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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Nate Paddock

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter

Nate Paddock is a journalism major in his third year at Chico State. Nate has had a passion for sports since he could remember including basketball, football and soccer and is excited to incorporate that passion into The Orion. After graduation Nate hopes to become a beat writer for a professional team in any of the three sports listed earlier!

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Wildcats celebrate winning a point against Cal Poly Pomona on Oct. 26. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Tough night in San Francisco for the Wildcats

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats volleyball team took on the No. 20 San Francisco State Gators, but fell short of shaking up the California Collegiate Athletic Association despite the great individual performances...

Sophomore outside hitter Maria Wahl attacking the ball against SF State. Taken Oct. 5 by Aaron Draper.

Chico State Volleyball drop both in LA road trip

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (6-9, 3-5 CCAA) took on both Cal State LA Golden Eagles (10-5, 5-3 CCAA) and Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (6-10, 3-5 CCAA) over the weekend in their second California Collegiate...

Jordan Allred shooting a free-throw. Taken by Nate Paddock on Feb. 1.

Women’s basketball wins in a landslide

Nate Paddock, Reporter
February 2, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team added to their win streak in a dominant fashion on Thursday night against Cal State East Bay in a landslide (77-54). The first quarter started off slow as both...