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The Orion

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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Trevor Yale Ryan
Finally, the 410 Sprints were back up. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Finally, the 410 Sprints were back up. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The Orion Spring 2015 Staff Photo

[Photo] About The Orion

August 4, 2011

The Orion Spring 2015 Staff Photo

Sisterhoods Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Cammies: Indie/Experimental Showcase

Amanda Rhine
April 16, 2015

Sisterhoods Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] NCAA should wield clout to pressure Indiana on religious freedom law

Kevin Lucena
April 13, 2015

Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Campos's SUV hit two parked cars on Hazel Street. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Driver that struck man identified as Chico State student

Dylan Dewit
April 5, 2015

Campos's SUV hit two parked cars on Hazel Street. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Ben Lucas, tattoo artist and owner of Eye Of Jade in downtown Chico, has been inking art pieces on people for more than a decade. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Tattoo artist leaves his mark

Claire Martinez
April 6, 2015

Ben Lucas, tattoo artist and owner of Eye Of Jade in downtown Chico, has been inking art pieces on people for more than a decade. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Stars and forest

The Orion constellation rises over Chico after sunset, as seen from east of town on Highway 32. Photo by Trevor Ryan

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN

[Photo] Chico springtime skies

April 4, 2015

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN

Flowers letters and candles in street

An abundance of candles, flowers and letters rest on the side of the road in memory of Nickolas Klein. March 30, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Flowers letters and candles in street

By the following Monday, a memorial to Nickolas Klein had been made in the street. March 30, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Flowers letters and candles in street

The man killed on Saturday the 28th was identified as Nickolas Klein, a Chico State mechanical engineering major. March 30, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

sign

The intersection of the accident, March 28. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Chico Police and Chico Fire Department talk to witnesses at the scene of the accident. Photo credit Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Fatal car accident on 7th and Chestnut

Lindsay Pincus
March 28, 2015

Chico Police and Chico Fire Department talk to witnesses at the scene of the accident. Photo credit Trevor Ryan

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN

[Photo] Student struck, killed by car

April 3, 2015

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN

Police Cars

The intersection of the accident, as seen by facing away from Chico State from Chestnut Avenue. March 28. Photo by Trevor Ryan March 28, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Police and resident

An upset resident yells at police and students to get away from his yard and house. March 28, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

3 crashed SUVs

The damage at the scene was extensive to all of the cars involved. March 28, 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

3 crashed SUVs

The Chevrolet on the far left struck and killed a student before crashing to a stop in these parked cars. March 28. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Police Cars

The intersection of the accident, as seen by facing Chico State from Chestnut Avenue. Roughly two dozen emergency personnel were present from the fire department, hospital and police departments. March...

ambulance

A student is turned away by an officer, the girl was soon after removed from the crime scene. March 28. Photo by Trevor Ryan

CSI label

Chico Police at the scene of the accident on 7th Street and Chestnut Street, March 28. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Driving deeper into the forest on Highway 32, my friend and I were looking for a better place to shoot from.

Driving deeper into the forest on Highway 32, my friend and I were looking for a better place to shoot from.

Abandoned tractor

A seemingly abandoned grader sits off the road on Highway 32 outside of Chico. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The Orion constellation over Chico as seen after travelling up Highway 32 to the east of town after sunset. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The Orion constellation over Chico as seen after travelling up Highway 32 to the east of town after sunset. Photo by Trevor Ryan

After driving out of Chico less than an hour it's dark enough to clearly make out the Milky Way in a cloudless, moonless night sky. Photo by Trevor Ryan

After driving out of Chico less than an hour it's dark enough to clearly make out the Milky Way in a cloudless, moonless night sky. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The farther you get from the city the less the light pollution affects your view of the stars. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The farther you get from the city the less the light pollution affects your view of the stars. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Stars

After about 30 minutes of driving out of Chico our own Milky Way Galaxy is visible to the naked eye in the darkness of a clear night. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Bidwell Park

Big Chico Creek in the sun on a beautiful day in Chico. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] March Madness inspires bracket mayhem

Kevin Lucena
March 17, 2015

Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Students jump into Big Chico Creek

People jump into the cold water at Bear Hole, in Upper Bidwell Park during the spring break. Photo by Trevor Ryan

FEATURED PHOTO. Upper Park / Spring Break - Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Discovering Upper Park

March 17, 2015

FEATURED PHOTO. Upper Park / Spring Break - Trevor Ryan

Upper park

Upper Park sees some of the last sun of the day. Photo by Trevor Ryan.

Upper park

Big Chico Creek in the sun on a beautiful day in Chico. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cliff and rushing water

The cliffs above Salmon Hole get a light rain. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Lizard

A lizard in Upper Park finds some sunshine before a light rain fell. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Water

Bear Hole, Upper Bidwell Park during spring break. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Upper park creek

People jump into the cold water at Bear Hole, Upper Bidwell Park. Spring Break 2015. Photo by Trevor Ryan

This supercharged S13 went back and forth with Pascua's 5.0 throughout the day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

This supercharged S13 went back and forth with Pascua's 5.0 throughout the day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Ride-alongs are common, with lots of people hanging out at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Ride-alongs are common, with lots of people hanging out at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cody Boaze made a little extra smoke before leaving the drifting area. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cody Boaze made a little extra smoke before leaving the drifting area. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis wasn't the only one with a Foxbody; Robert Pascua brought car that looked like it had kissed more walls than this one. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis wasn't the only one with a Foxbody; Robert Pascua brought car that looked like it had kissed more walls than this one. Photo by Trevor Ryan

There was a very friendly environment at the track, as driver Cody Boaze demonstrates here in his stripped out S14. Photo by Trevor Ryan

There was a very friendly environment at the track, as driver Cody Boaze demonstrates here in his stripped out S14. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The whine from Tyler's supercharged motor approaching sounded amazing. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The whine from Tyler's supercharged motor approaching sounded amazing. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco's Z32 waiting to get back on the skid pad. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco's Z32 waiting to get back on the skid pad. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A variety of cars were present at Thunderhill on Saturday, March 7 for drifting practice, like Eugene Feygelman's Infinity Q45. Eugene ended up winning the competition the next day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A variety of cars were present at Thunderhill on Saturday, March 7 for drifting practice, like Eugene Feygelman's Infinity Q45. Eugene ended up winning the competition the next day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

This Corolla made the trip to Thunderhill from Georgetown. Photo by Trevor Ryan

This Corolla made the trip to Thunderhill from Georgetown. Photo by Trevor Ryan

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN: Skidpad Drift Day at Thunderhill

[Photo] Cars race to practice at Thunder Hill

March 13, 2015

FEATURED PHOTO BY TREVOR RYAN: Skidpad Drift Day at Thunderhill

The V8 had plenty of power to get the rear end out. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The V8 had plenty of power to get the rear end out. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A stanced Toyota Cressida getting in line at Thunder Drift. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A stanced Toyota Cressida getting in line at Thunder Drift. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cars ran from 9 in the morning until late in the evening at Thunder Drift, Saturday, March 7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cars ran from 9 in the morning until late in the evening at Thunder Drift, Saturday, March 7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

King was getting used to a new 4 speed manual transmission that was recently swapped in.. Photo by Trevor Ryan

King was getting used to a new 4 speed manual transmission that was recently swapped in.. Photo by Trevor Ryan

 Thunderhill just finishing the main track, and expanding to a large 5-mile circuit. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Thunderhill just finishing the main track, and expanding to a large 5-mile circuit. Photo by Trevor Ryan

While the damage looks extensive, Todorov was still able to compete in the event the next day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

While the damage looks extensive, Todorov was still able to compete in the event the next day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

It was only Travis' second event but it was clear he was getting a good feel for the course. Photo by Trevor Ryan

It was only Travis' second event but it was clear he was getting a good feel for the course. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A car running in an SCCA event passes the start-finish line. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A car running in an SCCA event passes the start-finish line. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A SCCA event was running on the main track as well. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A SCCA event was running on the main track as well. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Unfortunately, the day didn't end well for Todorov at Thunderhill. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Unfortunately, the day didn't end well for Todorov at Thunderhill. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Many drivers hit cones and bumped walls throughout the day, with only one big accident in the evening (pictured later). Photo by Trevor Ryan

Many drivers hit cones and bumped walls throughout the day, with only one big accident in the evening (pictured later). Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco gets in another clean line at Thunderhill. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco gets in another clean line at Thunderhill. Photo by Trevor Ryan

BMWs were popular at the track as well, like Vadim Todorov's E36. Photo by Trevor Ryan

BMWs were popular at the track as well, like Vadim Todorov's E36. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The V8 had plenty of power to get the rear end out. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The V8 had plenty of power to get the rear end out. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Ride-alongs were common, with lots of people hanging out at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Ride-alongs were common, with lots of people hanging out at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco gets back in line to head out to the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco gets back in line to head out to the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco gets sideways while other's wait to hit the course. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco gets sideways while other's wait to hit the course. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis wasn't the only one with a Foxbody; Robert Pascua brought this example that looked like it had kissed more walls than this one. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis wasn't the only one with a Foxbody; Robert Pascua brought this example that looked like it had kissed more walls than this one. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A built Ford 5.0 put down reliable power all day long at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A built Ford 5.0 put down reliable power all day long at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The 300 drives off the course after a good run. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The 300 drives off the course after a good run. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A newer 5.0 Mustang was also seen sideways at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

A newer 5.0 Mustang was also seen sideways at the track. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cody Boaze, from Paradise, was in a bright blue S14. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cody Boaze, from Paradise, was in a bright blue S14. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Pro driver Alex Heilbrunn pilots Team IMR's LS-powered Mazda RX7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Pro driver Alex Heilbrunn pilots Team IMR's LS-powered Mazda RX7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The whine from Tyler's supercharged motor approaching sounded amazing. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The whine from Tyler's supercharged motor approaching sounded amazing. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The supercharger was obviously helping make the Nissan plenty of power. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The supercharger was obviously helping make the Nissan plenty of power. Photo by Trevor Ryan

There were a few older Volvos present at the track too, such as this 240. Photo by Trevor Ryan

There were a few older Volvos present at the track too, such as this 240. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis shared his car with a couple friends for the day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis shared his car with a couple friends for the day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

This supercharged S13 went back and forth with Pascua's 5.0 throughout the day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

This supercharged S13 went back and forth with Pascua's 5.0 throughout the day. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco, who made the trip from the Sacramento area, was getting in good runs all day long. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco, who made the trip from the Sacramento area, was getting in good runs all day long. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco's Z32 could be seen sitting almost on the ground while it waited to get back on the skid pad. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Sacco's Z32 could be seen sitting almost on the ground while it waited to get back on the skid pad. Photo by Trevor Ryan

There were plenty of Japanese cars to go around as well, like Dominic Sacco's Z32 that was just about laying frame. Photo by Trevor Ryan

There were plenty of Japanese cars to go around as well, like Dominic Sacco's Z32 that was just about laying frame. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Team Inca Madness had an LS-powered Mazda FC for profession Formula Drift driver Alex Heilbrunn to drive for a skid pad drift day at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday, March 7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Team Inca Madness had an LS-powered Mazda FC for profession Formula Drift driver Alex Heilbrunn to drive for a skid pad drift day at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday, March 7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis Troxell brought a recently built Foxbody Mustang. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Travis Troxell brought a recently built Foxbody Mustang. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The RX7's V8 had no trouble smoking its tires all day long. Photo by Trevor Ryan

The RX7's V8 had no trouble smoking its tires all day long. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Robert Pascua celebrated a good run with a little extra on his way off the skid pad. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Robert Pascua celebrated a good run with a little extra on his way off the skid pad. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cody Boaze made a little extra smoke before leaving the drifting area. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Cody Boaze made a little extra smoke before leaving the drifting area. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Pro driver Alex Heilbrunn pilots Team IMR's LS-powered Mazda RX7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Pro driver Alex Heilbrunn pilots Team IMR's LS-powered Mazda RX7. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Another ZX was in the mix as well, although Glen King turned his Z32 into a V8 powered pickup. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Another ZX was in the mix as well, although Glen King turned his Z32 into a V8 powered pickup. Photo by Trevor Ryan

Nick Howell, student involvement coordinator, helps students at the Student Life and Leadership center with questions they have about the program. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] A.S., state workers partner toward thriving campus life

Kristina Martinez
March 11, 2015

Nick Howell, student involvement coordinator, helps students at the Student Life and Leadership center with questions they have about the program. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

300 X 250 PIXELS WEB THUMBNAIL Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

[Photo] Mac Sabbath takes Chico for a ride

Erin Vierra
March 10, 2015

300 X 250 PIXELS WEB THUMBNAIL Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Costumed guitarist

Slayer McCheese's plays his guitar while The Hamburgler takes care of the drums in the background. Photo by Trevor Ryan