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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Michael Mcclurg
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General education minimum grades soon to require C or better

Michael Mcclurg
May 12, 2015
A California State University executive order will take effect in fall 2016 to provide consistency between transfer and first-year students.
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Enrollment in teaching programs climbs despite larger downward trend

Michael Mcclurg
April 22, 2015
The Chico State School of Education shows promise for those looking for a teaching career.
The cash found by senior exercise physiology major Samara Horton in an Easter egg put on Sunday by a Butte College student using the FADE app. Photo courtesy of Samara Horton.

Student puts on Easter egg hunt using FADE app

Michael Mcclurg
April 11, 2015
A Butte College student donated his time and money to put on a fun activity that brightened the holiday for some.
Raelynn Vincent, a senior communication studies major, was punched in the jaw by an unknown assailant on March 7. Photo courtesy of Raelynn Vincent.

Students raise money for woman whose jaw was broken in assault

Michael Mcclurg
March 31, 2015
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center hosted a fundraiser to support the recovery of Raelynn Vincent, who was attacked early on the morning of March 7.
The Chico Police Officers Association has reached a tentative agreement with the city that would increase officer pay over the next three years by 10 percent and that would also require the union members to pay a greater share of pension costs. Photo courtesy of the city of Chico.

City reaches tentative agreement with police union to raise pay

Michael Mcclurg
March 23, 2015
The Chico Police Officers Union has agreed in the most recent draft contract to pay a higher share of pension costs in exchange for reimbursement increases.
Volunteers with the Christbridge Ministry clean up refuse on Feb. 18 at the Lindo Channel homeless encampment behind S&S Organic Produce on Mangrove Avenue. Photo courtesy of Jim Secola.

Recovery group volunteers clean up homeless camps

Michael Mcclurg
March 18, 2015
Christbridge Ministry, a group that helps the downtrodden with addiction, has been going out into trash-riddled encampments in Chico and clearing out the refuse.
Men's lacrosse team captain Evan Forayter, left,  dodges opponents in a game last year against University of San Diego. Photo courtesy of Evan Forayter.

Lacrosse club works to improve image after team member’s death

Michael Mcclurg
March 17, 2015
Following a suspension in February for violating alcohol policies in the code of conduct, the men's team will reapply to become an official sports club this April.
Flu risk minimal for healthy, young adults

Flu risk minimal for healthy, young adults

Michael Mcclurg
February 23, 2015
Low perceived risks and limited vaccine success rates make influenza less of a priority for college students than other health concerns.
Alberto Armienta, a sophmore computer science major, studies for an exam in the Meriam Library. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Freshman depression rates on the upswing

Michael Mcclurg
February 18, 2015
A study shows that first-year college students are struggling to make the transition to college life.
Robert and Ann Morgan were devoted supporters of classical musical in Northern California and set aside a $1 million gift to be given to the North State Symphony upon their deaths. Photo courtesy of Robert and Ann Morgan.

North State Symphony receives largest donation in history

Michael Mcclurg
February 8, 2015
A Redding couple has given back to their lifelong passion with a $1 million gift that will help bring classical music to Northern California.
Sophomore criminal justice major Nick Delariva has received help with paying for college through federal financial aid programs. He said it is unlikely he would be able to go to school without the assistance. Photo credit: Michael Mcclurg

Obama proposes plan to make community college free

Michael Mcclurg
February 2, 2015
The president unveils his program for helping college students pay for their education.

Plastic bag ban draws mixed reaction from students

Michael Mcclurg
January 20, 2015
The removal of plastic bags from retailers has some up in arms, but most students and store owners could care less.