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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chris Hutton

Chris Hutton, Reporter

At the end of the day, Chris Hutton just wants to report. This is his fourth semester on The Orion, and he is eager to get out into the community and share people’s stories. In his free time he is still reporting and occasionally rock climbing. He’s just hoping for a way to combine the two to maintain his sanity for however long it lasts. 

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The Ranch Hand truck in front of Tehama Hall to welcome students back for another semester at Chico State. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Jan. 21.

The Ranch Hand food truck rolls into campus

Chris Hutton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 23, 2025

This semester welcomes a new food truck on campus, The Ranch Hand, a family-run business offering grass-fed beef. It will be located outside Tehama Hall every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. On...

Candidates from the two ends of the country have very different iconic food for their state. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.

Which candidate has the better hometown food?

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
November 3, 2024

With the presidential race coming close to an end and constituents preparing to cast their ballots, I’d imagine we are all quite exhausted by the election talk. So instead of focusing on the candidates...

Governor Gavin Newson signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on Oct. 20, that will ban stores from selling plastic bags. Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.

Bill banning single-use bags signed into law

Chris Hutton, Reporter
November 1, 2024

Governor Gavin Newson signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on Oct. 20, that will ban stores from selling plastic bags, which seeks to promote sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  This bill...

Egg yolk on blue surface. Photo by Ron Lach, from Pexels

‘The Substance’ is a body-horror like no other

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
October 1, 2024

The gut-wrenching examination of societal pressures on women in the film “The Substance” is a blunt middle finger to male-influenced society and the domineering patriarchal hierarchy in entertainment.  Written...

Willie the Wildcat showing school pride. Captured by Mario Ortiz.

Wildcat Weekend returns to Chico

Chris Hutton
September 26, 2024

Wildcat Weekend returns to Chico with a roar. This year’s event will feature live music, food, comedy and more. The events - a mix of free and paid events — will take place over four days, from Oct....

Phishing is one of the most common scams. Students face them on a daily basis, threatening their accounts’ security. Photo by Markus Winkler, from Pexels.

Why is phishing so common at Chico State?

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
September 17, 2024

Phishing emails plague inboxes, promising glamorous things to make an attempt at your private information. Chico State students are often the target of phishing campaigns, being forced to distinguish between...