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This week on The Orion Newscast reporters cover Chico City Council's decision to ban all flavored tobacco sales in Chico, as well as a climate, walkout...
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This week on The Orion Newscast we cover two stories celebrating both women empowerment and cultural diversity. The newscast also includes coverage of both men and women's...
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This week on The Orion Newscast, we visit the unveiling of a phoenix made from the keys of those who lost cars or homes in the Camp Fire. Also, we cover the last games of...
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This week on The Orion Newscast, reporters cover a ballet studio's struggle after the Camp Fire and Ryan Ramos aims to "... disrupt the conventional expectations of masculinity...
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This week on The Orion Newscast, we cover protests over police brutality and women's reproductive rights.
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This week on the Orion Newscast, reporters find out why people are standing for hours with pumpkins on their heads and resident film critic, Angel Ortega, discusses Zombieland:...
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This week on the Orion Newscast we cover Queer Week on Chico State campus and Angel Ortega reviews Between Two Ferns by Zach Galifianakis.
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This week on The Orion Newscast, Butte Environmental Council commissions a new mural and our very own Angel Ortega reviews the controversial movie, Joker.
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This week on The Orion Newscast Chico State students joined in the Global Climate Strike and students gathered in the BMU to practice glow in the dark yoga.
Christian Solis can be reached at [email protected] or...
Mark Plenke, the former advisor of The Orion and instructor at Chico State, will be retiring at the end of this semester. In this video interview, he talks past memories working at Chico State, his plans...
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The Chico State Men's Rugby team is going to the national championship for the first time in the program's history.
The Orion was given the opportunity to sit down...
Trevor Guthrie, Chico State’s new Associated Students President, talks in depth about his candidacy, presidency and plans for the future. Guthrie also speaks on the A.S. budget, last year’s fee increase...
Students are voting for student leaders to represent them in the Associated Students, we've got what you need to know about the presidential candidates. The Queer & Trans week conference and their...
Three people are running for the Associated Students presidential position this spring. Whoever wins will have the potential to have the largest voice for students at Chico State. So, we sat down with...
5 Mile Myth is a local band who's mix of musical genres has garnered newfound popularity in Chico. Brooke Larsen is The Orion's Wildcat of the Week and is the top hitter and pitcher on Chico State's Softball...
"This Way to Sustainability" was held Thursday and Friday, highlighting Chico State's green initiative on campus. The nationally recognized, student-run conference helped to spread information about climate...
Chico State hosts the annual 'This Way to Sustainability' conference and Isaiah Roybal is The Orion's Wildcat of the Week.
Christian Solis can be reached at [email protected] or @c_alexander20...
This week on the Orion Newscast students meet and share their stories about “Cruzando Fronteras” or “Crossing Borders” to address anti-immigrant sentiments in the U.S. and we sit down with Benson...
Benson is a Chico local who works to show kindness and humanity to Chico's homeless population.
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This week on The Orion Newscast Jeff Duncan-Andrade talks about his unconditional love for the hood and the importance of education, and the long term plan for Paradise's reconstruction begins.
Christian...
The Orion Newscast features an interview with Matthew Mitchell who was homeless in Chico, CA for a year, and the #ClimateUprising that began in Paradise.
Christian Solis can be reached...
A camera stabilized on a 30-foot crane captured a crowd standing in snow and hail, holding up a #ClimateUprising banner as a call-to-action to find solutions for the changing climate. Followed by the banner,...
The Orion opinion writer, Gage Northcutt, discusses his history with and feelings about eating disorders.
Gage Northcutt can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @GageNorthcutt
Matthew Mitchell is a Northern California native who struggled with homelessness and a sense of community for a year in Chico, CA. Here is what he had to say.
The Orion Weekly Newcast features stories from the Interfaith Memorial in Paradise to a Master Printmaker running a workshop.
Christian Solis can be reached at [email protected] or...
Cars and trailers leaving the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds slowed towards the end of the day Thursday, the day slated as a soft deadline for emptying the grounds, as those staying at the shelter continued...
Debate competitions, the Glorious Sounds of the Season concert, basketball wins, and fire preparation workshops - check out what happened last week on The Orion's newscast for Dec. 12.The Glorious Sounds...
This week's newscast covers the new Chico City Council members that were sworn into office Tuesday night, flooding conditions, a vans give-away and much more.
Three new Chico City Council members were...
Nearly three weeks ago the Camp Fire flames ignited Paradise and several neighboring Butte County communities. The fire burned through 153,336 acres of Butte County. The thick, toxic smoke spread to cities...
On this week's newscast, six stories are recapped by anchors Christian Solis and Alejandra Fraga. The story headlines listed below are organized by the time they appear in the newscast.
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Chico State brought the controversial nature of free speech to the forefront of campus by inviting U.C. Berkeley's Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky to speak for Constitution day on Thursday.
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Only half of the candidates running for Chico City Council appeared at a forum, Monday. Concerned Citizens 4 Justice organized the forum to discuss the role of policing in the community.
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Michael Coley, was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of tech from Chico High School, after six days on the lam. Coley allegedly snuck in to an open copy room and stole approximately $2,500...
Eight city council candidates gathered at a forum, Wednesday, to discuss policy positions and local problems, but failed to mention one key topic.The public forum, hosted by the Chico Chamber of Commerce,...
Chico City Council members met for their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday night, but the meeting was far from regular.
Dozens of locals attended mainly to argue for or against a sit-lie ordinance, a...
Families from across Chico came to Butte Creek Country Club to compete in the third annual Duck Derby, on Thursday, Aug 30.Christian Solis can be reached at [email protected] or @c_alexander20 on...
Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson gave a convocation speech to the campus on Thursday. In her speech she touched on campus achievements, goals and the status of free speech on campus.
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The week’s wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports in the Butte County area, from April 16- April 20.
Natalie Hanson, Alejandra Fraga, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached [email protected]...
Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson reminds students and staff to sympathize and support those affected by Southern California wildfires.The Thomas fire alone has burned 115,000 acres, according to...
University Police DepartmentCall Type: Petty TheftMonday 5:11 p.m., Arthur Acker GymnasiumA bike was stolen from the racks and suspected persons were reported to have been wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt...
Chico State encourages philanthropy through online formatting on national day of Giving Tuesday Nov. 28.The day is intended to unite the entire Wildcat family and support the university communities and...
Associated Students Board of Directors voted against a student advisory measure to ban the sale of single-use water bottles on campus Thursday Nov.15. A motion to approve discontinuing the sale of plastic...
Chico Police Department Call Type: Warrant ArrestMonday 11:10 a.m., Chico CreekMan reported screaming and loitering under a bridge. Call Type: Domestic ViolenceMonday 2:02 p.m., 20th StreetMan and a woman...
The Chico Elks Lodge hosted a Veterans Day ceremony for the Chico community Saturday.Veterans from every branch of the military were honored at the event including the U.S. Merchant Marines and veterans...
Chico City Council voted 4-3 to pass a city ordinance strictly regulating the use, sale and growing of marijuana Tuesday night.Ordinance 19.75 prohibits commercial cannabis activity, sets up a permitting...
Breanna Holbert, from Chico State, became the first African-American woman president to lead the 2017-2018 Future Farmers of America.Holbert, an agriculture education major, is excited to continue giving...
A man was reported for waving a firearm while driving on Highway 99 Wednesday.The reporting male was able to provide an accurate vehicle description and license plate number to the Chico Police Dispatch...
The City of Chico has spent $20,000 to install video surveillance in the Downtown Chico Plaza to boost public safety.Public concern for safety in the plaza was a facilitating factor in the decision. It...
The Police Community Advisory Board had an open discussion on community issues with the public Wednesday evening.The topic of discussion was youth related issues in the community. Police Chief Michael...
Butte County announced that it will open a local assistance center for victims of recent fires to learn how to rebuild.La Porte Fire destroyed 37 homes, four commercial buildings and 45 outbuildings while...
Chico State fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to vandalism of a campground in Tehama County.The incident was reported on April 28, when Tehama County Sheriffs got a call...
The recent tuition bump of five percent has raised $2.9 million to spend on increasing four-year graduation rates at Chico State.The Graduation Initiative 2025 comes from the CSU Chancellors Office and...
Butte Station is selling less than the same time last year, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's doing bad.Comparing to similar stores in other CSU's, Butte Station is on average out-performing most...
The Chico Police Department hosted their 2nd Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day, Wednesday.
The officers were able to meet face-to-face with community members to build a more inclusive and connected...
A man was shot and killed Sunday night near the 900 block of West Fourth Avenue.
Chico Police found a 32-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds when they arrived. He was pronounced dead...
A sexual assault incident was reported on campus, Tuesday, to the University Police Department, involving a Chico State student.
The rape was reported by the victim and allegedly occurred Saturday at...
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Girlfriend threatened to kill her boyfriend in a dispute over money and was later arrested.
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People who lost their homes during the Ponderosa fire gathered Thursday night to learn about what aid is available to them.
Feather Falls Fire Safe Council hosted a meeting at the Mt. Springs Grange...
Chico locals and students participated in 30th Annual Bidwell Parks and Creeks Cleanup, Saturday morning.The event combats environmental damage done in parks and creeks from encampments and littering....
Chico State's fourth year competing, in the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, aims to receive national recognition.Adventure Outings, is spearheading the campus competition. Embed from Getty Images "It...
Chico Fire Station held a Sept. 11 memorial for victims and heroes of the attack.Members of the community gathered around a 9-11 monument, 16 years later, on Monday. It took place at the Chico Fire Station...
Local Depolarize Chico group worked to start healing the political rift in Chico.At the Thursday Night Market, people were asked to separate themselves into labels they identified with like veterans, vegans,...
Inspired Chico State students baked and sold challah bread, to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims.Embed from Getty ImagesRohr Chabad Jewish Center of Chico student members partnered with the Thursday...
Storage unit full of stolen items was unlocked by Butte County Sheriff's Office.Tuesday, the sheriff's office received a tip that there may be stolen property in a local storage unit, A.B. Self Storage....
The City Council of Chico decides to allow Chico park rangers to carry ammunition.The decision passed 6-2, Tuesday. Ann Schwab and Randall Stone opposed each other.The decision was made to better enable...
A fire in Ponderosa started Tuesday afternoon, growing to cover 2,500 acres.
The fire, nine-miles northeast of Oroville, is zero percent contained and expected to expand further north, according...
Chico State plans to replace Siskiyou Hall.According to the Feasibility Report, Chico State will break ground on the new Siskiyou II Science Building in Jan. 2018.The second phase of the process includes...
Chico State will no longer offer English and Math remediation.Starting Fall 2018, Graduation Initiative 2025 will be implemented to increase four year graduation rates and eliminate achievement gaps in...
