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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Thembiso Mawema
ENVY before the MAC showcase performance. Photo courtesy of ENVY.

ENVY supports members, shines on the dance floor

Thembiso Mawema
September 11, 2015
ENVY dance team thrives at Chico State thanks to the dedication of its members.
Cheer squads bring spirit to the 'Cats

Cheer squads bring spirit to the ‘Cats

Thembiso Mawema
November 4, 2013
Behind the scenes of the cheer squads
Photograph by Gemz Photography
Chance Egure flies high into a backflip.

Snow club continues to climb

Thembiso Mawema
October 23, 2013
Thinking about joining any fun winter sports lately?

Rivalries keep Wildcats vigilant

Thembiso Mawema
October 1, 2013
Wildcats roar about rival schools they get pumped up to play against.

Men’s and women’s cross-country teams impress in Stanford

Thembiso Mawema
September 30, 2013
The men's and women's cross-country teams dominate against Division I teams.
Kasey Judge
Xiang Tak, a sophomore on the women's cross-country team, demonstrates lunges.

Lower body strength critical to success

Thembiso Mawema
September 21, 2013
A powerful lower body is essential to dominating in any sport.

Cross-country athletes share the ins and outs of hardcore training lifestyle

Thembiso Mawema
September 11, 2013
A look into the day of the life of cross-country athletes.