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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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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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

A suspect and Chico police were involved in a car chase early afternoon Friday in downtown Chico.   The suspect hit third year Chico State student Mahlet Iseley’s car while she was driving.   “They...

Donovan Jackson (23) and Luis Albarran (1) with their families on Senior Night

Two Wildcat seniors’ soccer journeys

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
November 3, 2022

Chico State Men’s Soccer just wrapped up a great 2022 season. Making the playoffs for the sixth straight year and winning their first playoff game in four years. There are numerous reasons for Chico...

Cayden Hotaling getting up for a header

Wildcats bounce back in dominant fashion

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
September 12, 2022

Chico State Men’s Soccer (2-2-1) traveled to San Rafael to give Dominican University (3-1-0) their first loss of the season with a 3-0 victory against the Penguins on Thursday afternoon.  For...

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Breaking down Wildcat intramural sports

Jackson Elrod, Reporter
September 7, 2022

With the 2022 fall semester in full swing, the Wildcat Recreation Center has seen an increase in students looking to get active and involved in intramural sports. With the first season of intramurals...