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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Senior Desiree Gonzalez prepares to run to third base during the game against Monterey Bay on Feb. 20.

[Photo] Gonzalez makes RBI history in doubleheader split

Danielle Pubill
February 29, 2016

Senior Desiree Gonzalez prepares to run to third base during the game against Monterey Bay on Feb. 20.

Junior Cyrena Taylor hits the ball during the game against Cal State Monterey Bay on Feb. 20. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Softball team sweeps UC San Diego in doubleheader

Carlos Islas and Lindsay Pincus
February 27, 2016
The Chico State softball team won its first of two doubleheaders against 17th ranked UC San Diego
Sophomore Darby McFall drags down her opponent in a game on Feb. 20.

[Photo] Win over Stanford gives women’s rugby team new confidence (full gallery)

Carlos Islas
February 26, 2016

Sophomore Darby McFall drags down her opponent in a game on Feb. 20.

Power outage on campus, Butte County

Lindsay Pincus
April 6, 2015
Butte County and Chico State experienced a massive power outage that caused classes to be canceled.
Chico Police and Chico Fire Department talk to witnesses at the scene of the accident. Photo credit Trevor Ryan

Fatal car accident on 7th and Chestnut

Lindsay Pincus
March 28, 2015
A man was hit by a car on 7th and Chestnut and was pronounced dead by Chico Police.
Sergeant Brian Farrell and another officer searched and handcuffed a suspicious man on campus. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Man handcuffed by UPD on campus

Lindsay Pincus
March 25, 2015
The man was taken by University Police to get medical help.

Sex education lacking with young teens

Lindsay Pincus
November 8, 2014
Features Editor Lindsay Pincus and readers discuss the importance of a thorough and diverse sex education for young teens.
Alejandro Padilla, a junior theater arts major, appreciates the silence and peacefulness of the library. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Humans of Chico State: Fall memories

Lindsay Pincus
September 26, 2014
As midterms draw close, students reflect on their semester so far.
Cinderella at Laxon Auditorium

Cinderella at Laxon Auditorium

Lindsay Pincus
December 13, 2013
The ballet of the classic fairy tell runs through Sunday.
University offers Halloween equivalent

University offers Halloween equivalent

Lindsay Pincus
October 31, 2013
In addition to events for students on campus, booths will be set up downtown to provide safety information and assistance for revelers.
Nicole McAllister

General education classes sparse

Lindsay Pincus
October 30, 2013
Academic advisers say there is a shortage of writing intensive general education classes.

Veterans discuss time overseas

Lindsay Pincus
October 25, 2013
As part of the Book In Common series, a panel of veterans from the campus community answered questions about their time in the military.
Greek week travels through time

Greek week travels through time

Lindsay Pincus
October 23, 2013
Lambda Sigma Gamma, Theta Chi and Sigma Kappa won this year’s competition
Queer Week to begin this Saturday

Queer Week to begin this Saturday

Lindsay Pincus
October 3, 2013
The Chico community is invited to a series of events from Oct. 5-11 to take part in a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride.
Kory Acosta

BMU renovations to give student leadership room to work

Lindsay Pincus
September 24, 2013

The Bell Memorial Union is being renovated to facilitate student involvement and give it a more inclusive environment. Associated Students is finalizing renovations to make the BMU better-equipped for...

Siskiyou county votes to secede from California

Lindsay Pincus
September 10, 2013
Siskiyou representatives voted to secede from California to become their own state, Jefferson.

Friends, family of Brett Olson raised money to promote Labor Day safety

Lindsay Pincus
September 9, 2013
The Campus Alcohol Drug and Education Center received a check from friends and family of Brett Olson, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student who drowned while floating in the Sacramento River, to promote safety during Labor Day weekend. The donation, which was received a couple of weeks ago, was announced at Monday’s board of...
Four must-visit campus locations for new students

Four must-visit campus locations for new students

Lindsay Pincus
August 31, 2013
Freshman, take note: these four spots on campus are not to be missed.

$1,200 raised for AIDS research, testing

Lindsay Pincus
August 31, 2013
Roughly 60 volunteers raised $1,200 for AIDS research in a 5k run in Chico.