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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Elaine Knudsen
Sustainability commissioner to focus on student housing, water use

Sustainability commissioner to focus on student housing, water use

Elaine Knudsen
May 13, 2015
Jake Jacob lays out his vision for the upcoming academic year in his new role as Associated Students commissioner of sustainability affairs.
California music festivals adopt green mindset

California music festivals adopt green mindset

Elaine Knudsen
May 6, 2015
Three of the big musical events taking place in the Golden State are recognized for and take extra effort to be as sustainable as possible.
Water week was not just for the students, concerned community members also were attended the booths in the gauntlet. Photo credit: Elaine Knudsen

Water week promotes conservation efforts

Elaine Knudsen
April 25, 2015
Chico State water week encourages students to participate in state-wide conservation and provides education on the severe California drought.
Chico State students show their support for sustainable food on campus. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

‘Real food’ advisory measure passes with 86 percent approval

Elaine Knudsen
April 21, 2015
Chico State students overwhelming voted to approve committing to the sustainable requirements outlined in the Real Food Challenge.
The water level of Big Chico Creek as it runs through the Chico State campus on Feb. 17. Campus departments have been adjusting equipment and practices to conserve more water in California’s drought conditions. Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Drought spurs drastic measures from state government

Elaine Knudsen
April 8, 2015
Record-low snowpack has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to issue an executive order requiring mandatory water restrictions for the first time in California's history.
Ashley Hernandez and Sarah Anderson run the raffle at the This Way to Sustainability conference on Friday. Photo credit: Elaine Knudsen

Sustainability conference aims to teach, promote green mindset

Elaine Knudsen
March 29, 2015
The annual This Way to Sustainability event inspires people to contribute to resilient communities through interactive education and a variety of presentations and workshops.
Kevin Killion, the education outreach coordinator for the Campus Sustainability Committee, said that Chico State's many achievements in sustainability, as well as last December's decision to divest from fossil fuels, make it a leader in the movement. Orion file photo.

Chico State garners recognition for sustainability practices

Elaine Knudsen
March 19, 2015
The 2014 edition of Going Green highlights Chico State’s many awards in campus sustainability.
Infographic by Joe Silva

Students excel in cybersecurity competition

Elaine Knudsen
February 16, 2015
Chico State teams earned accolades in a national cybersecurity league.
Photo courtesy Chico State

Chancellor focuses on tuition in speech

Elaine Knudsen
February 15, 2015
CSU system's head official held an online press conference addressing tuition, budget and graduation rates Friday.
Ali Merchant tests out the new hydration station in Glenn Hall. The stations have an LED readout that displays the number of plastic bottles that have potentially been removed from use. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

New hydration stations quench student thirst

Elaine Knudsen
February 5, 2015
Students are now able to fill their reusable water bottles at two stations in Glenn Hall.