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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
George Johnston

George Johnston, Breaking News Editor

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Photo credit: Sean Martens

Former psychology professor dead at 77

George Johnston
May 11, 2017
After finishing his term in office, Pratt will continue in the masters program Photo credit: George Johnston

Pratt says goodbye to A.S. Presidency

George Johnston
May 2, 2017
Climber Miranda Santana hangs from the boulder as she attempts to pull herself back up. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

WREC climbing competition brings on the ‘Ruckus’

George Johnston
April 24, 2017
A marcher is seen chanting and holding his sign that reads: Make America Smart Again. Science! Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Chico Science March draws thousands

George Johnston
April 23, 2017
The team of San Jose State makes last minute checks before they go up in the bridge competition Photo credit: George Johnston

Students flock to Chico State for engineering conference

George Johnston
April 21, 2017
Students filled plastic bottles with their pledges of practicing better sustainability. They then hung the bottles on the chandelier. The chandelier itself might be auction that a later date. Photo credit: George Johnston

Student club raises awareness on sustainability practices

George Johnston
April 20, 2017
An audience member said during the town hall she does not want LaMalfa to have a say over her body. LaMalfa says that's fine but the tax payer shouldn't have to pay for it. Photo credit: Screenshot from Emily Bertolino's periscope

LaMalfa faces tough crowd, walks off stage

George Johnston
April 18, 2017
Desmond Phillips (far right) holding a member of his family. His father says Phillips was very religious and spent most of his time reading the Bible or watching his videos Photo credit: Sean Martens

Desmond Philips police shooting ruled justified by DA

George Johnston
April 15, 2017
Many are left wondering if insurance will cover the damage done to their cars

Lightning splits Bidwell Mansion tree

George Johnston
April 13, 2017
Fifty six year-old John Blachley collapsed Thursday on the seventh floor of Butte Hall. His wife was called and she was with him in the ambulance ride to the hospital Photo credit: George Johnston

Professor collapses in Butte Hall

George Johnston
April 13, 2017
Katerina Cameron (far left) and Malaika Fraley (center) celebrates the Pulitzer Prize win with The East Bay Times. Photo credit: Photo from D. Ross Cameron's Facebook

Chico State alumni win Pulitzer Prize

George Johnston
April 12, 2017
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Cleaning crews clear fallen tree

George Johnston
April 11, 2017
From Angela Scatena's Facebook page.

Chico resident dies on César Chávez Day

George Johnston
April 5, 2017
"You can't get to work if your roads don't work" assemblymen Gallagher says on the lack of focus in infrastructure Photo credit: George Johnston

Assemblyman comes to Chico; discusses plans for Oroville Spillway future

George Johnston
March 31, 2017
Besides protesting the repeal of Obamacare, the marchers want to educate Chico citizens on women's rights and other issues Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico group to protest Trump for next four years

George Johnston
March 23, 2017
March offers a great number of movies in 2017 Photo credit: George Johnston

March is the month for Cinema in 2017

George Johnston
March 23, 2017
Tuition increase approved for all CSU's. Photo courtesy of Matthew Ramirez

Tuition increase for Chico State

George Johnston
March 22, 2017
Chico Police investigate train collision involving a pedestrian. Photo credit: Garrett Isley

Pedestrian killed by train identified

George Johnston
March 21, 2017
Chief O'Brein at the press conference Monday says the police shooting was tragic for all involved. Photo credit: Cathy Fung

Chico State alumnus involved in St. Patrick’s Day police shooting

George Johnston
March 20, 2017
Friends console the Phillips family for their loss. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Family and neighbors react to Chico Police shooting

George Johnston
March 19, 2017
A 25 year old mentally ill man was shot by two Chico Police officers and died Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico Police shooting leaves one dead, neighborhood shaken

George Johnston
March 18, 2017
Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

College of Business professor dies, Chico State lowers flag in his honor

George Johnston
March 16, 2017
Gayle Hutchinson speaks with those protesting the potential tuition increase outside of her inauguration ceremony. Photo credit: Ben Hacker

President Hutchinson talks unity at inauguration

George Johnston
March 5, 2017
Gloria Steinem at the beginning of her Book in Common lecture. Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Gloria Steinem returns to Chico State, interacts with students

George Johnston
March 2, 2017
City of Chico parking lot on Normal and 2nd Streets. Photo credit: George Johnston

Parking garage closing for President Hutchinson’s inauguration

George Johnston
February 28, 2017
Chico Firefighters using all methods to tackle the fire on Chestnut and W. 7th street Photo credit: George Johnston

Fire on Chestnut and W. 7th street

George Johnston
February 24, 2017
Host Jimmy Kimmel doing promotional ad for the Academy Awards. Screenshot from The Oscars' youtube page.

The Orion’s Oscars Predictions

George Johnston
February 20, 2017
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man caught masturbating in park

George Johnston
February 19, 2017
Family packing up there things and heading home. Photo credit: George Johnston

Oroville evacuees returning home

George Johnston
February 14, 2017
Mark Haley reflecting on what's happening in the evacuations Photo credit: George Johnston

Oroville evacuees adjust to life in shelter

George Johnston
February 13, 2017
Volunteers helping show those evacuated where to park in the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds Photo credit: George Johnston

Silver Dollar Fairgrounds becomes shelter for Oroville evacuees

George Johnston
February 12, 2017
Photo credit: Jason Halley/ Chico State

Vice President of Student Affairs to retire

George Johnston
January 26, 2017
Protesters from Mobile Chico were out Wednesday from 11-2pm Photo credit: George Johnston

Protesters demonstrate near campus

George Johnston
January 25, 2017
Scoville references the scale in which cooks measure the spiciness of food. Photo credit: George Johnston

Marketplace Cafè undergoes transformation

George Johnston
January 25, 2017
Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Marchers fill Chico streets

George Johnston
January 22, 2017
Promotional photo for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" courtesy of Warren Bros.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” gives a fresh start to new franchise

George Johnston
November 29, 2016
Photo credit: Aurora Evans

CSU system won’t aid deportation of undocumented students

George Johnston
November 17, 2016
Photo credit: George Johnston

Campus reacts to Trump election

George Johnston
November 10, 2016
Promotional photo for the Netflix original series "Easy".

Netflix’s ‘Easy’ is worth binging

George Johnston
September 25, 2016
The Harry Potter Universe keeps growing with each new J.K. Rowling publishes Photo credit: George Johnston

The year of Harry Potter spin-offs

George Johnston, Elizabeth Helmer, and Rylee Pedotti
September 15, 2016
Photo courtesy of Colleen AF Venable via Creative Commons.

Study break: 5 free podcasts worth the listen

George Johnston
September 13, 2016
Mediano calls out to the team mid game. Image Credit: The Orion

Pregame Playlist Pump Ups

George Johnston
September 13, 2016
According to reports, the El Ray theatre might be sold soon Photo credit: George Johnston

Potential buyer looks to purchase El Rey Theatre

George Johnston
September 5, 2016
Union Pacific employee works to get the train moving again Photo credit: George Johnston

Man killed by train identified

George Johnston
September 2, 2016
Chico State students climbing over the stopped train to make it to their classes Photo credit: George Johnston

Pedestrian hit by train

George Johnston
August 31, 2016
Screen Shot from Cinema Paradiso (Miramax)

Fall movie preview for college students

George Johnston
August 30, 2016
Since the birth of the film industry and football in Los Angeles, there has always been a relationship between the two forms of entertainment. Photo credit: George Johnston

OJ Simpson, Snoop Dogg and the history of football in hollywood

George Johnston
August 29, 2016
Chico State opened the nation’s first thin-film solar charging station Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico State Opens Nation’s First Thin-Film Solar Charging Station

George Johnston
August 25, 2016
Training with her heroes and having no fear of the Zika virus, former Chico State track runner Kim Crosby takes part in the 2016 ParaOlympic games (From Kim Crosby's Facebook page)

Paralympic games has former wildcat running for gold

George Johnston
August 20, 2016
MGM Construction works to improve AT&T fiber optics in downtown Chico Photo credit: George Johnston

Better Highspeed Internet Coming for Local Businesses

George Johnston
August 18, 2016
Close to 6,000 people came to see Bernie Sander speak at Chico State Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Bernie Sanders holds rally at Chico State

Elizabeth Helmer and George Johnston
June 3, 2016
The humanities building will be open for classes in the 2016 fall semester. Photo credit: George Johnston

Move-in dates set for Arts & Humanities Building

George Johnston
May 18, 2016
Donald Trump speaking at the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. (Photo source Gage Skidmore from Wikipedia)

Wildcats react to presumptive Trump nomination

George Johnston
May 3, 2016
Students took a field trip to learn about water usage in California. Photo courtesy of Heather Kirkendal

Wildcats wet their toes with water field trip

Amelia Storm and George Johnston
May 3, 2016
Supporters decide which six ballots to select out of 51 for Bernie Sanders. Photo credit: George Johnston

Butte County residents vote for caucus in presidential primary

George Johnston
May 2, 2016
Police will be monitoring the new stoplight on Nord Aveune to make sure everything goes safely. Photo credit: George Johnston

New stoplight on Nord Avenue makes crossing safer

Kayla Fitzgerald and George Johnston
April 29, 2016
Analicia Hawkins prepares supporters for the march. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

‘Take Back the Night’ at Chico State

George Johnston
April 24, 2016
After working in Chico State housing for two years, Brett Rahtz feels like he can do more to help the university. Photo credit: George Johnston

Newly elected A.S. vice president talks plans for future

Yang Dai and George Johnston
April 15, 2016
Graphic by Katie Durham

Associated Students election results

George Johnston
April 13, 2016
April 8- Students starting their morning off by getting their coffee fix at common grounds coffee

[Photo] Photo of the day

August 21, 2017
Photo source: CFA website

CFA and CSU management reach tentative agreement

George Johnston
April 8, 2016
Strawberries are a favorite item to buy at the Thursday Night Market Photo Credit: George Johnston

Thursday Night Market celebrates 20 years

George Johnston
April 8, 2016
Photo from the California Faculty Association website

Chico State faculty strike on hold

George Johnston
April 6, 2016
Chico State sent an email Monday answering students' question about the upcoming strike. Photo courtesy of George Johnston's Instagram.

Chico State answers student questions about upcoming strike

George Johnston
April 5, 2016
Gov. Jerry Brown speaking at Chico State on the Prop 30 bill on Oct. 29, 2012. Photo courtesy of George Johnston's Instagram.

Gov. Brown to raise minimum wage

George Johnston
April 4, 2016
From left to right: CFA field representative Jason Conwell, Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Report sides with California Faculty Association in upcoming strike

George Johnston
March 28, 2016
An explosion at Zaventem airport killed 11 people tuesday Photo Credit: From Creative commons

Brussels attack kills 34 people

George Johnston
March 22, 2016
Rabbi Lerner From Creative Commons via Wikipedia

Famous Rabbi to lecture at Chico State for 2016 Hodgkins Endowment Peace Lecture

George Johnston
March 20, 2016
Step Into Sustainability will happen March 23 from 11-4 p.m. Photo credit: George Johnston

Trinity Commons event offers free music and raffle

George Johnston
March 20, 2016
Gayle E. Hutchinson was named the new president of Chico State (Photo courtesy of Chico State).

Newly selected president discusses role at Chico State

Elizabeth Castillo, Eric Couderc Mcguire, and George Johnston
March 14, 2016
Screen Captured from Google Maps

Man shot in leg by Highway 32

George Johnston
March 14, 2016
Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson, is the first female president of Chico State. (Photo courtesy of Chico State).

Board of Trustees announces new Chico State president

George Johnston and Eric Mcguire
March 9, 2016
Screen captured from the institutional research website.

Chico State seeks student opinion on new minor proposal

George Johnston
March 6, 2016
In an email sent to factually and staff, Paul zingg has said a new Chico State president could be selected in the next two weeks Photo credit: Malik Payton

New Chico State president to be selected within two weeks

George Johnston
February 27, 2016
Photo from The Academy's official Facebook page

The Orion’s Oscar predictions

George Johnston
February 26, 2016
Courtney Varela running home helps push Cal State Monterey Bay to a one-run lead over Chico State in the fourth inning Photo credit: George Johnston

Softball team loses second game against Monterey Bay

George Johnston
February 22, 2016
Crew member on West Sacramento Avenue gets ready to slow down traffic as construction to replace the railroad ties begin Photo credit: George Johnston

Rail ties being replaced in Chico

George Johnston
February 21, 2016
After being hit, the biker was rushed to the hospital Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Biker hit by Domino’s pizza delivery driver on Nord Avenue

George Johnston
February 20, 2016
Screen captured from the Chico State portal website

Malicious email shuts down estimated 1,000 Chico State student portals in past month

George Johnston
February 19, 2016
Interim Provost Susan Elrod is moving to Wisconsin to being her new job at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as the Chancellor of academic affairs on Apr. 15 Photo from the Chico State Website

Interim Provost leaving Chico State for new job in the land of cheese

George Johnston
February 16, 2016
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Pellet gun shoot out on Nord Avenue

George Johnston
February 13, 2016
Robert McClanahan was earning his degree in public relations at Chico State before his passing Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

Chico State journalism student dies

George Johnston
February 8, 2016
A woman was almost kidnapped on Ivy Street early sunday morning. Photo credit: George Johnston

Woman escapes kidnapping

George Johnston
January 31, 2016

Study Break: Top 5 films of 2015

George Johnston
December 14, 2015
Photo credit: Yotube

Study Break: ‘A Very Murray Christmas’ review

George Johnston
December 7, 2015
Photo Source MGM

Study Break: ‘Creed’ review

George Johnston
December 1, 2015
Study break: ‘Jessica Jones’ review

Study break: ‘Jessica Jones’ review

George Johnston
November 21, 2015
Paul Zingg, president of Chico State, was the first person to test out the newly constructed Gus Magnolis bridge. Photo credit: George Johnston

Zingg opens new Gus Magnolis bridge

George Johnston
November 16, 2015
Photo credit: Netflix

Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ comes to Netflix

George Johnston
November 16, 2015
Photo credit: Netflix

‘Master of None’ comes to Netflix

George Johnston
November 1, 2015
Photo source 20th Century Fox

Study break: The Simpsons “Tree House of Horror XXVI” Review

George Johnston
October 26, 2015
Season two of CW's "The Flash" premiers Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Photo courtesy of Sky.com.

Newsflash: ‘The Flash’ is back

George Johnston
October 4, 2015
Photo courtesy of www.TheMartian.com.

‘The Martian’ author talks book, advice for writers

George Johnston
October 2, 2015
The Pageant Theatre, located at 351 E. 6th St., will be showing "Meru," "Partisan" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" this weekend. Photo credit: George Johnston

Coming up at the Pageant

George Johnston
October 2, 2015
Lana del Rey's new album, "Honeymoon," is hit or miss. Photo courtesy of UMG Recordings.

Study Break: Lana Del Rey’s “Honeymoon” album review

George Johnston
September 29, 2015
Characters of "Doctor Who" aligned in formation. Photo courtesy BBC Entertainment.

‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ review

George Johnston
September 29, 2015
Scott Seaston conducting the North State Symphony in Mendelssohn's A Midsummer's Night Dream last January at Laxson auditorium Photo credit: George Johnston

Introducing the new North State Symphony conductor

George Johnston
September 26, 2015
J.M. Dematteis has enjoyed his career writing Batman comics. Photo courtesy of www.comicvine.com

J.M. Dematteis on writing comics, Batman Day

George Johnston
September 22, 2015
Photo courtesy of www.blackmass.com

Depp finds depth again in “Black Mass”

George Johnston
September 22, 2015
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