Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Ian Hilton

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Pasta is just one of many dishes that can be made using items from the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry.

Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry provides plenty of meal possibilities!

Connor McPherson and Ian Hilton
November 17, 2021
Secret Trail Brewing Co. flies high, four years and counting.

Not-so-Secret Trail: Four years of brewing off the beaten path

Ian Hilton, News Editor
October 31, 2021
Selection and quality in abundance at Secret Trail Brewing.

Chico State President speaking on her support for freedom of speech on campus in 2018. Photo credit: Christian Solis.

President Hutchinson discusses enrollment decline, COVID-19 and remote learning

Alex Martin, Ian Hilton, and Kimberly Morales
October 26, 2021
Chocolate chip cookies you wish were yours. And now can be!

So long, summer! Celebrate the conclusion of the cookie countdown

Ian Hilton, News Editor
October 23, 2021
Grilled hanger steak marinated as carne asada. Photo by Ian Hilton.

Hooked on hanger steak

Ian Hilton, News Editor
October 9, 2021
Glass lights up Laxson with life lessons

Glass lights up Laxson with life lessons

Michaela Harris and Ian Hilton
September 30, 2021
CalFresh, the California EBT food assistance program, has lifted 700,000 Californians out of poverty between 2016 and 2018.

Campus CalFresh Outreach Program shatters sign-up records

Ian Hilton, News Editor
September 28, 2021
"Gavin Newsom" by Gage Skidmore is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Gov. Newsom beats recall

Alex Martin and Ian Hilton
September 15, 2021
Honey mustard, bacon, pickle and provalone crispy chicken sandwich with fruit salad. Photo by Ian Hilton, 9/8/2021.

Crispy chicken in a bun: crunchy, salty and honey mustard sweet

Ian Hilton, News Editor
September 10, 2021
Sesame, herb and parmesan breaded cod, corn salsa and steamed green beans.

Breading better

Ian Hilton, News Editor
September 3, 2021
Kendall Hall at Chico State

Chico State boasts advances in university rankings

Ian Hilton, News Editor
September 2, 2021
Get your kitchen prepped! This fall's bound to hit. Photo by Ian Hilton, 5/10/2021.

The high-speed low-drag complete college kitchen

Ian Hilton, Reporter
May 12, 2021

Why should I cancel the governor?

Ian Hilton, Reporter
May 10, 2021
Chicken piccata on garlic butter pasta, topped with lemon juice and parmesan. Photo by Ian Hilton, 5/6/2021.

Chicken piccata fo’ yo’ mama

Ian Hilton, Reporter
May 8, 2021

Gavin Newsom Recall Update

Matthew Wreden and Ian Hilton
May 3, 2021
Pico de gallo para Cinco de Mayo

Pico de gallo para Cinco de Mayo

Ian Hilton, Reporter
May 2, 2021
Medium-rare grilled New York strip steak with mole, asparagus and baked potato, topped with toasted sesame seed.

My take on steak: excerpts of experience

Ian Hilton, Reporter
April 24, 2021
Chico Councilmembers Alex Brown and Scott Huber prepare to address issues of the unhoused and the council majority's potential violation of the Eighth Amendment.

Councilmembers Brown, Huber react to city’s homeless agenda and court injunction

Ian Hilton, Reporter
April 22, 2021
The Plant Barn and Gifts remains open for business, inviting all to continue to grow. Photo by Ian Hilton, 4/17/2021.

The Plant Barn’s rooted resolve: A portrait of growth against the backdrop of pandemic

Ian HIlton, Reporter
April 20, 2021
Springtime quiche calls for springtime sides - light salad and cantaloupe. Photo by Ian Hilton, 4/12/2021.

The Quintessential Quiche

Ian Hilton, Reporter
April 17, 2021

Simply Salmon

Ian Hilton, Reporter
April 11, 2021

Vaccine rollout snowballing quickly

Ian Hilton, Reporter
April 9, 2021

What you need to know about the Newsom recall

Matthew Wreden and Ian Hilton
April 3, 2021
Shredded pork shoulder, mushroom, red onion and basil pan pizza.

Pan pizza perfection

Ian Hilton, Reporter
April 3, 2021

A tribute to taters

Ian Hilton, Reporter
March 28, 2021
kAren's corned beef and cabbage, brought to you by the Gastrocat.

Corned beef and cabbage crescendo

Ian Hilton, Reporter
March 14, 2021
Corned beef should be sliceable and still fork-friendly.

Corned beef after cooking. Since it shrinks substantially, splurge on a bigger cut.

Cover that beef! 4 pounds of corned beef slathered in mustard, pickling spice, salt and pepper, ready to cook.

Municipalization: California’s path to power

Ian Hilton, Opinion Columnist
March 11, 2021
You can't celebrate National Meatball Day without them. Sweet, salty and savory meatballs cannot disappoint. Photo by Ian Hilton, 3/4/2021.

Mastering meatballs

Ian Hilton, Reporter
March 8, 2021
Photo by Harry Quan at Upsplash.

Equality Act ignites opposing ideals

Ian Hilton, Reporter
March 4, 2021
6. Chicken pot pie success! Note the position of the cuts made into the top crust in the shape of an asterisk (*).

Championing chicken pot pie

Ian Hilton, Reporter
March 1, 2021
Butter pie crust success! Photo by Ian Hilton, 2/23/21.

Butter Pie Crust

Ian Hilton, Reporter
February 27, 2021
The Drunken Dumpling gang, ready to please your palate.

Chico restaurant displays dynamism during California wage increase

Ian Hilton, Reporter
February 24, 2021
Shrimp stir fry topped with green onion, cilantro and bean sprouts

Killer stir-fry tutorial

Ian Hilton, Reporter
February 20, 2021
Organ music permeates Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chico.

Chico churches, parishioners grateful for Supreme Court decision

Ian Hilton, Reporter
February 17, 2021
This is what your mole should look like in the middle of step 7 — barely bubbling and . . . swirly? Feb. 5, 2021

[Photo] ¡Amore Mole!

February 12, 2021
Chico Natural Foods Co-op Brand Manager Joey Haney is eager to greet CalFresh recipients with a substantial discount.

MORE program equals less hunger

Ian Hilton, Reporter
February 9, 2021
Kendall Hall

CSU anticipates roughly 50% of in-person classes; Chico State expects fewer

Chloe Curtis, Alex Amaya, and Ian Hilton
February 9, 2021
Chico Scrap Metal remains at its 20th Street location despite city rezoning ordinances. February 2, 2021.

Chico Scrap Metal controversy continues

Ian Hilton, Reporter
February 4, 2021
The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet on Feb 7.

Baked Carolina chicken wings and legs

Ian Hilton, Reporter
February 3, 2021
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