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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Ben Marquez

Recruiting crucial for constant success

Ben Marquez
November 11, 2013
Coaches scout out perspective 'Cats.
Photograph by Riley Mundia
Ryan Pitman plays flag football.

Flag football fills missing void

Ben Marquez
October 22, 2013
Intramural sports help students stay active

‘Cats take the road as warriors

Ben Marquez
October 8, 2013
Playing on the road can be challenging, but it's an important part of collegiate athletics.
Bonding transforms teams into family

Bonding transforms teams into family

Ben Marquez
October 1, 2013
Team synergy is a big part of a successful season for most teams and welcoming new teammates and team leadership is very important to the cohesiveness of the squad. There are always groups of players from any given team bonding with one another on campus, but what do these athletes do off the court and...
Women's volleyball team falls to UC San Diego

Women’s volleyball team falls to UC San Diego

Ben Marquez
September 30, 2013
The women's volleyball team lost three of four games to UC San Diego on Saturday.
File photo by Lara Rodriguez
Hannah Wilkins,Ashton Kershner and Natalie Nordahl go up for a block.

Volleyball team wins first home game

Ben Marquez
September 19, 2013
Volleyball won three sets to one in its first home game against Cal State Stanislaus.
File photo by Lara Rodriguez
Junior Emily Duran prepares to make a pass.

Volleyball splits games at tournament

Ben Marquez
September 16, 2013
The women's volleyball finished 1-1 on Saturday at the Seawolf Spike Tournament.