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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by James Groh
The 2015 Chico State Wildcat softball team. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

‘Cats season comes to an end

James Groh
May 12, 2015
The Wildcats' split their final two games of the season last Friday ending their 2015 NCAA playoff run.
Alistair Docherty tees off in a 2014 tournament. Orion file photo.

Q&A: Fifth-ranked golfer Docherty reflects on season

James Groh
May 5, 2015
Alistair Docherty talks about the team's performance and how he thinks the Wildcats will fare during playoffs.
Junior outfielder Alli Cook prepares to bat on Feb. 27 in a game against San Francisco State. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Mercy rule’ stirs debate among athletes

James Groh
April 22, 2015
A rule that brings a game to an early end when one team has what is viewed as an insurmountable lead draws mixed reactions from players.
Senior infielder Emily McEnaney attempting to catch a fly ball against Humboldt State on April 17. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats tie Friday night doubleheader with Lumberjacks

James Groh
April 19, 2015
Chico State splits the Friday night series with the nations 12th ranked softball team, Humboldt State.
Junior Alli Cook up to bat against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats get swept in Friday night series

James Groh
April 14, 2015
Chico State dropped two crucial games to Sonoma State Friday night. The Wildcats fall into a 5th place tie with Cal State Dominguez Hills in the conference
Male Wildcat cheerleader keeps squad flying high

Male Wildcat cheerleader keeps squad flying high

James Groh
April 2, 2015
Sophomore Omar Chavira embraces being the sole man on the Chico State cheer team.
Chico State first-year student Valerie Wong does drills on the heavy bag at StandAlone MMA gym. Photo Credit: Aurora Evans.

Students shed blood for love of MMA fighting

James Groh
March 24, 2015
Chico State students and graduates talk about what its like participating in mixed martial arts while also going to school.
Chico State's first year pitcher Ethan Hook on the mound against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats claw away win against Coyotes

James Groh
March 20, 2015
Chico State's baseball team closed out the weekend series against Cal State San Bernadino with a 4-2 win.
Desiree Gonzalez who plays softball for Chico State up to bat against San Francisco State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats sweep Warriors with 15 runs

James Groh
March 11, 2015
The Chico State softball team won both of its games last Friday, scoring 15 runs in two games.
Chico State's junior infielder Andrew Carrillo ready to hit the ball during the game against Sonoma State on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Chico State wins home opener with a walk-off

James Groh
March 5, 2015
The Wildcats were able to beat Sonoma State 3-2 after a walk off single by Andrew Carrillo.
Participants focus and work their way through a tai chi exercise on Sunday as part of an event in City Plaza to honor the memory of late martial arts teacher Sifu Lenny Vavallette. Photo credit: James Groh

Crowd gathers downtown to honor late tai chi grandmaster

James Groh
February 27, 2015
Azad's Martial Arts Family Center hosted a tai chi session in City Plaza to pay tribute to late martial arts teacher Lenny Vavallette.
Sophomore Nick Padilla throwing the ball to a teammate in a game against Fresno Pacific University earlier this year. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats take doubleheader sweep against Warriors

James Groh
February 26, 2015
Chico State recorded consecutive wins in their double header Saturday against Cal State Stanislaus.
Mike Baca (right) talking to co-host Mike Wessels. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Mike Baca: Voice of the Wildcats

James Groh
February 9, 2015
Chico State's basketball and baseball games have been called by the same radio broadcaster for the last 25 years.
Freshman soccer player Matthew Tarr studying before class begins Photo credit: James Groh

Chico State athlete GPAs on the upswing

James Groh
February 1, 2015
Student athletes are posting great numbers both on and off the field.