvin Bui
March 24, 2022
Chico State students leave a building on campus

Chico State lifts its mask mandate on campus

Ava Norgrove, News Editor
March 11, 2022
Cassi Tejeda and Courtney Kendall stand together in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco

‘Mother of all Saints’: How Cassi Tejeda taught the world to laugh

Ava Norgrove and Melvin Bui
March 7, 2022
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[Photo] Photos of the Week

March 4, 2022
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Students line up to get their COVID booster shot

Wildcats swarm booster clinic before deadline

Ava Norgrove, News Editor
February 26, 2022
Students fill the BMU as they wait to get their booster shot. Photo taken Feb. 25 by Ava Norgrove

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion, Javier Hernandez, Noah Herbst, and Ava Norgrove
February 25, 2022
Photo of the Chico City Council building.

Lawsuit: Chico fails to fully disclose police killing records

Ava Norgrove, News Editor
February 23, 2022
Various clubs tabling outside of Glenn Hall, shot from the second floor of the science building. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Feb. 15

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion, Ava Norgrove, Noah Herbst, and Alejandro Mejia Mejia
February 18, 2022
California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro in Colusa Hall on Nov. 2.

CSU Chancellor Castro resigns

Ava Norgrove and Melvin Bui
February 17, 2022
CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro speaking at Chico State on Nov. 2, 2021

Investigation launched into CSU Chancellor’s alleged mishandling of sexual assault accusations

Ava Norgrove, News Editor
February 16, 2022
Pallet Shelters at Chico's upcoming unhoused shelter site

Chico prioritizes temporary housing with new ‘tiny home’ pallet shelter

Ava Norgrove, News Editor
February 6, 2022
Pallet Shelters at Chico's upcoming unhoused shelter site

The inside of a Pallet Shelter at Chico's new unhoused shelter site

The inside of a Pallet Shelter at Chico's new unhoused Pallet Shelter

Pallet Shelters at Chico's upcoming unhoused shelter site

Associated Students tabling outside of Plumas Hall on Jan. 25. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove.

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove, Jolie Asuncion, and Noah Herbst
January 28, 2022
Students out and about on Chico State campus as the first week of spring semester begins. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove on Jan. 25

Students relaxing on campus as spring begins to bloom at Chico State. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove on Jan. 25

Students gather at Chico State campus for the first week of spring semester classes. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove on Jan. 25

A sign promoting the Chico State walk-in booster COVID-19 clinic.

Chico State booster clinic opens on campus amid omicron rise

Ava Norgrove
December 7, 2021
People ice skating at the grand opening of the Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza.

New Chico ice rink stokes smiles, but also controversy amid Paradise rink reopening

Ava Norgrove and Alex Martin
December 2, 2021
A photo of fall leaves.

Intersectional ecofeminism discussed at the 23rd annual women’s conference

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
November 16, 2021
A photo of Chico State in front of the Bell Memorial Union building during the evening.

Yosh in the zone during his drum solo on MAC Night

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove and Javier Hernandez
November 15, 2021
Students hugging the massive "Big Tree."

Conquering anxiety amongst the redwoods

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
November 7, 2021
Ava Norgrove standing by the ocean.

[Photo] AUTHOR’S REFLECTION

November 7, 2021
Students running along a beach in Fort Bragg.

[Photo] Big Tree

November 7, 2021
A pink carnation hanging from a tree,

[Photo] The Mother Tree protest

November 7, 2021
Two white mushrooms.

Sun shining through the branches of tall tree.

Photo of the Chico City Council building.

Chico City Council grants one cannabis dispensary appeal, denies three

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
November 6, 2021
Jesse Engebretson on a beach in Fort Bragg.

Students hiking along an ocean-side trail.

Photos of the Week

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove and Devonte Barr
November 4, 2021
Students and professors gathered in the hollow base of a large redwood tree.

Students gathered around a tall redwood tree, looking up in awe.

Students crossing a narrow log bridge.

A man balancing on one leg on a narrow log above a creek.

Students gathered around a camp fire.

Students cooking.

A little red mushroom.

Rocky hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Blurred students seen walking behind the leaves of a tree.

A decorative shrine set up for a Mother Tree wrapped in colorful carnations in Jackson State Forest.

Four students gathered together in a forest smiling at the camera

A man's hand holding the stem of a purple flower.

A patch of tiny yellow mushrooms.

A platform high in a tree with "Not for sale" painted on the underside in red letters.

Jessica Lubenko running along a beach in Fort Bragg.

A large spiderweb stretching between the branches of a redwood tree.

Students climbing rocky outcroppings along a beach in Fort Bragg.

Photos of the Week

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove
October 27, 2021
The field study camp team at Inyo National Forest. Photo taken Sep. 24 by Jesse Engebretson.

Overdue homework: A trip to Mono Lake and the Bodie ghost town

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
October 15, 2021
Three students protesting University Police on Chico State campus

Students call for the disarmament of University Police

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
October 11, 2021
A photo of a dog

Photos of the Week

Ava Norgrove
October 11, 2021
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Ava Norgrove, Photojournalist
October 4, 2021
Theophile Dusenge of Rwanda, Esra Poyraz of Turkey, Tin Nguyen of Vietnam, Tracy-Lee Edwards of Saouth Africa, Marina Yurovskaya of Russia, Bassanio Gumpo of Zimbabwe, Ousmane Ba of Burkina Faso, Jimena Sanchez of Equador, Sachin Paul of Bangladesh; Bridget Awaadem of Ghana, Ivannia Arias Zuniga of Costa Rica, Day Iamprae of Thailand, Clement Nyirenda of Malawi, Nurul Faznur of Malaysia, and Praew Polkaew of Thailand visiting CSU Chico as part of the Fulbright program for cultural and educational exchange.

Chico State welcomes teachers from across the world

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
September 30, 2021
A homeless camp near Mulberry St. in Chico, CA Feb. 3 2021

Suspect arrested in shooting and assault of unhoused individuals

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
September 19, 2021
Protestors gather before City Council meeting over new ordinance vote

Protestors gather before City Council meeting over new ordinance vote

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
September 11, 2021
Oscar Rivera (left) pictured with interpreter Masud (right) during Rivera's service in Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of Oscar Rivera, 2005.

Twenty years later: Chico State veterans remember the 9/11 attacks

Ava Norgrove and Kimberly Morales
September 11, 2021
Matt Gallaway speaking in front of the Chico City Planning Commission.

Torres Homeless Shelter expansion approved during City Planning Commission meeting

Ava Norgrove, Reporter
September 5, 2021
A billboard advertising cannabis delivery in Butte County, May 2021.

Delivering weed to Chico is not just easy money

Ava Norgrove
June 8, 2021
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