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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Wyatt Alpert, News Editor

Wyatt Alpert is a fourth-year journalism major from Temecula California. He enjoys studying history and is aiming for his minor in the subject. Wyatt enjoys sports and is an avid Liverpool supporter he dreams one day to attend their matches regularly. He is looking forward to his second semester on The Orion and aims to be a regular contributor.

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People gathered for an activity during a forest therapy walk photo courtesy of Blake Ellis program manager for ecotherapy.

Ecotherapy walks into the new semester

Wyatt Alpert, News Editor
August 29, 2023

Ecotherapy, a program under the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve at Chico State is back and taking on another semester. The program has been around since 2021 and was implemented to help students deal...

Bullet hole in rear bumper along with the numbers 6,5 and 8 evidence markers.

Evidence markers lay near a white car with a hole in the rear bumper. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert May 6.

Bullet hole in car after the shooting early May 6 morning.

Bullet hole and police caution tape in the aftermath of May 6 shooting on Columbus Avenue. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert May 6

Evidence markers lay near a car with a bullet hole in the rear bumper.

Bullet hole in the rear bumper along with evidence markers. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert May 6.

People gathered in spillover room provided for todays ASFC budgetary meeting. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert April 7.

Spillover room with large attendance for the discussion regarding the proposed budget including zero dollars to AO. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert April 7.

Big group of people in colorful clothing man wearing hats outside in grassy valley

Adventure Outings faces budgetary knife

Wyatt Alpert, Reporter
April 6, 2023

Adventure Outings, an Associated Students-funded group, is facing elimination. There is a growing number of students who find this to be very disagreeable with Chico State’s mission of building community...

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Wildcat Gaming Lobby located in Whitney Hall entrance located on Warner Street side of the building. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 25.

Josh Little, League of Legends captain. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Josh Little, League of Legends captain. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Dylan Sanders esports team president. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Dylan Sanders esports team president. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Gavin Tilles captain of the Valorant gaming team of Chico State. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Gavin Tilles captain of the Valorant gaming team of Chico State. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Cory Smith Esports team member smiling. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Cory Smith Esports team member smiling. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert March 22.

Jojo Murphy smiling before the interview took place. Photographed by Wyatt Alpert on March 9.

Jojo Murphy freshman sensation

Wyatt Alpert, Reporter
March 19, 2023

Jojo Murphy, a 6 '2’’ 180 pound guard from Piedmont High School, is Chico State's first men’s basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association freshman of the year since the 2001-2002 season.  Jojo...

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Buttons displayed within the GSEC office during the period drive. Photo taken March 10.

Buttons displayed within the GSEC office during the period drive. Photo taken March 10.

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Period drive supplies donated in the GSEC office. Photo taken, March 10.

Wildcats gym in cloudy weather.

Wildcats gym caught in cloudy weather. Photo taken Feb. 24 by Wyatt Alpert.

Zack Nelson watching his discus land.

Zack Nelson watching his discus land. Photo taken Feb. 24 by Wyatt Alpert.

Butte College athlete competing in the long jump.

Butte College athlete competing in the long jump. Photo taken Feb. 24 by Wyatt Alpert.

Jordan Ausbie competing in shotput.

Jordan Ausbie competing in shotput. Photo taken Feb. 23 by Wyatt Alpert.