The Orion

In focus: Greek students still rich, want to go to prom

Dylan Dewit
May 12, 2015

This is a satirical portrayal of the Greek formal culture.

Chico State appoints interim University Police chief

Dylan Dewit
May 5, 2015

Retired Chico police Chief Bruce Hagerty will lead the campus police department while the search for Robyn Hearne's replacement continues.

Community marches in solidarity for sexual violence awareness

Dylan Dewit
April 24, 2015

Despite an unexpected thunder and lightning storm, the Gender Sexuality & Equity Center's "Take Back the Night" candlelit march had a large turnout.

UPD arrests four suspects for stabbing an assault on Ivy

Dylan Dewit
April 22, 2015

Four suspects are in custody for the assault of two men, one of which was stabbed in the face.

Video of Chico police clubbing man during arrest goes national

Dylan Dewit
April 21, 2015

Celebrity website TMZ posts video of officers beating a man to subdue him after suspected hit-and run and DUI.

A rock was thrown through the living room window

Dylan Dewit
April 18, 2015

The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the University Police Department and the Chico Police Department. April 18.

Memorial held for student who died in fatal car accident

Dylan Dewit
April 11, 2015

Friends and family of Nickolas Klein gathered Saturday to celebrate the Chico State student's life.

College males shoot bottles set up on mattress with BB guns

Dylan Dewit
April 11, 2015

The police blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. April 11.

Driver that struck man identified as Chico State student

Dylan Dewit
April 5, 2015

Chico Police have identified the driver that struck and killed mechanical engineering major Nickolas Klein.

Car crash victim identified as Chico State student

Dylan Dewit
March 30, 2015

Man killed on Saturday night identified as a mechanical engineering major.

Two men keep taking their pants off

Dylan Dewit
March 28, 2015

The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from University Police Department and Chico Police Department. March 28.

Former CSU leader takes reins as acting Chico State president

Dylan Dewit
March 25, 2015

Former Humboldt State president Rollin Richmond is stepping in as interim president following Paul Zingg’s recent heart bypass surgery.

Hundreds of students gather for rally against violence

Dylan Dewit
March 12, 2015

Students gathered and marched for student safety on Wednesday night.

Don’t freak out about fracking ban’s defeat

Dylan Dewit
March 6, 2015

Butte County let a fracking ordinance die, but something more comprehensive needs to be done anyway.

Faculty member found dead in Butte Hall office

Dylan Dewit
March 2, 2015

The deceased Chico State professor was discovered in a seventh-floor office on Monday evening.

Final 3 candidates for Chief of University Police announced

Dylan Dewit
March 2, 2015

Chico State announces candidates to take over Chief of Police position for University Police Department.

STOP to host 4th annual human trafficking conference

Dylan Dewit
February 28, 2015

A week-long conference dedicated to stopping the trafficking of persons will begin Monday.

Chico State’s inferior faculty

Dylan Dewit
February 25, 2015

Non-tenure-track instructors are most likely an important part of education, but to Chico State, they are seemingly second-rate.

Rape victims should keep coming forward

Dylan Dewit
February 25, 2015

Men accused of sexual assault rarely see jail time, but women can't be discouraged from speaking up about their attacks.

Contingent faculty to demonstrate for National Adjunct Walkout Day

Dylan Dewit
February 24, 2015

Open letter results in a tabling by faculty on Feb. 25 in response to an open letter of concern.

Put the phone away, be awesome

Dylan Dewit
February 21, 2015

Set the device down and actually participate in the surrounding world — easier said than done, right?

Thinking about graduate school? Don’t spend too much time volunteering

Dylan Dewit
February 20, 2015

If you’re good at something, never do it for free

It’s time to recognize the 3rd gender

Dylan Dewit
February 14, 2015

Chico State needs to break away from the binary nature of gender by allowing students to choose their own identity.

It can wait: Don’t text and walk

Dylan Dewit
February 13, 2015

A public service announcement from a concerned student

Press Pause: Eminem’s Grammy tells us one thing, hip-hop will not evolve

Dylan Dewit
February 11, 2015

13 years later, we’re still acting like we owe Marshall something.

I am my former roommate’s worst roommate

Dylan Dewit
February 9, 2015

I was lucky enough to live with one of my best friends during college. He wasn't so lucky.

Invest in student innovators to survive California drought

Dylan Dewit
February 7, 2015

If the state is going to make it through an ever-worsening situation, it needs to commit to college agriculture programs more than it has.

An English student’s open letter to Dad

Dylan Dewit
February 6, 2015

Your parents might need some reassurance.

Garrison Keillor performs at Laxson Auditorium

Dylan Dewit
February 4, 2015

Grammy award winning author, Garrison Keillor, made his way to Laxson auditorium to discuss his radio show and embarrassing moments.

Life on the wagon: How to party sober

Dylan Dewit
January 30, 2015

Hi, my name is Dylan, and I've been partying sober for three years.

The Super Bowl sucks

Dylan Dewit
January 30, 2015

Few things make me seriously reconsider the way I spend my time like Super Bowl Sunday.

Vibrators: boyfriend’s friend or foe?

Dylan Dewit
January 25, 2015

Sex toys are no reason for feelings of anxiety or self-doubt in a relationship. In fact, they can come to be a valued teammate in a pinch.

In relationships, there is nothing more important than support

Dylan Dewit
January 23, 2015

This last weekend, I took a trip to Portland. And even though I didn’t see one bit of the city, I’ve never had a more fulfilling trip.

Student athletes should be allowed to be activists

Dylan Dewit
January 20, 2015

They may not be holding up the trophy, but the Ducks did something after their Rose Bowl performance that deserves serious recognition.