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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Elizabeth Castillo

Elizabeth Castillo, Editor-in-Chief

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Man being apprehended for claiming he was the Easter Bunny. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Easter Bunny’ imposter apprehended

Elizabeth Castillo
April 7, 2017

A man running through campus with a white-painted face wearing only underwear was apprehended this morning around 10 a.m. The suspect, Carl Matta, was apprehended on the Gus Manolis Bridge near Sylvester’s...

Tim White, chancellor of the CSU system, visited Chico State on May 4. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

CSU system responds to undocumented student population

Elizabeth Castillo
March 9, 2017

While the city of Chico decided against becoming a sanctuary city, the CSU system continues to offer services to undocumented students. Over a year has passed since students on campus proposed the opening...

Gayle E. Hutchinson was named the new president of Chico State (Photo courtesy of Chico State).

Newly selected president discusses role at Chico State

After a secretive selection process, Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson was named the new president of Chico State on March 9. Although she is joining the university after a vote of no confidence and amidst a potential...

Gayle E. Hutchinson is the first female president of Chico State. Photos courtesy of Chico State.

Chico State makes history with first female president and GSEC reacts

Elizabeth Castillo
March 9, 2016

One day after International Women’s Day, Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson was appointed as the first female president of Chico State. “I think it’s great that we have a woman president now after 127 years,”...

Rachel Biccum wears a "vulva suit" to promote The Vagina Monologues. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

‘Vulva suit’ used on campus to promote play

Elizabeth Castillo
February 12, 2016
The Vagina Monologues, which is put together by GSEC, uses unusual promotional materials this year
Members of LEAD meet to discuss ways to inform people on campus of their status as undocumented students. Photo credit: John Domogma

Students desire DREAM center on campus

Elizabeth Castillo
November 10, 2015
Student organization calls for the DREAM center to raise awareness for undocumented students.
Chico State's campus has already implemented gender-neutral bathrooms in many buildings on campus with plan to add more in the future. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

LGBT resources on campus to be addressed this semester

Elizabeth Castillo
October 25, 2015
Chico State is making an effort to be more inclusive for LGBT communities.
The Academic Senate meets in Kendall Hall room 207/209 to discuss joint decisions made by administration and faculty.

Faculty dissatisfaction leads to action plan

Elizabeth Castillo
October 20, 2015
Concerns regarding administration and conditions on campus force the creation of an action plan
Chico State sophomore Michael Chalmers is frustrated due to connectivity issues with Eduroam on campus. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Antivirus software key to on-campus Internet connection

Elizabeth Castillo
October 5, 2015
Students who face on-campus Internet problems may be missing antivirus software.
Jacqueline Reyes, first-year animal science major, said Chico should provide more rehabilitation services to individuals in town. Photo credit: Elizabeth Castillo

New ordinance alleviates public safety concerns

Elizabeth Castillo
September 27, 2015
The Offenses Against Public Property Ordinance provides stricter rules for public spaces in Chico.
Vianey Hernandez, junior public relations major, contacted Comcast's customer service but is still dissatisfied with her Internet. Photo credit: Elizabeth Castillo

Xfinity internet leaves students without Wi-Fi

Elizabeth Castillo
September 21, 2015
Comcast creates problems for students who cannot connect to Xfinity Wi-Fi.