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Honey Run Bridge is often rented out for wedding ceremonies Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Honey Run Covered Bridge: Historic Hangout Spot

Courtney Chapman
May 15, 2018
Chico State basketball guard and forward Corey Silverstrom plans to continue his basketball career in either Spain or Germany following his time with the Armenian national team. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

From Chico to Eurasia: Silverstrom continuing basketball career with Armenian national team

Courtney Chapman and Kate Angeles
May 8, 2018

With Curry back, Golden State Warriors ready to attack in 2018 playoffs

Courtney Chapman
May 3, 2018

Studs and duds of round one in the NBA playoffs

Courtney Chapman
May 1, 2018

Top 5 moments in the first week of NBA playoffs 2018

Courtney Chapman
April 24, 2018

2018 NFL draft preview: Top 10 prospects entering this year’s draft

Courtney Chapman
April 19, 2018
Swimmers taking a dip while a couple hikes down to the water. Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Bear Hole: Formerly a hidden gem, now a Chico favorite

Courtney Chapman
April 17, 2018
Chico State lays out their alcohol policy very clearly to all of its athletes when the athlete first arrives at Chico State. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Chico State athletics and alcohol don’t mix

Andrew Baumgartner and Courtney Chapman
April 15, 2018

1-16 upset tops March Madness upsets as Villanova takes home National Championship

Courtney Chapman
April 5, 2018
Adventure Outings on their Intro to Whitewater Rafting trip. Photo Courtesy: Keith Crawford

Getting involved with the great outdoors through Chico State’s Adventure Outings

Courtney Chapman
April 3, 2018
The view of the a river flowing along the scenic hike to Feather Falls Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Outdoors column: The fantastic Feather Falls

Courtney Chapman
April 1, 2018

March has brought the madness once again

Courtney Chapman
March 22, 2018
Monkey Face in Upper Bidwell Park is an unusual rock formation that has a trail leading to the top that many people hike. Photo credit: Ruby Larson

Monkey Face makes great spring break hike

Courtney Chapman
March 20, 2018
Chico State Wildcats assistant coaches Mark Darnall and Thomas Ammon coaching the Wildcats basketball team in Acker Gym. Photo Courtesy: Chico State Sports Information Desk.

Chico State basketball admired for coaching prestige

Courtney Chapman
March 15, 2018
Jalen McFerren, Chico State basketball player, poses in the Warrior I stance. The Warrior I stance strengthens feet, hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus and builds core power. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Yoga proving to be the newest hit for Chico State athletics

Courtney Chapman
March 14, 2018
Junior forward, Marvin Timothy throws down a dunk for the Wildcats. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

A look into the next generation of Wildcat basketball leaders

Courtney Chapman
March 4, 2018
Sophomore Justin Briggs avoids defense and finds an open shot in a Chicos playoff matchup against Cal State San Bernardino. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Chico State men and women fall to Tritons in CCAA semifinals

Courtney Chapman and Justin Couchot
March 3, 2018
Whitney Branham, McKena Barker, Jo Paine and Shay Stark huddle up in a matchup against UC San Diego Photo credit: Kate Angeles

With sweep of Seawolves, both men and women bring playoff basketball to Acker Gym in Chico

Courtney Chapman
February 24, 2018
Whitney Branham and coach Brian Fogel Photo credit: Jason Haley

Women win as Branham breaks 3-point record while men struggle in San Francisco

Courtney Chapman
February 23, 2018
Senior basketball players Kayla Taylor (left), Whitney Branham (middle) and Haley Cremen (right) sat down to talk to The Orion about their senior season. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Wildcat of the Week – Senior Basketball Edition

Courtney Chapman
February 21, 2018
Justin Briggs (25) slams home a dunk in Satudays matchup against Cal State San Marcos. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Wildcat men win on memorable Senior Night at Acker Gym

Courtney Chapman
February 18, 2018
Senior Haley Cremen, left, poses with her mother, Penni Cremen. Cremen was one of four seniors honored during Saturdays Senior Night. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Women’s basketball brings home the win as seniors lead by example

Courtney Chapman
February 18, 2018
Amir Carraway dunking. Photo credit: Amir Carraway

Amir Carraway yet another Wildcat playing worldwide

Courtney Chapman
February 14, 2018
Haley Gilham shows her pitching form in a studio shot for The Orion. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Wildcats defeat San Bernardino as Gilham makes history

Courtney Chapman
February 9, 2018
Wildcats Corey Silverstrom matches up against a Cal State East Bay defender. Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Wildcats men continue hot streak, women snap losing streak against East Bay

Courtney Chapman
February 3, 2018
Wildcat, Isaiah Ellis, is named CCAA Player of the Week after a strong start to the season. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Isaiah Ellis scores CCAA Player of the Week

Courtney Chapman
January 31, 2018
Wildcats guard Corey Silverstrom Photo credit: Courtney Chapman

Wildcat of the week – Corey Silverstrom

Courtney Chapman
January 23, 2018
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