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Carlos Islas

Carlos Islas, Staff Writer

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Let them spark it up

Carlos Islas
April 17, 2017

Medical marijuana has become less of a taboo and more of an alternative choice for medication; even though it's just in 28 states. While there are benefits, there is still a fuss when it...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Duncan is leaving his legacy

Carlos Islas
March 7, 2017

Everyone’s dream is to leave their mark on history, but very few, if ever, get the opportunity to do so. In sports the opportunity is always present but it is up to the athlete to leave their mark in...

Valentine’s Day? More like Champions League Day

Carlos Islas
February 15, 2017

If you didn't have a significant other or your friends weren't into the idea of celebrating Valentine’s Day, do not fret there is something that can fill the void in your heart. ...

Ari Marsh steps up to the plate. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Wildcats starting with a bang

Carlos Islas
February 7, 2017

The Chico State softball team began the 2017 with two home runs in the 3-2 win against Augustana University in the opening game of the Desert Springer Tournament Friday. The win was also the first-time...

Junior Stuart Bradley throws a pitch during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats seek playoff birth heading into weekend

Carlos Islas and Jacob Auby
May 6, 2016
With the season coming to an end, the Chico State baseball team hopes to seal their spot in the CCAA Championship tournament and qualify for the NCAA tournament.
The rugby team has made the Pacific Western Rugby Conference playoffs four years in a row. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Men’s rugby team is more than just another team

Carlos Islas
April 29, 2016
The Chico State men's rugby team continues to gather success but seek more support from the school.
Carlos Islas, sports reporter. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Opening day is a holiday

Carlos Islas
April 28, 2016
The Orion went around to ask students about the new season for their baseball teams.
Senior Ben Gamba sprints to first base in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Errors cost ‘Cats the win

Carlos Islas
April 13, 2016
The Chico State baseball team lost 2-4 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Saturday, April 9.
Junior Cyrena Taylor waits patiently for the pitcher to deliver the ball. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats beat Chaminade 7-1 behind Langeloh

Carlos Islas
April 5, 2016
The Chico State softball team defeated Chaminade 7-1 in the Stanislaus State Tournament of Champions thanks to strong pitching performance by Brooke Langeloh.
Junior Cailin Garmon creeps in, waiting for the ball on defense. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Strong pitching leads ‘Cats over Notre Dame de Namur

Carlos Islas
April 4, 2016
The Chico State softball team opened up the Tournament of Champions with a 2-1 win over Notre Dame de Namur University
Sports reporter Carlos Islas. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Soccer world mourns legend

Carlos Islas
April 1, 2016
The soccer world mourns one of the world's best soccer players.
Sports writer Carlos Islas. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Time to connect baseball to the modern age

Carlos Islas
March 29, 2016
Sports reporter Carlos Islas gives his take on the way baseball is changing.
Sophomore infielder Cameron Santos celebrates a triple with the dugout in a game against Cal State Monterey Bay. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Strong pitching performance leads Wildcats over Tritons

Carlos Islas
March 27, 2016
The Chico State baseball team defeated the UC San Diego Tritons 7-0 at home on Friday, March 25, thanks to a strong performance by starting pitcher Clayton Gelfand.
Carlos Islas, sports writer for The Orion Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

107 years and counting…could this be the year?

Carlos Islas
February 28, 2016
Pray and hope that this is the year of the Chicago Cubs.
Junior Cyrena Taylor hits the ball during the game against Cal State Monterey Bay on Feb. 20. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Softball team sweeps UC San Diego in doubleheader

Carlos Islas and Lindsay Pincus
February 27, 2016
The Chico State softball team won its first of two doubleheaders against 17th ranked UC San Diego

Win over Stanford gives women’s rugby team new confidence (full gallery)

Carlos Islas
February 26, 2016

In a game against their rival, the Chico State women’s rugby team won its biggest game of the season when they beat Stanford University 36-17 at home on Feb. 13. The win improves the Wildcats'...

Sophomore Isaiah Ellis slams the ball during a game against Cal State East Bay in a game on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

ESPN3 comes to town to cover Wildcat basketball

Carlos Islas
February 24, 2016
ESPN3 came to town as part of the network's Division II game of the week as the 'Cats took on the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos.
Junior outfielder Josh Falco prepares for the pitch in a game against the Acadmey of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team wins second game against Holy Names

Carlos Islas
February 23, 2016
The Chico State baseball team won its third consecutive game after defeating Holy Names University 14-0 in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Fed. 20.
Junior Sherise Porchia waits for an inbound play during a game against Cal State Stanislaus. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Women’s basketball team loses to Cal Poly Pomona

Carlos Islas
February 20, 2016
The Chico State women's basketball team losing streak reaches three after a 66-49 loss to Cal Poly Pomona
The women's basketball team huddles up during a game against Cal State East Bay on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

After hot start, women’s basketball team loses to San Bernardino

Carlos Islas
February 16, 2016
The Chico State women's basketball team lost its second consecutive game after giving up 31 points in the fourth quarter against Cal State San Bernardino
Junior shortstop Casey Bennett tags out a runner during a game against Menlo College on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Baseball team’s six game win streak snapped

Carlos Islas
February 15, 2016
The Chico State baseball team lost their first game of the season against the Academy of Art on Feb. 12.
Senior Brooke Bowen shoots a contested shot against Simpson University on Jan. 23. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Women’s basketball team lose close game

Carlos Islas
February 6, 2016
The Chico State women's basketball team lost 55-53 against Cal State East Bay in final seconds of the game.

Woman found bathing in dog bowl

Carlos Islas
November 14, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Nov. 13.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man shot in head at Motel 6

Carlos Islas
November 8, 2015
A businessman was shot in the head early Saturday morning.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Suspicious subject circles playground watching children

Carlos Islas
November 7, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Nov. 6.
Andrew Matthews played one of his final games of the season. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Men’s soccer team beats Monterey Bay 1-0

Carlos Islas
November 7, 2015
The Chico State men's soccer team won 1-0 against Cal State Monterey Bay on Oct. 29.
The Chico State women's volleyball team lost in the CCAA tournament semi-finals cutting their season short after losing 0-1 to Stanislaus State. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer team CCAA title hopes cut short in first round of playoffs

Carlos Islas
November 7, 2015
The Chico State women's soccer team lost 1-0 against Stanislaus State in the CCAA Championship Tournament semifinals on Nov. 6.
Mackenzie Boulton gets physical blocking a tough shot during a scrimmage earlier this season. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Boulton blocks shots, makes huge saves for Wildcats

Carlos Islas
October 22, 2015
First-year goalkeeper Mackenzie Boulton has been making big-time saves for the 2015 Chico State women's soccer team.
Katie Brown, junior midfielder, looks to advance the ball. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer team beats Cal State Stanislaus 2-1

Carlos Islas
October 10, 2015
The Chico State women's soccer team wins 2-1 in overtime over the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors on Oct. 4.
Sophomore midfielder Jesus Ramos brings the ball up for the Wildcats during the Oct. 4 game against Cal State Stanislaus. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer team loses 1-0 to Cal State Stanislaus

Carlos Islas
October 6, 2015
The Chico State men's soccer team lost in a close match 1-0 against Cal State Stanislaus on Oct. 4.

Projector stolen from classroom

Carlos Islas
October 4, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Oct. 3.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Chico Police make arrest using bait bike program

Carlos Islas
October 1, 2015
Man arrested for bike theft at Bidwell Park.

Person pees and poops on car

Carlos Islas
October 1, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Sept. 25.
Carlie Reader, first-year forward, has two goals and four assists for the season so far. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Women’s soccer loses to Sonoma State 4-0

Carlos Islas
September 29, 2015
The Chico women's soccer team suffered a tough loss to the Sonoma State Seawolves on the road.
Matt Hurlow, senior forward, dribbles the ball up the field. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer loses to Sonoma State 2-0

Carlos Islas
September 29, 2015
The Chico State men's soccer team lost to Sonoma State 2-0 on its two-game road trip.
Shelby Lanksbury was the hero of the game, scoring the only goal and giving head coach Kim Sutton her 200th NCAA victory. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Women’s soccer coach scores 200th win

Carlos Islas
September 24, 2015
The Chico State Wildcats beat Dominican University 1-0, giving head coach Kim Sutton her 200th victory on Sept. 19.
The Chico State Wildcats beat the California Baptist University Lancers 4-0 on Sept. 17. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Women’s soccer team beats California Baptist University 4-0

Carlos Islas
September 24, 2015
The Wildcats beat the Lancers 4-0 in a shutout victory on Sept. 17.
(Left) Brooke Bowen, senior guard and forward, and (right) Kayla Taylor, transfer forward and center. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Women’s basketball: Changing the game in 2015

Carlos Islas
September 22, 2015
With multiple rule changes for women's basketball, the Wildcats will have to adjust to dominate this season.

Son destroys property after being asked to move out

Carlos Islas
September 21, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Sept. 19.
Kim Sutton, women's soccer head coach, is highly regarded in the Chico State coaching community. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Sutton scores success on, off soccer field

Carlos Islas
September 21, 2015
Kim Sutton, women's soccer head coach, is one of the most successful coaches in Chico State history.

Chico State seventh in outdoor competition

Carlos Islas
September 19, 2015
Chico State is competing to become the most outdoorsy and active school.
Missing person found on prostitution website

Missing person found on prostitution website

Carlos Islas
September 13, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. September 13.
Photo credit the Orion.

Wildcats lose 1-0 to Seattle Pacific University

Carlos Islas
September 6, 2015

The Chico State men’s soccer team lost their 2015 season opener by a score of 1-0 against Seattle Pacific University on the road on Saturday Sept. 5. The game was delayed 30 minutes...

Matt Hurlow aims to break the Chico State record for total goals scored with his next goal which will be his 24th. Photo credit: John Domogma

Hurlow aims to set new goal record

Carlos Islas
September 5, 2015
Matt Hurlow is one soccer season away from breaking Chico State's record for goals.

Chico State women’s soccer falls to Seattle Pacific University 1-0

Carlos Islas
September 5, 2015

The Chico State women’s soccer team lost their second game of the season on the road against Seattle Pacific University by a score of 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 5. Both...