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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Milca Elvira Chacon

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter

Milca Elvira Chacon is a fourth-year journalism major student at Chico State with a minor in broadcasting. It is her third semester in The Orion and she interned with Chico’s local newspaper, The Enterprise-Record. She has also worked with the university’s radio, KCSC. In addition, she has award-winning photojournalism work. Through multimedia she hopes to reach a variety of communities in Chico.

All content by Milca Elvira Chacon
Chico State midfielder Natalie Mendoza — center — after scoring a penalty kick against Cal State Monterey Bay. The goal would be the difference in the game, as the Wildcats won 1-0 over the Sea Otters. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Oct. 29, 2023.

[Photo] With a dynamic offense, Chico State women’s soccer looks to take season one day at a time

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
September 2, 2024
The student health center is open for students Monday through Friday. Taken on Tuesday Aug. 27, in Chico, California.

[Photo] Update on Spring 2024’s tuberculosis and meningococcal disease on campus

August 30, 2024
The student health center is open for students Monday through Friday. Taken on Tuesday Aug. 27, in Chico, California.

A lecture hall pictured on the first floor of the behavioral and social sciences building pictured Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

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Third-year student Lidiana Nazario waits to meet with her advisor in the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

A small group room pictured on the second floor of the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

An indoor garden pictured on the first floor of the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

A study lounge pictured on the second floor of the behavioral and social sciences building Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

The new behavioral and social sciences building pictured Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024 in Chico, California.

Participants take part in Dabke, a traditional Levantine dance. Taken by Toby Neal on May 6.

Students and community members rally for ceasefire on precipice of graduation

Molly Myers, Milca Elvira Chacon, Toby Neal, Nadia Hill, Samuel Moore, and Grace Stark
May 7, 2024
Sharon Fritsch was in attendance on Monday's student walkout. Fritsch is in support of the student-led Palestinian protests and was proud of their activism.

Emily Alma (right) attended the protest on Monday. Alma is Jewish and is in support of the Palestinian community.

Protest attendees join together to participate in the traditional dance dabke. The dabke is led by Chico State student Jacqueline Beaufore (right).

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As Jacqueline Beaufore leads the dabke, Ziad plays traditional music for the dance.

Attendees gathered from noon to 4 p.m. in support of Palestine at Chico State. Students listened to several speakers and participated in chants, traditional dances and prayer.

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Students for justice in Palestine had a walkout for Palestine at Chico State. Pictures of journalists who were killed during the war are commemorated during the walkout through their pictures.

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On Monday, students for justice in Palestine had a walkout and gathered on the Kendall Hall lawn at Chico State.

Update on tuberculosis and meningitis cases

Update on tuberculosis and meningitis cases

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
April 24, 2024
Student Health Center on Chico State's campus.

An individual carrying a bacterial disease attended multiple fraternity parties

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
April 19, 2024
Pacientes y estudiantes pueden quedarse en la sala de espera antes de su cita. El laboratorio de Wellcat está dentro del centro de salud. El laboratorio realiza una variedad de pruebas incluyendo para ETS y otros problemas de salud.

Una nueva ETS está en el pueblo: ¿Que debería saber?

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Patients or students can stay in the waiting area before appointments. The Wellcat's lab is located inside the heath center and performs a variety of tests including for STDs and other health issues. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon.

New STI just dropped: What should I know?

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Adin White runs for commissioner of sustainability affairs

Adin White runs for commissioner of sustainability affairs

Milca Elvira Chacon
April 3, 2024
Collin Haskin, Damon Gallegos, Madison Kelley, Zion Fozo run for commissioner of legislative affairs

Collin Haskin, Damon Gallegos, Madison Kelley, Zion Fozo run for commissioner of legislative affairs

Milca Elvira Chacon, Nathan Paddock, and Toby Neal
April 2, 2024
Autumn Alaniz-Wiggins delivers a presentation on Black student experience at Chico State at the Elevating Black Excellence Tipping Point Student Success Summit. Photo courtesy of Alaniz-Wiggins’ Instagram account.

A journey of discovery: AS President Autumn Alaniz-Wiggins

Milca Elvira Chacon, Fabian Marian, and Molly Myers
March 29, 2024
Brick building with many windows. Green bush in front and people dressed in black walking toward door of building

Housing statements revoked amidst Whitney Hall construction

Jessica Miller and Milca Elvira Chacon
March 3, 2024
Courtesy Associated Students

AS general election application open for students

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
February 24, 2024
Wildcats play. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon.

[Photo] Chico State men's basketball weekend recap: A triumph and setback on the road

February 20, 2024
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Jordan Allen shooting a free-throw during the third quarter. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Feb. 3.

Back-to-back wins for the Chico State women’s basketball team

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Trained floor evacuation coordinators from the Meriam Library evacuate the building as the fire alarm goes off. Taken by Jessica Miller on Jan. 30, 2024.

Vaping sets off fire alarm in Meriam Library

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
January 31, 2024
Mens basketball team huddled up while coach is talking to them during half time

[Photo] Men's basketball takes a big win in nail-biting game

January 28, 2024
Student Yarin Dan (left) and student Edan Asseraf (right) on Chico State's campus. Photo taken Dec. 1 by Milca Elvira Chacon.

Israeli students share their perspective on the Israel-Hamas war

Milca Elvira Chacon and Sam Moore
December 14, 2023
AS GAC ending their biweekly meeting on Oct. 20

AS Government Affairs speaks on the Israel-Hamas conflict

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
November 8, 2023

Protestors urge for cease-fire in Gaza

Molly Myers, Milca Elvira Chacon, and Callum Standish
November 8, 2023
Joana Campos smiles in her catrina makeup.

Chico Cemetery hosts Dia de los Muertos celebration

Maricarmen Becerra-Gonzalez and Milca Elvira Chacon
November 8, 2023
Norcal Anti-racism Coalition representatives pose with their altar.

Ocelotecame dancer praises up to the sky during the group's performance.

Palestinian lives matter sign being displayed Nov 4 at Downtown Chico City Plaza during a vigil for lost Palestinian lives.

[Photo] Three Palestinian students share their perspective

Wyatt Alpert, Samuel Moore, and Molly Myers
November 28, 2023
Miles Rice attacking the goal against Western Washington

Chico State soccer player tackles season with a goal

Nathan Chiochios and Milca Elvira Chacon
October 14, 2023
Members of the Chico Jewish community gather on Tuesday night at the Chico State Hillel in solidarity.

Chico community gathers to mourn victims in Israel

Kit Beauchamp and Milca Elvira Chacon
October 12, 2023
Disagreement unfolds among Chico State campus following $2 million patio

Disagreement unfolds among Chico State campus following $2 million patio

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
October 4, 2023
Arrest made after suspect drops gun in University Village parking lot

Arrest made after suspect drops gun in University Village parking lot

Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter
September 7, 2023
Photo of former Chico State professor Christopher Marks.

Former Chico State professor in court for sexual misconduct allegations among others

Alejandro Mejia Mejia and Milca Elvira Chacon
July 19, 2023
The student staff organizes food products before they open up to students and staff at 10 a.m.

One Decade of the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry

Milca Elvira Chacon, Contributor
May 10, 2023
Brick building with many windows. Green bush in front and people dressed in black walking toward door of building

Chico State: Whitney Hall set to close 2023-2024 school year

Milca Elvira Chacon, Contributor
March 26, 2023
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