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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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A driver disc sits in the chains of the target. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Where to find disc golf courses in Chico and Paradise

Jason Spies
May 11, 2016
Docherty watches the ball as it flies through the air. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Wildcat moves from the ice to the green

Jason Spies
May 10, 2016
The Chico State golf team celebrates its regional championship. Photo credit: Chico Wildcats

Men’s golf team wins NCAA Regional Championship

Jason Spies
May 6, 2016
Junior Justin Woo looks down at his potential land during a practice. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Pole vaulting: A misunderstood sport

Jason Spies
May 4, 2016
Head coach Dave Taylor looks at his bench during a game against Sonoma State. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Coach Taylor: ‘I have the best job in the country’

Jason Spies
May 3, 2016
The Chico State men's golf team celebrates after the Cal State San Marcos Invitational. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Men’s golf team collapses in CCAA Championship

Jason Spies
April 25, 2016
Sports writer Jason Spies. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

A master collapses at the Masters

Jason Spies
April 15, 2016
First-year Jessa Gansberg prepares to leap during a practice. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Wildcats shine in Twilight Invitational

Jason Spies
April 14, 2016
Head coach Angel Shamblin looks into the dugout at her team before an inning against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball coach quietly makes her way into Wildcat history

Jason Spies
April 12, 2016
Junior pitcher Grant Wright launches the ball from his unorthodox side-arm delivery. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Pitcher overcomes obstacles to follow in father’s footsteps

Jason Spies
April 7, 2016
Senior golfer Bianca Armanini. Photo credit: Chico Wildcats

Women’s golf team wins first tournament in nearly three years

Jason Spies
April 7, 2016
The Chico State men's track and field team warms up before practice. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

A day of personal bests for Chico State track and field

Jason Spies
March 29, 2016
Senior Lee Gearhart watches his shot after a tee off. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Men’s golf team finishes first, women’s team grabs ninth

Jason Spies
March 29, 2016
Sports writer Jason Spies. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Derek Carr key to Raiders’ success

Jason Spies
March 24, 2016
Sophomore Natalie Valenzuela prevents her opponent from getting to the basket in a game against Simpson University. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Chico State women’s basketball team falls short

Jason Spies
March 21, 2016
Chico State men's golf team winning its first ever NCAA Division II men's championship. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Golf team hopes to recreate championship from 50 years ago

Jason Spies
March 10, 2016
Track and field pole vaulters warm up before practice on a cold day. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Chico State vaults into action at first track meet of the season

Jason Spies
March 8, 2016
Chico State senior and All-American Justin Wiles looks to improve his score on the day. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Gearhart wins second golf tournament in a row

Jason Spies
March 2, 2016
Sophomore Whitney Branham attempts a free throw in a close game. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Heart of a Wildcat: Women’s basketball player overcomes adversity

Jason Spies
March 2, 2016
Two-time All-American senior Alistair Docherty tees off for the Wildcats. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Golf teams prepare for second half of season

Jason Spies
February 24, 2016
Junior Cailin Garmon swings at the ball during the game against Dominican University on Feb. 7. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Gonzalez shines as softball team splits double header

Jason Spies
February 23, 2016
Senior Brynn Lesovsky swings at the ball during the game against Dominican University on Feb. 7. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Softball team’s grand slam not enough as they lose game one of the double header

Jason Spies
February 17, 2016
Sophomore Corey Silverstrom dribbles through the defense in a game against Cal State East Bay on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Former high school enemies come together as teammates

Jason Spies
February 17, 2016
First year pitcher Zach Scott warms up before practice on Feb. 3. Photo credit: Carlos Islas

Club baseball gives players a second chance

Jason Spies
February 9, 2016
Junior pitcher Steven Baker throws a pitch against Menlo College on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Baseball team wins fifth game in a row in extra innings

Jason Spies
February 7, 2016
The Chico State men's and women's cross country teams will be headed to the NCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Chico State women’s cross country team takes first, while men place second at NCAA West Regionals

Jason Spies
November 12, 2015

Patel, Dias lead women’s soccer team to victory

Jason Spies
October 21, 2015
The Chico State Wildcats finished in second place at the 2015 Interwest Wildcat Classic Tournament. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Men’s golf team takes second at Interwest Wildcat Classic

Jason Spies
October 9, 2015
Chico State assistant men's soccer coach, Bertin Loyola, was recently accepted into the NSCAA's 30 Under 30 coaching program. Photo credit: Jason Spies

Chico State men’s soccer coach selected for 30 Under 30 coaching program

Jason Spies
October 5, 2015
(From left) Chico State golfers Alistair Docherty, Lee Gearhart and Justin Wiles. They have placed first and second in their first two tournaments of the year. Photo credit: Christine Zuniga

Men’s golf team takes second places

Jason Spies
October 2, 2015
Chico State's head athletic trainer, Scott Barker, feels for abnormalities in first-year softball player Megan Bowley's knee. Photo credit: Christine Zuniga

Athletic trainers give insight on injuries

Jason Spies
September 28, 2015
Lee Gearhart, former CCAA Player of the Year, placed 14th for Chico State at the NCAA DII National Preview. Photo credit: Kenta Mcafee

Men’s golf team starts season with a roar

Jason Spies
September 27, 2015
The Wildcats slam down a spike in the tough loss against Cal State L.A. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball swept by Cal State LA

Jason Spies
September 21, 2015
Anita Barker, Athletic director. Photo courtesy of Chico State Athletics.

The future of Chico State football doesn’t look too bright

Jason Spies
September 15, 2015
As president of the Chico State Triathlon Club, Taylor provided the team with brand new jerseys. Photo courtesy of Mathew Taylor.

Triathlete puts club on his back

Jason Spies
September 14, 2015
Orion file photo.

Men’s cross-country shines in first meet of season

Jason Spies
September 14, 2015
Cody Hein, Head Chico State Women's Coach, reached a career milestone this previous Monday with his 200th win. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

‘Cats advance to 6-0

Jason Spies
September 9, 2015
Chico State All-American golfers from left: Alistair Docherty, Lee Gearhart and Justin Wiles on Saturday, Aug. 29. Photo credit: Christine Zuniga

Three All-Americans, a hole-in-one for Chico State

Jason Spies
September 7, 2015
Practice makes perfect as Luis Martinez prepares for his match. Photo courtesy of Luis Martinez.

Former Wildcat finds success around the world

Jason Spies
September 1, 2015
First-year libero Natalia Betancourt at volleyball practice Thursday morning. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Chico bumps roster up with fresh recruit

Jason Spies
August 25, 2015
Kasey Pulliam-Reynolds says Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy has stayed in business for more than 77 years and is still in the same building as when it first opened. Photo credit: Jason Spies

Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy: Serving up memories one scoop at a time

Jason Spies
May 17, 2015
Zac Rubino, a 21-year-old Chico local, has followed his dream of yo-yoing since he was 13. Rubino traveled to Prague last year to compete in the World Yo-Yo Contest, in which he placed fifth in the offstring division. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Yo-yo champion strings the competition along on world stage

Jason Spies
April 20, 2015
New club fosters personal growth with goal of changing the world

New club fosters personal growth with goal of changing the world

Jason Spies
April 10, 2015
Mary Balcom, a sophomore construction management major, participated in many different Easter activities as a child. Photo credit: Jason Spies

Origins of Easter symbols and traditions

Jason Spies
April 5, 2015
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Boon or bane: The ugly truth about dealing with neighbors

Jason Spies
March 21, 2015
Riley Wood, a senior business major, celebrates St. Patrick's Day with traditional fare such as corned beef and cabbage and a pint of Guinness. Photo credit: Jason Spies

St. Patrick’s Day history, traditions: The meaning behind symbols

Jason Spies
March 17, 2015
Chas Brannon, a sophomore agriculture major, and Anthony Tran, first-year undeclared major, pump up a rear tire on a bike to get a student back on the street and moving. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Bike Cart keeps students moving

Jason Spies
March 10, 2015
Timeline highlighting key moments in black history

Timeline highlighting key moments in black history

Jason Spies
February 28, 2015
Chico State students sound off on Super Bowl XLIX

Chico State students sound off on Super Bowl XLIX

Jason Spies
February 1, 2015
Chico State students share New Year's resolutions

Chico State students share New Year’s resolutions

Jason Spies
January 27, 2015
Wildcat Recreation Center employee Jessica Boettger discusses workout and nutrition options that the center has to offer Chico State students looking to ward off unwanted pounds. Photo credit: Jason Spies

New Year’s resolution time: the struggle for fitness

Jason Spies
January 20, 2015
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