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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by David Mcvicker
Chico celebrates World AIDS Day

Chico celebrates World AIDS Day

David Mcvicker
December 2, 2014
Medical professions, speakers and performers from around the county came together to celebrate the lives lost to HIV and AIDS and to show others that completely curbing the spread of the virus is within reach.
Members of an iPad users group get some practice on their tablets during a class offered through OLLI.  Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Institute recognized for fundraising efforts

David Mcvicker
November 30, 2014
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is in the running for a $1 million endowment from its parent organization, The Bernard Osher Foundation. If selected, it will be the second time the organization has been granted an endowment.
Olaf, one of the assemblies from Chico State Greek's "Can"struction event. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Greeks set new fundraising records

David Mcvicker
November 30, 2014
Approximately 1,200 students in Chico State's fraternity and sorority organizations donated more than $11,000 in cash and food items during Greek Week, a week of local community support and philanthropic efforts hosted by Greek chapters.
Police investigate the alleged robbery at Kirk's jewelry on Third and Salem streets. Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

Alleged smash and grab at Kirk’s Jewelry

David Mcvicker
November 21, 2014
Three suspects fled the intersection of Third and Salem streets with an undisclosed amount of valuable property. Chico Police are currently seeking the getaway vehicle, a 2003 silver Acura license plate number 5DRN905.
Pamela Thomason, California State University's new system-wide Title IX compliance coordinator. Photo courtesy of CSU public affairs office.

CSU hires new Title IX coordinator

David Mcvicker
November 7, 2014
Pamela Thomason will oversee all 23 California State University campuses with regards to sexual assault and violence on campus communities. Thomason's hiring is the latest action in the chancellor office's effort to stop sexual assault at CSU campuses.
Jan. 3 - Jan. 17. The Orion file photo

Winter sessions opens up for enrollment

David Mcvicker
November 4, 2014
Winter session offers the benefits of not requiring to be a Chico State student to enroll and units are applicable to any degree program. Students interested can contact the Continuing Education office for more information or to enroll.
Chico State student dies of heart failure

Chico State student dies of heart failure

David Mcvicker
October 30, 2014
Griffin Dorais, 17, will be remembered at a memorial Nov. 2 at the Conzelmann Community Center in Sacramento. Students can access free urgent walk-in services at the Counseling and Wellness Center in Student Services building.
Chico Fire-Rescue put out the blaze that scorched the front porch and exterior of the home  early Sunday morning. Photo credit: Zachary Phillips

Students evacuate burning house

David Mcvicker
October 26, 2014
One student was injured during the fire evacuation around 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Chico Fire-Rescue are still determining how the fire started and total damage to the house.
Belle Wei, Chico State provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Courtesy of Chico State.

Provost Wei resigns, cites health issues

David Mcvicker
September 12, 2014
Belle Wei, provost and vice president of academic affairs, will be leaving her position at Chico State. College administrators are searching for her replacement. Wei started as the provost in August 2012.