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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Esther Briggs

Esther Briggs, Staff Writer

All content by Esther Briggs
Junior forward Isaiah Ellis dunks during a Chico State scrimmage. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Chico State wins opening Exhibition

Esther Briggs
November 4, 2016

A 57 point win for the Chico State men's basketball team is only one small indicator of how it will do in the upcoming season.Currently ranked sixth in the nation, the team played against Future College...

Senior Michael Bethea playing at Grambling State. Photo Courtesy of Michael Bethea.

Wanting to Win

Esther Briggs
September 13, 2016

Senior guard and transfer student Michael Bethea Jr. adds athleticism and strong shooting skills to the Wildcat men's basketball this season as the newest edition to the roster.The Staten Island native...

Senior Brooke Langeloh launches a pitch during a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcat softball player crosses the ocean

Esther Briggs
May 11, 2016
Senior pitcher Brooke Langeloh continues her love for softball overseas.
The Chico State softball team talk between innings in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball chants bring unity

Esther Briggs
May 6, 2016
The Chico State softball team uses team chants to motivate them to play harder.
The Chico State softball team talks between innings in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats make comeback in Game 2

Esther Briggs
April 21, 2016
After losing Game 1 of the twin bill, the Wildcats came back with a vengeance.
First-year Ari Marsh swings at the ball in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats take first game of the series

Esther Briggs
April 21, 2016
The softball team took Game 1 of the series against Cal State East Bay.
Sophomore Haley Gilham throws a pitch in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats continue win streak in Saturday doubleheader

Esther Briggs
April 11, 2016
Chico State softball keeps their winning streak against Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Junior Cailin Garmon leans toward first base during her at bat in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Wildcats take second game in opening weekend doubleheader

Esther Briggs
April 11, 2016
Chico State softball team finish off doubleheader sweep over Cal State Dominguez Hills.
The Chico State men's soccer team plays the Sacramento Republic at Cosumnes River College. Photo credit: Esther Briggs

Men’s soccer team learns from the pros

Esther Briggs
April 1, 2016
Chico State men's soccer team gets the opportunity to play against a pro team in the Sacramento Republic.
First-year runner Veronica Garcia representing her school. Photo credit: Veronica Garcia

Former McFarland runner carries high school legacy

Esther Briggs
March 15, 2016
First-year runner Veronica Garcia comes from a high school that Disney put in the national spotlight.
Junior Cyrena Taylor catches the ball during the game against Monterey Bay on Feb. 20. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Softball offense not cooled by rain

Esther Briggs
March 8, 2016
The softball team took the only doubleheader played over a rainy weekend.
Junior Shelby Lanksbury prepares to launch the ball in a game last semester. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

The ‘Front Row Joe’ rules of soccer

Esther Briggs
March 7, 2016
Head coach of the women's soccer team creates rules to help athletes succeed on and off the field.
First-year McKena Barker hugs a teammate after a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Wildcat women end season on the road

Esther Briggs
February 29, 2016
The women's basketball team loses its final game of the season.
Senior Jazmin De La Cruz launches the ball toward the net during practice. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Women’s lacrosse team takes the field

Esther Briggs
February 23, 2016
The women's lacrosse team prepares for four away games.
Sharon Galligan and Maribeth Mika, left, jump up to block a shot in a game in the '70s. Junior Ashton Kershner, right, tips the ball back to her opponent in a game last season. Photo credit: Becky "Flash" Strong & Ryan Pressey

#TBT: uniforms from the ’70s to now

Esther Briggs
February 19, 2016
The Orion takes a look back at uniforms from the '70s and sees how they have changed.
Sophomore Haley Gilham winds up to pitch during the Dominican University game on Feb. 7.

Softball team wins second of doubleheader

Esther Briggs
February 17, 2016
The softball team wins their second game against Sonoma State, 5-0.
Men's basketball team wins in overtime and crushes record

Men’s basketball team wins in overtime and crushes record

Esther Briggs
February 16, 2016
The men's basketball team beat San Bernardino on Feb. 13 and puts them into the record books.
Junior Lindsey Dias winds up to kick the ball in a game last semester. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Soccer player succeeds on the field and in the classroom

Esther Briggs
February 10, 2016
Junior soccer player Lindsey Dias is recognized not only her play on the field, but her academic successes as well.