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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Bay Area NFL teams get set for draft

Bay Area NFL teams get set for draft

Kevin Lucena
April 24, 2015
Junior golfer Alistair Docherty is currently ranked 15th in the nation by Golfstat. Docherty won his first CCAA tournament on April 21. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Cal State East Bay upsets Chico State

Kevin Lucena
April 23, 2015
All-American Alistair Docherty’s final round 73, was the third-best score of the day and helped him jump into a tie for sixth at 6-over par at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Wildcat men’s golf takes home 17th consecutive top-5 finish

Kevin Lucena
April 16, 2015
NCAA should wield clout to pressure Indiana on religious freedom law

NCAA should wield clout to pressure Indiana on religious freedom law

Kevin Lucena
April 13, 2015
Junior All-American Justin Wiles was among five competitors who finished at 12-over par tied for 19th in the Tim Tierney Shootout. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

‘Cats continue with hot streak on golf course

Kevin Lucena
April 6, 2015
Golfer Alistair Docherty shot a career-low 66 in the final round of the California Baptist Invitational on March 24. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Docherty fires career best as ‘Cats finish 3rd

Kevin Lucena
April 5, 2015
Raiders take shrewd free-agency approach, 49ers look shaky

Raiders take shrewd free-agency approach, 49ers look shaky

Kevin Lucena
April 5, 2015
Spring training on spring break: 3 days, 3 games

Spring training on spring break: 3 days, 3 games

Kevin Lucena
March 28, 2015
March Madness inspires bracket mayhem

March Madness inspires bracket mayhem

Kevin Lucena
March 17, 2015
Junior golfer Lee Gearhart finished in fifth place during the Sacramento State Intercollegiate Cup on March 11. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Gearhart, Docherty finish top 10; Wildcats take 5th

Kevin Lucena
March 15, 2015
The Chico State baseball team plays on March 1 at Raley Field in Sacramento, where they won against Sonoma State in the Capital City Clash. Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Wildcats come out victorious in Capital City Clash

Kevin Lucena
March 10, 2015
Chico State's Dave Taylor head Baseball Coach talking to the team during a time up on the game against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats flourish in Raley Field

Kevin Lucena
March 6, 2015
Golfer Lee Gearhart takes a swing during a spring 2014 tournament. Orion file photo

‘Cats win consecutive Coyote Classic tournament titles

Kevin Lucena
March 4, 2015
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Curry, LaVine top highlights of NBA All-Star break

Kevin Lucena
March 3, 2015
First year pitcher Haley Gilham winds up for a pitch during practice. Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico State splits doubleheader versus Pioneers

Kevin Lucena
February 23, 2015
Chico State's Annie Ward plays in a game against Cal State L.A. earlier this season in Acker Gym. Photo credit: Malik Payton

‘Cats bounce back from 3-game skid

Kevin Lucena
February 21, 2015
Justin Wiles taking a swing during a tournament last fall. The Chico State men's golf team finished last semester ranked second in its division. Orion file photo.

Wildcats aim to repeat success in spring season

Kevin Lucena
February 17, 2015

Chico State claims first place in 9th straight win

Kevin Lucena
February 10, 2015
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

NFL steeped in scandals as Goodell flounders

Kevin Lucena
February 6, 2015
Point Guard, Jalen McFarren, making defenders struggle as he dribbles down the court. Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

Chico State wins seven straight

Kevin Lucena
February 1, 2015
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Warriors’ guard play elevates team to new heights

Kevin Lucena
January 31, 2015

Wildcats tied atop conference with another win on the road

Kevin Lucena
January 29, 2015
Kevin Lucena, assistant sports editor and columnist. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

New NFL head coaches fail to impress

Kevin Lucena
January 25, 2015
Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Aaron Rodgers keeps raising the bar

Kevin Lucena
January 19, 2015

‘Cats golf fall season recap

Kevin Lucena
December 16, 2014
Chico State women's head coach, Brian Fogel, and freshman guard, Whitney Branham, go over plays during practice. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s basketball defeats Stanislaus

Kevin Lucena
December 15, 2014
A view of the San Francisco 49ers' new stadium, Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara. Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Cat Bites: New 49ers stadium isn’t crammed enough

Kevin Lucena
December 9, 2014
Chico State basketball player Brooke Bowen led the team in scoring and rebounding Friday night against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Women’s basketball falls in first CCAA bout

Kevin Lucena
December 6, 2014
Chico State men's basketball player Sean Park gets airborne in a game last season. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Sean Park

Kevin Lucena
November 28, 2014
Alistair Docherty, a Chico State men's golfer, is an active member of the SAAC program. Photo courtesy TL Brown.

Chico State athletes awarded for charity

Kevin Lucena
November 10, 2014
The Chico State women's cross-country team in Upper Bidwell Park earlier this season. The team is currently preparing for the California Collegiate Athletic Association championships. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne

Women’s cross-country team headed for CCAA championship

Kevin Lucena
November 5, 2014
Alistair Docherty lets a shot fly in a match earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf finishes 3rd of 3 teams

Kevin Lucena
November 4, 2014
Ceremonies take place at Game 3 of the 2014 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Cat Bites: Memories from the Fall Classic

Kevin Lucena
November 1, 2014
Chico State golfer Alistair Docherty finishes his swing in an event earlier this season Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf team climbs to fourth in final round

Kevin Lucena
October 22, 2014
Former Chico State distance runner Kara Lubieniecki, left, competes in a race. Photo Courtesy Gary Towne

Former Wildcat to make marathon debut

Kevin Lucena
October 15, 2014
Chico State golfer Alistair Docherty watches his shot. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf wins title at home course

Kevin Lucena
October 7, 2014

Men’s golf team in 2nd place after two rounds

Kevin Lucena
September 29, 2014

Golf alumnus swinging toward tour

Kevin Lucena
September 29, 2014
Chico State freshman golfer Ileana MacDonald finished tied for 14th on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Women’s golf team takes 10th in Arizona

Kevin Lucena
September 24, 2014
Chico State golfer Dani O'Keefe was the top Wildcat after the first round of the Western New Mexico Fall Intercollegiate tournament on Monday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Women’s golf 12 back after 1st round

Kevin Lucena
September 22, 2014
Chico State inline hockey goalie Nick Vargas prepares for a shot in practice. The team will open its season with a tournament in October. Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Inline hockey team eyes return to championships

Kevin Lucena
September 21, 2014
Men's golf ready to open season

Men’s golf ready to open season

Kevin Lucena
September 17, 2014
Junior middle hitter Kristyn Casalino, left, sophomore outside hitter Shannon Boling, left center, junior outside hitter Ellie Larronde, right center, and freshman middle hitter Anuhea Kaiaokamalie prepare for a serve in a game last year. Orion File photo

Chico State volleyball team beats Simpson 3-0

Kevin Lucena
September 17, 2014
Former Chico State decathlete J Patrick Smith, left, stands with training partners John Brunk, middle, and Theodore Elsenbaumer, right. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Alumnus named Male Athlete of the Year

Kevin Lucena
September 8, 2014
Chico State head golf coach TL Brown. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats

Golf coach leads team to legacy

Kevin Lucena
September 1, 2014
Chico State golfer Lee Gearhart swings earlier this year. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Practice spots for golfers plentiful

Kevin Lucena
August 25, 2014
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