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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
Wildcat Spotlight: Jacqueline Massey-Blake

Wildcat Spotlight: Jacqueline Massey-Blake

Alex Martin and Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
March 27, 2020
Makaela Keeve serving the ball to the other team. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Wildcats’ Five set battle results in loss against Toros

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 26, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Getting my gender and pronouns right: Why it matters

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 23, 2019
Kim Wright (left) celebrates a kill against Humboldt State in this archive photo. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Wildcat comeback falls short to Concordia (Irvine)

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
September 15, 2019
Chico State standing for the national anthem in their game against California State University, San Marcos. Oct. 25, 2018. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Women’s soccer season opener nearly equalized by true freshman

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
September 7, 2019
Chico State men's rugby team celebrating beating Cal State Long Beach on April 21. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State men’s rugby club fall short in D1AA national championship

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
May 6, 2019
Jason Adams trails behind in 110 men's hurdles at Chico Multi Classic. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Men and Women’s Track split ways in CCAA championships

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
May 6, 2019
Team chemistry and bonds formed through countless games together made the Chico men's rugby team the brothers they are now. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Chico State Men’s Rugby Club fights for national title

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava and Olyvia Simpson
May 3, 2019
The Chico State rugby team hoist up head coach Lucas Bradbury after the win against Cal State Long Beach on Sunday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State men’s rugby going to nationals

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 22, 2019
#9 Turner Olson takes a swing in a game against Cal State San Marcos on April 5, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcats slip behind Broncos in the first game of series

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 19, 2019
Natalie Kinney was the leading scorer in the CCAA championship. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.

Chico State women’s golf place fourth in CCAA Championship

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 18, 2019
Joshua Cummings and Isaiah Roybal running a medley race at University Stadium, Photo Courtesy of Sports Information

Wildcats give Division I competitors a tough time

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 15, 2019
Josh McCollum earned his second golfer of the week award for the CCAA. Image courtesy: Chico Sports Information

Wildcats make top five at Mustang Invitational

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 10, 2019
Brooke Larsen up at home plate batting at University Softball field. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information/ Skip Reager

Otters sink Wildcats in Chico doubleheader

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 8, 2019

The hard-hitting reality of salaries in the NFL

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 2, 2019
Isabella Moyer passing on the baton to Lyndsey Settle in the invitational track meet Sunday. Image courtesy of Chico State Sports Information.

Wildcats track and field shine brightly in the Bay Area

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
April 1, 2019
Alexandria Tucker has returned to competing while Brennan Wheeler (left) and Derek Morton (right) are still in the recovery process. Photo credit: Brian Luong

How athletes deal with their worst nightmare－injuries

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
March 13, 2019
Chico State and Humboldt State jump ball to start their game on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Acker Gym. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

The twisted turns of the men’s basketball season

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
March 13, 2019
Josh McCollum swings at the Western Washington Invitational. Image courtesy of Chico State Athletics

Wildcats slip up in SoCal Invitational

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
March 7, 2019
Dustin Miller batting at the top of the second inning against Cal State Monterey Bay on Friday, Mar. 1, 2019. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Wildcats face fourth straight defeat, fall against the Otters

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
March 3, 2019
Alex Davila and Jason Adams competing in the 110 meter high hurdles on Friday, Mar. 1, 2019 in Chico Multi classic. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Track and Field post up a fight in Chico Multi classic

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
March 2, 2019
Teddy Kassa followed by Jason Intravaia in the distance medley relay. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Sprinting back into the track and field season

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
February 24, 2019
#12 Marvin Timothy attempts to get the rebound against Cal State Pomona Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Broncos trample Wildcats’ winning streak

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
February 17, 2019
Brittany O'Bryant dropped a pair of birdies and shot a 3-over par 75 and that was good enough for sixth place on the individual leaderboard for day one of the Mikuni Sushi Shootout. Image credit: Chico State Sports Information

Wildcats tie for sixth in day one of the Mikuni Sushi Shootout

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
February 11, 2019
Paradise High School remained untouched despite buildings around it being destroyed by flames. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Paradise High School on the road to Recovery

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
February 10, 2019
Malik Duffy shooting a three against Humboldt State at Acker Gymnasium. Image credit: Chico State Sports Information

Wildcats shame Warriors on Alumni Weekend

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
February 10, 2019
Chico State senior Emily Rotter tees off at the first annual CCAA women's golf championship in this archived photo. Photo credit: Heather Fegley

Unpredictable weather drowns Wildcats in Sea Lion Invitational

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
February 5, 2019
Marvin Timothy slams the ball in against Humboldt State Saturday night. Photo credit: Mathew Boe

Wildcats send Lucky Loggers packing

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
February 3, 2019
Naomi Monahan is a senior pitcher. She was named Second Team All-CCAA and All-West Region selection in 2018. She led all Wildcat pitchers in winning percentage (.938), second on the team in wins (15) and strikeouts (70), third in earned run average (2.83) and tossed four complete games and three shutouts. Photo Credit: Janna Weiss Photography

Chico State softball seek a comeback

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
January 29, 2019
Shay Stark helping the Wildcats on defense and with the flow of the game against Cal State East Bay, on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Wildcats extend winning streak

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
January 20, 2019

The WNBA looks for expansion

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
December 18, 2018
McKena Barker is a senior, leader, rebounding specialist and this week's Wildcat of the Week. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the Week- McKena Barker

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
December 12, 2018
Chico State guard Shay Stark attempts a layup on Thursday night against Stanislaus State. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Chico State women’s basketball comes home for a win

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
December 7, 2018
Gavin Risbry is the Chico State Lacrosse team's goalie, a position many are unwilling to take due to fear of being hit by the ball. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Wildcat of the Week: Gavin Risbry

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
November 7, 2018
Chico State's Kim Wright goes up for the blocked shot attempt against Sonoma State in this archived photo. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Warriors throw away Chico’s playoff chances

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
November 4, 2018

LAbron takes on the Western Conference

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 27, 2018
Chico State soccer gets ready for the game against Cal State San Marcos on Thursday. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Women’s Soccer back on the road to Victory

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 26, 2018
Chico State forward, Jordan Doukakis, moves the ball upfield against Sonoma State in this archived photo. Photo credit: Roy Anderson

San Francisco State ends Wildcats unbeaten streak

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 22, 2018
Chico State Midfielder, Cooper Renteria, looks to shoot the ball against UC Santa Cruz in this archived photo. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Chico State women’s soccer continues unbeaten streak

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 18, 2018
Reischling officiating University of Oregon basketball match. Photo courtesy of Mark Reischling.

Chico honors alum after years of dedication

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 16, 2018
Chico State's #5 Lindsey Bryant gets ready to strike the ball against San Francisco State in this archived image. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Wildcats served up by the Pioneers

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
October 3, 2018
Libero Brooke Fogel back-row attacks the ball against Cal State San Bernardino earlier in the year in this archived photo. Photo credit: Julia Maldonado

Wildcats take a step back against the Seawolves

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
September 29, 2018
Chico State makes a block against Cal State San Bernardino in this archived photo. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

The Gators turn the tables on the Wildcats

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
September 25, 2018
Chico State huddles before the start of the first set on Saturday in a game against Cal State East Bay. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Pioneers cut Wildcat’s winning streak short

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
September 22, 2018
Chico State's #3 Kim Wright attempts a block during a game against CSU San Bernardino. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Chico State Women’s Volleyball dominate against California State Monterey Bay

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
September 16, 2018
Chico State huddles before the beginning of the first half against Cal State LA on Friday night. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Chico State Men’s Soccer take second loss of the season

Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
September 15, 2018
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