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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Katherine Feaster
Fraternities and sororities gather in the breezeway on campus to promote rush week. Photo credit: John Domogma

10 tips for Rush week

Katherine Feaster
February 10, 2017

1. Be yourself. The best way to find your home away from home is by being true to yourself. Pick the house that makes you feel like you are at home. Choose the sorority that says, “Thank you for being...

An officer speaks with the driver of the car that turned onto 8th street. Photo credit: Katherine Feaster

Two car collision on 8th street and Ivy street

Katherine Feaster
May 6, 2015
A two car collision occurred Tuesday afternoon on 8th and Ivy Streets intersection.
This geofilter appears on the Snapchat filters whenever someone is on the Chico State campus. Photo credit: Katherine Feaster

Snapchat location filter features a red Solo Cup for Chico State

Katherine Feaster
April 29, 2015
Social media app 'Snapchat' has created geotags that snap chatters in the area can tag their location.
The front entrance to the trolly car coffee shop. Photo credit: Katherine Feaster

Trolley car coffee shop ‘Empire’ loses its lease

Katherine Feaster
April 22, 2015
Local coffee shop Empire loses its location after Chico Arts Center denied a renewal of their lease.
Charlotte's Web: How marijuana can save lives

Charlotte’s Web: How marijuana can save lives

Katherine Feaster
April 20, 2015
This is the story of a little girl named Charlotte whose severe, near-constant seizures were stopped by a specialized strain of cannabis oil.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man had his penis out and was walking near health clinic

Katherine Feaster
April 7, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the University Police Department and the Chico Police Department. April 7.
The Chico State Bike Cart auctions off bikes for students. Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

Chico State’s Bike Cart hosts live auction

Katherine Feaster
April 5, 2015
Chico's State's Bike Cart held a bike auction on campus open to the community and students.
University Farm held the 47th annual FFA Field Day on Saturday. Photo courtesy Chico State

Chico State hosts 25 events for FFA field day

Katherine Feaster
March 14, 2015
High school students from all over the state came to University Farm to take part in an agriculture field day.
Administration recreation major and freshman, Alex Fischer at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Photo courtesy of Alex Fischer.

Freshman will spend 8 months at Disney World for program

Katherine Feaster
March 7, 2015
Freshman student will be interning at Walt Disney World where she will spend eight months working and living at the resort.
Multiple reports of dogs fighting

Multiple reports of dogs fighting

Katherine Feaster
March 7, 2015
The blotter is a collection of information directly cited from University Police Department and Chico Police Department.
Chico Petroleum on Nord is displaying their gas prices. Photo credit: Katherine Feaster

Explosion causes gas prices to increase

Katherine Feaster
March 1, 2015
Gas prices rise in Chico after Exxon Mobil explosion stops gas production in California.

Sorority raises $10,000 for Women’s Heart Health

Katherine Feaster
February 22, 2015
Chico State Sorority, Alpha Phi, held a Red Dress Gala where they raised over $10,000 for their philanthropy.
Two vehicles found with both back windows broken into

Two vehicles found with both back windows broken into

Katherine Feaster
February 22, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the University and Chico Police Department. Feb 20
Picture of Grace Senoglu performing her piece entitled "My Vagina was my Village" at the Vagina Monologues in the BMU auditorium.

Chico State hosts Vagina Monologues

Katherine Feaster
February 16, 2015
The collection of monologues was performed by Chico State residents on Valentine's Day weekend in honor of V-Day.
Gamma Phi Beta's philanthropic mission is building strong girls. Photo credit: Katherine Feaster

Greek life gives back, shares charity activity with new recruits

Katherine Feaster
February 10, 2015
Chico sororities dedicated Feb. 7 to inform their potential new members about their charity work.
Two men stabbed at party

Two men stabbed at party

Katherine Feaster
January 31, 2015
Two men were stabbed after confronting a man who hit a woman in the face. Both are in stable condition.
Kimberly, Vanessa Church and Hannah Clause join the celebration of 40 years of choice. Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

Health center celebrates 40 years of choice

Katherine Feaster
January 26, 2015
Local women's health clinic celebrate 42nd anniversary of Roe V. Wade supreme court ruling.
Mid jump while performing one of their songs

Electronic dance music duo comes to Chico

Katherine Feaster
January 17, 2015
Adventure Club put on a nearly sold out performance Friday at the Senator Theatre.