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The Orion
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.

 

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Cash Money with his guest performer

Cash Money with his guest performer

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

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.

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...

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

Team huddle during their break before OT vs. SF State

Team huddle during their break before OT vs. SF State

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 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...

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

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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