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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Danielle Pubill
Senior forward Omar Nuno jumps to gain control of the ball against a defender. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer team extends its season

Danielle Pubill
October 24, 2016

After starting with one of the worst conference records in the team's history, the Chico State men's soccer team finalized their season with a second place ranking in the California Collegiate Athletic...

The men's cross country team runs as a group during their invitational.
Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Cross Country dominates the NCAA

Danielle Pubill
October 23, 2016

The Chico State men's and women's cross country teams continued the tradition of placing first at the CCAA Championships.Men's Cross Country:The men's team easily outpaced the competition to snag its 15th...

Outside hitter Kim Wright sets the ball during a Chico State home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Volleyball earns sixth shutout of the season

Danielle Pubill
October 21, 2016

The Chico State volleyball team shutout the San Francisco State Gators Oct. 18 to earn its sixth shutout since starting the conference.The team has not succeeded in having more than five sweeps in a conference...

Another athlete down

Danielle Pubill
October 11, 2016

The world has been heavy hearted lately when it comes to its athletes.Jose Fernandez the 24-year-old Marlins' pitcher who died in a boating accident is joined by UFC fighter Josh Samman at 28. These athletes...

Momentum offers second chance for dancers

Danielle Pubill
September 28, 2016

Six years ago dancers were welcomed at Chico State until the funding for the program was cut. Without an opportunity for the students to showcase their talents, the Momentum dance team was formed, giving...

Junior Dejohnette Williams does yoga in the small park next to Glenn Hall Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Yoga and you

Danielle Pubill
September 8, 2016

When thinking of yoga, the image of black stretch pants and colorful mats might come to the mind before the health benefits that yoga can offer. Yoga has been around for 5,000 years and was created by...

Infographic explaining the chances of going pro. Photo credit: Kenta Mcafee

Degrees vs. dreams: should student athletes go pro?

Danielle Pubill
August 30, 2016
A look into the lives of Student athletes as they make the decision to move to the next level with their game, or leave it all behind.
Senior golfers Dani O'Keefe and Bianca Amanini pose together before a practice. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Senior golfers thank teammates, coach

Danielle Pubill
May 17, 2016
Seniors Bianca Amanini and Dani O' Keefe look back at their career for Chico State golf.
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand displays his four-seam fastball grip on the baseball. Photo credit: Danielle Pubill

Gelfand’s method to throwing heat

Danielle Pubill
April 27, 2016
Junior pitcher Clayton Gelfand shows The Orion his pitching grips and strategies.
First-year Olivia Abbott winds up to launch the shot put during practice. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

3 students train for the heptathlon

Danielle Pubill
April 27, 2016
The girls that compete in the heptathlon for Chico State speak about what it is like to compete in seven events.
First-year Rachel DeHart waits for the ball at second base before an inning. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball team dominates doubleheader

Danielle Pubill
April 21, 2016
On Saturday, the Wildcats won both games in the doubleheader against Cal State East Bay.
Junior Cailin Garmon gets ready for the ball in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats win over the Toros

Danielle Pubill
April 13, 2016
Wildcats sweep Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Senior Dani O'Keefe watches her shot during practice last season. Photo credit: The Orion

Like father, like daughter

Danielle Pubill
April 10, 2016
Senior golfer Dani O'Keefe sat down with The Orion to talk about her golfing career at Chico State.
Junior Dillon Kelley focuses on the pitcher in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats take first game of doubleheader

Danielle Pubill
April 6, 2016
The Chico State baseball team took game one of the doubleheader in a game against Cal State San Marcos.
Wade Tsang throws the discus during practice on Thursday, March 26 at the Chico State track. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Tsang makes name for himself as discus thrower

Danielle Pubill
March 29, 2016
Senior track and field thrower, Wade Tsang, sits down for an interview with The Orion.
Senior outfielder Alli Cook rounds third base on her way to score for the Wildcats. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats complete doubleheader sweep

Danielle Pubill
March 28, 2016
This Saturday, the Wildcats took on a double header against Stanislaus State.
The 2016 Chico State men's and women's basketball teams. Photo credit: Jacob Auby & Jordan Olesen

Basketball players claim CCAA awards

Danielle Pubill
March 16, 2016
The Wildcats basketball teams came out victorious this season with many individual awards.
Senior Brooke Langeloh stares down her target in a game on Feb. 21. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Senior pitcher achieves childhood dream

Danielle Pubill
March 8, 2016
Senior pitcher Brooke Langeloh leads the pitching staff for the Chico State softball team.
Junior Sonny Cortez runs down the first base line in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats salvage series with final win

Danielle Pubill
March 1, 2016
Chico State baseball team kept the lead to win with a score of 6-3.
Senior Desiree Gonzalez prepares to run to third base during the game against Monterey Bay on Feb. 20.

Gonzalez makes RBI history in doubleheader split

Danielle Pubill
February 29, 2016
On Saturday, the Chico State Wildcats took on UC San Diego for a doubleheader, winning one of the two games.