Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Stephanie Schmieding

Stephanie Schmieding, Editor-in-Chief

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Chico State President Paul Zingg spoke to the university for one of the last times at his retirement party on May 6. Photo credit: George Johnston.

13 years of President Zingg: An interactive timeline

Stephanie Schmieding
May 11, 2016
There have been 34 arrests made during Cesar Chavez weekend so far, which is less than previous years. (Photo credit: Michael Catelli).

Police arrest 76 during Cesar Chavez weekend

Stephanie Schmieding
April 5, 2016
Police arrested a man for burglary of Pleasant Valley High School and Bidwell Junior High on April 3. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

Police arrest man connected to burglaries at two Chico schools

Stephanie Schmieding
April 3, 2016
Illustration by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

Buyer straights: Finding good shopping in Chico

Stephanie Schmieding
October 5, 2015
First-year animal science major, Delaney Friel, gets salad from the Sutter Dining Hall self-serve bar on Sunday. Photo credit: Christine Zuniga

Students voice concerns with Sutter Dining

Stephanie Schmieding
September 14, 2015
President Paul Zingg announces his retirement during his speech at the 2015 Fall Convocation. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

President Zingg announces retirement

Stephanie Schmieding
August 20, 2015
MVP battle: Curry's got a shot

MVP battle: Curry’s got a shot

Stephanie Schmieding
April 25, 2015
Orion alumni thrive across America

Orion alumni thrive across America

Stephanie Schmieding
March 12, 2015
Community members attend GSEC's annual LGBTQ+ conference at the Bell Memorial Union auditorium, which was decorated for the event. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

GSEC hosts 7th annual LGBTQ+ conference

Stephanie Schmieding
December 12, 2014
Tim Whitaker, senior computer science major, boulder climbs in the outdoors. Photo courtesy Tim Whitaker.

Senior rock climber reaches new heights

Stephanie Schmieding
December 11, 2014
Chico State's Society of Engineers team is hard at work on the new and improved race car for the Formula SAE competition in 2015.

Engineering students prepare for global competition

Stephanie Schmieding
December 8, 2014
Chris Ernst, vice president of marketing and corporate communications for El Camino Hospital, uses what she learned during her years at Chico State in her career today. Photo courtesy of Chris Ernst

Alumna shares success and experience at Chico State

Stephanie Schmieding
November 25, 2014
Fundraiser participants Ryan Denton and Ashley Wright play a round of mini-golf. Photo credit: Emily Conroy

Civil engineering society presents semiannual roller disco

Stephanie Schmieding
November 24, 2014
Jennifer Clowers, Peace Corps volunteer and recruitment supervisor, came to Chico State on Tuesday to talk about her experiences in the Peace Corps. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Peace Corps volunteer reflects on travels

Stephanie Schmieding
November 10, 2014
Students and community members gather on Legion Avenue to look for areas that could be safer and better lit. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Students mobilize to expose safety concerns

Stephanie Schmieding
October 31, 2014
Dawn Clifford, a nutrition professor, explains that it's OK to give into Halloween cravings. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

Tricks to kick that fear of treats

Stephanie Schmieding
October 26, 2014
Brian Brazeal, a Chico State professor of anthropology, navigates the emerald mines in Colombia, Brazil, India and Zambia. Photo courtesy of Brian Brazeal

Professor navigates the emerald trade

Stephanie Schmieding
October 22, 2014
Jordan Walsh, a senior psychology and multicultural and gender studies, challenges the stereotype of the gendergueer population. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

Chico State reflects on stereotypes

Stephanie Schmieding
October 21, 2014
Amanda Wood, a senior business marketing major, is receiving support from her sorority through donations after a medically-induced coma and multiple surgeries. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Metzger

Sorority bands together to help sister

Stephanie Schmieding
October 15, 2014

The tolls and triumphs of long-distance relationships

Stephanie Schmieding
September 30, 2014
Professors read Rate My Professors reviews

Professors read Rate My Professors reviews

Stephanie Schmieding
September 24, 2014
Chico State's Bucket List Photo credit: Monica Fitch

Bucket list of activities for students

Stephanie Schmieding
September 19, 2014
Patti Horsley, professor and health education specialist, holds office hours in Butte Hall for her students and any other students interested in learning about health education. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

Students stay slim beyond the gym

Stephanie Schmieding
September 18, 2014
The owner of 100th Monkey Cafe & Books, Jill Lacefield, said the community will support the new business plan. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Local cafe to launch donations-only meals

Stephanie Schmieding
September 6, 2014
Teddy Crete, 20, works the Chico Newman Center table outside Plumas Hall and encourages students to join. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

Humans of Chico State: An inside look on students’ lives

Stephanie Schmieding
August 28, 2014
Pete Bonacich, acting district manager of the California Water Service Co. in Chico, takes pride in his work done both on the scene and in his office to help preserve water during this devastating drought. Photo credit: Stephanie Schmieding

Help Chico wipe out the drought

Stephanie Schmieding
August 26, 2014
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