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Recommended reading list for college bookworms

Recommended reading list for college bookworms

Jacqueline Morales
August 29, 2018

As a college student, have you ever put off reading books for something more exciting? Or maybe you have not come upon a good read in a while and you're feeling nostalgic? Maybe you just need to restock...

John Reid is considered for the permanent position as Chief of Police, according to DBF. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Police chief is to be appointed permanently at Chico State

Jacqueline Morales
December 6, 2017

Chico State's position for a permanent chief police is recommended to be appointed to the current interim chief at Chico State. John M. Reid has been working on campus since Sept. 5 as interim chief police...

Suspect fled the scene on foot after police identify him. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Fraud suspect leads police chase for hours in Chico neighborhood

Jacqueline Morales
November 30, 2017

A suspected thief led numerous police on a chase after possible fraud of credit cards at a Chico business Tuesday.The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. at the 600 block of Broadway Street when Andrew...

University police reminds the campus community of safety precautions against crime. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Thefts reports involve donation jars on Chico State campus

Jacqueline Morales
November 13, 2017

University Police Department reminds students of safety precautions to prevent being victims of crime after reports claim theft on campus. Thefts involving cash taken from donation jars kept in open office...

Cal Fire removes burn ban. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Cal Fire lifts burning restrictions from Butte County

Jacqueline Morales
November 6, 2017

Burn suspension will be lifted from Butte County by Cal Fire Monday Nov. 6 at 8a.m.The suspension was cancelled formally by Cal Fire/Butte County Chief Darren Read due to cooler temperatures, according...

The meeting will be heald at the Old Municipal Building. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Public informational meeting on safety is held by Chico police

Jacqueline Morales
November 6, 2017

Chico police will have a public informational meeting on safety Thursday. The meeting regards public safety with a in-depth explanation to local users of exactly how Nextdoor: Making the Most of the Network...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man holds a sign quoting Taylor Swift lyrics

Jacqueline Morales
November 6, 2017

University Police DepartmentCall Type: Animal Call Monday 9:29 a.m., Meriam Library Man's doberman dog barked at a passerby while tabling. Call Type: Transient CallMonday 12:57 p.m., Physical Education...

Salazar injured himself with a shotgun accidentally. Image screenshot.

Shooting at apartment leads to identifying hit and run suspect

Jacqueline Morales
November 2, 2017

Police arrested a man suspected of a hit and run after he accidentally injured himself with a firearm Wednesday evening.Danny Salazar, 18, was found in an apartment complex at the 1200 block of West Sacramento...

Late night Halloween house party turns into an early morning shooting, one person injured. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Shots fired at Halloween house party near Chico State

Jacqueline Morales
November 1, 2017

Multiple shootings are fired at a Halloween house party, victim is hospitalized early morning Wednesday Nov.1. The incident was reported at the 700 block of Normal Avenue at the scene of a late night Halloween...

Police end Halloween weekend operations plan. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico Police end its special event regulations after Halloween

Jacqueline Morales
November 1, 2017

Chico Police Department continued to ensure public safety regulations after Halloween weekend. CPD's operation plan started Friday at 6 p.m. and ended Wednesday at 6 a.m., according to a press release....

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man takes away his ex-girlfriend’s Halloween bike

Jacqueline Morales
October 23, 2017

Chico Police Call Type: TheftMonday 8:06 a.m., 1420 Sherman Ave. Ex-boyfriend took his ex-girlfriend's bike into his apartment. The bike was covered in Halloween stickers. Call Type: Special DetailMonday...

The Chico Police Department commends the women for using smart tactics during the encounter. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Group of women encounter assault in Downtown Chico

Jacqueline Morales
October 19, 2017

A man pulled out a knife at a group of ladies in Downtown Chico Tuesday midnight. The incident happened on East 4th Street near the City of Chico Council Chambers. A group of ladies walking down the street...

Students will be collecting items and driving to deliver them to people dislocated from their homes. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Chico State students take initiative to help aid wildfire victims

Jacqueline Morales
October 12, 2017

Students at Chico State are collecting donations to help aid families affected by wildfires in Northern California. Families and friends of the campus community have been affected by the federally declared...

The Department of Environment Health and Safety continues to monitor the status of wild land fires in the area. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Immediate evacuations due to Honey Fire continue in Paradise town

Jacqueline Morales
October 10, 2017

Honey fire continues to be monitored in the nearby Town of Paradise which began in Butte Creek Canyon Monday.The Director of Emergency Services and Town Manager, Lauren Gill, said in a media release that...

The advertisement was placed on billboard Wednesday. Screenshot image.

Rouse and Revolt’s billboard compares President Trump to Hitler

Jacqueline Morales
October 5, 2017

Rouse and Revolt, a business in downtown Chico, was forced to take down its advertising billboard Thursday morning after receiving criticism for comparing President Trump to Adolf Hilter. The billboard...

Reed attended the Jason Aldean concert with her husband in Wheatland. A similar performance was held in Vegas during the shooting. Courtesy image of Deanna Reed.

Vegas Massacre victims mourned at Chico State

Jacqueline Morales
October 3, 2017

A mass shooting in Las Vegas left more than 50 dead and more than 50 injured, Sunday night during the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Embed from Getty Images "I want to take a moment to express...

Fugate, was taking online courses through Open University at Chico State. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Motorcycle accident kills student

Jacqueline Morales
October 3, 2017

Nicole Fugate, 24, a 2016 Chico State alumna passed away in a motorcycle accident Sept. 24. Fugate was taking pre-graduate courses through Open University at Chico State. She was also an active member...

Student is shot while attending a local house party off-campus. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State students receives a gun shot while attending a local house party

Jacqueline Morales
September 23, 2017

Chico State student is transported to Enloe Medical Center after receiving a gun shot in the arm at a local house party, Saturday.The incident occurred at approximately 1:03 a.m., near 7th and Hazel Street....

Chico State passed a new campus law on becoming a tobacco-free campus last month. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Monetary grant encourages a tobacco free generation by The American Cancer Society

Jacqueline Morales
September 20, 2017

The American Cancer Society awarded Chico State a $20,000 grant in support of its' Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative. The initiative started through a partnership between the ACS and the CVS...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man enters school with beer and his duffle bag

Jacqueline Morales
September 18, 2017

Chico Police Call Type: Found Property Monday 8:01 a.m., 1277 East Ave. Many identification cards were found in the bushes outside a business. Call Type: Transient Problem Monday 8:07 a.m., 383...

The television show invited local bands to play at their 3 year birthday celebration. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Local television channel celebrates three years to serving the public

Jacqueline Morales
September 15, 2017

BCAC Channel 11, hosted an event Thursday evening at the Chico Downtown Plaza in celebration of 3 years of public access.BCAC expresses through their online website, to be about community, nonprofits,...

Chico State will be issuing an emergency notification drill. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Alert notification system is to be sent out in case of emergency

Jacqueline Morales
September 13, 2017

Recognizing National Preparedness month, Chico State will be issuing an emergency alert test Sep. 14.The alert is to test how the university will send notice of emergency situations to students, faculty...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Shopping cart was found without an entitled owner

Jacqueline Morales
September 11, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type:Child abuse reportMonday 11:45 a.m., Aburnum AvenueSubject reported her 6-year-old granddaughter being assaulted by her eight or nine-year-old step brother.Call Type:Suspicious...

Interim Chief Police becomes appointed by University Police. Photo credit: Sean Martens

New Interim Police Chief is appointed; Chico State welcomes him

Jacqueline Morales
August 31, 2017

New chief was hired Thursday to lead Chico State's campus police department.John M. Reid, was appointed by President Gayle Hutchinson after Chief John Feeney, who served two years and ended his position...

Chico State acknowledges contributions by the Mechoopda Maudi people. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State acknowledges Mechoopda Maudi people

Jacqueline Morales
May 16, 2017

President Gayle Hutchinson has recognized the contributions of the Mechoopda Maudi at Chico State."The Valley Oak Honors our Native American communities, especially the Mechoopda people, upon whose ancestral...

Students comment on the relative subject (Facebook post screenshot).

Chico State students are burglarized

Jacqueline Morales
May 13, 2017

Chico State students are victims of burglary in local living community.Brittany Leigh Snelson, third-year liberal studies major, shared her experience through a Facebook post in which various Chico State...

The body may be possibly connected to the Aly Yeoman missing case. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Body found in Feather River

Jacqueline Morales
May 8, 2017

A body was found in Feather River by the Sutter County Sheriff May 7.The unidentified body was found near the boat launch in Live Oak. It is pending a forensic examination to determine the identity and...

Chico State receives recognition by Forbes. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State recognized nationally by Forbes Magazine

Jacqueline Morales
May 2, 2017

Chico State is top ranked in America's Best Value Colleges on Forbes Magazine.In the review, Chico State is ranked 213 out of more than 3,000 four-year universities.Chico State Director of Admissions Adam...

Students petition to make the WREC inclusive. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Students protest to make the WREC inclusive for students with disabilities

Jacqueline Morales
April 27, 2017

Chico State students petitioned Thursday for the WREC to be inclusive.With a goal to start a program that supports recreational activities for students with disabilities, a group of 10 REACH students have...

Board on Consultants release public information on Oroville Dam incident. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Department of Water Resources block public reports on Oroville Dam

Jacqueline Morales
April 25, 2017

Requests of public information on the Oroville Dam incident have been released.Assemblyman James Gallagher and Senator Jim Nielsen, publicly announced their attempts to increase transparency in regards...

New apartments are being built off campus for students. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Off-campus luxury living carries hefty price tag for students

Jacqueline Morales
April 24, 2017

Local property management agencies introduce luxury off-campus living to students, but they come with a hefty price tag.   Jacqueline Morales can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or...

Dylan Gray talks about his position for the upcoming year, after a successful campaign. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Dylan Gray wins A.S. President

Jacqueline Morales
April 13, 2017

Associated Student Election results are posted for 2017 to 2018. The upcoming years A.S. officials have been selected with a voter turnout of a total 5,182 out of 17,224 voters, based on enrollment. Student...

This image was taken on Wednesday showing the office's current conditions. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

KCSC Radio office temporarily shut down

Jacqueline Morales
April 12, 2017

A pipe burst in the KCSC Radio office causing temporary shut down. The pipe was located in the office closet that connects to the drain water from Common Grounds. It had been leaking for an estimated...

Marc Langston informs students about the changes within the legal database that Chico State now offers. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Chico State legal database is set to change

Jacqueline Morales
April 11, 2017

Access to the legal information database LexisNexis Academic will end June 1. LexisNexis has been used for legal information through Meriam Library for eight years. It is paid by the chancellor's office...

Bee Crosswhite opposes pro-life protester. Photo credit: George Johnston

Protesters clash on campus

Jacqueline Morales
April 10, 2017

Gender Sexuality Equity Center students stood in opposition to views on abortion with the off-campus organization Project Truth April 10. In an attempt to inform students, Project Truth tabled on campus...

Reach Out Editions reaches out to college students who have survived sexual assault. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Sexual Assualt App reaches out to Chico State

Jacqueline Morales
April 8, 2017

Reach Out Editions is working to help Chico State students who have survived sexual assault.The smartphone application is free of cost resource created by partners of a company called Capptivation.The...

A Chico State alumnus passed away this week. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Recent Chico State alumnus passes away

Jacqueline Morales
April 6, 2017

Chico State graduate Owen Euser passed away earlier this week at age 23. Owen was an involved local student who completed a business administration degree in December 2016. He was a part of the American...

Volunteers help people register for their day of volunteering. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

‘Cats in the Community volunteer for Cèsar Chàvez day

Jacqueline Morales
March 31, 2017

Many Chico State students celebrate Cèsar Chàvez day March 31 by volunteering. 'Cats in the Community is the event that brought a total of 250 students together to help out in the community. Jacqueline...

Sergeant Tupper demonstrates the gun that the 7-year-old student took to school. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

7-year-old brings a loaded gun to local elementary school

Jacqueline Morales
March 30, 2017

On Thursday shortly before 11 a.m., Chico Police Department received a call that a 7-year-old child brought a handgun to school.The incident happened at Parkview Elementary School at 117 East Eight Street....

April 11 is the deadline to update wireless devices. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Eduroam requires an update to access wifi

Jacqueline Morales
March 29, 2017

Chico State students, faculty and staff are required to update Eduroam on their wireless devices.The IT Support Services sent out an email regarding the required configuration to avoid interrupted wireless...

Reported stabbing remains under investigation with two suspects identified. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Early morning stabbing under investigation

Jacqueline Morales
March 27, 2017

A victim was reported stabbed to the Chico Police Department this morning in the area of Miller and Pomona Avenue.According to a press release, the call was received at 1:30 a.m. and shortly after Chico...

Dr. Tag Engstrom, Co Advisor, Dr. Rebecca Brunelli, Co Advisor and Gina Kinzley part of the Oakland Zoo Elephant Team with Chico state students at Oakland zoo.

Photo credit: Farshad Azad Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Elephant reserve may be coming closer to Chico

Jacqueline Morales
March 27, 2017

The Oakland Zoo seeks approval for the Tembo Preserve in Tehama County for elephant preservation. With Tehama County's suitable climate, African elephants would be welcomed into Northern California....

Startup businesses are hosting startup weekend in Chico. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico entrepreneurs startup the weekend

Jacqueline Morales
March 23, 2017

Startup Weekend Chico encourages the Chico State community to take interest in entrepreneurial innovation March 24-26. Presented by the Chico Entrepreneurial Association the three-day boot camp educates...

The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education center will be offering free mental health training. Photo courtesy of the CADEC Facebook page.

Mental Health First-Aid at Chico State

Jacqueline Morales
March 17, 2017

The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center offers Mental Health First-Aid Certification at Chico State.The training will be April 4th and 12th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Colusa Hall 100B. Both dates...

Floor plan of rooms available in Esken Hall. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Housing available to grads’ guests

Jacqueline Morales
March 14, 2017

University housing will allow guests to stay this upcoming graduation season. May 19th at 8 p.m., Esken Hall will be the only residence hall to open its' doors to guests of graduating students at Chico...

C-SPAN visits Chico State. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons

C-SPAN visits Chico State

Jacqueline Morales
March 9, 2017

The C-SPAN 2017 Cities tour visited Chico State from March 4-8 to speak to students and instructors. C-SPAN, which is in partnership with Comcast, takes on an outreach initiative by traveling to select...

Chico state students handed out voided checks to campaign against tuition increase. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Students petition tuition increase

Jacqueline Morales
March 8, 2017

Chico State students petitioned the upcoming tuition increase March 8. Tuition is supposed to increase about $270 for the upcoming fall semester. Chico State students along with alumni encouraged each...

Brittany Munoz shares her thoughts on how this new club collaboration may impact students. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Elephants may find a safe haven in Tehema County

Jacqueline Morales
March 1, 2017

The Elephant Conservation and Welfare club, may build a collaborative academic relationship with the Tembo Preserve. "The Tembo Preserve is in the making right now, it's still going through their approval...

Students and Faculty getting ready for the meeting in BMU 205. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Budget talk at Associated Students meeting

Jacqueline Morales
February 28, 2017

The Associated Students held a meeting Feb. 27 and discussed the upcoming budget.Four main points were discussed during the meeting:Proposal to suspend Sustainability Financial Allocation Committee funding...

Local flood damage reduction project

Jacqueline Morales
February 21, 2017

Mike Cook presented a beneficial approach to flood protection in the Central Valley at Chico State Monday. Mike Cook is the Regional Director of River Partners, a non-profit organization founded...

The Academic Senate discussing the main topics of immediate solution during Emergency  protocol. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

President Hutchinson reacts to Oroville Spillway crisis

Jacqueline Morales
February 17, 2017

President Gayle Hutchinson expressed her thoughts and reactions about the Oroville Spillway during the Academic Senate meeting Feb. 16. "Sunday I was at home working on my dining room table in the afternoon...

Ceremonial dedication to the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology

Jacqueline Morales
February 16, 2017

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly expanded Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology took place Tuesday.A tribute and dedication to Valene L. Smith's work was celebrated along with her 91st birthday....

Students who live on campus housing may offer shelter to evacuee friends. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Chico State housing residents may offer evacuee friends shelter

Jacqueline Morales
February 13, 2017

Residents in student housing may offer shelter to friends who have been affected by the Oroville Spillway evacuations. Although there is no indication that resident guests at the dorms may be evacuees,...

Evacuees rest in their cots at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Spillway evacuations continue, federal government involved

Jacqueline Morales
February 13, 2017

A press conference for the Oroville Spillway took place today at noon to address continued evacuations and federal involvement in the incident. The evacuation remains in effect and efforts to secure...

Civilian Unemployment rates from 1948-2017 Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Unemployment slows, new jobs created

Jacqueline Morales
February 7, 2017

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that unemployment rates slightly changed to 4.8 percent for Jan.According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, 227,000 new jobs have been added in the last month.The...

Department of Social Work graduate students Photo credit: School of Social Work

School of Social Work declares intent to change admissions status

Jacqueline Morales
February 7, 2017

Chico State's School of Social Work is in process of changing admissions status to impacted.If approved by the Chancellor's Office, impaction will be effective starting the 2018-2019 academic year for...

Police blotter Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Student cuts man in confrontation

Jacqueline Morales
January 31, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: DisturbanceTuesday 10:38 a.m., 1936 Elm StreetMale with a shopping cart laying on the sidewalk yelling to the air. Potential threat, might hurt someone walking by out...

The bomb squad came in to check the suspicious bomb threat. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Bomb threat at Chico restaurant

Jacqueline Morales
January 30, 2017

People were evacuated from Beatniks Coffee Shop and Breakfast Joint after a report of potential pipe bomb in the parking lot on Monday morning. The Chico Highway Patrol identified a potential threat and...

Free tax preparation services on campus

Jacqueline Morales
January 27, 2017

Chico State's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is partnering with the IRS to offer tax preparation services to students, starting Feb. 1.Anyone that has earned less than $60,000 in 2016 qualifies for the free...

2016 upgraded template screenshot Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Chico State unveils new portal app

Jacqueline Morales
January 26, 2017

My Chico State, A new Chico State app,was released Dec. 5, 2016 with a modernized template allowing students to access new functionalities. "Students can check on their application status, look...

Report of sexual assault at campus residential facility

Jacqueline Morales
January 23, 2017

University police responded to a sexual misconduct call after a student was sexually assaulted in a campus residential facility January 22."When someone says "no" or "stop", that means "STOP!" Sexual activity...

Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Angel shots may save your life

Jacqueline Morales
January 23, 2017

Angel shots, recent phenomenon on Facebook, has emerged as a way for people to seek help in unsafe situations in bars. Depending on the way the person orders, an angel shot sends out the message to...