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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chloe Curtis

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief

Chloe is a senior this year, double-majoring in Journalism and Political Science and is earning a paralegal certificate. She is Editor-in-Chief this semester and previously worked on the copy desk. Outside of school, Chloe enjoys politics, running, and visiting coffee shops throughout NorCal.

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Front view of Kendall Hall

Pending FDA approval, all CSUs will require COVID-19 vaccinations; Chico State registration delayed to May 5

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2021

CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro announced Thursday afternoon that all students, faculty and staff will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination for Fall 2021.  The blanket policy, which will go...

Kendall Hall

CSU anticipates roughly 50% of in-person classes; Chico State expects fewer

Chloe Curtis, Alex Amaya and Ian Hilton
February 9, 2021

CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro held a press conference on Feb. 8 to address concerns surrounding the Fall 2021 semester and the limited reopening of the system’s 23 campuses.  News items from...

Kendall Hall at Chico State

Chico State historian arrested for child pornography

Chloe Curtis and Matthew Wreden
January 24, 2021

Chico State History Professor Laird Easton was arrested by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 21 on the charge of possessing child pornography.  Easton, a prominent historian, has been suspended...

Citizen Charles Withuhn criticizes the councils handling of the Homeless Oppurtunity plan.

City Council discusses marijuana sale fees; tensions among council members run high on election night

Chloe Curtis and Alex Martin
November 5, 2020

Citizens of Chico gathered in City Hall on the night of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, and two key issues stood out — the acceptance of California Alcohol and Beverage grant and the establishment...

Graphic made by Jacob Collier

Two Chico State Nursing students launch COVID-19 video campaign

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2020

Chico State senior nursing students, Isaac Padilla and Tasha Haase have partnered with Butte County Public Health to gather comprehensive data from Chico State students, faculty and alumni about their...

ACB is not the new RBG

ACB is not the new RBG

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, affectionately known as RBG, was the blueprint for what it meant to be a confident, educated and well-spoken woman.  Following her death, RBG was publicly honored at Statuary...

A photo of CSU chancellor select, Dr. Joseph I. Castro

Q&A: Chancellor-select discusses COVID-19 enrollment, student fees, UPD and more

Kimberly Morales and Chloe Curtis
October 1, 2020

Dr. Joseph I. Castro, CSU chancellor-select, participated in a press conference for student media on Wednesday to answer questions for student-journalists across the 23-campus system.  Castro...

Future CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro; Courtsey of CSU

Dr. Joseph I. Castro appointed as new CSU chancellor, historic decision for the CSU system

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020

The California State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday appointed Dr. Joseph I. Castro as the eighth chancellor for the CSU system. The historic decision makes Castro the first Mexican American...

Over 1,200 homes destroyed in North Complex Fire; fire weather watch in effect this weekend

Over 1,200 homes destroyed in North Complex Fire; fire weather watch in effect this weekend

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020

The North Complex Fire is nearing containment at 78% after over 301,700 acres have burned since the fire erupted earlier this month.  News items from the community briefing included:  Over...

North Complex Fire reaches over 60% containment; officials warn residents to monitor fire conditions

North Complex Fire reaches over 60% containment; officials warn residents to monitor fire conditions

Chloe Curtis and Matthew Wreden
September 19, 2020

The North Complex Zone has burned nearly 290,000 acres and surpassed 60% containment since Friday’s community briefing. The West Zone of the fire, which is in Butte County, has burned nearly 80,000...

Cal Fire map of North Complex Fire on Sept. 18, 2020

Last missing person found safely as North Complex Fire containment passes 50%

Matthew Wreden and Chloe Curtis
September 18, 2020

The North Complex Fire has burned more than 287,000 acres at 54% containment. The West Zone of fire has burned nearly 80,000 acres at 45% containment. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea confirmed that...

Cal Fire map of North Complex Fire, Sept. 18, 2020

North Complex Fire reaches 40% containment; now one of California’s Top 5 deadliest and largest wildfires

Matthew Wreden and Chloe Curtis
September 18, 2020

The North Complex Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres since Wednesday’s community briefing—although weather conditions have been favorable in its gradual containment. “Between pandemics, other...

Cal Fire map of North Complex Fire, Sept. 16, 2020

1 person remains missing in North Complex Fire; more than 600 structures destroyed

Matthew Wreden and Chloe Curtis
September 16, 2020

Cal Fire officials confirmed Wednesday that at least 3.3 million acres have burned in California at a community briefing in Chico. This estimate is up from the 2.8 million acres that was reported on Tuesday.  Areas...

Cal Fire map of North Complex Fire, Sept. 15, 2020

Firefighters gain ground on North Complex Fire; nearly 500 structures destroyed, 2 remain missing

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020

The North Complex Fire continues to blaze throughout Butte, Plumas and Yuba counties, engulfing over 273,000 acres at 34% containment.  News items from Tuesday’s community briefing included:  More...

Cal Fire map of North Complex Fire, Sept. 13

1 new death, 2 remain missing in North Complex Fire; favorable weather conditions impeding fire’s spread

Matthew Wreden and Chloe Curtis
September 14, 2020

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea confirmed one new death on Monday, bringing the North Complex Fire death toll to 15. News items from Monday’s community briefing included: Butte County has received...

Cal Fire map of North Complex Fire, Sept. 13

2 additional deaths confirmed; unhealthy air to linger for weeks

Chloe Curtis and Matthew Wreden
September 13, 2020

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea confirmed two additional deaths Sunday, raising the North Complex Fire death toll to 14. The fire has burned more than 261,000 acres and containment is 26%. The West Zone...

Screenshot of damaged structures from CalFire's interactive map

3 more deaths from North Complex Fire; task force preparing for harsher weather conditions

Matthew Wreden and Chloe Curtis
September 12, 2020

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea confirmed 3 more deaths Saturday, raising the North Complex Fire death toll to 12.  The fire has burned more than 250,000 acres but remains at 21% containment....

CalFire map of the North Complex Fire, Sept. 11, 2020

Gov. Newsom signs inmate firefighter legislation in Butte as historic blaze rages on the ridge

Chloe Curtis, Kimberly Morales and Matthew Wreden
September 11, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom arrived in Butte County on Friday amid the raging North Complex Fire and signed legislation, AB-2147, striking down barriers for inmate firefighters to become licensed after...

Campus on Sept. 9 during the North Complex Fire

10 dead in North Complex Fire; over 60,000 acres burned and 0% containment for West Zone

Chloe Curtis, Kimberly Morales and Matthew Wreden
September 10, 2020

The North Complex Fire continues to burn throughout Plumas, Yuba and Butte counties as firefighters and other personnel work around the clock to gain traction on the historic fire.  “It’s...

Campus on Sept. 9 during the North Complex Fire

North Complex Fire raging near Oroville; 3 dead, 12 missing, 2,000 structures damaged or destroyed

Chloe Curtis, Kimberly Morales and Matthew Wreden
September 9, 2020

A Butte County fire task force held a press conference Wednesday night on Facebook Live to update the community on the rapidly evolving North Complex Fire near Oroville.   “This is the...

madison bear garden on w2nd street in chico, ca

Madison Bear Garden

Kendall Hall on Sept. 1, 2020. Chico State's Administration officially moves to fully online semester amid COVID-19 spikes, empties the dorms.

COVID-19 spike for 18-24 year olds forced Chico State’s decision to close dorms, end remaining in-person classes

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2020

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson hosted a virtual press conference on Sept.1 to address several concerns and newsworthy points regarding the university’s decision to cancel all in-person classes...

Red Bull promotional poster for Olympian Daron Rahlves

“Fall Speaker Series” to host four-time Olympian Daron Rahlves

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2020

The College of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) and Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) have created weekly virtual events to help students network and ensure career success.  Speakers...

Annual Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology Summer Camp moves to Zoom

Chloe Curtis, Editor-in-Chief
July 6, 2020

The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology has brought new meaning to its motto “Travel the world without leaving home”, as the museum's annual summer camp has been moved online amid COVID-19...