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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State decathlete Adam Nikssarian (courtesy Chico Wildcats)

Track championships under way in San Diego

Sergio Sanchez
May 1, 2014
Senior guard Courtney Hamilton. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Senior guard nominated for national honor

Sergio Sanchez
April 15, 2014
Rashad Parker drives to the hoop against Seattle Pacific University earlier this season. Orion file photo.

’Cats knocked out of NCAA tournament

Sergio Sanchez
March 26, 2014
Live coverage of the ’Cats in the NCAA Elite Eight

Live coverage of the ’Cats in the NCAA Elite Eight

Sergio Sanchez
March 26, 2014
Chico State men’s basketball will play in its first NCAA Division II Championship Tournament Elite Eight game against South Carolina-Aiken. Photo courtesy of Molly Ratto - Chico State Sports Department

’Cats begin Elite Eight Wednesday

Sergio Sanchez
March 26, 2014
Chico State men's basketball coach Greg Clink poses in front of his former players plaques. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Basketball coach reaches 100-win milestone

Sergio Sanchez
March 25, 2014
Jordan Semple makes a free throw against Sonoma State earlier this season. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Comeback ’Cats heading to Elite Eight

Sergio Sanchez
March 17, 2014
Rashad Parker looks to score against Seattle Pacific University earlier this season. Orion file photo.

Wildcats manhandle Coyotes, off to Sweet 16

Sergio Sanchez
March 16, 2014
Senior guard Rashad Parker. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Chico State tops Cal Baptist in first round

Sergio Sanchez
March 14, 2014
Rich Drouillard, 68, attended the Friday softball game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Sergio Sanchez

Faces in the Crowd: Chico transplant supports softball

Sergio Sanchez
March 11, 2014
Giordano Estrada attempts to get around a defender against Seattle Pacific earlier this season. Orion file photo.

Chico State drops championship game against Cal State Stanislaus

Sergio Sanchez
March 9, 2014
Amir Carraway goes for a fancy layup against San Francisco State earlier this season. Photo credit: Annie Paige

’Cats conquer Broncos, off to championship finals

Sergio Sanchez
March 8, 2014
Jordan Semple attempts a shot against San Francisco State during a regular season game in Acker Gym. Photo credit: Annie Paige

’Cats defeat Gators, advance to semifinals

Sergio Sanchez
March 7, 2014
Senior guard and transfer student Giordano Estrada has been an important piece of the Wildcats starting lineup this season. Orion file photo.

Basketball seniors reflect on time as Wildcats

Sergio Sanchez
March 5, 2014
The senior players of the Chico State basketball team line up with their families and are recognized for their accomplishments on the team.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Cal Poly Pomona spoils senior night

Sergio Sanchez
March 2, 2014
Amir Carraway looks to Jordan Barton to make the play against Humboldt State.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

’Cats cut down Lumberjacks Friday night

Sergio Sanchez
March 1, 2014
Chris Cobb, men's basketball assistant coach. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Athletes prepare for high-pressure situations

Sergio Sanchez
February 24, 2014
Giordano Estrada finished the night with 11 points Saturday versus Cal State East Bay.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

’Cats win final road game of regular season

Sergio Sanchez
February 23, 2014
The Wildcat men's basketball team beat Seattle Pacific University in the Carl's Jr. Mac Martin Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.

Wildcats victory punches ticket into championship tournament

Sergio Sanchez
February 22, 2014

Strength and conditioning club teaches healthy techniques

Sergio Sanchez
February 18, 2014
The Wildcat men's basketball team beat Seattle Pacific University in the Carl's Jr. Mac Martin Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.

’Cats cruise to victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills

Sergio Sanchez
February 16, 2014

Wildcats soar to victory against Golden Eagles

Sergio Sanchez
February 15, 2014
Luis Martinez, men's soccer player

Away games challenge Chico State athletes

Sergio Sanchez
February 12, 2014
The Wildcat men's basketball team beat Seattle Pacific University in the Carl's Jr. Mac Martin Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.

Wildcats topple Coyotes in overtime battle

Sergio Sanchez
February 9, 2014
Rashad Parker looks to make a pass, while being double guarded.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Last second stunner sinks ’Cats

Sergio Sanchez
February 8, 2014
Octavio Guzman. The Orion file photo.

Former Wildcat soccer players get closer to dream goal

Sergio Sanchez
February 5, 2014
Defense dominant for third straight Wildcat win

Defense dominant for third straight Wildcat win

Sergio Sanchez
February 2, 2014

’Cats defeat rival Sonoma State

Sergio Sanchez
February 1, 2014
Rashad Parker

Road win ends Wildcats’ losing skid

Sergio Sanchez
January 26, 2014
The Wildcat men's basketball team beat Seattle Pacific University in the Carl's Jr. Mac Martin Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.

Wildcats suffer first losing streak of season

Sergio Sanchez
January 24, 2014

Otters stun Wildcats, snap home win streak

Sergio Sanchez
January 19, 2014

Wildcats pull out win against Cal State East Bay

Sergio Sanchez
January 18, 2014

Assistant coaches seek out second jobs

Sergio Sanchez
December 15, 2013

Cats end two-game skid

Sergio Sanchez
December 9, 2013
Winter break short-lived for athletes

Winter break short-lived for athletes

Sergio Sanchez
December 2, 2013

‘Cats claw way to victory

Sergio Sanchez
November 23, 2013

‘Cats fall in shootout

Sergio Sanchez
November 17, 2013

College athletes struggle with finances

Sergio Sanchez
November 12, 2013

‘Cats punch tickets to NCAA National Championships

Sergio Sanchez
November 10, 2013

CCAA title hopes on the horizon

Sergio Sanchez
November 2, 2013

Men’s soccer team wins with a man down

Sergio Sanchez
October 27, 2013

Wildcats dominate Humboldt State

Sergio Sanchez
October 20, 2013

Quidditch comes to life

Sergio Sanchez
October 19, 2013

Wildcats remembered in Hall of Fame

Sergio Sanchez
October 14, 2013

Women’s volleyball team sweeps Cal State Dominguez Hills

Sergio Sanchez
October 13, 2013

Athletes mull careers after college

Sergio Sanchez
October 6, 2013
Ultimate spirit

Ultimate spirit

Sergio Sanchez
October 1, 2013
Dan Reidel Sophomore forward Matt Hurlow takes a shot on a corner kick against the Broncos defense during the men's soccer game against Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday. This shot was wide of the goal.

Men’s soccer wins in overtime thriller

Sergio Sanchez
September 22, 2013

Undefeated no more

Sergio Sanchez
September 21, 2013

Freshmen athletes find new home

Sergio Sanchez
September 21, 2013
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