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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Taylor Maddox

Transfer student brings new edge to Wildcat basketball

Taylor Maddox
December 17, 2013
Men's basketball finds a diamond in the rough in new guard Giordano Estrada.
Men's basketball forward Jordan Simple goes for a dunk against Cal State Stanislaus.

Wildcats defeat visiting Cal State Stanislaus, improve to 7-1

Taylor Maddox
December 15, 2013
Parker's career high helps 'Cats avenge early season loss

Wildcats manhandle Gators, win road trip opener

Taylor Maddox
December 7, 2013
Estrada, Carraway and Barton combine for 40 points on their way to sinking San Francisco State

Wildcats upset Seattle Pacific University, improve to 4-1

Taylor Maddox
November 30, 2013
Estrada catches fire from long range to power 'Cats to victory

Chico State beats Simpson University, improves to 2-1

Taylor Maddox
November 23, 2013
’Cats win big with balanced offensive attack
Photograph courtesy of Stuart Engle Sophie Wackerman and Ben Engle, right, give it their all during a fist-clenching match at Stanford University.

Game. Set. 'Cats.

Taylor Maddox
November 18, 2013
From slices to volleys, the Chico State Tennis Club is serving up excitement all season long.

The long road ahead

Taylor Maddox
November 10, 2013
With an eye toward the future, student athletes contemplate life with injuries after college

’Cats coast past Holy Names, win season opener

Taylor Maddox
November 9, 2013
Park’s tremendous 19-point first half highlights sensational inaugural contest

Men’s basketball team set to tip-off

Taylor Maddox
October 28, 2013
Wildcats hit the hardwood with postseason ambitions

Wildcats trounce Cal State Dominguez Hills 3-0 in rematch

Taylor Maddox
October 27, 2013
Second half offensive burst keeps Cal State Dominguez Hills at bay

Women’s soccer drops second straight, slump continues

Taylor Maddox
October 21, 2013
A second half rally by Sonoma State proved too much for Wildcats

Seniors, freshman contribute to strong squads

Taylor Maddox
October 20, 2013
Rookies and veterans reflect upon the differences in team experience

All in the family

Taylor Maddox
October 14, 2013
Wildcats share their thoughts on living with sibling athletes.

’Cats tie Cal Poly Pomona in double overtime

Taylor Maddox
October 13, 2013
Gritty first half play provides hope amidst losing skid

Bouncing back after tough losses

Taylor Maddox
October 7, 2013
Chico State athletes find encouragement even in their worst losses.

‘Cats force OT, fall to Cal State San Bernardino

Taylor Maddox
October 5, 2013
Women's team loses a tough one in the closing minutes.

From Chico State to Candlestick, superstition makes the sports world go 'round

Taylor Maddox
September 30, 2013
Wildcats find strength in quirky pregame rituals.

Women’s soccer pull off tie in double OT

Taylor Maddox
September 21, 2013
Clutch second half offense helps Chico stay afloat.