Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Jenna McMahon

Jenna McMahon, Multimedia Editor

Jenna McMahon transferred to Chico State in fall 2023 from Santa Barbara City College and is in her third-year as a journalism major as well as having added a global studies minor this year. This will be her first year on The Orion as the opinion editor having had past experience on The Channels at SBCC. After graduating she hopes to become a traveling journalist and hopefully work for National Geographic. In her free time she plays soccer for the club team at Chico State and loves to read, travel and anything to do with nature.

All content by Jenna McMahon
Bidwell Mansion under restoration on Nov. 13. They started the project in Spring 2024 and are slated to finish Spring 2025. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

[Photo] Bidwell Mansion plans to reopen spring 2025

November 14, 2024
Downtown Paradise six years after the Camp Fire. Some businesses have rebuilt while others were not able to come back. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon on Nov. 4.

Rebuilding efforts are still ongoing 6 years after the Camp Fire

Jessica Miller and Jenna McMahon
November 8, 2024
Wildcat player bumps the ball off of a serve from a Cal Poly Pomona player on Oct. 26 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Cashe Olswang spikes the ball over the net against Cal Poly Pomona Oct. 26 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Chico State player jumps to block a ball hit over the net by a Cal Poly Pomona player on Oct. 26 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Wildcats celebrate winning a point against Cal Poly Pomona on Oct. 26. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

[Photo] Tough night in San Francisco for the Wildcats

November 2, 2024
Number 12 Kailie Flores jumps to spike the ball over the net after her teammate number 18 Caitlyn Eichhorst set it for her on Oct. 26. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

The Wildcats volleyball team celebrates scoring a point in a set against Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 25. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

[Photo] Chico State volleyball defeats San Marcos in five sets

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2024
The wildcats celebrate winning a point on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Sophomore Maria Wahl stops before trying to hit the ball because it was out on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon. Wildcats were awarded the point.

Kassandra Nall jumps up to spike the ball over the net on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Claire Nordeen sets the ball for her teammate to spike over the net on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Setter Claire Nordeen digs the ball after the serve from Cal Poly Pomona on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Defender Preston Moll takes a shot on goal on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon.

Goalkeeper Emmanuel Padilla dove to make a save on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon.

The ref makes sure the players are 10 yards away on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon. The goalkeeper ensures that the wildcats are lined up to block the free kick.

Wildcat Miles Rice dribbles through Cal Poly Pomona players on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon. He kept possession and was able to drive towards the goal.

Elijah Beverley(left) and Sylas Sells(right) celebrate after Sells scored a goal on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon. Sells goal tied the game 1-1 before the first half was over.

[Photo] Wildcats and Broncos end with a draw after a four-goal nail-biter

October 27, 2024
David Leick, the author of “USS Princeton: The Life and Loss of ‘Sweet P.’” Photo courtesy of David Leick.

Chico State graduate David Leick brings WWII aircraft carrier story to life

Jenna McMahon, Multimedia Editor
October 20, 2024
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Community member and housing developers join for the ribbon cutting ceremony at Shotover Inn apartments Wednesday Oct. 2, in Hamilton City. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon on Oct. 2.

[Photo] La renovación del Shotover Inn proporciona nuevos hogares para inquilinos.

October 22, 2024
Throughout the month of October there is going to be different art and culture events downtown featuring local artists. It is going to be all over downtown, but most of the events will be on West 3rd Street between broadway and main.

[Photo] Downtown Chico’s annual ARTober FEST is coming back

September 30, 2024
Throughout the month of October there is going to be different art and culture events downtown featuring local artists. It is going to be all over downtown, but most of the events will be on West 3rd Street between broadway and main.

President Keilani Adams showing the group the steps along with the hand movements. This particular hand movement represents the sun.

Pacific Islanders Club offers a piece of Hawaii

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 27, 2024
Chico State classrooms left without power. Taken by Callum Standish on Sept. 26

Classes canceled for rest of day due to outage

Nadia Hill, Jessica Miller, Jenna McMahon, Megan Gauer, and Ellie Marty
September 26, 2024
Chico State University Police is located directly across from campus at W 2nd And, Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928. They can be contacted at 1(530)898-5555.

[Photo] Man with wooden club taken to hospital on psychiatric hold

September 23, 2024
The Wildcat Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They can be found in the Student Services building across from the BMU Marketplace.

[Photo] CCLC Pop-Up Pantry to aid Chico State students in need

September 25, 2024
The Wildcat Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They can be found in the Student Services building across from the BMU Marketplace.

Duffy's is located at 337 Main St, Chico and is a popular hangout for CSU students who are of age. They have a concert on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Family Worship Center and Federale's first ever performance in Chico

October 3, 2024
Volunteers throw trash into the correct bins at Hooker Oak Park on Sept. 21. All the trash was picked up from around Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks.

Community rallies for Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 23, 2024
Multiple shopping carts were picked up from different locations around Bidwell Park and other clean up hot spots on Sept. 21. Volunteers used the carts to pick up other large trash items along the way.

Volunteer Sage Hudson throws trash into the bin at Hooker Oak Park on Sept. 21. Hudson spent his birthday with friends and family helping clean up the community.

Volunteer Michael Stauffer helps unload trash from the trailer at Hooker Oak Park on Sept. 21. This was only one of multiple truck loads that Stauffer helped unload.

Volunteers Maddy Mikles (left) and Greg Shafer (right) help dispatch volunteers to different locations around the park on Sept. 21. Over 400 volunteers were dispersed around Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks.

Volunteer Sage Hudson prepped and ready to help clean up the community parks on Sept. 21. Hudson brought out a group of friends and family to help.

The club puts all the steps and hand movements together as they learn. The end of a spin or 'turn' in 'Olelo Hawai'i is 'huli'.

From left, Lehua Roth, Keilani Adams and Elizabeth Thompson practice their new choreography. Throughout the dance they tell a story with each movement, gesture, look and expression.

President Keilani Adams leading the group through their new choreography. They are dancing to "White Sandy Beach Of Hawai'i" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.

Leilani Fuego turning to the right which translates to "huli 'akau" in Hawaiian. This is Fuego's second semester in the club.

Chico State students react to Tuesday's presidential debate. Graphic made by Hana Beaty.

Chico State students react to presidential debate

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 15, 2024
Chico State, David Stachura. Photo credit Chico State

A final wrap up of Stachura

Jenna McMahon and Maki Chapman
May 15, 2024
A heavy police presence is in the area of Nord Avenue. Taken by Callum Standish on May 2.

Police apprehend suspect following stabbing in area of Nord Avenue

Jenna McMahon, Nathan Chiochios, Ariana Powell, Callum Standish, Molly Myers, and Grace Stark
May 2, 2024
Cover art for the “Lives Behind the Labels” film produced by Chico locals. Courtesy of Christopher Smith.

‘Lives Behind the Labels’ fights the single story stigma

Jenna McMahon, Opinion Editor
April 3, 2024
Aishwarya Gowda runs for director of social justice and equity

Aishwarya Gowda runs for director of social justice and equity

Jenna McMahon
April 3, 2024
Bidwell Perk coffee shop on March 13 in Chico, Calif. This coffee shop is just a 15 minute walk away from One-Mile at Bidwell Park.

Hitchhiker’s guide to Chico coffee shops

Jenna McMahon and Amy Blair
March 14, 2024
An AI generated photo through Adobe Firefly Feb. 2 of self-care products.

Top 10 ways to treat yourself

Jenna McMahon and Brooke Cárcamo
March 9, 2024
Chico state biology professor David Stachura. Courtesy: Chico State

Former biology professor no longer employed at Chico State

Maki Chapman, Jenna McMahon, and Grace Stark
February 15, 2024
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