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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
Cash Money walking up the perform

Cash Money walking up the perform

Cash Money with his guest performer

Cash Money with his guest performer

Team huddle prior to their match vs. Sonoma State

Chico State Men’s Soccer season ended sour but the future looks bright

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2021

Uncertainties loomed as the soccer season approached since there was speculation that COVID-19 was going to end it once again.  That didn’t stop the 2021-22 Chico State Men’s Soccer team from...

From left to right the seniors during their ceremony; Servando Higuera, Cooper Renteria, and Anais Mayo

From left to right the seniors during their ceremony; Servando Higuera, Cooper Renteria, and Anais Mayo

Adrian Fontanelli talking with Coach Restrepo prior to getting subbed in.

Adrian Fontanelli talking with Coach Restrepo prior to getting subbed in.

#13 Liam Duerksen taking a corner kick

#13 Liam Duerksen taking a corner kick

Luis Albarran attacking a corner kick in a last second attempt vs. Sonoma State

Luis Albarran attacking a corner kick in a last second attempt vs. Sonoma State

Head Coach Greg Clink talking to his team during their game versus SPU

Chico State Men’s Basketball roars through the Conference Crossover Challenge

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2021

It has been nearly two years since the Wildcats were in action in an “official game.”  They played the UCLA Bruins on Nov. 4 in an exhibition and lost to the current No. 2 ranked NCAA Division...

The "Indian Mesmerizers" finishing off their performance.

Lights, Camera, MACtion

Javier Hernandez, Reporter
November 12, 2021

MAC Night — short for Multicultural Night — is back at Chico State, thanks to The Associated Students and their hard work. It’s a night where Chico State celebrates the different cultures and...

Yosh and his drums winning over the crowd.

Yosh and his drums winning over the crowd.

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Associated Students' MAC night flyer they were handing out to the guests

Associated Students' MAC night flyer they were handing out to the guests

Kanae Arcangel singing and playing his guitar during MAC Night.

Kanae Arcangel singing and playing his guitar during MAC Night.

Multicultural fraternity Eta Mu Theta during their opening act at MAC night

Multicultural fraternity Eta Mu Theta during their opening act at MAC night

Envy closing MAC night with their original hip-hop choreography.

Envy closing MAC night with their original hip-hop choreography.

Ca$h Money during his solo performance at MAC night.

Ca$h Money during his solo performance at MAC night.

A picture of the sun setting

We are going to get through this

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021

As I sit at my desk demanding my brain to figure out what is going on in one of my classes, my body pleads for a break. When I was younger I wouldn’t have taken one. I thought I was Superman with...

Team huddle prior to their matchhup against HSU

Senior day heroics lead to a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2021

Thursday was the last game of the season for the Chico State Men’s Soccer team and everything was in play for them. If they win, they advance. If they lose, they go home.  The visiting Humboldt...

The Wildcats defending a Lumberjack free kick

The Wildcats defending a Lumberjack free kick

Wildcat players hydrating and enjoying their win against HSU

Wildcat players hydrating and enjoying their win against HSU

11/4/21 Chico State Men's Soccer starting lineup against HSU

11/4/21 Chico State Men's Soccer starting lineup against HSU

Wildcat forward Juan Perez running towards the ball

Wildcat forward Juan Perez running towards the ball

Wildcat defender Noah Ross executing a throw in

Wildcat defender Noah Ross executing a throw in

Wildcat forward Miles Rice walking towards the box after earning a corner kick for the Wildcats

Wildcat forward Miles Rice walking towards the box after earning a corner kick for the Wildcats

Wildcat players Juan Perez and Anais Mayo setting up their wall to help prevent any danger

Wildcat players Juan Perez and Anais Mayo setting up their wall to help prevent any danger

The Wildcats setting up their defense Photo

The Wildcats setting up their defense Photo

Chico State campus and one of it's walkways

Chico State campus and one of it's walkways

Día de los Muertos Skeleton

Chicoween isn’t a reason to mock our cultures

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer
October 30, 2021

The days getting shorter and colder signifies that the winter holiday season is near.  Before any of the prominent winter holidays comes Halloween, and in Chico, Halloween is known as “Chicoween.”  Chicoween...

The three seniors. From left to right: Cooper Renteria, Anais Mayo, and Servando Higuera.

The end of an era for Chico State’s Men’s Soccer

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2021

The end of the season is approaching for the Chico State Men’s Soccer team along with the college careers of three seniors on the team.  Defender Servando Higuera, and midfielders Anais Mayo...

Team huddle during their break before OT vs. SF State

Team huddle during their break before OT vs. SF State

The Wildcat starting lineup against the Warriors.

The Wildcats pitch second straight shut out to improve winning streak

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2021

After a slow start to the season, Chico State Men’s Soccer team is starting to find their rhythm.  The Cal State Stanislaus Warriors came looking for their second California Collegiate Athletic...

Chico spelled out in the empty bleachers at Acker Gym.

Acker Gym is ready for the return of basketball

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2021

After dropping their California Collegiate Athletic Association postseason tournament semi-final against the Cal Poly Mustangs on March 6, 2019, the Chico State Men’s Basketball team was awaiting its...

Chico spelled out in the empty bleachers at Acker Gym.

[Photo] Men’s and Women’s basketball clinch conference tournament in same night

February 15, 2025

Chico spelled out in the empty bleachers at Acker Gym.

My favorite shirt that supports more diversity in sports

Jon Gruden is gone and rightfully so

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021

The $100 million man is gone from the Las Vegas Raiders after completing just four years out of his 10-year contract. His record over that span was 22-31 with zero playoff appearances.  He should...

One of Chico State's slogans around campus

A letter to my fellow Hispanic students

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021

As I celebrate graduating from high school with honors, one of my ex-counselors attempts to shake my hand, but I deny him. He asks why, and I say, “I remember you said I was going to drop out and...

A Mexico flag with a Chico State logo

A Mexico flag with a Chico State logo

The Wildcats pre-game ritual before their match up vs CSM.

Chico State Men’s Soccer snaps 6-game losing streak

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2021

The Wildcats have been in search of their second win of the season since their week 1 win against Western Washington which came back on Sept. 2nd.  They hosted their second straight California...

The starting lineups for the CCAA home opener.

Chico State Men’s Soccer defeated at home in conference opener

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2021

The Chico State Men’s Soccer team is back in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for the first time since Nov. 12, 2019, in which they fell 1-0 to the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes in...

The 2021 Envy Hip Hop Dance team

The Envy Hip Hop Dance Team is back and running like they never left

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2021

Envy is a club who prides themselves on their performances and the development of their dancers. Their practices embody that, the environment is very team friendly and everyone is focused, but they are...

Kym Crosby competing in a race during her time at Chico State

Former Chico State track & field star shines in Paralympics

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2021

Winning a medal at the Paralympics is a special moment, former Chico State student athlete Kym Crosby’s quest during the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics should continue to inspire athletes. Crosby was born...

the Wildcats huddle up prior to the start of the 2nd half vs HNU

Wildcats fall short to Holy Names

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2021

Chico State men’s soccer was back at University Stadium after a lengthy road trip to Washington.  They battled the Holy Names Hawks who were in town from Oakland. The crowd was anxious for soccer. The...

Chilaquiles ready to eat.

¡Viva chilaquiles for Mexican Independence Day!

Javier Hernandez, Reporter
September 16, 2021

More than 200 years ago, Mexicans started their journey for independence against Spain. After countless years of allowing Spain to be in charge, the Mexican people were tired of the corruption. Now on...

Wildcats warming up prior to their match up against SPU

Wildcats drop game in overtime

Javier Hernandez, Reporter
September 6, 2021

Coming off a victory in their first game of the season last Thursday, the Wildcats wanted to end their two game home stint off on the right foot. The visiting Seattle Pacific University Falcons came...

Wildcat defender #28 Trevor Fritz performing a throw in during Saturday's game

Wildcat defender #28 Trevor Fritz performing a throw in during Saturday's game

The starting lineups for Thursday's game

Chico State Wildcat Men’s Soccer is back with a vengeance coupled with a strong defensive stand

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2021

For the first time since Nov.12, 2019, the Wildcats finally took the pitch in front of their fans at University Soccer Stadium against the Western Washington Vikings last Thursday.  It was a defensive...

Chico State Men's Soccer Team huddling up prior to their game vs. Western Washington

Chico State Men's Soccer Team huddling up prior to their game vs. Western Washington

#4 Servando Higuera walking towards the ball after winning a challenge versus the Vikings #24 Alessandro Tomassi

#4 Servando Higuera walking towards the ball after winning a challenge versus the Vikings #24 Alessandro Tomassi

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