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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Kayla Fitzgerald, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Kayla Fitzgerald
The breezeway and entry ways of the library were remodeled this summer.

The breezeway and entry ways of the library were remodeled this summer.

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Scuba instructor dies at 61

Kayla Fitzgerald
April 19, 2017

A former Chico State student and certified diving instructor, James Carlson, died April 13. "He was a certified instructor with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) for more than...

Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Who is Cèsar Chavez?

Kayla Fitzgerald
March 29, 2017

Cesar Chavez is remembered for his advocacy for the rights of farm laborers. He was pivotal in the passing of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, which allowed farm workers to negotiate employment...

Professor Mihalyi died Feb. 27 at 93.  Photo courtesy of Public Affairs

Geography professor dies at 93

Kayla Fitzgerald
March 16, 2017

Retired Chico State professor from the geography and planning department died at 93 Feb. 27. Emeritus Louis James Mihalyi worked as a professor for 22 years. He was born to a Hungarian family in in the...

Heineken caught for illegal marketing

Kayla Fitzgerald
February 18, 2017

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has reached a settlement with Heineken after the recent illegal marketing scheme. The campaign directed consumers to a separate site to obtain a coupon code,...

Butte County Jail inmates current location due to evacuation. Photo credit: Michele Fitzgerald

Butte County Jail inmates evacuated

Kayla Fitzgerald
February 13, 2017

The Butte County Sheriff issued an evacuation plan for the Butte County Jail Sunday afternoon.All inmates have been safely transported to Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County. About 80 employees were involved...

Police Blotter. Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Cat-killing dog escapes gunman

Kayla Fitzgerald
December 5, 2016

University PoliceCall Type: Burglary,8:06 p.m., Friday, Phi Kappa Tau House A resident came home to find the back door wide open. A report was taken. Call Type: Assist other Agency, 10:32 p.m., Saturday,...

Chico Peace & Justice Center

People of Chico support Standing Rock

Kayla Fitzgerald
November 27, 2016

Protests have continued at the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota, and the people of Chico are ready to support.On Saturday, November 19, Chico local, Rain Aliza Scher, will begin her journey to...

Attendees participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico State honors veterans

Kayla Fitzgerald
November 9, 2016

Students, faculty and community members gathered to honor veterans Wednesday afternoon. Chico State has been recognized on the Military Friendly Schools list for six years. "It's really meaningful...

Students studying on the second floor of the library. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Petition to extend library hours

Kayla Fitzgerald
October 26, 2016

Students are petitioning to extend recently reduced Meriam library hours. As previously reported on by The Orion, the library's hours were cut and the money saved would go toward IT services. New...

Members of Police Community Advisory Board. Photo credit: Kaley Wise

Chico could receive more cameras

Kayla Fitzgerald
October 21, 2016

The Police Community Advisory Board met Oct. 19 to discuss the new bike trail cameras.Bike path cameras were installed over the summer along the infamous, "rape trail.""These cameras are not the end all,...

Outside view of the University Police Department. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Crime reports release different stats

Kayla Fitzgerald
October 20, 2016

Four rapes, three of which occurred on campus, were reported between 2013 and 2015, according to the Clery Annual Security Report. Different crime rates were expressed in the 2016 Clery Annual Security...

First-year biology major Sophia Balme (right) and first-year business administration major Tyler Wallace (left), take advantage of the Pride-themed interactive photo booth. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Students advocate for LGBTQ equality

Kayla Fitzgerald
October 13, 2016

"We All Beat with One Pulse" is the theme of Chico State's Queer Week this year.Named in remembrance of the attack on Pulse Night Club in Orlando, earlier this year, the event is a way to educate, unite...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Naked man screams at park-goers

Kayla Fitzgerald
September 22, 2016

Chico Police: Call type: Drunk in Public Tuesday, 6:10 a.m., East Fifth Street A man was outside with a knife to his throat, running in the middle of the street.   Call type: Suspicious...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man makes bed by dumpster

Kayla Fitzgerald
September 16, 2016

UPD: Call type: Alarm Tuesday 6:51 p.m., Facilities Management An alarm sounded in an administration building. _____________________________________ CPD: Call type: Disturbance Tuesday...