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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Jason Halley
The smoke still rises in the distance, but fire crews are now near complete containment of the blaze.

[Photo] The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve contends with the aftermath of the Park Fire

Sean Shanks, Reporter
September 9, 2024
Joshua Hamilton driving to the hoop.

[Photo] Joshua Hamilton reaches 1,000 career points against San Bernardino.

Nate Paddock, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Woman in red shirt and blue jeans grabbing an orange peach in a dense green orchard

[Photo] New AG communication and leadership option sees first grads, looks to expand

April 20, 2023
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[Photo] Chico State wins 2021 Ballot Bowl for most civic engagement

February 23, 2022
The team celebrating after competing in the 2019 NCAA Division 2 Cross-Country Championships

[Photo] A new era awaits Chico State’s long-dominant Cross Country teams

Raymundo Sayago, Reporter
September 13, 2021
Chico State Wildcats' #11 Kelley Jacome (center) spikes against Cal State East Bay Pioneers during the first set of their women's volleyball game on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/CSU Chico)

[Photo] Kelley Jacome: Chico State’s dual threat

Connor McPherson, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Ben Ruttenburg and Samantha Francis were inspired to name their band The Bidwells in honor of spending much time creating music in Bidwell Park.

[Photo] The Bidwells perform in Laxson Auditorium for virtual audience

Sophia Pearson, Reporter
October 21, 2020
Current botany Master’s student Mitch Bamford participates in a previous controlled burn. Photo credit - Jason Halley - CSU Chico University Photographer

[Photo] Prescribed fire lights sustainable path forward

Emily Neria, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
Helena anguishes over her unrequited love for her sister's fiance in "The River Bride." Photo credit: Jason Halley - University Photographer

[Photo] “The River Bride” brings magic and heartache to Chico State

Rayanne Painter
April 7, 2019
Milton Lang (VPSA), Anita Barker, and President Gayle Hutchinson (right) stand behind the 2017-18 Robert J. Hiegert Commissioner’s Cup trophy on Monday, September 24, 2018 in Chico, Calif. The award, named in honor of former long-time Commissioner and CCAA Hall of Famer, Robert J. Hiegert, is given to the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) member institution with the highest aggregate ranking in eight of the CCAA’s 13 championship sports. The Wildcats won five CCAA championships during the year accumulating 99.5 points, helped by championship seasons in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s track and field and softball. In addition, Chico State netted extra points in the standings for winning the 2018 CCAA Softball Tournament. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/CSU Chico) Photo credit: Jason Halley - University Photographer

[Photo] Anita Barker takes a victory lap

Noah Andrews
March 25, 2019
Head coach Brian Fogel finished his 11th season for the women's basketball team. He ended the season with a 12-13 record. Photographed in Acker Gym on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Image credit: Chico State sports information

[Photo] Get to know Women’s Basketball Coach Brian Fogel

Matthew Ferreira
March 5, 2019
Flowers were available as campus and community members attend the vigil in remembrance of the tragic death of a member of the Butte County community on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Chico, Calif. Students and faculty in an interdisciplinary course focused on homelessness organized the vigil in memory of the life lost on our campus and in recognition of the vulnerability of individuals experiencing homelessness. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/CSU Chico)

[Photo] Chico mourns passing of Linda Blacksten

Dan Christian
November 7, 2018
Michael Schilling. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

[Photo] Meet the University Cabinet

Victoria Rohrer
March 7, 2017
Department of Social Work graduate students Photo credit: School of Social Work

[Photo] School of Social Work declares intent to change admissions status

Jacqueline Morales
February 7, 2017
Interim Provost Susan Elrod is moving to Wisconsin to being her new job at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as the Chancellor of academic affairs on Apr. 15 Photo from the Chico State Website

[Photo] Interim Provost leaving Chico State for new job in the land of cheese

George Johnston
February 16, 2016
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