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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Christopher Hill

Christopher Hill

Christopher Hill is a graduate student in the History department at CSU Chico, and an alumnus of the Orion and the Journalism BA program.

He has continued to work with the Orion as a guest contributor.

All content by Christopher Hill
Mugshot of Dallas Marsh from his arrest by the Chico Police Department.

Veteran arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting

Christopher Hill, Contributor
September 28, 2022

The Chico Police Department arrested 37-year-old Dallas James Marsh on the morning of Sept. 25 after receiving information that he had allegedly threatened to commit a mass shooting. CPD received information...

3 people in front of an apartment building protesting, one holding a dog. A sign says "Panama Springs United"

Chico residents organize tenant union in response to eviction notices

Molly Myers and Christopher Hill
September 26, 2022

Several tenants of Panama Springs Apartments have formed a union in response to receiving notices of eviction. The apartment complex was recently purchased by Beck Asset Management LLC, a Roseville based...

Jean-Luc Godard examining a reel of film while smoking.

Jean-Luc Godard: a revolutionary in film and in life, 1930-2022

Christopher Hill, Contributor
September 19, 2022

French-Swiss filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard died Sept. 13 at the age of 91. You may not know his name, but your favorite director does, as he helped change the face of film in the 20th century. A life-long...

Chico State Chief of University Police hit with allegations of racism in workplace

Chico State Chief of University Police hit with allegations of racism in workplace

Christopher Hill and Noah Herbst
September 19, 2022

Chico State Interim Chief of Police Christopher Nicodemus has been named in a court filing from Sept. 15, alleging accusations of racist bullying against several current and former members of Oroville...

Barajas painting the mural in the BMU.

Imágenes de nuestros ancestros chicanos: una entrevista con el muralista Javier Barajas Villanueva

Christopher Hill, Redactor
June 4, 2022

Escondido en una sala de reuniones en el tercer piso de la BMU hay un mural que muchos estudiantes probablemente nunca antes habían visto. Dedicado para el Cinco de Mayo de 1995, el mural recuerda las...

Barajas painting the mural in the BMU.

Honoring Chicano ancestors: An interview with Mexican muralist Javier Barajas Villanueva

Christopher Hill, Staff Writer
June 4, 2022

Hidden in a meeting room on the Bell Memorial Union’s third floor is a mural that many students have likely never seen before. Dedicated for Cinco de Mayo in 1995, the mural memorializes the struggles...

US citizens protest abortion rights outside of building

California responds to leaked preliminary US Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade

Ava Norgrove and Christopher Hill
May 2, 2022

Politico announced on May 2 that it obtained a U.S. Supreme Court decision draft that would overturn the 1973 ruling of Roe v. Wade, and the 1992 ruling of Planned Parenthood v. Casey. “Our daughters,...

After leaving the tutorial area players are greeted with a vast open world with multiple paths of exploration.

‘Elden Ring’ lets gaming’s literary roots shine

Christopher Hill, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022

Developer FromSoftware has a reputation of making finely tuned and difficult games for a niche audience of “hardcore” gamers, but something has changed with their new title “Elden Ring,” released...

From dark dungeons to light-filled abandoned fantasy cities, Elden Ring contains a wide variety of locales to explore.

From dark dungeons to light-filled abandoned fantasy cities, Elden Ring contains a wide variety of locales to explore.

The horse (obtained early in the game) allows players to reach difficult areas, and to take part in mounted combat that wasn't present in previous FromSoftware titles.

The horse (obtained early in the game) allows players to reach difficult areas, and to take part in mounted combat that wasn't present in previous FromSoftware titles.

Mural in the BMU honoring Cesar Chavez and other Mexican-Americans by Javier Barajas Villanueva.

‘History is on our side’: The life and struggles of Cesar Chavez

Christopher Hill, Reporter
March 31, 2022

“We are sons of the Mexican Revolution, a revolution of the poor seeking bread and justice. Our revolution will not be armed, but we want the existing social order to dissolve; we want a new social...

The borders of Soviet Ukraine 1917-1928. Many parts of present day Ukraine were added later in the Soviet period.

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Killing Cousins: The long history of Russo-Ukrainian tensions

Christopher Hill, Reporter
March 2, 2022

“Why doesa bootcrush the Earth — fissured and rough?What is above the battles’ sky -Freedom?God?Money!When will you stand to your full height,you,giving them your life?When will you hurl a question...

Graphic by Jolie Asuncion

Hulu’s Futurama Reboot can ‘Bite My Shiny Metal Ass’

Christopher Hill, Reporter
February 18, 2022

In today’s entertainment market streaming is king — streaming platforms are starting to assert themselves as major players in the production of original film and television shows. Some of these are...

B-Line bus #4 is just one of the buses used to transport people locally and regionally. Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2022.

Mask mandate for Chico State, public transit remains despite new California standards

Christopher Hill, Reporter
February 15, 2022

Chico State and public transportation will continue it's mask policy, although Governor Gavin Newsom announced an end to indoor mask requirements for vaccinated individuals starting Feb. 15. The B-Line...

The Chico State University Police Department building

Chico State reports third ‘hate crime’ in less than 3 months

Christopher Hill and Noah Herbst
February 14, 2022

University Police reported yet another act of racist vandalism on Monday night. This marks the third time in less than three months that graffiti-related “hate crimes” have been reported by University...

B-Line bus #4 is just one of the buses used to transport people locally and regionally. Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2022.

[Photo] La continua asociación de Chico State con B-Line sigue beneficiando a los usuarios del campus

September 8, 2024

B-Line bus #4 is just one of the buses used to transport people locally and regionally. Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2022.

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Neil Young, Jeff Bezos does not deserve you

Christopher Hill, Reporter
February 8, 2022

In recent days Neil Young has been hailed as a hero by some, and vilified by others. Opponents of conspiracy theories have praised his decision to break with Spotify over Joe Rogan's COVID disinformation.  What...

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Appellate court upholds California net neutrality statute

Christopher Hill, Reporter
February 8, 2022

On Jan. 28 the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals voted to uphold California's "California Internet Consumer Protection and Net Neutrality Act of 2018" (SB-822), allowing the state to continue regulating Internet...