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Jackson Elrod

Jackson Elrod, Reporter

Jackson Elrod is a journalism major and an English minor starting his third year at Chico State. He looks forward to his first semester on The Orion and to expand his writing skills. When he has no classes Jackson spends time hanging around with friends watching sports, movies or listening to music. After graduation Jackson is hoping to become a sports journalist for websites like The Athletic or ESPN.

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Chico State University President addresses instructor’s controversial message

Chico State University President addresses instructor’s controversial message

Ellie Marty and Jackson Elrod
November 1, 2023
Photo of former Chico State golfer J.J. Jakovac at home after the ZOZO Championship win. Photo Credit: Alejandro Mejia Mejia via Zoom

Former Chico State Men’s golfer J.J. Jakovac caddies for Collin Morikawa in PGA Tour win

Alejandro Mejia Mejia and Jackson Elrod
October 25, 2023
Suspect of car chase being taken into custody. Photo taken Sept. 22 by Mahlet Iseley.

Car chase on main street in broad daylight

Jackson Elrod, Sports Editor
September 22, 2023
Chico state biology professor David Stachura. Courtesy: Chico State

Chico State biology professor tentatively barred from campus 

Jackson Elrod and Timothy Adams
September 1, 2023
Kameron Kascht fighting off defender during Chico States 2-0 loss against Dominguez Hills on Nov 4.

Chico State Men’s Soccer falls short but there is much to be excited about

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
November 14, 2022
Donovan Jackson (23) and Luis Albarran (1) with their families on Senior Night

Two Wildcat seniors’ soccer journeys

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
November 3, 2022
From left to right Cayden Hotaling, Dawson White, Miles Rice, Adrian Fontanelli and Kameron Kascht celebrating on Oct. 30

Chico State Men’s Soccer picks up first playoff win in 4 years

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Justin Ricketts looking to control the ball vs San Bernadino on Oct. 16

Wildcats winless over the weekend, end up with two ties

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
October 19, 2022
Defenders Avery Huggins (left) and Ben Souza (right) in high spirits after establishing the lead.

Wildcats end skid, put up back-to-back wins against Pioneers and Warriors

Jackson Elrod and Raymundo Sayago
October 11, 2022
Miles Rice dribbles away from a Humboldt defender, photo taken Sept. 17.

Wildcats pick up win and tie in the first weekend of conference play

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Brown scoring a goal against Holy Names during his first start on Sept. 11.

Kristoffer Brown snags national Player of the Week honors

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
September 24, 2022
Miles Rice

Wildcats draw during the filming of Rivals Documentary

Raymundo Sayago and Jackson Elrod
September 23, 2022
Cayden Hotaling getting up for a header

Wildcats bounce back in dominant fashion

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
September 12, 2022
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Breaking down Wildcat intramural sports

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
September 7, 2022
chico state pregame huddle

Wildcats Men’s soccer defeats Saint Martins for first win of season

Jackson Elrod, Julia Travers, and Raymundo Sayago
September 4, 2022
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