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OrionScopes: Week of April 24

Kenta Mcafee
April 25, 2017

AriesIf your college courses seem boring now, then next semester is going to make you cry. Your lifelong dreams of working as an accountant or a nurse to make an insane amount of money are dull. Think...

Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

OrionScopes: Week of March 20

Kenta Mcafee
March 20, 2017

Editor’s note: The horoscopes below are compiled in a collaborative effort from The Orion’s opinion staff and have no actual bearing on current astrology.Aries: Coming back from spring break...

Trending protests debase freedoms

Kenta Mcafee
February 7, 2017

Protesting unjust events in society is beyond the aspect of an obligation. For college students, it is a civic duty. If we aren’t using the knowledge we received from sitting through hours of Political...

Senior guard Rob Duncan attempts shots from the free throw line. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Wildcats win streak snapped

Kenta Mcafee
December 8, 2016

Turnovers and frigid three-point shooting gave the Chico State men's basketball team a 56-60 loss in its Dec. 1 conference opener against UC San Diego.The loss snaps the Wildcats previous five-game win...

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

A storm of three-pointers led the Chico State men's basketball team to a landslide victory over the Academy of Art Nov. 25.Acting as the eye of the Wildcats hurricane offense, junior guard Corey Silverstrom...

NFL tradition normalizes racism

Kenta Mcafee
November 24, 2016

Among the things to be thankful for during the November holiday, the one that resonates the most for me is football.Thanksgiving is about food and family, but sitting together on a couch to watch the Redskins...

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

A barrage from behind the arc lifted the Chico State men's basketball team over Stanislaus State Nov. 22 in the Wildcats first home game.Junior guard Jalen McFerren was a reliable scorer for the Wildcats....

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

A perfect record in the Carl's Jr. Coslet Classic has prepared the women's basketball team for its upcoming conference season.The team closed out Dixie State 65-55 Nov. 19 to extend its overall season...

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

Junior guard Whitney Branham led the Wildcats to a win Nov. 18 against Western Oregon.Branham scored 25 points, 11 of those were from free throws. With perfect shooting from the charity stripe and four...

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

The Chico State volleyball team utilized its star setter and outside hitters Nov. 18 to sweep Cal State Dominguez Hills and advance to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament's semifinals....

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

The Chico State men's basketball team found its first loss of the season Nov. 12 against fourth-ranked National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school Biola. The loss marked the Wildcats first...

League stands against Kaepernick

Kenta Mcafee
October 16, 2016

The NFL had major movements this season, with Twitter now streaming live games and a new $100 million concussion initiative. Despite the success they've enjoyed, there's still one problem they have yet...

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

Editor's note: Full Disclosure is a weekly analysis of the athletic program at Chico State. The Chico State cross country team has continued to dominate their league this season and rank number one...

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 women's golf team has gotten off to a shaky start this season, with a third and seventh place finish in the first two tournaments of the year. The team is lead by senior Abbey McGrew who has two...

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

The Chico State men's golf team has succeeded early in their season, with a first and a second place finish in their first two invitationals. The success the 'Cats have enjoyed comes in spite of recently...

Corey Silverstrom dribbles the ball past two defenders. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Former athletes inspire the present

Kenta Mcafee
September 30, 2016

Eleven athletes from five different decades were honored at the Chico State Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 24, with eight sports earning a new inductee.The Hall of Fame began in 1985 and has served as...

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

The Chico State men's golf team competed in the Western Washington University invitational on Sept. 26 and placed second after the first day.The Wildcats have yet to rest since starting their season, as...

House Bill 2 is too much

Kenta Mcafee
September 20, 2016

North Carolina has made one thing clear with their implementation of House Bill 2: the LGBT community is not welcome in the Tar Heel State.HB2 prevents people from using the restroom they identify with...

Nick Green. Photo Courtesy of Chico Wildcats Website.

Nick on the Green

Kenta Mcafee
September 20, 2016

After the departure of men's head golf coach TL Brown, the Chico State athletic program searched nationwide for a coach to replace him. The search ended across the hall from Brown, at the office of Nick...

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

The Chico State women's soccer team took on the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on Sept. 18 on the Otters home field and lost their second CCAA game 0-1.The loss brings the 'Cats overall record to 4-2-1...

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

The Chico State women's volleyball team took on the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on Sept. 17 on the 'Cats home court and won in three sets. The win brings the 'Cats overall record to 8-3, and their CCAA...

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

The Chico State women's volleyball team took on the Cal State East Bay Pioneers on the 'Cats home court in their first game of the CCAA on Sept. 16. Chico State swept the Pioneers 3-0, to bring their season...

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

The Chico State men's soccer team took on the San Francisco Gators on Sept. 16 in their first game of league, and lost 1-0 in the final minute of play.The loss brings the 'Cats overall record to 1-3-1...

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

The Chico State women's soccer team took on the San Francisco Gators and lost on the Gators' home field on Sept. 16, in the first game of CCAA.The loss breaks the unbeaten streak they earned in the preseason...

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

The Chico State women's golf team opened up their season on Sept. 12 at the Art of Golf Classic in San Francisco and claimed third on the first day of the competition.The team was lead by senior Bianca...

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

The women's golf team continued their performance at the Art of Golf Classic on Sept. 13, and shot a team total of 67-over par 643.Senior Abbey McGrew led the team to their third place win after placing...

Chico State women's cross country trains before their invitational. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats kick off season with a win

Kenta Mcafee
September 14, 2016

Chico State men's and women's cross country opened their season's with a first place finish at the Humboldt State Invitational on Sept. 10.The men's team had a commanding lead over their competition, finishing...

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

The Chico State women's soccer team took on The Academy of Art Urban Knights on Sept. 11 on the 'Cats home field, and won 5-0. The win increases Chico State's streak to three, and their season record to...

Cam you see straight?

Kenta Mcafee
September 13, 2016

Concussions are nothing new to sports, but the way the NFL has decided to handle them has me appalled. The initial cheer I had when watching my favorite team, the Broncos, take down Panthers quarterback...

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

The Chico State women's volleyball team competed in the second and third rounds of the Division II West Region Volleyball Showcase on Sept. 9 but lost 0-3 in both games.The losses snap the 'Cats four-game...

The rowing team trains for an eight person competition. Photo credit: Kenta Mcafee

Friendships fuel rowing team

Kenta Mcafee
September 5, 2016

  Early morning practices in Oroville and a focus on teamwork is the basis for the Chico State rowing team’s success and camaraderie. The Chico State rowing team does not have their own...

Men’s soccer team: score, fight, win

Kenta Mcafee
August 26, 2016

The men's soccer team won 2-1 against the Academy of Art in their second exhibition game of the season.Chico State men's soccer faced off against the Academy of Art on Aug. 25 on the 'Cats home field,...

Go-ing Outside

Kenta Mcafee
August 19, 2016

Video games might have a bad reputation for creating couch potatoes, but one app has proved that gamers will even walk outside if it means leveling up.As most people sleep at 2 a.m. I run three miles while...