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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Christian Nicholas Kepler is a senior in the College of Psychology at Chico State with the intention of becoming a mental health first-responder. In his third semester at The Orion, he serves as Radio Manager/Producer for the newspaper. Kepler is a proud father of three and holds degrees in Behavioral Health and Psychology.

C. Nicholas Kepler, Radio Producer / Reporter

Christian Nicholas Kepler is Radio Manager/Producer for the Orion. A senior in the College of Psychology at Chico State, he holds degrees in Behavioral Health and Psychology with the intention of becoming a mental health first-responder. Kepler is a proud father to three children, ages 5 to 25. As a child, Kepler fell in love with the idea of being a reporter. 

 

 

All content by C. Nicholas Kepler
Some student IT workers are facing an uncertain future after being told by their supervisor that their last day of work is Wednesday. Illustration by Trevor Moore

Student IT workers face potential cuts in hours and early termination of employment

Update 11:30 a.m. Two anonymous sources that spoke with The Orion reached out and shared that their hours were reinstated following a meeting with Director of ITSS Amandeep Grewall. Grewall told a source...

Gavin Newsom addresses attendees at Chico State University Farm. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on April 22.

Governor and first partner visit Chico State University Farm to celebrate sustainable agriculture

C. Nicholas Kepler, Radio Producer
April 22, 2025

Both Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke to members of the community at the University Farm to recognize Chico State as a leader in sustainable agriculture in California...

Police investigate the scene of alleged murder following high speed chase Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Chico, Calif.

[Photo] Chico State student killed, one other dead following shooting

April 3, 2025

Police investigate the scene of alleged murder following high speed chase Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Chico, Calif.

The Government Affairs Committee brands itself as "the official voice for the students at Chico State," according to their website. Picture taken on Feb. 28, 2025 in Bell Memorial Union room 205.

AS committee to vote again on resolution to renounce CSU free speech policy

Sean Shanks and C. Nicholas Kepler
March 12, 2025

Update: The committee voted 6-0 to pass the resolution. It will soon be disseminated throughout the CSU system, as well as internally at Chico State to faculty, staff and students. The Government Affairs...

Multiple police cars have responded to a shooting in downtown Chico.

One person in hospital following shooting in downtown Chico

C. Nicholas Kepler, Radio Producer
February 28, 2025

Police responded at around 6 p.m. to the parking lot at the corner of E. Second and Wall streets  to reports of “shots fired” where they found a gunshot victim. “The victim was taken to Enloe...

Outside of the BMU

AS committee to vote Friday on resolution renouncing CSU free speech policy

Sean Shanks and C. Nicholas Kepler
February 26, 2025

The Government Affairs Committee will consider the resolution to renounce both the manner of implementation and the substance of the systemwide Time, Place and Manner policy. The resolution was proposed...

Damage to Pickup After Accident

Lane closed due to traffic accident at East Ninth and Bartlett Streets 

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter
March 26, 2024

A collision between a full-sized pickup and a compact car resulted in one driver being hospitalized with minor injuries at approximately 6:30 p.m.   The pickup truck driver said the compact car turned...

Community leadership project aims to uplift Black youth 

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter
February 28, 2024

Brandon Trowel, executive assistant for Black Youth Leadership Project presented at the Victory in Unity Celebration, hosted by Chico State, on Sunday. Established in 1999 and incorporated in 2001,...

Traffic-jam resulted from accident involving three vehicles. Taken by C. Nicholas Kepler on Feb. 27.

Traffic accident causes jam in Downtown Chico

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter
February 27, 2024

A driver failed to yield, hitting another vehicle which collided with a parked car in Chico Sunday evening. The Chico Police Department’s communication specialist, Kelly DeLeon, confirmed a traffic...

Chico P.D. Assessing Damage

Chico P.D. Assessing Damage

A motorcycle hit a pedestrian the above intersection. Taken by C. Nicholas Kepler on Feb. 25.

Person taken to hospital after accident on Ivy Street

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter
February 25, 2024

A traffic accident caused a road closure on Ivy Street between East Eighth Street and West Sixth Street on Sunday.  Several Chico police cruisers could be seen in the area of the accident. The Chico...

A SWAT team arrives on the property with the suspect inside the house.

Chico Police Department and SWAT team respond to a burglary on Eighth St.

Grace Stark and C. Nicholas Kepler
November 17, 2023

Police surrounded a house on Eighth St. occupied by four burglar suspects earlier today. One suspect barricaded the door with three other suspects inside. Police closed down Eighth St. and are attempting...

Wonderful Wizard of Oz, W. W. Denslow, 1900

The insidious nature of narcissistic abuse

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter
October 25, 2023

The insidious nature of narcissistic abuse In honor of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month this article will focus on narcissistic abuse. Physical violence, destruction of property,...

Pazlee Nan Melear painting a sindi 
at Chico Children's Museum,
Art in the Park installment.

What to do with your kids when it’s over 100 degrees or raining

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter
October 5, 2023

The day was sweltering. Sweat poured down our faces and soaked our shirts. We wanted to play at the park but heat from the sun enveloped us in discomfort.  My air conditioner was overloaded and my son...