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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Chico State's Media Relations Coordinator Sean Murphy said these magazine rankings show the amazing educational opportunities Chico State offers students. Photo credit: Jason Halley - University Photographer

Chico State receives national recognition from Forbes Magazine and Money Magazine

Kathryn Sykes
September 3, 2018

Chico State is making waves and gaining national recognition for being a high-ranked university. Forbes Magazine placed Chico State as the 89th ranked university out of 300 on their list of America’s...

Chico State student Peter Bagaoisan leads a conga line with Esmeralda Aguilar, Ryan Reyes and Laavni Castro trailing behind.

Chico State students wrap up Welcome Week with WREC n’ Roll

Kathryn Sykes
September 1, 2018

Hundreds of students danced and roller skated across Chico State's gym Friday night at the first annual WREC n' Roll. WREC organizers rented the roller skates and musical equipment from All Sports Galaxy,...

Sutter Hall, quieter Aug 23, the day after move-in. Photo credit: Kathryn Sykes

Chico State students overdose on alcohol, continuing trend

Kathryn Sykes
August 24, 2018

University Police was contacted by a Sutter Hall Resident Adviser for medical aid between 11:49 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. Two officers responded to the report. According to UPD Sergeant Dale Glander,...