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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

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All content by Kenta Mcafee
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OrionScopes: Week of April 24

Kenta Mcafee
April 25, 2017
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OrionScopes: Week of March 20

Kenta Mcafee
March 20, 2017

Trending protests debase freedoms

Kenta Mcafee
February 7, 2017
Senior guard Rob Duncan attempts shots from the free throw line. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Wildcats win streak snapped

Kenta Mcafee
December 8, 2016
Jalen McFerren drives the ball inside during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Four game win-streak for three-point shooters

Kenta Mcafee
December 8, 2016
Junior forward Isaiah Ellis looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats rain down three’s at home

Kenta Mcafee
December 8, 2016

NFL tradition normalizes racism

Kenta Mcafee
November 24, 2016
Junior guard Isaiah Ellis gets set in the paint and looks for a pass during a Wildcats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats win home opener

Kenta Mcafee
November 23, 2016
Sophomore forward McKena Barker searches the court for a teammate to pass the ball to. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Branham named MVP of Coslet Classic

Kenta Mcafee
November 23, 2016
Junior defensive specialist Shannon Cotton sets the ball during a Wildcat home game. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Volleyball falls in Championship tournament

Kenta Mcafee
November 23, 2016
Junior guard Whitney Branham looks for the ball after being fouled. Photo credit: George Johnston

Branham leads Chico over Western Oregon

Kenta Mcafee
November 23, 2016
The Wildcats get into position before the opening set during a home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Volleyball team advances to semifinals

Kenta Mcafee
November 18, 2016
Junior Isaiah Ellis dunks the ball over his opponent in a game. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball loses first game

Kenta Mcafee
November 13, 2016
Corey Silverstrom attempts to free himself from a defender and get in position to receive an inbound pass. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s basketball team scrimmage displays new improvements

Kenta Mcafee
October 28, 2016

Full Disclosure: Student-athletes getting paid

Kenta Mcafee
October 25, 2016

League stands against Kaepernick

Kenta Mcafee
October 16, 2016
Junior Falco DiGiallonardo leads the men's cross country practice as they prepare for their upcoming tournament. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Full Disclosure: Cross Country

Kenta Mcafee
October 6, 2016
Nick Green watches his golfer during a 'Cats practice. Photo Courtesy of Nick Green

Women’s Golf still unsteady

Kenta Mcafee
October 3, 2016
The Chico State men's golf team opens up their season at the Saint Martin's Invitational. Photo Courtesy of TL Brown.

Men’s golf team picking up the slack

Kenta Mcafee
October 2, 2016
Chico State makes a save during the 'Cats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer team picks up first conference win

Kenta Mcafee
October 1, 2016
Corey Silverstrom dribbles the ball past two defenders. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Former athletes inspire the present

Kenta Mcafee
September 30, 2016
A Chico State men's golfer tees off during the 'Cats practice. Orion file photo

Golf starts strong in invitational

Kenta Mcafee
September 28, 2016
First-year forward Sarah Yang scrambles for the ball during a home game. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Women’s soccer team finds failure on the road

Kenta Mcafee
September 26, 2016
Junior midfielder Frankie Palmer struggles to keep the ball away from a defender during a 'Cats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer team continues search for win

Kenta Mcafee
September 26, 2016
Junior defender Donta'e Garcia prepares to throw in the ball during the 'Cats home game. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Men’s soccer team holds out in double overtime

Kenta Mcafee
September 20, 2016

House Bill 2 is too much

Kenta Mcafee
September 20, 2016
Goalkeeper Damion Lewis makes a save during a Wildcat's home game while a fight occurs on the field. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Once again, men’s soccer doesn’t score

Kenta Mcafee
September 20, 2016
Nick Green. Photo Courtesy of Chico Wildcats Website.

Nick on the Green

Kenta Mcafee
September 20, 2016
Abbey McGrew checks her swing during a 'Cats tournament last year. Photo Courtesy of Abbey McGrew.

Cat’s claim second on first day of tournament

Kenta Mcafee
September 20, 2016
Junior defender Brooke Coelho looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Women’s soccer 0-2 in the CCAA

Kenta Mcafee
September 19, 2016
First year outside hitter Camryn Rocha practices serving the ball during practice. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Third sweep gives Volleyball the win

Kenta Mcafee
September 19, 2016
Olivia Mediano delivers a kill during the 'Cats preseason home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Mediano leads volleyball to first CCAA win

Kenta Mcafee
September 19, 2016
Frankie Palmer struggles to break free during a Chico State home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer faces last minute loss

Kenta Mcafee
September 19, 2016
Chico State sophomore defender Korie Bozart dribbles the ball away from an opponent during the 'Cats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

‘Cats lose first game of CCAA

Kenta Mcafee
September 17, 2016
Abbey McGrew takes a swing in a tournament last year. Photo Courtesy of Abbey McGrew

Women’s golf team claims third

Kenta Mcafee
September 16, 2016
Bianca Armanini poses with former teammate Dani O'Keefe at a tournament last season. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Women’s golf clinches third

Kenta Mcafee
September 14, 2016
Chico State women's cross country trains before their invitational. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats kick off season with a win

Kenta Mcafee
September 13, 2016
Chico State's Brianna Tovani battles for control of the ball Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Women’s soccer team on a streak

Kenta Mcafee
September 13, 2016

Cam you see straight?

Kenta Mcafee
September 13, 2016
The Chico State women's volleyball team practices before their game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Chico wins final round of DII west volleyball showcase

Kenta Mcafee
September 12, 2016
Chico State Women's Volleyball competing in CCAA play last season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Volleyball faces back-to-back losses

Kenta Mcafee
September 12, 2016
Chico State goal keeper Damion Lewis leads his team after making a save. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Men’s soccer remains scoreless in overtime

Kenta Mcafee
September 9, 2016
Chico State women's volleyball practices a spike before their game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Volleyball ends Route 92 Showdown with a win

Kenta Mcafee
September 7, 2016
Omar Nuno pursues the ball against Western Washington University Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Nuno leads men’s soccer to their first win

Kenta Mcafee
September 7, 2016
The rowing team trains for an eight person competition. Photo credit: Kenta Mcafee

Friendships fuel rowing team

Kenta Mcafee
September 5, 2016
Chico State women's soccer won their first game in double overtime on Sept. 1. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Women’s soccer wins game in double overtime

Kenta Mcafee
September 1, 2016
The men's soccer team lines up before their game Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

Student or athlete, which one comes first

Kenta Mcafee
August 28, 2016
Chico State men's water polo attempts to score. Orion Stock Photo

Water polo team splashes into late night practice

Kenta Mcafee
August 27, 2016

Men’s soccer team: score, fight, win

Kenta Mcafee
August 26, 2016
The Men's golf team of 2015 celebrates their win at the San Marcos Invitational. Of their starting five, only Junior Colby Dean (Second from the left) remains. Photo Courtesy of TL Brown.

Men’s golf faces severe losses

Kenta Mcafee
August 20, 2016

Go-ing Outside

Kenta Mcafee
August 19, 2016
Junior Isaiah Dargan boots the ball on the fly in a game last fall. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Headlines to look for in 2016 fall sports

Kenta Mcafee
May 18, 2016
Sophomore Kyle Medina runs around the track during practice, displaying his Chico State Wildcat tattoo. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Runner sets sights on Olympics

Kenta Mcafee
May 9, 2016
Sophomore Cameron Santos zeroes in on the pitcher during a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats split doubleheader in CCAA matchup

Kenta Mcafee
April 26, 2016
Junior runner Steven Martinez runs around the track during practice. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Runner uses grit and determination to overcome knee injury

Kenta Mcafee
April 26, 2016
Chico State President Paul Zingg talks during an interview. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Q&A: President Zingg’s love of sports

Kenta Mcafee
April 22, 2016
Junior Sonny Cortez loads up for a pitch against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats take second game to split doubleheader

Kenta Mcafee
April 21, 2016
Senior Ben Gamba watches the pitch come across the plate in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Snider and Bistline lead ‘Cats to win

Kenta Mcafee
April 14, 2016
Senior Brooke Langeloh launches a pitch to the plate. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Pitching lifts softball over Hawaii Pacific

Kenta Mcafee
April 4, 2016
Senior Drew Kitchens protects the ball in a game against Cal State L.A. last season. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Senior celebrates Senior Night from the bleachers

Kenta Mcafee
April 4, 2016
Senior Tanner Giddings looks for a teammate to pass the ball in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats win league title, but fall short in the postseason

Kenta Mcafee
March 28, 2016
Sophomore pitcher Haley Gilham fires a pitch as her teammates stand ready to field the ball. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Bowley’s grand slam wins first game of doubleheader

Kenta Mcafee
March 25, 2016
Junior outfielder Josh Falco stares down the pitcher in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Chico Heat recruit Wildcats

Kenta Mcafee
March 22, 2016
Senior center Tanner Giddings is surrounded by defenders in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball season ends at the NCAA tournament

Kenta Mcafee
March 12, 2016
Chico Heat co-owners Pat Gillick, left, and Steve Nettleton, center, with Heat mascot Heater the Dragon. Photo credit: Chico Heat

Chico Heat rekindled for 2016 season

Kenta Mcafee
March 8, 2016
Junior catcher Dillon Kelley loads up for the pitch in a game against Academy of Art. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Kelly’s homer sparks ‘Cats offense in lone weekend win

Kenta Mcafee
March 5, 2016
Senior Ian Colunga battles gravity during competition on Feb. 20. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Rock climbing team grows with open arms

Kenta Mcafee
March 1, 2016
Sophomore Isaiah Ellis runs back on defense in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats finish regular season with a loss

Kenta Mcafee
February 29, 2016
Junior Tyler Prange (left) and senior Tanner Giddings (right) in games against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Basketball teams push toward playoffs

Kenta Mcafee
February 25, 2016
Sophomore Isaiah Ellis slams down the ball in a game against Cal State East Bay on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball team breaks its winning streak

Kenta Mcafee
February 20, 2016
Sophomore Jalen McFerren calls for the ball in a game against Cal State East Bay. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball team elevated to first in CCAA

Kenta Mcafee
February 16, 2016
Junior Clayton Gelfand fires a pitch against the Academy of Art on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Baseball team holds ace up its sleeve

Kenta Mcafee
February 16, 2016
Junior guard Robert Duncan looks to pass in a game against Cal State Stanislaus on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Ellis leads men’s basketball team to fifth straight win

Kenta Mcafee
February 6, 2016
Five places in Chico to watch Super Bowl 50

Five places in Chico to watch Super Bowl 50

Kenta McAfee
February 4, 2016
Five place in Chico to watch Super Bowl 50

Five place in Chico to watch Super Bowl 50

Kenta McAfee
February 4, 2016
Abbey McGrew had an excellent year for the Chico State women's golf team. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Chico State women’s golf team finishes season in 3rd

Kenta Mcafee
November 16, 2015
McKenna Carroll, sophomore kinesiology major, throws the ball up to serve. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Women’s volleyball team loses 1-3 to UC San Diego

Kenta Mcafee
November 16, 2015
Sadie Gastelum finished second overall for the women's cross-country team at the CCAA Championships in Golden Gate Park. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Gary Towne: Pushing the Wildcats to NCAA Championships

Kenta Mcafee
November 4, 2015
The Chico State men's cross country team took first place for the Wildcats for the 14th year in a row. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Cross-country CCAA Championship streaks continue

Kenta Mcafee
October 28, 2015
Anthony Tran, sophmore sustainable manufacturing major, races to the finish line to place fourth overall. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Mountain bike club shreds it up

Kenta Mcafee
October 20, 2015
Match Hutchins swings to drive his golf ball down the field during practice. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Hutchins holds it down for men’s golf team

Kenta Mcafee
October 6, 2015
Wildcat Connor Fisher finished 27th overall at the Stanford Invitational on Sept 26. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Men’s cross-country runs past Division I teams at Stanford Invitational

Kenta Mcafee
September 29, 2015
Quetta Peinado finished 9th overall in the Women's Open division for Chico State with a time of 21:50.0. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Women’s cross-country takes fourth at Stanford Invitational

Kenta Mcafee
September 28, 2015
Lee Gearhart, senior men's golfer, looks to lead his team this season and add CCAA Championship to his list of accomplishments. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Gearhart gears up for success

Kenta Mcafee
September 28, 2015
Dylan Wakefield advances the ball for the Wildcats during their Sept. 25 game against Humboldt State. Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico State men’s soccer team beats Humboldt State 1-0

Kenta Mcafee
September 27, 2015
Carlie Reader, first-year women's soccer player, passes the ball up the field. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer beats Humboldt State 3-2

Kenta Mcafee
September 27, 2015
Lauren Schnelli, junior track and field runner, proudly represents the Chico with her Wildcat tattoo. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

‘Cat tats earned in sweat, blood and hard work

Kenta Mcafee
September 22, 2015
The 2015 Chico State women's soccer team. Photo courtesy of Luke Reid

Young ‘Cats stepping into big roles

Kenta Mcafee
September 13, 2015
Fourth of July in Nettleton Stadium during the Heat's 2001 season. Photo courtesy of Hunter Hampton.

Chico’s favorite pastime to return this summer

Kenta Mcafee
September 8, 2015
The Chico State men's cross-country team gears up for the 2015 season in Lake Tahoe. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Men’s cross-country hits the trail for 2015

Kenta Mcafee
September 1, 2015
Mike O'Malley before his resignation as Chico State's men's head soccer coach. Photo courtesy of Mike O'Malley

‘Cats Corner: Hall of Fame inductee Mike O’Malley

Kenta Mcafee
August 31, 2015
Chico State’s soccer team is ready for the 2015 season. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Men’s soccer kicks off

Kenta Mcafee
August 24, 2015
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