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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 Matthew Ferreira

NFL games are a beloved Thanksgiving tradition

Matthew Ferreira
December 3, 2019
View of Bidwell Park and golf course from the trail by Big Chico creek Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Quick 30 minute hikes for busy students

Matthew Ferreira
December 2, 2019
Servando Higuera does his best to keep the ball against Monterey Bay. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Men’s soccer gets fourth straight shutout win

Matthew Ferreira
November 9, 2019
Alex Fluitt in the middle of a shot attempt. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Men’s soccer pitches third straight shutout

Matthew Ferreira
November 9, 2019
Sonoma player, Sam Layman, goes down and tries to take Chico player, Alexi Vontsolos, with her as well. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Women’s soccer falls late to Sonoma

Matthew Ferreira
November 6, 2019
Lukas Hartley running for eventual touchdown. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Paradise stays undefeated in more than one way

Matthew Ferreira
November 5, 2019
Mikey Hirsch defending the ball not letting Tony Di Donato (far left) and Sergio Gonzales (far right) get the ball. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Wildcats kept scoreless against San Bernardino

Matthew Ferreira
October 13, 2019
Ricardo Tovar and Matthew Ferreira discuss the MLB playoffs and NFL seasons. Photo credit: Claire Bang

The Wildcat Rumble: MLB Divisional round breakdown and NFL week 6 preview

Ricardo Tovar and Matthew Ferreira
October 12, 2019
Eureka's Lamarie Dunn goes heads up with a Chico defensive back in the second half of Friday's game. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Chico High faces Eureka High after nearly 30 years

Matthew Ferreira
October 12, 2019
Section of riverbed near Scotty's Landing. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Great fishing not far from campus

Matthew Ferreira
October 9, 2019
Chico State's Brooke Ono sets a pass during the match against Cal State East Bay. Oct. 1, 2019 Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Wildcats battle Pioneers in five set victory

Matthew Ferreira
October 1, 2019
A contestant attempts a lift in the second round. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

WREC holds third annual bench press competition

Matthew Ferreira
September 28, 2019
Students move their arms and bodies during class. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Martial arts master teaches Tai Chi to stressed Chico State

Matthew Ferreira
September 22, 2019
Paradise High football strategizes offensive plays during practice. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Paradise High School Football Bounces Back

Matthew Ferreira
September 22, 2019
Kyra Greenwood kicks the ball as two Azusa players run after her. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Wildcats stay scoreless after double overtime battle

Matthew Ferreira
September 20, 2019
Volleyball team in a home game in this archive photo. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Wildcats succeed in La Jolla

Matthew Ferreira
September 14, 2019
Chloe King outrunning the Dominican players on the field. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Women’s soccer holds up the win in first home game

Matthew Ferreira
September 12, 2019
Anthony Kaskie getting in position during a throw-in against Holy Names University. Aug. 31, 2019. Photo credit: Karina Cope

Lightning storm causes no-contest in Seattle

Matthew Ferreira
September 8, 2019
The Chico State men's soccer team huddled before their exhibition match against Holy Names University. Aug. 31, 2019 Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Wildcats one up Western Washington

Matthew Ferreira
September 5, 2019
Chico State running back Glenn Witherspoon takes a handoff during the 1987 season. Image from The Orion vault.

Chico State’s unfortunate football program history

Matthew Ferreira
September 2, 2019
Jorge Perez runs to first as Turner Olson runs home in a game against Cal State San Marcos. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcats finish regular season on a strong note

Matthew Ferreira
May 6, 2019
Grant Larson stares down a Sonoma batter, contemplating which pitch he will deliver next against the opposing batter. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Larson shines as playoffs loom for Wildcats

Matthew Ferreira
April 26, 2019
Chico High's Charlie Giannini (center) and parents Meghan Callahan (left) and Scott Giannini (right) smile during a ceremony Wednesday at Williams Theater in Chico where the senior signed his letter of intent with the Chico State men's cross-country team. (Will Denner -- Enterprise-Record)

Chico State cross country commit finds himself right at home.

Matthew Ferreira
April 22, 2019
Lyndsey Settle running a sprint at University Stadium, Photo Courtesy of Sports Information

Wildcats get “Last Chance” to compete before tournaments.

Matthew Ferreira
April 22, 2019
Jorge Perez tries to squeeze a ball against Cal State San Marcos on Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcats split four-game series with Dominguez Hills

Matthew Ferreira
April 15, 2019
Freshman Julia Kalez watches her tee shot to see where it lands Image Credit: Chico State Sports Information

Women’s golf earns second straight top 10 finish at Sonoma Invitational

Matthew Ferreira
April 9, 2019
Distance runners Nadine Dubon and Taylor Bailey in the middle of competing. Image Courtesy of Gary Towne Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State track and field gets multiple wins at Twilight Invitational.

Matthew Ferreira
April 7, 2019
Isaiah Roybal warms up on with the rest of the track team. He is getting ready for their track meet this weekend, Monday, Apr. 1, 2019, in Chico, CA. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Wildcat of the week: Isaiah Roybal

Matthew Ferreira
April 4, 2019
The Chico State men's golf team celebrates after taking first place at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational Photo Credit: Kelley Sullivan

Chico State men’s golf dominate in Turlock

Matthew Ferreira
April 3, 2019
Notable Chico sports figures who attended Chico State: Grant Larson (top), Michael Bethea Jr., (left), Chris Wondolowski (right). Illustration by: Ricardo Tovar

Chico’s notable sports figures, past and present

Matthew Ferreira
March 27, 2019
Grant Larson delivers a pitch to a Stanislaus State Warriors batter in Sunday's game on Feb. 17, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Chico’s notable sports figures, past and present

Matthew Ferreira
March 26, 2019
The Wildcat men's golf team celebrates their second place finish at the Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout in Alameda Tuesday. Photo credit: Josh McCollum

Men’s golf excels in Alameda

Matthew Ferreira
March 21, 2019
March brings the March Madness Tournament for the NCAA Photo Credit: NCAA

March Madness brings the most exciting time of the college basketball season

Matthew Ferreira
March 19, 2019
From left to right: junior Madison Wong (All-CCAA and had 10.8 points a game), freshman Mikaila Wegenke (13.7 min. per game and 4.1 points per game), sophomore Vanessa Holland (28.6 min. per game and 7.1 points per game), sophomore Shay Stark (All-CCAA and 11.4 points per game), senior Natalie Valenzuela (last season and 10.5 points per game). Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Women’s basketball experience ups and downs in long season

Matthew Ferreira
March 13, 2019
Chico State warming up and practicing the pole-vault on Saturday at the University Track Stadium. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Wildcats Track and Field perform strong despite rain

Matthew Ferreira
March 10, 2019
Natalie Kinney finished with a score of 172 Tuesday at the Tim Tierney Shootout. Photo credit: Chico State Sports Information

Wildcats play through rain, earn share of 13th place at Tim Tierney Shootout

Matthew Ferreira
March 6, 2019
Coach Brian Fogel owns a 178–130 record as Chico State women's basketball coach and a 268-179 record in 15 years as an NCAA head coach. in Acker Gym on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Image credit: Chico State sports information

Get to know Women’s Basketball Coach Brian Fogel

Matthew Ferreira
March 5, 2019
Shay Stark shooting a free-throw attempt against Sonoma State on Saturday. She ended her season with six points on the night. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Wildcat women’s basketball end Senior Night with eight straight loss

Matthew Ferreira
March 3, 2019
Wildcats trying to rebound against San Francisco. State. They got outrebounded 42-40. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Wildcat’s effort not enough, extend losing streak to seven games

Matthew Ferreira
March 2, 2019
Nate Ambrosini waiting for the action to come his way against Cal State East Bay on Jan. 8, 2019. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Men’s basketball loses to Dominguez Hills, but playoff hopes are still alive

Matthew Ferreira
February 24, 2019
Josh Lavergne shoots free-throws against Humboldt State on Feb. 2, 2019. Image credit: Jessica Bartlett/University Photographer.

Ball security an issue in loss against CSU Los Angeles

Matthew Ferreira
February 22, 2019
McKena Barker fights for the rebound Thursday night against Cal State San Bernadino Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Wildcats fall short in comeback attempt against Cal Poly Pomona

Matthew Ferreira
February 17, 2019
Freshman Julia Kalez trimmed her score from Monday with a final score of 83 on Tuesday. She finished in a tie for 48th place at 23-over par 167. Image credit: Chico State Athletic Information.

Wildcats place fifth at Mikuni Sushi Shootout

Matthew Ferreira
February 13, 2019

To cure Super Bowl hangovers, watch more sports

Matthew Ferreira
February 10, 2019
McKena Barker goes up for the layup against Humboldt State Feb. 9, 2019. Photo credit: Mathew Boe

Wildcats come up short against Stanislaus State

Matthew Ferreira
February 10, 2019
Optimized-NKS_1678.jpg Josh McCollum takes a shot at the Western Washington Invitational in this archived photo. Image courtesy of Chico State Athletics

Chico State men’s golf place second at the Fujikura Invitational

Matthew Ferreira
February 5, 2019
Natalie Valenzuela shoots the layup against Humboldt State Photo credit: Mathew Boe

Wildcats lose overtime thriller to Humboldt State

Matthew Ferreira
February 3, 2019
McKenna Barker taking point against California State University, San Marcos Saturday Jan. 26, 2019. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Wildcats rally late to stun Cal State San Marcos

Matthew Ferreira
January 26, 2019
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