Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
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Juan Campos sentenced to 180 days in jail after killing Nikolas Klein. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Former Chico State student sentenced for DUI crash

Jafet Serrato
March 16, 2017
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[Photo] From sports superstars to has-beens

December 16, 2015
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[Photo] Are Super Bowls more important than morals?

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
November 16, 2015
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[Photo] Sports are more than ‘just a game’

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
November 2, 2015
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[Photo] Giant checks, small bank accounts; Daily fantasy sports

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
September 27, 2015
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[Photo] Collegiate athletes are broke

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
September 12, 2015
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[Photo] California NFL 2015 season preview

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
September 8, 2015
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[Photo] MLB playoff race heats up

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
August 31, 2015
Nick Martinez-Esquibel. Orion file photo.

[Photo] Fantasy Football draft— Thumbs up, thumbs down

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
August 24, 2015
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[Photo] Gallery: Thursday Evening Market

April 30, 2015
Food trucks from all around Chico congregate on Broadway to feed the masses. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Raspberries and strawberries are commonly found at the market this time of year. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Breads and other baked goods are also popular Farmers' market fair. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Kids catch some of the last sun of the day as they run through the fountains of Downtown Chico's City Plaza during the Farmers' Market. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Live music in City Plaza pulls a big crowd. Photo by Trevor Ryan

There was a good turn out at one of the last Farmers' Markets before the semester ends. Thursday, April 30. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Onions and garlic for sale at the Farmer's Market. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Fresh vegetables line Broadway Street. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Larger and larger crowds gathered around The Upstairs Neighbors at the farmers market as the morning progressed.

Alex Montez de Oca, left, handles the upright bass while Daniel Michelson and Nathan Lehmann play along.

Grace Senoglu's message was among the strongest.

Over 300 participants gather at Chico State for Take Back the Night's march through downtown.

Everyone silently continues to the Chico State Free Speech Area.

Take Back the Night passes the Madison Bear Garden.

More signs march past El Rey Theater.

Both cat-callers and admirers offer their opinions of those walking through downtown.

A plethora of signs spoke the message of the march rather than any of the participants.

Bar-goes at Riley's look on as the march continues through downtown.

Larger and larger crowds gathered around The Upstairs Neighbors at the farmers' market as the morning progressed.

Janelle Borges supplies lead vocals for The Upstairs Neighbours in front of Wall Street at the famers' market.

Left to right, Alex Montez handles the upright bass while Daniel Michelson and Nathan Lehmann play along.

Phillip Drange, left, provides vocals as Polo Hedriana takes care of the guitar. Nathan Lehmann, background, waits with his saxophone at the ready.

Janelle Borges taps out the beat as she takes a break for a song or two to talk with market-goers.

The Saturday Chico Certified Farmers Market always draws a healthy crowd, and nearly all passersby slowed for a listen.

The Upstairs Neighbours performed on April 25 at the Saturday farmers market.

Polo Hedriana plays the guitar at the farmers market with The Upstairs Neighbours.

Nathan Lehmann's saxophone was looking good in the crisp morning air.

Ben and Elyse Fontana's 15-month-old daughter Charlotte shows off her moves at the farmers market.

The soft sounds of The Upstairs Neighbours could be heard coming from the corner of Third and Wall streets in downtown Chico.

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A little farther on, some bighorn sheep appear along the ridge-line. There are actually 5 in this photo, and many more could be seen running across the mountain side throughout the day.

A little farther on, some bighorn sheep appear along the ridge-line. There are actually 5 in this photo, and many more could be seen running across the mountain side throughout the day.

Everyone silently continues to the Chico State Free Speech Area.

Grace Senoglu's message was among the strongest.

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[Photo] Community marches in solidarity for sexual violence awareness

Dylan Dewit
April 24, 2015
Many participants make time to stick around for hot chocolate and company before heading home.

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Grace Senoglu's bold statement was celebrated by many stopping to grab a photo with her and her friends on their way out.

Emilee Hunt sends everyone home with powerful words of thankfulness and encouragement.

Over 300 participants gather at Chico State for Take Back the Night's march through downtown.

Everyone silently continues to the Chico State Free Speech Area.

Take Back the Night passes the Madison Bear Garden.

More signs march past El Rey Theater.

More signs march past El Rey Theater.

More signs march past El Rey Theater.

Everyone respectfully waited at traffic lights, walked in a narrow line and made their way back to campus.

Both cat-callers and admirers offer their opinions of those walking through downtown.

Coming up Broadway Street the marchers continue to gather attention through their solidarity and sign-work.

While the majority of the participants were Wildcats, there were plenty of others who had traveled to participate in Take Back the Night.

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Each carrying their own candle and not saying a word the group makes their way across Ivy Street.

The march begins through the brick pillars of Chico State.

Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Bay Area NFL teams get set for draft

Kevin Lucena
April 24, 2015
Goats have a space near the house as well.

On your way up to the Buttes you'll also pass Penny, one of the largest cows you'll ever see.

The day gets hotter and brighter as the group stretches out while we make our way back down the Sutter Buttes.

Making sure to not wear ourselves out too much, Charlie shared some details about the surrounding valleys.

A nice view of the valley showed some of Charlie's rice fields and miles more of flat farmland.

The line of students make its way across the Sutter Buttes.

A little farther on, some bighorn sheep appear along the ridge-line.

Lizards and squirrels joined the party too.

Lots of private paths are scattered through the foothills of the Sutter Buttes.

Charlie Roberts talks soil with engineers from his classes who attended the hike on his property.

A few civil engineering majors make their way ahead of the group as the hike on Charlie's land begins.

Vultures are a common sight, with the occasional eagle gliding overhead as well.

To the left of the path is the house Charlie built for himself and his family. Their home sits right at the base of the Sutter Buttes, seen in the background.

This doeling was less than six months old, and made plenty of faces for the camera.

An Alpha Romeo awaiting some love greets you as you make your way onto Charlie Roberts' property on the Sutter Buttes.

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[Photo] Gallery: Point Race at Silver Dollar Speedway

April 23, 2015
Every seat's a good seat at Silver Dollar Speedway. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The number 75 car jumped to an early lead . Photo by Trevor Ryan

But if an oval track and a bunch of angry V8s isn't American enough for you, this ought to be. Muscle cars, pickup trucks and classics littered the parking lot at the event. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Definitely the fastest cars on the track, the 410 Sprints were also the loudest. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The variety in classes and aero made for different racing styles. Contact was common and each race had several yellow flags. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Racing flat-out with no downforce takes a lot of grit. Photo by Trevor Ryan

5 classes of cars kept the commentators busy at Silver Dollar Speedway. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Lots of contact, cars off track and conversations with officials is common when you're competing on dirt. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The three Cooper brothers ended up taking the entire podium to themselves. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Car 26 speeds down the far straight trying to make up ground. Photo by Trevor Ryan

One of the three Cooper brothers in the Street Stock race takes off down the main straight. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Next up, the Street Stocks could be found hitting the oval. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The dirt, dust, smoke, noise and rumble from the powerful V8s fills the night air for miles around the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Two Limited Late Model cars go neck and neck across the line. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Car number 96 flies across the start-finish straight during the final Limited Late Model race. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The Limited Llate Models had a full grid and an aggressive pace. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Multiple races for 5 classes were held over the course of the evening at Silver Dollar Speedway, Friday April 17, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

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