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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Mason Tovani

Mason Tovani, Former Sports Editor

This is Mason Tovani, he is a senior at Chico State majoring in Journalism on the news side and is minoring in creative writing. This is Mason’s third semester writing for The Orion and second semester as an editor. This year Mason is the Features Editor, hoping to show a different angle of stories around campus. In his free time Mason likes to spend time with his family, take spontaneous trips and go for long runs.

 

 

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Chico State Track and Field team competing at the Wildcat Invitational on March 19 at University Stadium / Photo by Sophia Pearson

Chico State Track and Field’s secret stuff

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor
April 7, 2022

In Space Jam, the 1996 film starring Michael Jordan, you might recall “Michael’s Secret Stuff,” the drink as simple as water that motivated the team to an improbable victory over the Monstars.  Chico...

At the starting line for a half marathon in San Francisco

I run because I can

Mason Tovani, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021

Month five into the nationwide lockdown was the tipping point of my life.  From March to July, I would lounge around the house all day in front of the screen. I appreciated the excuse to be lazy,...

Wildcats preparing for overtime on Friday night.

Wildcats draw with Gators on senior night

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2021

The Chico State Women’s Soccer team didn’t get the result they were looking for as they tied with The San Francisco State Gators 0-0 on Friday night. 110 minutes were played at University Stadium...

Wildcats awaiting the corner in the box.

Wildcats best Pioneers in must-win game

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2021

The Chico State’s Women’s Soccer team got a 1-0 victory Thursday night against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers with the only goal coming late in the second half.  The standings in the California...

Senior defender Jordan Doukakis dribbling out the back in a match earlier this season.

Wildcats respond with win after rough loss

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2021

After a 3-0 loss on Friday, the Wildcats turned things around on Sunday and defeated Dominguez Hills 1-0 with a goal in the 76th minute.  The Chico State’s Women’s Soccer team faced their...

Freshman Klayre Barres working to get to the ball before her opponent.

Wildcats draw with San Marcos on Sunday

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2021

Sunday’s game was an offensive showing for the women’s soccer team. Despite the game ending in a scoreless tie against Cal State San Marcos, the Wildcats showed they are a threat in front of the goal.  Coming...

Senior defender Jordan Doukakis carries the ball into the open space

Parsons dominant in win for the Wildcats

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 20, 2021

Chico State Women’s Soccer added their fourth victory of the season on Saturday as they steamrolled Fresno Pacific University with a 4-1 victory.  The Wildcats struck first with a free kick from...

Forward Susanna Garcia takes on the defense.

Wildcats respond with dominant win

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 17, 2021

After a loss Saturday night, Chico State women’s soccer planned to regroup and get back to their winning ways. The Wildcats took on Holy Names from Oakland, California and controlled the game the entire...

The Wildcats before their home opener

Wildcats drop home opener

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 15, 2021

The Wildcats were looking to improve to 3-0 on the season but got handed their first loss at home by Seattle Pacific University in a 2-1 defeat.  The season opener at home ended in a loss for...