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Off The Record | Episode 4 | Science March and Pioneer Days

Off The Record | Episode 4 | Science March and Pioneer Days

Jovanna Garcia
May 5, 2017

This revived series takes a look at what’s new in The Orion opinion section. Columnists discuss current events, local news and columns that can be found at theorion.com. This week opinion writers Nicole...

Junior forward Isaiah Ellis backs down a defensive player in the post and calls for a pass.

[Photo] Altheles celebrate holidays on the court

Jordan Jarrell
December 14, 2016

Junior forward Isaiah Ellis backs down a defensive player in the post and calls for a pass.

Illustrations by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

The Sierra Nevada experience

Jovanna Garcia
September 15, 2015
Beer, great food and time spent with family and friends are the highlights of this restaurant.
Illustration by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

Naked Lounge: Espresso yourself

Jovanna Garcia
September 12, 2015
Drinks and pastries are not the only things that bring people into The Naked Lounge Tea and Coffeehouse.
Illustration by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

One Mile named Chico’s best outdoor recreational spot

Jovanna Garcia
September 9, 2015
Take a breather and explore all that One Mile in Lower Bidwell Park has to offer.

AGD house believed to have been burglarized, items missing

Jovanna Garcia
August 30, 2015

University Police Department Call Type: Generic Fire Call Sunday, 6:04 p.m., Esken Hall “Smoke detector activation from room 39 on the first floor.” Call Type: Burglary Sunday, 6:37 p.m.,...

Two drunk males try pulling plywood off windows from the Dean’s house

Jovanna Garcia
August 24, 2015

University Police DepartmentCall Type: Property - Lost/Found/Recovered Thursday, 8:26 p.m., Sutter Hall“Luggage left out front all day.”Call Type: Suspicious Subject Thursday, 8:33 p.m., West...

Ryan Patten, chair of the political science department, co-authored a report studying the connection between increased jail violence and the release of non-violent offenders from jails. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Study shows increase in jail violence

Jovanna Garcia
November 18, 2014
While the state legislation, AB 109, might be reducing the inmate population of state prisons, it is bringing more violence to jails, according to a new study by members of the Chico State Political Science Department.
Ryan Patten, Chair of the political science department spoke at the Town Hall Meeting on Thursday Nov. 13 Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Students debate politics at Town Hall

Jovanna Garcia
November 17, 2014
Chico State is nationally known for the Town Hall Meeting and has been mentioned in articles that have been read by academics across the country, including experts in the White House.
Jeffery Zawoysky, senior and newly-appointed A.S. executive vice president. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

New vice president appointed for AS

Jovanna Garcia
November 6, 2014
Jeffery Zawoysky said he is excited to start learning in his new position as executive vice president for the Associated Students. The AS had been searching for a new vice president after the previous officer resigned.
Courtney Silver, biology graduate student, is the new Associated Students commissioner of sustainability affairs. Photo courtesy by Courtney Silver

AS appoints new sustainability officer

Jovanna Garcia
November 5, 2014
The Associated Students elected a new commissioner of sustainability affairs. They will vote Nov. 4 to appoint a new executive vice president and senators for the college of natural sciences and college of communication and education.

Spider-Man playing loud music from rooftop

Jovanna Garcia
November 3, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department. Oct. 30-Nov. 2.
Out-of-towners talk to police after a fight on West Sixth and Ivy Streets Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Out-of-towners attacked at party

Jovanna Garcia
October 31, 2014
Students celebrate Halloween Thursday night, Oct. 30. The majority of police calls request for intoxication examinations and fights.

Female arrested after vomiting into bushes

Jovanna Garcia
October 28, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department. Oct. 23-26.
Mark and Patti Lewis at the Chico State Bell Memorial Union hall, Sept. 27, for a photo signing event dedicated to their deceased daughter, former student Samantha Lewis. Friends and family wrote messages to Lewis on the picture frames. Photo credit: John Domogma

Vigil held for student struck, killed by train

Jovanna Garcia
October 28, 2014
Friends and family gathered Monday night at the free speech area for a candlelight memorial dedicated to deceased student Samantha Lewis, 20, who was killed by a moving train behind Yolo Field Oct. 13.
Kaitlin Haley, Team Manager at PowerSave Campus at the Campus Sustainability Day event held at Colusa Hall. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Sustainability Day held on campus

Jovanna Garcia
October 23, 2014
Campus Sustainability Day was celebrated Wednesday to raise awareness about green energy.

Juvenile spun donuts in front of University Police door

Jovanna Garcia
October 21, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Oct. 17-20
Family and friends of Marc Thompson gathered in the sanctuary before the sermon. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Funeral held for former student

Jovanna Garcia
October 6, 2014
The ceremony was held Monday for Marc Thompson, former Chico State student and Associated Students commissioner of multicultural affairs.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Small bag of cocaine found by Sutter Dining Hall

Jovanna Garcia
September 30, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the University Police Department. Sept. 26 -28.

Small bag of cocaine found by Sutter Dining Hall

Jovanna Garcia
September 30, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the University Police Department. Sept. 26 -28.
Tony Waters teaching his hybrid online class, Sociology 300. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Technology fails in distance learning

Jovanna Garcia
September 26, 2014
Faculty are upset about issues going on with programs used to connect distance education students to classrooms. The Technology Learning Program is trying to solve the problems.
Chico State graduate class of 2014 wait in line to walk the stage at the University Stadium in May. Photo credit: Christine Lee

Commencement to span three days

Jovanna Garcia
September 25, 2014
The commencement committee has finalized dates for graduation ceremonies for the 2014-2015 school year. Three separate days are set to hold different college graduations on each day.
Empty dorm parking spots at the lot on Warner Street and West Sacramento Avenue. Photo credit: John Domogma

General parking reduced for students

Jovanna Garcia
September 22, 2014
There are less general parking spots available to students after more room is made for on-campus residential parking.
Students wait in line to place an order at Sub Street Deli, a dining service at the Marketplace Cafe. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

New ‘Tapingo’ app backs up food orders

Jovanna Garcia
September 16, 2014
Tapingo, a new app that allows students to order campus food from their smart phones, could cause longer lines and frustration for people who don't use it.

Suspicious subject at the Bidwell Bowl

Jovanna Garcia
September 15, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Sept. 13 - 14.
Infographic by Arturo Cabrera

City delays Chapman, Mulberry annexation

Jovanna Garcia
September 1, 2014
City council delayed its final decision on an agreement that would integrate the Chapmantown and Mulberry county islands into the city of Chico.
Cirque De U.V., a University Housing and Food Service event held last year, will be open to all students this weekend as part of the Wildcat Way Welcome event. The Orion file photo.

Events to divert students from float

Jovanna Garcia
August 28, 2014
Chico State is holding the Wildcat Way Weekend event in an effort to veer students away from drinking and floating on the river during Labor Day weekend. Activities will be held on and off campus Thursday through Monday.

Suspicious subject in woman’s carport

Jovanna Garcia
August 25, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from University Police Department. August 24