From Academic Affairs policy changes to Homeland Security on campus to emails from President Perez, here are this week’s –- Feb. 16 to 23 –- news stories: Three proposals to shape the future of...

From extended financial aid deadlines to policy meetings to an arrest on campus, here are this week’s –- Feb. 7 to 14 –- news stories: Chico Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for the month of...

From extended financial aid deadlines to policy meetings to an arrest on campus, here are this week’s –- Jan. 27 to 31 –- news stories: State financial aid deadline extends for students within LA...

From certified election results to earthquakes to aCSU policy changes, here are this week’s –- Nov. 29 to Dec. 6 –- news stories: Election results are certified in Butte County as California Senators...

  Update 8 p.m. Friday: Butte County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post Friday evening that both boys have successfully come through planned surgeries, but remain in critical...

County election results were certified by Butte County Clerk Recorder Keaton Denlay on Dec. 3. California counties have until Dec. 5 to file election results so that the California Secretary of State can...

It has become increasingly popular for professors and universities to use artificial intelligence detectors on student work to try and prevent students from using it to complete assignments. This is done...

From street closures to student resources to a bill from the Governor, here are this week’s –- Nov. 16 to 22 –- news stories: Family dispute results in hospitalization and criminal charges A Chico...

From the holiday parking to mansion renovations to bills from the Governor, here are this week’s –- Nov. 8 to 15 –- news stories: Chico City Council plans to make downtown parking free on Thursdays...

From the Camp Fire anniversary to election updates, here are this week’s –- Nov. 2 to 7 –- news stories: Man rushed to hospital after being thrown to ground outside Crazy Horse Saloon A man suffered...

Jessica Miller, news editor Horrifying sobs echoed from my television screen in my second year of high school when it felt like the entire state was on fire.  I’ve lived in Tehama County my whole...

CAL FIRE Jarbo Gap station firefighters left their posts at 6:30 a.m. on Nov 8, 2018 to investigate a suspected fire in Feather River Canyon not knowing that they would be the first on the scene of California's...

 The Camp Fire scarred the Town of Paradise and burned 18,804 structures six years ago on Nov. 8, 2018. This fire changed the Paradise and Butte County communities and countless people's lives.  Geography...

Chico State President Steve Perez sent an email to the campus community Wednesday morning addressing the heightened emotions around campus post-election.  He said that Chico State should remain a place...

Along with presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Chico City Council, State Senate seats, 10 propositions and State Assembly members are on the California...

Election Day is underway and people are rushing to send in their ballots or to vote in person, these are the latest presidential and Butte County official race election numbers, these will be updated throughout...

Si no lo sabías, los estados pueden designar oficialmente babosas, conchas marinas y crustáceos. El gobernador Gavin Newsom ha firmado una legislación para asegurarse de que California forme parte de...

El gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó un paquete de ocho proyectos de ley de la Asamblea Estatal y el Senado el 29 de septiembre, con el objetivo de mejorar el apoyo estatal a los veteranos. Estos proyectos...

Desde candidatos a la Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU. hasta proyectos de ley del gobernador Gavin Newsom y eventos de votación, aquí están las noticias de esta semana — del 26 de octubre al 1...

If you didn’t know, states can make official slugs, seashells and crustaceans. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to ensure California has made the list. Last month, Newsom signed three...

Dear present and future Wildcats, you should join The Orion.  I’m sure that it doesn’t come as a surprise to you that the news editor thinks that being in the newspaper is fun, but it should. It...

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of eight bills from the State Senate and Assembly on Sept. 29 that aim to improve state support of veterans. These bills include: Assembly Bill 535 put forth...

From court cases  to bills from Governor Gavin Newsom to voting events, here are this week’s –- Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 –- news stories: Butte College police officer pleads not guilty on all charges...

Se ofrecerán horas de apoyo emocional desde este miércoles hasta el 8 de noviembre para aquellos que necesiten consejería o simplemente una conversación, según informó la Oficina de Compromiso Cívico...

Un oficial de policía de Butte College, Allen Lamont Charles, se declaró no culpable de cuatro cargos de felonía relacionados con la pornografía infantil durante su audiencia en la corte el viernes...

Desde candidatos a la Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU. hasta proyectos de ley del gobernador Newsom y eventos de votación, aquí están las noticias de la semana del 19 al 25 de octubre: Algunos...

Emotional support drop-in hours will be offered Wednesday to Nov. 8 for those who need counseling or a conversation, stated the Office of Civic Engagement in a campus-wide email Monday afternoon.  The...

Butte College police officer, Allen Lamont Charles, pled not guilty to four felony charges related to child pornography during his court arraignment Friday morning.  Charles was arrested on Aug. 28...

From U.S. House of Representative candidates to bills from Governor Newsom to voting events, here are this week’s –- Oct. 19 to 25 –- news stories: Some newly-annexed residents can’t vote on city...

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new housing program through Proposition 1 and signed 32 pieces of legislation aimed at addressing homelessness on Sept. 19.  “California is taking action...

Desde los proyectos de ley estatales firmados recientemente hasta los candidatos de la ciudad de Chico y un arresto en una manifestación, aquí están las noticias de esta semana — del 12 al 18 de octubre:   WellCat...

From recently signed state bills to City of Chico candidates to a rally arrest, here are this week’s –- Oct. 12 to Oct. 18 –- news stories: WellCat Safe Place hosted resource fair for Domestic Violence...

Desde propuestas inminentes hasta candidatos al Senado de EE. UU. y delitos de incendio, aquí están las noticias de esta semana —del 5 al 11 de octubre—: Plaza de la Ciudad de Chico cerrada y...

From upcoming propositions to U.S. Senate candidates to arson, here are this week’s –- Oct. 5 to 11 –- news stories: Chico City Plaza closed and fenced off for restoration and maintenance The City...

From final reports on the Park Fire to potential candidates to updated city chambers security, here are this week’s –- Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 –- news stories: Chico State holds forum about updated time,...

Final report CAL FIRE reported at 7:12 a.m. on Friday that the Park Fire reached 100% containment after burning a total of 429,603 acres across Butte, Shasta, Plumas and Tehama Counties.  Starting...

Chico State held a forum Wednesday for students and faculty to discuss Chico State’s updated time, place and manner policy.  Joseph Morales, university diversity officer, opened the forum by explaining...

From power outages to attempted murder charges to remembering Chico State’s best here are this week’s — Sept. 21- to 27 — news stories: No more “Love” in Chico: Popular mural to be replaced The...

Proposition 5, one of 10 propositions coming to the California ballot this November, if passed will allow local infrastructure and housing bonds for low and middle-income Californians to be approved with...

Update 6:20 p.m. Sunday: Power has been restored and classes are set to resume as normal Monday. The power system on campus belongs to Chico State and the issue that caused the outage was not due to...

A Chico man — Travis Patrick McCarty — was arraigned in Butte County Superior Court on charges related to the attempted murder of officers. According to the Butte County District Attorney’s Office,...

Dominic Lencioni, a concrete industry management major, passed away earlier this month on Sept. 7 at the age of 19.  University Communications emailed the Chico State community Monday afternoon to...

Proposition 4, one of ten propositions coming to the California ballot this November, if passed will issue $10 billion in bonds to fund parks, environmental protection, water infrastructure, energy and...

Actualización 9:30 a.m. jueves: Un estudiante de 17 años de Chico High fue trasladado de urgencia al hospital con lesiones graves después de ser atropellado por un estudiante de Chico State mientras...

From potential state propositions to toilet papering to kidnapping charges, here are this week’s - Sept. 14 to 20 - news stories: On the ballot: What is Prop 2? Proposition 2, one of 10 propositions...

A Chico man — Jose Alvarado-Rodriguez — was arraigned in Butte County Superior Court on charges related to the attempted kidnapping of an 18-year-old woman in downtown Chico, the Butte County District...

From new gender-inclusive restrooms to security report audits to an accident on the Esplanade, here are this week’s - Sept. 7 to 13 - news stories: Students and faculty are questioning the future of...

Update 9:30 a.m. Thursday: A 17-year-old Chico High student was rushed to the hospital with major injuries after being hit by a Chico State student while in a marked crosswalk on Esplanade near West Sacramento...

Chico State anunció el lanzamiento de dos nuevas aplicaciones el 26 de agosto en un correo electrónico dirigido a todos los estudiantes del presidente Steve Perez. Las aplicaciones están “diseñadas...

From new campus buildings to internet outages to the arrest of a Butte College police officer, here are this week’s - Sept. 1 to 6 - news stories: Chico State’s bike path ownership exchange The Chico...

Chico State announced its launch of two new apps Aug. 26 in a student-wide email from President Steve Perez.  The apps are “designed to enhance your experience on campus” said Perez.  The app...

From portal problems to city hall meetings to illness updates, here are this week’s — Aug. 26 to 30 — top news stories: Portal problems prevent peak performance Students experienced student portal...

Students from graduate studies programs celebrated their accomplishments Wednesday night in the midst of a 93 degree heat with signs warning to watch for symptoms of heatstroke.  Some students stood...

President Steve Perez sent an email to students and faculty Monday morning about Title IX and discrimination, harassment and retaliation programs in response to the Cozen O’Connor Chico State report. The...

Sounds of violins, oboes, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, tubas and other Chico State Wind Ensemble instruments reverberated throughout the Harlen Adams Theatre as they paid homage to the contemporary classical...

Ariana Powell, editor-in-chief and sushi warrior Sake has joined the barrage of restaurants on Business Lane, however, it does not mean it’s on the same level as its neighbors. One of the best parts...

Chico State is satisfied with the reporting system for sexual assault despite reports continually showing that it is being under reported and investigated.  A 2023 systemwide report found that the...

 Sake is an all-you-can-eat restaurant open for business as of Thursday, now serving sushi, sashimi, soups, salad and more.  From the minute you walk into the restaurant you can expect to be greeted...

The Hungry WildCat Food Pantry sent out a mass email survey regarding cultural food preferences to all students and faculty on April 5 from the Basic Needs Center.  The Basic Needs Center aims to help...

“Homeschoolers just won’t do well. You aren’t getting the same quality education” were the words that followed me most of my childhood. I was homeschooled from Kindergarten to 12th grade and...

Humberto Partida is running for commissioner of student engagement and advocacy in the 2024 Associated Students general election. To read more about each candidate, see below. Humberto Partida Graduate...

Students can now find signs warning of bike and skateboard policies around the Chico State campus. The new “Be wheel wise” signs are part of an educational campaign from the university due to members...

U.S. Border Patrol elected not to attend the Chico State career fair held on March 27 due to conversations with Chico State staff.  An announcement was sent out by President Steve Perez on March 6...

U.S. Border Patrol was absent from the Career Fair held on March 27 despite announcements about their expected attendance.  President Steve Perez sent a campus-wide announcement on March 6 that border...

An announcement sent by President Steve Perez on March 6th informed all Chico State students and staff that U.S. Border Patrol will be attending the career fair on campus, March 27.   U.S. Border...

Though for some it may be a rarity, occasionally students find themselves with an hour between classes to grab a meal. Here are a few options to think about for your next long lunch break: In walking...

The smell of handmade tortillas and salsa filled the inside of the Phoenix building at 300 Broadway St. just across from Jon and Bon’s. Less than a 10-minute walk from Chico State campus now resides...

Whitney Hall will remain closed for the 2024-2025 academic year, causing students to find alternative housing options, despite Chico State promises to provide alternative housing.  Whitney Hall is...

“Hazing, or conspiracy to haze.” These words mark the Notice of Investigative Outcome letters issued to Delta Chi fraternity and Lambda Sigma Gamma sorority last spring.  Chico State Risk Management...

It may seem like 30 minutes is a fair amount of time to grab a bite to eat between classes, but lunchtime in Downtown Chico can slow students down. While not all restaurants can handle the lunch rush,...

The third floor of Meriam Library is open after eight months of renovations, and students can now access its resources and books. Students can reserve study spaces and group presentation rooms that were...

For businesses and food trucks to sell on Chico State’s campus, they must agree to give 15% of monthly sales to Associated Students Dining Services. All food trucks on the Chico State campus must...

The sushi restaurant, Rawbar, has been closed for renovations since Jan. 1, but is planning to reopen, with cocktails, this March.  The renovations will update the interior of the restaurant and expand...

Many students have classes back-to-back, which can make it difficult to get food. Thankfully, Chico State students have more than a few options to choose from in 15 minutes.  Cafe Muse Cafe Muse...

The third floor of Meriam Library is expected to reopen on Feb. 19 after an update was posted on Friday. The renovations were initially expected to conclude on Feb. 12, lasting eight months, from June...

Trained floor evacuation coordinators from the Meriam Library evacuate the building as the fire alarm goes off. Taken by Jessica Miller on Jan. 30, 2024.

The California Faculty Association will be striking across California State University campuses from Jan. 22-26, the first week of the spring semester.  Initially, students received limited information...