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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Megan Gauer

Megan Gauer, Managing Editor

Megan Gauer is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism news and minoring in social media production and analysis. This is her fourth semester on staff and she is excited to continue her work on the editorial board serving as managing editor.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, doing various crafts, thrifting, and getting outside whether it’s walking, swimming, or enjoying the beaches and redwoods near her hometown. 

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From left, Senator Adam Schiff, Eve Schiff and Chico State President Steve Perez listen attentively to the student-led tour of the University Farm on Tuesday.  Photo taken by Megan Gauer on April 15.

From left, Senator Adam Schiff, Eve Schiff and Chico State President Steve Perez listen attentively to the student-led tour of the University Farm on Tuesday. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on April 15. ...

From left, student tour guide Sophia Benitez chats with Senator Adam Schiff, wife Eve Schiff and Chico State President Steve Perez. The group used the University Farm’s trolley to tour the farm. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on April 15.

From left, student tour guide Sophia Benitez chats with Senator Adam Schiff, wife Eve Schiff and Chico State President Steve Perez. The group used the University Farm’s trolley to tour the farm. Photo...

Smoke could still be seen rising from Bidwell Mansion the morning after the fire. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Dec. 11.

Bidwell Mansion destroyed in fire

Megan Gauer, Layout Editor
December 11, 2024

Bidwell Mansion, the historic home of John and Annie Bidwell, was destroyed in an overnight fire on Wednesday. The fire began around 3:15 a.m. The cause is currently under investigation, Matt Teague,...

Jack Pieper poses in his costume on Oct. 31. Photo taken by Megan Gauer

Jack Pieper poses in his costume on Oct. 31. Photo taken by Megan Gauer

Danny Alvarez poses in his costume on Oct. 31. Photo taken by Megan Gauer

Danny Alvarez poses in his costume on Oct. 31. Photo taken by Megan Gauer

Ellie Stehr poses in her costume. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 31.

Ellie Stehr poses in her costume. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 31.

Charisma Batterson poses on campus. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 31.

Charisma Batterson poses on campus. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 31.

Riley Barnett poses on campus. Photo take by Megan Gauer

Riley Barnett poses on campus. Photo take by Megan Gauer

Sadie Evans poses on campus. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 31.

Sadie Evans poses on campus. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 31.

Students sifted through the donation buckets, exploring the shoe rack and swung through the hangers looking for the perfect clothing items at The CoolCat Closet on Trinity Lawn on Tuesday. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 29.

The CoolCat Closet: Free clothing for students

Megan Gauer, Layout Editor
October 30, 2024

Students gathered on Trinity Lawn under a yellow pop-up tent lined with hanging clothing beside a sign that read “Free Clothes!” on Tuesday. This was The CoolCat Closet’s first pop-up, free student...

Smoke can be seen through Chico due to the Centerville Fire burning east of Chico. Courtesy: CAL FIRE Butte County via X

Centerville Fire has reached 100% containment

Megan Gauer, Layout Editor
September 2, 2024

UPDATE: The Centerville fire has now reached 100% containment according to CAL FIRE. The fire burned 59 acres. CAL FIRE Butte County crews responded to a vegetation fire in Butte County on Monday,...

Advertisement for the Drag Show outside of the GSEC office on campus.

Annual Queer Week returns to campus

Megan Gauer, Design/Multimedia Editor
October 9, 2023

Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition is hosting its annual Queer Week this week, Oct. 9 through the 12.  Queer Week falls annually during the week of National Coming Out Day, which...