Students have voted this week in favor of an advisory measure calling for Chico State to reaffirm its commitment to climate change, in light of a recent building project designed to replace Siskiyou Hall....
A man was stopped and cited by University Police for riding his bicycle at Chico State Tuesday at about 12:10 p.m.According to Sergeant Lance Conlan, the man had been found to be riding his bicycle in...
A warning was issued to students Monday after a robbery was reported near Chico State.The incident occurred on a bike path adjacent to the campus boiler plant, at about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. So far, the...
The week’s wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports in the Butte County area, from April 16- April 20.
Natalie Hanson, Alejandra Fraga, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached atnewseditor@theorion.com...
An email sent to all students opened online voting for the 2018 Associated Students elections on Wednesday, April 18, and the results have been announced.Alisha Sharma has been elected president of AS....
The week’s wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports from Chico State and for the Butte County area, from April 9-13.
Natalie Hanson, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached atnewseditor@theorion.com...
The process of writing and submitting advisory measures is entirely student-led, and is a notable process of interaction between students and Associated Students every semester. Advisory measures often...
The North State Symphony took a detour through some of the most memorable movie soundtrack themes of past decades with their penultimate concert of the season, "The Best of John Williams."
This...
Services will be held for student Kyle LaForce this weekend, after his sudden death due to seizure.Kyle Joshua Harte La Force was a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. La Force lived with juvenile...
The week’s wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports in the Butte County area, from March 26-30.
Natalie Hanson, Alejandra Fraga, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com...
Two forums to allow discussion between students of proposed fee increases will be held this week.In recent weeks, forums have taken place to allow for conversations about proposed student fee adjustments...
The week's wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports in the Butte County area, from March 26-30.
Natalie Hanson, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or...
Police are searching for a man who stabbed his wife and fled his Chico residence Wednesday.
A stabbing was reported in a residence on Ebano Way around 4:58 p.m. to the Chico Police Department,...
Chico police reported fewer arrests overall, during the holiday celebration of St. Patrick's Day this past weekend, in comparison to previous years.According to a release from the Chico Police Department,...
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On the same weekend Uncle Dad's Art Collective brought songs of Stevie Wonder, Chico Performances teamed up with School Of The Arts to...
Students from all over Butte County left their campuses for the national Walkout March against gun violence in downtown Chico Wednesday morning.
Students from nearby schools Chico High School, Inspire...
The sixth annual Chapmantown cleanup had volunteer help from many community members, including students, Saturday.
The cleanup took place at Chapman Elementary and began at 7 a.m. According to Love...
A head-on, fatal traffic accident was reported on Highway 99, north of Chico, Friday.According to Rick Carhart, Information Officer for CAL Fire, the incident was reported north of Keefer Road at 2:14...
Halden "HB" Calvert, a former teacher at Chico High School, pled guilty to molesting a student last spring at a hearing Thursday.Calvert, 52, was arrested last fall after parents of the victim, a junior...
Gayle Hutchinson announced a student vote could affect proposed fee increases in an email to the campus Monday.
The president announced she will extend the option of a referendum, an advising vote on...
In response to the recent mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, a march in downtown Chico has been planned for next week on March 14.
Students from Chico High School, Inspire School of...
The Orion was named the state’s best college newspaper out of large schools by the California College Media Association Saturday.
CCMA announced the achievement for Chico State...
The North State Symphony returned to Laxson Auditorium for a celebration of classic and contemporary sounds Sunday.
This is the 17th season for the North State Symphony, which is conducted by Scott...
The next Chico State building project planned for construction will use a gas-powered energy plan.President Gayle Hutchinson revealed the plans for the new building, currently referred to as Siskiyou II,...
Students for Quality Education hosted a press conference to address upcoming increased campus service fees for students Thursday.
The conference took place in the Bell Memorial Union at 12:30 p.m, with...
Chico State will spotlight its first-generation students in a special Trailblazer Symposium Thursday and Friday.The second annual symposium is to be held from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, and 9 a.m....
When looking for a unique, authentic meal in Chico, one may not think “cheap” first. Surprisingly, there are some real treats hidden in plain sight here in town, once you’re tired of having burgers...
Two suspects are at large after a man was found stabbed and bleeding in North Chico Monday night. The third stabbing reported in Chico since Friday, the incident was reported on the 600 block of Manzanita...
Chico State alerted students and faculty to a gas leak near Shurmer Gym and Yolo Hall Monday around 4:30 p.m.
Gas leak on campus near Shurmer Gym and Yolo Hall. Those buildings are being evacuated....
After 12 years, Chico State had its first opera comeback with performances of "The Magic Flute" this weekend.
The opera, a fantasy comedy-drama composed by Mozart, was performed in Rowland-Taylor Recital...
Police are seeking information about a robbery that occurred by the WREC center and a parking structure Saturday.The robbery occurred at about 12:30 a.m at the streets of West 2nd and Cherry, near a campus...
Breaking news updates for Chico State and the town of Chico, California from Feb 12-Feb 16, 2018.
Natalie Hanson, Josh Cozine, and Tisha Cheney can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com,...
Christian & Johnson, a landmark floral and gifts shop in Chico, announced its move to a new location this week.The shop has been a town icon since its establishment in 1907, and will leave its site...
Jeremy Markley, a senior at Chico State, is running for one of three vacant city council spots up for election next November.
Markley considers himself a native of Chico and Redding, but has been involved...
Chico State hosted a STEM Girl Mayhem for middle school age girls Saturday.
The event took place in three buildings on campus starting in Colusa Hall from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It offered activities...
Four candidates running for Congress made statements to voters at a special town hall meeting Saturday.The event took place at the Chico Women's Club on the east block of 3rd Street from 1 p.m. until 4...
Public Affairs announced that the College of Business achieved a re-accreditation and recognition this week.The business department received the prestigious five-year recognition from the Association to...
Thousands gathered and marched in downtown Chico Saturday in the 2018 Women’s March.
This march was one of many across the world. One year after the first Women’s March drew hundreds of thousands...
A vehicle driving through a red light struck another in an intersection in Oroville Sunday.According to a release Tuesday, a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Las Plumas Ave at about 1:38 a.m. As the...
Chico State announced its continued prohibition of marijuana on campus Thursday.
In an email to the campus community, Milton Lang, Vice President of Student Affairs, stated that marijuana remains prohibited...
Dylan A. Gray announced yesterday that he will resign from his position as president of student body affairs.Elected in April 2017, Gray's resignation is effective for the spring semester of 2018.Gray...
A vehicle caused a truck to drive through the wall of a local business Sunday.
The incident occurred on West 9th Street at 4:28 p.m., according to Julia Yarbough, press information officer for the Chico...
University PoliceCall Type: GraffitiMonday 9:46 a.m., Langdon Engineering CenterA wooden bench was found in the courtyard area with graffiti using pink paint that contained offensive language.Call Type:...
Ceremony will be held in recognition of two campus leaders, Deborah Stewart and Charles “CC” Carter, Friday.Stewart will retire from her position as Medical Chief of Staff at the Student Health...
Mary Flynn, former mayor of Chico, was taken into custody for a possible DUI at the Safeway on Mangrove Avenue Sunday.
The incident occurred at around 4:30 p.m. Flynn has since been arrested for driving...
This year's Queer Conference, Re-Envisioning the Rainbow, was held in the Bell Memorial Union Sunday.The conference brings together educators, activists, students and community members from around the...
This year's Glorious Sounds of the Seasons concert showcases Chico State's musical talents with a holiday theme.
The concert's first performance took place in the Harlen Adams Theatre on Friday at 7:30...
Chico's downtown City Plaza will host the annual lighting of a 90 foot redwood tree Friday Dec.1. The community gathers yearly in the celebration of the holiday season to enjoy the lighting of over 2,000...
A woman riding her bicycle on East Avenue was struck by a vehicle Wednesday.The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on West East Avenue when the cyclist had been riding near the sidewalk, but...
Chico police officers were dispatched Sunday to an emergency situation near Eaton Road Overpass and Highway 99.At about 8:18 p.m., police arrived at the highway overpass to prevent a woman from attempting...
The Associated Students' Sustainability program will offer a chance for students to volunteer.The AS Compost and Garden Team will host a volunteer day on Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help with their...
The nonprofit educational and cultural exchange group Institute of International Education ranked Chico State in the top three universities for studying abroad.This is the second consecutive year as well...
On Oct. 6 The Trump Administration released a mandate issuing to expand the rights of employers to deny women insurance coverage for contraception and issued guidance on religious freedom that critics...
The decorations are out, the lines are packed and the Christmas music is already playing. You know what that means. The two most mind-numbing months of the year for students who work in retail are here.
After...
Chico Police Department Call Type: Warrant ArrestMonday 11:10 a.m., Chico CreekMan reported screaming and loitering under a bridge. Call Type: Domestic ViolenceMonday 2:02 p.m., 20th StreetMan and a woman...
A robbery was reported Thursday to the Chico State University Police Department who reminds students to take safe precautions.The robbery occurred near Nettleton Stadium at 3:45 p.m., according to UPD...
Chico State president urges student safety over the Veterans Day holiday weekend Thursday. Due to recent party violence and criminal activity students are asked to be aware of their surroundings and take...
Recently, salary increases for state university presidents have been approved, and tuition increases are also currently set to aid in funding for Graduation Initiative 2025.Associated Students President...
The Chico Police Department issued a warning bulletin Monday in response to a robbery near campus.The robbery occurred Sunday at 5 p.m. at West Sacramento Avenue and Mechoopda Street, according to a press...
Fraternity Delta Sigma Pi will host an Undie Run fundraiser on Friday.The event is a Fun Run to benefit students in need, locals, homeless, and those affected by recent wildfires. Clothing donations will...
The California's State University system has released special considerations for applicants who were affected by recent wildfires.
All 23 state campuses, including Chico State, are currently accepting...
