Chico State's The Orion · President Gayle Hutchinson's final interview with The Orion Given the rare opportunity to unwind, President Gayle Hutchinson imagines she would come home, say hello...

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency for a mid-March winter storm. The announcement was made March 8, and affects 21 different counties throughout the state, including those in the Bay Area,...

“Take Me to the River: NOLA Live!,” a musical “movement of social consciousness,” consisting of performances from funk-music legends, is coming to Chico State’s Laxson Auditorium on March 2....

A winter storm touched down on the north state and brought a rare snow to some lower-than-usual elevations around the 1,000-foot-level. Below are photos gathered by The Orion of snow in different areas....

On Jan. 4, Chico State student Cole Carpenter was sentenced to three years probation for striking a pedestrian while under the influence of alcohol, on the night of Oct. 22, 2022.  The terms of...

Chico State President Gayle E. Hutchinson sat down with The Orion to provide updates on safety concerns within the campus community. In particular, she focused on allegations that Chico State biology...

At first glance, the tiny community of Vina in Tehama County may not have much to offer. There’s an elementary school, a railroad that runs right through town and to the untrained eye — not much else....

Cole Carpenter, a Chico State student was arrested after striking a female pedestrian on Ivy Street the night of Oct. 22, with a sedan while driving drunk. Carpenter was arrested on the scene and taken...

Gayle Hutchinson, la Presidenta de Chico State, anunció su jubilación el 12 de Octubre después de casi siete años como presidenta. Con eso concluye su carrera como empleada de 30 años en la universidad....

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson announced her retirement today after almost seven years as president, concluding her nearly 30-year employment with the university. The news came in an email to...

Four Chico State students clean up the bank of the Sacramento river during an Adventure Outings trip. From left to right: Sophie Afinowicz, Lucas Khan-Evans, Bryce Chandler and James Diekmann.Photo by...

On the morning of Sept. 23 history was made when ownership of the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve was transferred from Chico State Enterprises to the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, the original...

Chico State Interim Chief of Police Christopher Nicodemus has been named in a court filing from Sept. 15, alleging accusations of racist bullying against several current and former members of Oroville...

The first possible case of monkeypox on Chico State's campus was reported early Thursday evening, according to the WellCat Health Center. This announcement came from an email that said an individual...

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) has declared a local health emergency after Avian flu, a disease that stems from the type A influenza virus, was detected in the county.  According to a press...

Chico State graduate student Delaney Marchant died from COVID complications on April 28 at the age of 23. She was an ambitious soul who dreamt of becoming an art and design coordinator since she was a...

My experience from behind the handlebars — Noah Herbst The chilly, morning breeze tickled at my face, blowing through the holes in my helmet as the occasional truck sped by. I clung to the narrow...

A calm spring morning at Big Chico Creek near Butte hall on May 6, 2022. Chico Chase participants run from their last activity in front of Plumas Hall to the finish line at Yolo Hall. Photo taken...

The evening sun had just begun to peer through the clouds as a collective of students and community members marched silently, with the exception of the occasional splash — a result of the occasional...

GSEC interns lead the start of the march, followed by fellow marchers with signs. Photo taken in Student Services Center Plaza, April 21.

T-Shirts displayed on Glenn Hall lawn for GSEC's clothesline project. Photo by Noah Herbst, April 21. GSEC begins their annual Take Back the Night March on campus. Photo by Noah Herbst, April 21....

Student ran clubs table on campus. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on April 7. A student reads under the Redwood in front of Trinity Hall, photo taken April 8. Students and faculty wandering around campus...

No one is more impacted by skyrocketing gas prices than students. Alternative methods of transportation are key to reducing the impact of gas prices on your wallet. Some students are already living paycheck...

Chico State junior Terry Nilsen Jr., 22, died March 6 after the moped he was driving was struck by a truck on the Esplanade. Terry was born on Feb. 21, 2000, and grew up in Fresno, California. He was...

This year the American Academy of Forensic Sciences hosted its 74th annual Scientific Conference, a national event that attracts some of the brightest minds in the field, including experienced forensic...

The Legislative Affairs Council met to discuss plans to prepare for the upcoming April student elections at Chico State. The student-run council, led by Associated Students Commissioner of Legislative...

Clothing drive on campus. Photo by Jolie Asuncion Feb 24. Students fill the BMU as they wait to get their booster shot. Photo taken Feb. 25 by Ava Norgrove Wildcats Jordan Morris and Bailey Jones...

University Police reported yet another act of racist vandalism on Monday night. This marks the third time in less than three months that graffiti-related “hate crimes” have been reported by University...

The Queen’s Cartoonists performed at Laxson Auditorium on Feb. 3. The jazz sextet’s set consisted of original material and scores to classic cartoons, like Looney Tunes and Betty Boop, that played...

We are now just over a quarter of the way through President Joseph Biden’s four-year term.  At this time last year I was a little nervous for what the future had in store, but I still managed...

Students line up outside of Colusa Hall and wait for their turn for a COVID test. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Jan. 24

The line to get into the Colusa testing center extends far out the door, with nearly two dozen staff and students outside. Photo by Noah Herbst, taken Jan. 24.

Whether it’s occasional clouds of thick, white smoke, or the occasional fruity or minty scent you smell walking to and from class, one doesn’t have to look too hard around campus to find evidence...

Taco Trucks: havens of greasy, authentic and inexpensive Mexican food. These meals-on-wheels businesses can be found with relative ease, and Chico is no exception. For students on a budget, taco trucks...

The Wildcat Recreation Center has undergone many changes since the pandemic began. However, the recent closure of the basketball courts may have caused the biggest reaction from students thus far. The...

A Sept. 23 narcotics arrest near Rosedale Elementary School and Chico State student neighborhoods has alarmed Butte County law enforcement officials. Drugs seized during the raid appear to be fake 30...

The 14th annual California Nut Festival returned this weekend after being postponed then canceled last year. The event attracted consumers and vendors alike to the Patrick Ranch Museum on Saturday. Attendees...

The 2021 wildfire season has hit Northern California hard. The Dixie Fire, which began in Butte County, has burned irreplaceable parts of Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lake Almanor. The fire has...