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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Ricardo Tovar

Reviewing life: It’s meaningless, but that’s okay

Ricardo Tovar
January 10, 2020
Mugshot of Martin Morales. Image from Chico Police.

Student, former campus employee found guilty of sexual battery

Ricardo Tovar and Melissa Herrera
December 9, 2019
Dante (left), Nero (middle) and V (right), all walking towards a hoard of demons. Image courtesy of etsy.com

Best games of 2019: Feature remakes, new games and anticipated sequels

Ricardo Tovar
December 9, 2019
Photo credit: Lions Gate Publicity

‘Knives Out’: a great twist on the murder mystery genre

Ricardo Tovar
December 9, 2019
Chico State men's basketball setting up defensive play against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Men’s basketball rally late but not enough to overcome a sloppy start

Ricardo Tovar
December 9, 2019
Police Blotter: Landscaper arrested on multiple firearm-related charges

Police Blotter: Landscaper arrested on multiple firearm-related charges

Ricardo Tovar
December 5, 2019

‘Pokémon Sword and Shield’ a good time but not worth the price tag

Ricardo Tovar
November 23, 2019
Protestors gather around the fence by the Young Republicans booth outside of Glenn Hall. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Third day of protest against Young Republicans sees a more peaceful assembly

Ricardo Tovar
November 23, 2019
The 'Trans* Week of Resilience' capped off with a clothing swap that saw a safe place for anyone to come in and take some free clothing. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

‘Trans* Week of Resilience’ ends with clothing swap and letters to incarcerated trans

Ricardo Tovar
November 23, 2019
Chico State responding to the Chico State Young Republicans and protest on Wednesday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Young Republicans and protestors clash, three criminal charges filed

Danielle Kessler, Melissa Joseph, and Ricardo Tovar
November 20, 2019
Police Blotter: Three burglaries in the past week have been stopped

Police Blotter: Three burglaries in the past week have been stopped

Ricardo Tovar
November 19, 2019
The Campfire Remembrance Ceremony was held at Paradise Alliance Church and it was full to capacity with townsfolk. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Town of Paradise gathers for Camp Fire remembrance ceremony

Ricardo Tovar and Julian Mendoza
November 17, 2019
Sapphire (left) and Scarlett (right) are two of Centerfolds' dancers are smiling and posing in front of a pool table. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Featured Artist: Scarlett and Sapphire take center stage

Ricardo Tovar
November 13, 2019
The U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture was in attendance providing games, prizes and information about their organization. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

‘The Ridge Lives On’ remembers fire in Magalia

Ricardo Tovar
November 13, 2019
Sir Bjorn (left) and squire Alvic (right) are instructing how to swing a sword and always aim for the head if it's open. Photo credit: Jacob Collier

Barony of Rivenoak looks to recover members after Camp Fire

Ricardo Tovar
November 12, 2019
Student pass in front of Meriam Library. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Graffiti at Meriam Library determined a ‘non-threat’

Ricardo Tovar
November 7, 2019
Town Hall is where people go to start (re)building homes and businesses in Paradise. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Homeowners seek permits to rebuild in Paradise

Ricardo Tovar
November 5, 2019
Police Blotter: Woman caught with drugs attempts to sell tear gas

Police Blotter: Woman caught with drugs attempts to sell tear gas

Ricardo Tovar
November 2, 2019
The fire started off of Rawson Road in Corning. Image from Google Maps.

Rawson fire north of Corning was contained overnight

Ricardo Tovar
October 30, 2019
Can you throw a ball through different hoops that are scattered in different places? Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Kinesiology students host Poker Run to raise funds for Wings of Eagles

Ricardo Tovar
October 30, 2019
PG&E's plan's to shut off power to 38 counties in northern California. Image credit: PG&E Twitter.

PG&E shutoffs continue all across California

Ricardo Tovar
October 29, 2019
The poster for Netflix's Breaking bad movie "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie that depicts a scarred Jessie Pinkman. Image courtesy of IMDB

‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ is unnecessary but fine

Ricardo Tovar
October 24, 2019
Photo credit: Alex Coba

Chico students vs. luxury apartments

Ricardo Tovar
October 15, 2019
Ricardo Tovar and Matthew Ferreira discuss the MLB playoffs and NFL seasons. Photo credit: Claire Bang

The Wildcat Rumble: MLB Divisional round breakdown and NFL week 6 preview

Ricardo Tovar and Matthew Ferreira
October 12, 2019
The fire reached near the creek on Tuesday morning. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

One person injured in early morning Comanche Creek fire

Ricardo Tovar
October 9, 2019
Marc James (35) is the suspect who is charged with firing a gun in a grossly negligent manner. Image Courtesy of Chico PD

Intoxicated man discharges firearm in Chico residence

Ricardo Tovar
October 8, 2019
Todd Bishop the co-founder of Geek Wire and 1996 Chico State graduate in Journalism and Business Administration. Image Credit: Kurt Schlosser

Todd Bishop: Founder of GeekWire and Chico State alumnus speaks with The Orion

Ricardo Tovar
October 4, 2019
From left to right: Astral Chain's male protagonist, the "Sword Legion" and the female protagonist. Image Courtesy of Platinum Games

Astral Chain: Another strong link for PlatinumGames

Ricardo Tovar
October 4, 2019
Associated Student's meets on Thursday morning. Their first agenda item is about Custom and Border Patrol's presence at the Career Fair. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Students, campus respond to Border Protection presence at Career Fair

Angelina Mendez and Ricardo Tovar
September 28, 2019
A closer look at the tiny house. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

City council denies appeal against Simplicity Village

Ricardo Tovar
September 25, 2019
Volunteers grabbed cans, glasses, and other recyclable materials out of bags like these. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Taking out the trash at Bidwell Park

Ricardo Tovar
September 22, 2019
Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Julian Mendoza, Abram Melendez, Kimberly Morales, and Ricardo Tovar
September 19, 2019
Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Police Blotter: Assaults, threats to women, children around Chico

Julian Mendoza, Abram Melendez, Kimberly Morales, and Ricardo Tovar
September 19, 2019
Railroad north of W. 1st Street where a pedestrian was hit by a train on Saturday at around 9:40 p.m. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Former student struck, killed by train

Ricardo Tovar
September 16, 2019
Ricardo Tovar and Matthew Ferreira discuss the MLB and NFL seasons. Photo credit: Claire Bang

The Wildcat Rumble: fall debut spotlight MLB and NFL seasons

Ricardo Tovar
September 15, 2019
Tanjiro and members of the Demon Slayer Corps in the forefront. While Muzan the first demon is in the background. Courtesy of Crunchyroll.

Easing into anime: five shows you should watch

Ricardo Tovar
September 15, 2019
CollgeGlen apartments are the sight where the alleged molestation and burglary crime involving Martin Morales took place. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Martin Morales case at standstill due to lack of information

Ricardo Tovar
September 11, 2019
Several students on second week of the semester caught with alcohol

Several students on second week of the semester caught with alcohol

Ricardo Tovar
September 11, 2019
First weekend at Chico State leads to public intoxication arrests

First weekend at Chico State leads to public intoxication arrests

Ricardo Tovar
September 9, 2019
Cal Fire performs mop up operations at Chinese Wall Road in Oroville on Sunday morning. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Swedes Fire is the latest wildfire to hit Butte County

Ricardo Tovar
September 8, 2019
Martin Morales, a Chico State student majoring in Sociology, had his first court hearing at the Butte County Courthouse on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Student charged with sexual assault and burglary has first hearing

Ricardo Tovar
September 6, 2019
The apartment complex near the 1000 block of cColumbus Ave. in Chico, where Morales was arrested last week. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Student charged with sexual assault, burglary

Ricardo Tovar and Natalie Hanson
September 3, 2019
"Pokemon Detective Pikachu" shows love for the series that helped build it while giving a unique look into the Pokemon world. Image Credit: IMDb

‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ is fun and that’s all that matters

Ricardo Tovar
May 15, 2019
Featured Artist: Bald Rock Boys

Featured Artist: Bald Rock Boys

Ricardo Tovar
May 4, 2019
A fight for the ball during a lineout between Chico State and the University of Kansas. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State men’s rugby make final-four

Ricardo Tovar
April 20, 2019
Grant Larson delivers a powerful sidearm pitch to the San Marcos batter during Friday's game. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Chico State baseball split series against Cal State San Marcos

Ricardo Tovar
April 9, 2019
Digital Art By Claire Bang: Matthew Ferreira, Noah Andrews and Ricardo Tovar bring their takes on the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NCAA

Wildcat Rumble: Was Lebron’s first year in LA a failure?

Ricardo Tovar
April 5, 2019
Digital Art By Claire Bang The Wildcat Rumble discusses Chico State baseball, softball and track and field. As well as the MLB and NBA seasons.

The Wildcat Rumble returns

Ricardo Tovar
March 28, 2019
Wildcats baseball's unbeaten streak broken at 10 in doubleheader

Wildcats baseball’s unbeaten streak broken at 10 in doubleheader

Ricardo Tovar
March 24, 2019
Dante (left), Nero (middle) and V (right), all walking towards a hoard of demons. Image courtesy of etsy.com

‘Devil May Cry 5’ comes back with a ‘SSS’ score in action

Ricardo Tovar
March 16, 2019
deM atlaS relaxes before the 'Mi Vida Local Tour' show starts at the Senator Theater on Friday. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Featured Artist: deM atlaS

Ricardo Tovar
March 13, 2019
Atmosphere's 'Mi Vida Local Tour' comes to Chico

Atmosphere’s ‘Mi Vida Local Tour’ comes to Chico

Ricardo Tovar
March 12, 2019
Ricardo's playlist that he puts on at all times of the day.

Editor’s Picks: Our sports editor’s top 10 songs

Ricardo Tovar
March 8, 2019
Jeff Duncan addressing the crowd during "Unconditional love for the hood" Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Undocuweek redefines what it means to be successful from the ‘hood’

Julian Mendoza, Olyvia Simpson, and Ricardo Tovar
February 28, 2019
Sid Lacy competed hard but was hit for four runs. He also had two walks in 1.2 innings of work. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State drops two against San Francisco State

Ricardo Tovar
February 25, 2019
Digital Art By Claire Bang

The Wildcat Rumble: Matt Ferreira’s debut and Wyatt Baxter interview

Ricardo Tovar
February 22, 2019
Myli Martinez shooting one of her two made threes against Cal State San Bernadino Thursday night. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Double overtime tires Wildcats women’s basketball

Ricardo Tovar
February 16, 2019
William Curless preparing to toss a pitch against Simpson University on Friday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Curless tosses a gem for the win against Simpson

Ricardo Tovar
February 10, 2019
Alexandria Tucker leads the way at the Bronco Invitational in this archived photo. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Wildcat Rumble: Bekah Boyle and Alexandria Tucker

Ricardo Tovar
February 9, 2019
Kingdom Hearts 3 characters look on at the horizon. Image from know your meme.

Long-awaited “Kingdom Hearts III” lives up to 14 years of hype

Ricardo Tovar
February 4, 2019

Wildcat Rumble: The boys are back in town

Ricardo Tovar
February 2, 2019

How to throw a Super… Bowl party in college

Ricardo Tovar
January 29, 2019

Wildcat Rumble: The first episode of spring 2019

Ricardo Tovar
January 19, 2019

Former World Series starter Barry Zito to open for LeAnn Rimes in Chico

Ricardo Tovar
December 16, 2018

Podcast: It’s all about football

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Alex Grant
December 14, 2018
Chico State's Madison Wong stays in defensive position against Cal State East Bay on Saturday while also scoring a career high 26 points. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Wildcats women’s basketball wins third in a row

Ricardo Tovar
December 9, 2018
Jack Emanuel running at the NCA West Regional Championships in Billings, Montana. Emanuel finished 18th. Image courtesy of Gary Towne.

Wildcat of the week- Jack Emanuel

Ricardo Tovar
December 5, 2018
"Red Dead Redemption 2" will take away hours of your life and you'll never notice. Image from Microsoft.

Podcast: “Red Dead Redemption 2” delivers top-quality gaming, uneven story

Natalie Hanson, Alex Coba, Grant Schmieding, Ulises Duenas, and Ricardo Tovar
December 4, 2018
Eddie King leads pack of Chico State runners at the NCAA West Regional Championships in Billings, Montana. Image courtesy of Gary Towne.

Wildcats cross-country ends with top ten finishes

Ricardo Tovar
December 2, 2018

Paradise High School athletes find solace in pro sports

Ricardo Tovar
November 28, 2018

From Chico State student to setting MLS history: Christian Wondolowski

Ricardo Tovar
November 14, 2018
Fans, parents and players getting food before announcements start at the Tip-Off Social on Tuesday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Wildcat women’s basketball host annual Tip-Off Social

Ricardo Tovar
November 11, 2018
Sam Zuckerman evacuated with his friend and his friend's Molly on Thursday. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church accepts animals and has plenty of room for people.

[Photo] Camp Fire Day One: Thousands evacuate through Paradise and Chico

Mathew Miranda, Josh Cozine, Natalie Hanson, and Alex Grant
November 8, 2018
Chico State's Kayden Carpenter stays ahead of her opponent in the Triton Classic in this archived photo. Image from Gary W Towne.

Chico State men and women’s cross-country continues streak of CCAA titles

Ricardo Tovar
November 4, 2018

Podcast: The Raiders are not a good football team

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and
November 2, 2018
Magic is a longstanding tradition in Dean Waters' family. He has been practicing the art form since he was 18-years-old. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Dean Waters brings magic to Chico’s bar scene

Ricardo Tovar and Olyvia Simpson
October 30, 2018

Podcast: The WWE is fun and progressive

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Ulises Duenas
October 29, 2018
Wildcats pump themselves up for their match against Humboldt State on Saturday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State volleyball keeps their season alive

Ricardo Tovar
October 28, 2018
The Chico State Wildcats line up before the game against Sonoma State on Friday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State volleyball holds on to playoff hopes

Ricardo Tovar
October 27, 2018

Podcast: Kawhi Leonard welcomes you to the NBA

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 26, 2018
Chico State's Remington Breeze and Derek Morton lead the way at the Bronco Invitational. Image courtesy of Gary W Towne.

Wildcats cross-country takes first in Triton Classic

Ricardo Tovar
October 21, 2018
Chico State's Kim Wright winds up to strike the ball against Cal State San Marcos in this archived photo. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Wildcats swiftly beaten by Eagles

Ricardo Tovar
October 20, 2018
Lebron James makes his first appearance as a Laker and looks to lead the young team to a championship.

Podcast: Suck it up Lebron

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 20, 2018
Left to Right: Rich Ober, Alex Brown, Scott Huber, Jon Scott, Andrew Coolidge Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

City council candidates converse on Chico concerns

Ricardo Tovar
October 16, 2018
Chico State cross-country runners, Jason Intravaia (left) and Jack Johnson (right) helped Chico State win the Capital Cross Challenge in this archived photo. Image courtesy of Gary W Towne.

Cross-country tramples competition at Bronco Invitational

Ricardo Tovar
October 13, 2018
(left) #1 Brooke Fogel celebrating a big point scored against Cal State San Marcos with teammate (right) #8 Kennedy Greenwood on Friday. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Wildcats lose heart in fourth straight loss

Ricardo Tovar
October 13, 2018

Podcast: The funniest name in the NFL

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Alex Grant
October 12, 2018
Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Life, one step at a time

Ricardo Tovar
October 10, 2018
Jason Intravaia placed eighth in the Capital Cross Challenge on Sep. 29 Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Wildcat of the Week- Jason Intravaia

Ricardo Tovar
October 8, 2018
Chico State's #14 Kennedy Rice strikes the ball against Cal State Monterey Bay on Friday. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Wildcat volleyball starts hot but fizzles out

Ricardo Tovar
October 6, 2018

Podcast: Drew Brees is 39-years-old

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 5, 2018
Senior Teddy Kassa finished 22nd and placed 17th, with a time of 24:56.5 on Saturday. Kassa running during a meet last year in this archived photo. Image courtesy of Luke Reid.

Chico State men place 1st and women place 5th in cross-country season opener

Ricardo Tovar
September 29, 2018
Chico State prepares for a serve from Cal State San Bernardino in this archived photo Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Wildcats volleyball bounces back from a two game slump

Ricardo Tovar
September 29, 2018

Podcast: Knee injuries, concussions, the NFL and terrible rules

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Alex Grant
September 28, 2018
Senior Erin Woods has returned to the Chico State women's soccer team for her extra year of eligibility.

Wildcat of the Week- Erin Woods

Ricardo Tovar
September 26, 2018
Chico State's #14 Kennedy Rice attempts to score a point against San Francisco State on Friday Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Chico State volleyball goes five sets and emerges victorious

Ricardo Tovar
September 22, 2018

Podcast: Open those coolers

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
September 21, 2018
Chico State women's soccer gets ready for their matchup against CSU Los Angeles on Friday afternoon. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Another game and another tie for Chico State women’s soccer

Ricardo Tovar and Keelie Lewis
September 15, 2018
Chico State game plans before the start of the match against Stanislaus State on Wednesday. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico State Volleyball Snaps Home Losing Streak

Ricardo Tovar
September 13, 2018
Senior Teddy Kassa focuses on the race. Image courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

What’s to Come for Chico State Cross Country

Ricardo Tovar
September 12, 2018
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