Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Emerson Keenan
Former Chico State pitcher Nick Baker has been nominated for the Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Nick Baker

Emerson Keenan
November 18, 2014
Chico State basketball players face off against each other in practice last week. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s basketball team dominates season opener

Emerson Keenan
November 14, 2014
Matt Hurlow, a Wildcat starting forward, running midfield Oct. 17. Photo credit: John Domogma

Athletes adapt to overtime pressure

Emerson Keenan
November 2, 2014
From left to right: Kristyn Casalino, Shannon Boling and Olivia Mediano set up before a serve for Chico State. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team wins in four sets

Emerson Keenan
October 31, 2014
Wildcat Matthew Tarr wins the ball over Jose Gonzalez of Cal State San Bernardino at the Chico State soccer field October 30, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer team ends season with 2-2 tie

Emerson Keenan
October 31, 2014
Aaron Mora, a junior business administration major, embraces Coach Gary Towne's input about anything and everything running. Photo credit: Emerson Keenan

Cross-country runners embrace race strategies

Emerson Keenan
October 27, 2014
Molly Downtain (back row, third from right) working the Under-20 Women's Youth United States National team in the Under-20 World Cup which took place during August 2014. Photo courtesy of Molly Downtain.

Ex-women’s soccer star works behind scenes for US Soccer

Emerson Keenan
October 21, 2014
Wildcat Defender Kenny Rosecrance attempts to center the ball in the box at Chico State Friday October 17, 2014 against CSU East Bay Pioneers. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer team ties Cal State East Bay

Emerson Keenan
October 18, 2014
Thirteen of the 15 incoming recruits for the Chico State men's track and field team. In the middle of them is the new athlete's mantra: respect, optimism and discipline. Photo Courtesy Oliver Hanf

Wildcats track and field bringing big crop of recruits

Emerson Keenan
October 12, 2014
Octavio Murillo grapples with the opposition as both players go for the ball. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Men’s soccer team wins in OT against Humboldt

Emerson Keenan
October 10, 2014
Amateur athletes teach mixed martial arts

Amateur athletes teach mixed martial arts

Emerson Keenan
October 6, 2014

Men’s soccer team loses 2-1 to Cal Poly Pomona

Emerson Keenan
October 3, 2014
Mid-fielder Nick Radosavjevic attempts to set up the ball for Wildcat strikers in a high jump header on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Wildcat soccer field. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer team loses in overtime

Emerson Keenan
September 28, 2014
Chico State goalie Brianna Furner in a game earlier this year. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer goalie reaches milestones in shutouts

Emerson Keenan
September 27, 2014
Chico State freshman soccer player Luke Dennison has helped Chico State to a 5-0-1 start on the year. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

First-year goalie key to men’s soccer team’s early success

Emerson Keenan
September 22, 2014
Freshman Carter Johnson weaves through opponents in a game earlier this year. Chico State scored twice in the second half to beat Holy Names 2-1 on Saturday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Mens soccer team beats Holy Names 2-1

Emerson Keenan
September 20, 2014
Chico State men's soccer player Mike Janjigian (20) elevates for a ball during Sunday's match against Saint Martin's University. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer player returns from injury to lead team

Emerson Keenan
September 16, 2014
Chico State men' soccer player Mike Janjigian had a big role defensively in the Wildcat's shutout on Sunday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s soccer team wins 1-0 over Saint Martin’s

Emerson Keenan
September 14, 2014
Chico State athletic director Anita Barker led the department to sixth place in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Standings. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Chico State athletics place 6th in Directors’ Cup

Emerson Keenan
September 9, 2014
Chico State junior soccer player Justin Walmsley scored the Wildcats' only goal in a 1-1 tie to Seattle Pacific on Saturday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Men’s soccer ties Seattle Pacific in OT

Emerson Keenan
September 7, 2014

Wondo takes Wildcats to World Cup

Emerson Keenan
August 27, 2014
Chico State long jumper leaps through the air earlier this season Photo credit: Emily Teague

Wildcats await NCAA Championships

Emerson Keenan
May 11, 2014
Chico State senior Ryan McClellan went 4 for 5 in the Wildcats' loss to UC San Diego Saturday night. He was named to the all-tournament team. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Chico State eliminated from CCAA tournament

Emerson Keenan
May 10, 2014
Sophomore Brad Lohse delivers in a game earlier this season. Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Wildcats stay alive in CCAA tourney

Emerson Keenan
May 9, 2014
Pitcher Alex Molina winds up against Sonoma State earlier this season. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Wildcats softball ends season with split

Emerson Keenan
April 28, 2014
John Brunk, Theodore Elsenbaumer and J Patrick Smith compete alongside Olympic medalist Ashton Eaton. Photo courtesy of Kevin Brunk.

Wildcat decathletes dash against world-class competition

Emerson Keenan
April 21, 2014
Pitcher Cheyenne Sandoval pitches Saturday against the Cal State Sonoma Seawolves. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Wildcats come up short against Sonoma State

Emerson Keenan
April 20, 2014
From left to right, Alex Molina, Scotie Walker and Kayla Barber with their families behind them on Senior Day. Photo credit: Emerson Keenan

Softball team pays tribute on Senior Day

Emerson Keenan
April 20, 2014
Firefighters approach the aftermath of a four-car pileup on the intersection of Ninth and Ivy streets. Photo credit: Emerson Keenan

Four-car pileup on Ninth and Ivy streets

Emerson Keenan
April 19, 2014
Junior steeplechase athlete Alex McGuirk. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Endurance event tests Wildcat athletes

Emerson Keenan
April 15, 2014
Sophomore first baseman Desiree' Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats break Otters 19-game win streak

Emerson Keenan
April 13, 2014
Softball pitcher Brooke Angeloh. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats softball wins twice at Tournament of Champions

Emerson Keenan
April 5, 2014
Junior infielder Kelli Keefe bunts the ball during Sunday's game against Cal State San Bernardino. Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Wildcats split series with Cal State San Bernardino

Emerson Keenan
March 31, 2014
Tom Moss, 48, was a record-breaking Wildcat baseball player that now supports his daughter at University Stadium track meets. Photo credit: Emerson Keenan

Faces in the Crowd: Alumnus supports daughter at stadium

Emerson Keenan
March 31, 2014
Alex Molina, senior pitcher, gets ready to bat during practice. Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Pitcher grand slams as hitter

Emerson Keenan
March 25, 2014
Sophomore pitcher Brooke Langeloh. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Sweet sweep for ’Cats softball team

Emerson Keenan
March 15, 2014
Junior infielder Emily McEnaney. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Dramatic comeback helps the Wildcats win game, series

Emerson Keenan
March 9, 2014
Senior pitcher Alex Molina pitched a complete game and hit a grand slam in Sunday's game. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats offense comes alive, splits series with Humboldt State

Emerson Keenan
March 3, 2014
Number 19, Eric Angerer, senior first baseman, leaves home after a hit.Photo credit: Emily Teague

Baseball player breaks hit by pitch record

Emerson Keenan
February 25, 2014
First baseman Desiree Gonzales tries to make a play at first Friday against Cal State Stanislaus.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Wildcats softball team wins series, splits doubleheader on Saturday

Emerson Keenan
February 22, 2014
Senior pitcher Alex Molina. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Tritons take down ’Cats in doubleheader

Emerson Keenan
February 15, 2014
Wildcats win last two games of tournament

Wildcats win last two games of tournament

Emerson Keenan
February 3, 2014
Kasey Barnett, 21, a recreation administration major, practices pole vaulting, the event she was the CCAA champion for in May 2013.Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Field star vaults her way to award

Emerson Keenan
February 3, 2014
Load More Stories