Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chris Hutton

Chris Hutton, Managing Editor

At the end of the day, Chris Hutton just wants to report. This is his third 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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Volunteers throw trash into the correct bins at Hooker Oak Park on Sept. 21. All the trash was picked up from around Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks.

Community rallies for Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 23, 2024

Over 400 members of the community held trash bags and gloves with family, friends and community organizations to help clean up Bidwell Park on Saturday.  After checking in at Hooker Oak Park and receiving...

The Digital Filmmakers Guild is excited to welcome new and returning students and stories. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Sept. 6

El Digital Filmmakers Guild de Chico State trae otro semestre de películas estudiantiles

Chris Hutton, Reportero
September 22, 2024

El Digital Filmmakers Guild (DFG) organizó su segunda reunión del semestre el viernes. El aula estaba repleta de estudiantes apasionados ansiosos por comenzar a trabajar en sus proyectos. El co-presidente...

Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.

Frequency dance club: Una Alternativa Sobria

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 22, 2024

En 1987, Playboy Magazine catalogó a Chico State como una universidad fiestera; 36 años después, la escena de fiestas de Chico ha disminuido significativamente, y lo que queda se ha vuelto más peligroso...

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Entusiastas de la Historia Medieval Reviven el Pasado

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
September 22, 2024

En un caluroso día cerca de Sycamore Pool en Lower Bidwell Park, la Barony of Rivenoak, una comunidad de entusiastas de la historia medieval, se reunió para compartir artes y ciencias medievales. Las...

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...

People congregate as members of Victory Chapel work on setting up the stage for Lacy B’s performance. Some onlookers curiously linger, inquiring with audience members about the event. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 14.

Evangelist rapper takes the stage in Downtown Chico

Lexi Lynn and Chris Hutton
September 16, 2024

The instrumentals of “INDUSTRY BABY” by Lil Nas X thundered from speakers at the Chico City Plaza Saturday night. But replacing the original lyrics of the song were Christian messages. People gathered...

Chico State students react to Tuesday's presidential debate. Graphic made by Hana Beaty.

Chico State students react to presidential debate

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 15, 2024

With the election nearing, the two candidates held their first debate Tuesday night. All over the U.S., people, including many Chico State students, stopped and listened to Vice President Kamala Harris...

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
September 12, 2024

On a broiling hot day near the Sycamore Pool in Lower Bidwell Park, the Barony of Rivenoak, a community of medieval history enthusiasts, gathered to share medieval arts and science.  People made clothes,...

Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.

Frequency dance club: A sober alternative

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 11, 2024

In 1987, Playboy Magazine named Chico State a party school; 36 years later, Chico’s party scene has decreased significantly, and what remains has become more hazardous and inaccessible for most students.  Frequency,...

The Digital Filmmakers Guild is excited to welcome new and returning students and stories. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Sept. 6

Chico State Digital Filmmakers Guild brings another semester of student films

Chris Hutton, Reporter
September 9, 2024

The Digital Filmmakers Guild, DFG, hosted its second meeting for the semester on Friday. The classroom was wall-to-wall with passionate students keen to begin laboring on their projects.  Co-president...

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