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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Makayla Hopkins

Men’s basketball team holds promise this season

Makayla Hopkins
December 11, 2016

The Chico State men's basketball team is sacrificing its winter break to defend its home court. The team currently holds a 7-2 overall record and is 1-1 in its conference. The Wildcats' two losses came...

Junior forward Jo Paine attempts a shot at the rim. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Frigid from three leads to third loss

Makayla Hopkins
December 10, 2016

Only three of 19 three-point attempts fell for the Chico State women's basketball team Dec. 9 game against Humboldt State. Along with the 15 percent shooting from beyond the arc, Chico State also committed...

Graduation Initiative hits Chico State athletes

Makayla Hopkins
December 8, 2016

The success of the California State University 2009 graduation initiative has spurred another movement for increased graduation rates. The 2009 initiative, increased Chico State's six-year graduation...

Campaign promotes positivity

Makayla Hopkins
November 14, 2016

The attempts of Chico State to promote diversity and acceptance has seeped into its athletic organizations with its newest campaign. Chico State’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee launched a movement...

‘We Don’t Say’ campaign gains national attention

Makayla Hopkins
November 8, 2016

Although multiple signs across Chico State say “We are one university,” the attempt to raise awareness about crude words that athletes and students use has signaled a major divide. Chico State...

First-year outside hitter Bekah Boyle celebrates winning a set with her teammates. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Volleyball team sweeps Tritons

Makayla Hopkins
November 5, 2016

After a tough loss against Sonoma State, the Chico State Volleyball team came out with intensity against the UC San Diego Tritons and closed the game in three sets Nov. 4. Despite the many errors, first-year...

Breaking the club sports stigma

Makayla Hopkins
October 25, 2016

The life of a student-athlete is glamorous and fulfilling until it involves club sports.I’ve played sports all my life, but when I graduated high school, the lack of scholarships and time made me...

First-year goalkeeper Caitlyn Duval waits for the ball during a Chico State home game. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Concussions have repercussions

Makayla Hopkins
October 18, 2016

The NFL isn't alone in the battle against concussions. College athletic programs are following in the league's footsteps to create a safer game for their athletes.The NCAA Executive Committee adopted its...

Rajaee DeLane rushes for the ball after being stripped by a defender Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Early scoring lifts men’s soccer to a win

Makayla Hopkins
October 10, 2016

The Chico State men's soccer team found success early in their game Oct. 9 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros through a reliable offense and solid defense.Chico State scored within the first minute...

Dylan Wakefield takes it easy at practice and ices his shoulder while giving his teammates pointers as they prepare for crucial games this weekend. Photo credit: Makayla Hopkins

College injuries lead to lifelong problems

Makayla Hopkins
October 3, 2016

It’s not uncommon for college athletes to get injured during games and even practices. Athletes might feel that they’re letting down their coach or team and face internal pressures of having...

Tristen Thompson serves the ball in a Chico State game. Photo credit: Royal T Lee-Castine

‘Cats break 20-year streak

Makayla Hopkins
October 2, 2016

Wildcat fans roar as Chico State women’s volleyball senior setter Torey Thompson scores the winning point from Kim Wright, in the third set making it the first time since 1995 that the Wildcats have...