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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Javier Hernandez

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter/Social Media Editor

Javier Hernandez is currently a a 4th year at Chico State University. He is majoring in Journalism with an option in News and is minoring in Psychology. He will be returning to the Sports section during the Spring of 2022 and will also be the Social Media Editor. He hopes to contribute to multiple beats to help expand his arsenal and envisions The Orion’s social media presence to grow. He has had a really strong passion for sports ever since he was a little kid and envisions himself covering sports for a living.

 

All content by Javier Hernandez
J's patio, that they remodeled by hand.

J's patio, that they remodeled by hand.

Jovito prepping some tacos for some customer

Jovito prepping some tacos for some customer

Jovito preparing some food prior to opening up for the day.

Jovito preparing some food prior to opening up for the day.

Jovito adding onion to finish off his prep on the tacos.

Jovito adding onion to finish off his prep on the tacos.

Jose and Timmy showing off their "Happy Dad" and their J's merch.

Jose and Timmy showing off their "Happy Dad" and their J's merch.

J's cash register promoting their instagram.

J's cash register promoting their instagram.

Wildcat guard performing a throw in their win against Academy of Art on Nov. 17, 2021.

Wildcat guard performing a throw in their win against Academy of Art on Nov. 17, 2021.

Wildcat guard Joshua Hamilton waiting for a pass during their win against Academy of Art on Nov. 17, 2021.

Wildcat guard Joshua Hamilton waiting for a pass during their win against Academy of Art on Nov. 17, 2021.

Wildcat forward Malik Duffy setting up a playing during their win against Stan State on Jan. 2, 2022.

Wildcat forward Malik Duffy setting up a playing during their win against Stan State on Jan. 2, 2022.

Wildcat guard Isaiah Brooks in the corner in their win against Stan State on Jan. 2nd, 2022.

Wildcat guard Isaiah Brooks in the corner in their win against Stan State on Jan. 2nd, 2022.

COVID sign on campus.

To get the vaccine or not?

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
January 25, 2022

We live in a society where COVID has taken over our everyday lives and has impacted the way we are able to live.  In Butte County there has been a spike of COVID cases over the past few weeks....

The Wildcats huddling up on 1/13/22 match up against San Marcos.

The Wildcats huddling up on 1/13/22 match up against San Marcos.

Coach Fogel giving Charity Gallegos some instructions.

Coach Fogel giving Charity Gallegos some instructions.

Bailey Jones shooting a free throw.

Bailey Jones shooting a free throw.

Myli Martinez running up the court.

Myli Martinez running up the court.

Joshua Hamilton executing a throw in.

Joshua Hamilton executing a throw in.

Breenan Wheeler checking out of the game.

Breenan Wheeler checking out of the game.

Kevin Warren and Malik Duffy checking back into the game.

Kevin Warren and Malik Duffy checking back into the game.

Isaiah Brooks setting up the play against SSU.

Isaiah Brooks setting up the play against SSU.

The Wildcats setting up their defense during a SSU throw in.

The Wildcats setting up their defense during a SSU throw in.

Wildcat players celebrating their 10th win of the season vs. SSU.

Wildcat players celebrating their 10th win of the season vs. SSU.

Colby Orr getting past an SSU defender.

Colby Orr getting past an SSU defender.

Kelvin Wright Jr. winning the tip against SSU.

Kelvin Wright Jr. winning the tip against SSU.

Joshua Hamilton executing a throw in vs. SSU.

Joshua Hamilton executing a throw in vs. SSU.

Isaiah Brooks and Malik Duffy doubling a SSU player.

Isaiah Brooks and Malik Duffy doubling a SSU player.

Coach Clink giving his offense instructions during their match up vs. SSU.

Coach Clink giving his offense instructions during their match up vs. SSU.

The Wildcat defense setting up to defend a 'Jack throw in.

The Wildcat defense setting up to defend a 'Jack throw in.

Guard Kevin Warren throwing it down during a fast break.

Guard Kevin Warren throwing it down during a fast break.

Forward Kelvin Wright Jr. and guard Kevin Warren at half court during their game against the 'Jacks.

Forward Kelvin Wright Jr. and guard Kevin Warren at half court during their game against the 'Jacks.

Forward Kaleb Carter blocking a 'Jack layup attempt.

Forward Kaleb Carter blocking a 'Jack layup attempt.

Wildcat players communication during an intermission.

Wildcat players communication during an intermission.

Point guard Isaiah Brooks bringing up the ball against the 'Jacks.

Point guard Isaiah Brooks bringing up the ball against the 'Jacks.

Forward Kelvin Wright Jr. defending on the perimeter.

Forward Kelvin Wright Jr. defending on the perimeter.

The Wildcat bench during the start of the second half.

The Wildcat bench during the start of the second half.

Guard Kevin Warren dunking on a fast break.

Guard Kevin Warren dunking on a fast break.

Guard Colby Orr setting up the play.

Guard Colby Orr setting up the play.

Guard Kevin Warren on an iso against a Seawolf defender.

Guard Kevin Warren on an iso against a Seawolf defender.

Forward Malik Duffy posting up against a Sonoma State defender.

Forward Malik Duffy posting up against a Sonoma State defender.

Guard Isaiah Brooks bringing up the ball against the Seawolves.

Guard Isaiah Brooks bringing up the ball against the Seawolves.

My cup of arroz con leche while I was studying.

Winter time calls for Arroz con Leche

Javier Hernandez, Reporter
December 5, 2021

The sun is starting to set early and the need for a warm drink has become evident. When wintertime comes to Hispanic households, there are a multitude of hot drinks that are a staple to help keep people...

Adding sweetened condensed milk during the process.

Adding sweetened condensed milk during the process.

Isaiah Brooks guarding Pacific Union point guard.

Isaiah Brooks guarding Pacific Union point guard.

Guards Colby Orr and Kevin Warren talking during an intermission.

Guards Colby Orr and Kevin Warren talking during an intermission.

Coach Clink giving instructions to his squad during a timeout.

Coach Clink giving instructions to his squad during a timeout.

The Wildcats standing in unison during the National Anthem.

The Wildcats standing in unison during the National Anthem.

Kevin Warren finishing a contested lay up against the Pioneers.

Kevin Warren finishing a contested lay up against the Pioneers.

Kelvin Wright Jr. winning the jump ball against the Pioneers

Kelvin Wright Jr. winning the jump ball against the Pioneers

Joshua Curls setting up the play for the Wildcats.

Joshua Curls setting up the play for the Wildcats.

Colby Orr dribbling up the half court against the Pioneers

Colby Orr dribbling up the half court against the Pioneers

The Wildcats starting lineup for their match up against the Academy of Art on Nov. 17.

The Wildcats starting lineup for their match up against the Academy of Art on Nov. 17.

The men's basketball coaches watching their squad during the game.

The men's basketball coaches watching their squad during the game.

Guard Joshua Curls setting up the Wildcats' play.

Guard Joshua Curls setting up the Wildcats' play.

Guard Isaiah Brooks dribbling the ball during Nov. 17th's game.

Guard Isaiah Brooks dribbling the ball during Nov. 17th's game.

Upsilon Kappa Delta during their performance on MAC Night

Upsilon Kappa Delta during their performance on MAC Night

Skylar T. from Envy hyping up the crowd

Skylar T. from Envy hyping up the crowd

Michael Elias rapping in front of the MAC night crowd

Michael Elias rapping in front of the MAC night crowd

Michael Elias getting into his performance

Michael Elias getting into his performance

Michael Elias and his performance band before MAC Night.

Michael Elias and his performance band before MAC Night.

Kanae Arcangel during his solo performance.

Kanae Arcangel during his solo performance.

Juawon Anderson, one of the MAC night's MCs.

Juawon Anderson, one of the MAC night's MCs.

One of the MAC night's MCs, Jennifer Mendoza.

One of the MAC night's MCs, Jennifer Mendoza.

The "Indian Mesmerizers" dancing at MAC Night.

The "Indian Mesmerizers" dancing at MAC Night.

Eta Mu Theta during their opening performance.

Eta Mu Theta during their opening performance.

Eta Mu Theta members getting down during their performance.

Eta Mu Theta members getting down during their performance.

Envy before the start of the night.

Envy before the start of the night.

Envy getting into it while performing their choreography.

Envy getting into it while performing their choreography.

Envy Hip Hop team performing at MAC night.

Envy Hip Hop team performing at MAC night.

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