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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter

Natalia Cortez-Pagan is a third-year student from Salinas, CA majoring in journalism news and minoring in social media production and analysis. This is her first semester on the Orion and she is excited to cover local news and gain experience in the newsroom. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with friends and traveling.

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What’s new at Chico State

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
November 27, 2023

Monday, Nov. 27 Need help planning your classes for next semester? Stop by the Humanities and Fine Arts Success Studio from noon to 2 p.m. for drop-in advising Check-in at the Cross Cultural Learning...

Members of Kappa Sigma, Aiden Paul, Van Clow and Ronnie Vicari pose with the Chili Cook Off trophy. Taken by Natalia Cortez-Pagan on Oct. 25.

Kappa Sigma wins annual Chili Cook Off

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
November 2, 2023

On Wednesday, nine Chico State fraternities competed in the Interfraternity Council’s third annual Chili Cook Off at Sylvester’s Cafe.  Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Gamma Zeta Alpha, Kappa...

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Clear your schedule for this week’s events!

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
October 30, 2023

Monday, Oct. 30 Need help planning your classes for next semester? Stop by the Humanities and Fine Arts Success Studio from noon to 2 p.m. for drop-in advising Join the Cross-Cultural Leadership...

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What’s poppin’ at Chico State this week!

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
October 9, 2023

From a Chico Cemetery Tour, to Wildcat Weekend 2023 there are plenty of events to check out this week. Monday, Oct. 9 Need help planning your classes for next semester? Stop by the Humanities and...

Chico State student gives treat to dog. Taken by Natalia Cortez-Pagan on Sept.13

Need some time to ‘Take A Paws?’

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
September 26, 2023

On Wednesday, furry friends will welcome Chico State students at The Well for puppy love and to destress from busy college life.  Venice, Nugget and Tommy are just some of the friends that will be...

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Check out this weeks campus events

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
September 17, 2023

Monday, Sept. 18 Start your week of sweet with some donuts and coffee at the Hub from 9 to 10 a.m during the Grab N’Go event Returning to campus is the $11 Tablet Event hosted by the Center for...

Serenity Cameron eagerly speaks with a potential new member of her club on Sep. 6, 2023.

Chico State clubs hit the Glenn and Trinity Lawns for Clubtacular

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
September 12, 2023

More than 100 clubs took to Chico State’s lawns Wednesday for the semesterly Clubtacular event. Hosted by the Student Organizations and Leadership Education, students were given an opportunity to see...