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The sign outside of the new Zen Den located in the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Lucas Moran

Perks of being a Chico State student

Lucas Moran
December 15, 2016

Being a college student is about more than just showing up to classes and developing stress-related illnesses. Here are five helpful services available to students that you should probably be looking into,...

Gayle Hutchinson and her partner Linda Allen Photo credit: Lucas Moran

Chico State president opens up about sexuality

Lucas Moran
December 5, 2016

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson delivered the keynote address at the ninth annual Chico State Queer Conference Dec. 4. Hutchinson, the first openly gay president of a California State University...

Chemistry department aims to improve student success

Lucas Moran
November 14, 2016

Nobody comes to university to fail classes, though any number of factors can cause students to fall behind. A student typically looks to their own shortcomings to explain a bad grade, but less often...

(left to right) Tami Ritter, Randall Stone, Ann Schwab and Karl Ory pose for a photo at the Labor day breakfast on Sept. 5. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

Candidates running for Chico City Council

Lucas Moran
October 24, 2016
11 candidates battle for 4 seats on the Chico City Council
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Machete hijinks, funeral fight and the bookstore bandit

Lucas Moran
October 4, 2016

University Police: Call Type: Suspicious Subject Friday 11:15 a.m., Chico State bookstore 400 W. First St. A man in his mid-20s attempted to sell back books which were stolen from the bookstore. Call...

Nicole Braham and Maddie Hemphill Photo credit: Lucas Moran

Viral arrest video students will face trial

Lucas Moran
September 18, 2016

The two Chico State students who were the subjects of a controversial arrest video faced arraignment on Sept. 17. The Orion previously interviewed Nicole Braham and Maddie Hemphill who were both charged...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Dog poop mountain, masturbating church goer and crack pipe in BMU

Lucas Moran
September 12, 2016

UPD:Call Type: Transient CallSaturday 10:59 p.m., Track StadiumTrack stadium gate is open on side closest to Acker. Male subject with two shopping carts trying to push them into stadium.Call Type: Narcotics...

Maddie Hemphill, 21, Chico State student. Photo credit: Lucas Moran

Two Chico State students arrested by police, video goes viral

Lucas Moran
August 30, 2016

  “Take her to jail!” Officer Steve Dyke of the Chico Police Department commanded as he pointed at Madeline Hemphill, knee dug into the back of her roommate, Nicole Braham. Hemphill...

Text-to-911 test conversation. Photo credit: Lucas Moran

Butte county implements text-to-911

Lucas Moran
August 29, 2016

Every American knows who to call when an emergency strikes. Dispatchers are prepared to assist with every 911 crisis call. From a hit-and-runs to a mass shooting in progress. Of the over 6,000 dispatch...

Gayle Hutchinson promises change in her convocation speech

Lucas Moran
August 18, 2016

President Gayle Hutchinson presented her convocation speech on Thursday afternoon in Laxson Auditorium. Her speech offered several broad goals for the future and promised a change in campus climate. Hutchinson...