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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Franky Renteria

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Wildcat of the Week

Patrick Pace and Franky Renteria
May 10, 2017

Willie Latin is a senior runner on the Chico State track and field team. The team has won 13 conference titles in 14 years and Latin has been a big part of the team's success this year. How long have you...

Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Wildcat of the Week

Patrick Pace and Franky Renteria
April 19, 2017

Brook Oneto is a senior center forward for the Chico State club inline hockey team. After taking a few years off from hockey after high school, he was happy to join the club team in his fourth year in...

Small town vibes for a big city woman

Small town vibes for a big city woman

Franky Renteria
March 9, 2017

Molly Spink Bachelor of CommunicationGrad year: 2017"On a 13-hour flight across the ocean, I wondered what to expect in Chico," senior communication studies major Molly Spink said. "Coming from New Zealand...

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Wildcat of the Week

Patrick Pace and Franky Renteria
March 7, 2017

Isaiah Ellis is a junior forward for the Chico State men's basketball team. During his first year as a starter, Ellis averaged 12.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game and has emerged as one of the leaders...

Graduating biology major, Matt Clark talks about his travels to Tioman island off the coast of Malaysia. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria
February 12, 2017

"Me and Doug Cue (current Chico State senior) went to a remote island called Tioman island off the coast of Malaysia, trying to get the second ever American ascent of this 1,500-foot rock tower. When we...

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Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria
January 23, 2017

"When it came time to choose my path after high school, a huge decision was whether to attend college or to bypass those and pursue knowledge on my own with the possibility of being jobless even with a...

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Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria
December 15, 2016

"I grew up in a small farming town in Sonoma County where wine and vineyards are a huge part of the community. My father started a vineyard management company a few years before I was born and has ended...

Doug Cue, senior construction management major shares his passion for rock climbing and the importance of traveling. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria
October 22, 2016

"As I got closer to graduation, the reality of 50 to 60 hour work weeks is sinking in. I'm excited for the opportunities I have ahead of me; but i know that I need to take advantage of the rest of the...

Senior sociology major, Joon Hyung Park, shares his views on the "American Dream." Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria
October 12, 2016

"I'm a first generation immigrant and had to acclimate to America quicker than anybody else. Either sink or swim into the American dream. And sometimes it's hard to maintain these to dichotomies of my...

Senior media arts major, Brandon Realmonte, shares his experiences with school and the importance of creativity. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria
September 29, 2016

"I've never been interested in school. Mostly because I've always felt like I wasn't meant for the classes that I was forced to take. I used to sit in the back of my classrooms in high school making beats...

Cat's with tats

Cat’s with tats

Franky Renteria
September 14, 2016

      Cat’s with tats is a series sharing the stories of Wildcat’s tattoos and their significance. Featured in this project are seniors Danny Chaparro, Jordan Ramil and Travis...

Aug. 25 - Senior entrepreneur major Charlie Conrad skates to class, awaiting the end of the week. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Aug. 25 - Senior entrepreneur major Charlie Conrad skates to class, awaiting the end of the week. Photo credit: Franky Renteria