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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Zach Aucella
Ali Merchant, a junior psychology major, wishes that Chico State had a football team so that she could show her Wildcat pride. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Sports

Zach Aucella
May 9, 2015
Chico State students talk about the sports teams at Chico State and their experience watching and supporting the Wildcats.
Maxie Holmberg-Douglas, a first-year agriculture and business major, believes that the first step to making a difference in the drought is for people to speak up when they see others wasting water. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Earth Day

Zach Aucella
April 22, 2015
Chico State students express their views on the devastating drought and how everyone can preserve water on Earth Day and every other day of the year.
Karl Pfeifer, a senior international relations and German double major, studied abroad in Germany and was able to visit other neighboring areas. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Study abroad

Zach Aucella
April 16, 2015
Students reflect on their past and current study abroad experiences.
Marilyn Sanders, a junior communications public affairs major, will always remember when she visited Yellowstone Park in Wyoming during spring break. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Spring break memories

Zach Aucella
March 15, 2015
Students recollect their favorite spring break moments.
Laura Allen, a sophomore art education major, believes that general education has helped her dive into new interests. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Education

Zach Aucella
March 5, 2015
Chico State students share their thoughts on the education system in light of their experiences and expectations.
Chico brightens up after heavy downpour

Chico brightens up after heavy downpour

Zach Aucella
February 10, 2015
The campus clears up as the weather starts to subside during a passing period.
25th anniversary of MasQueerade Ball

25th anniversary of MasQueerade Ball

Zach Aucella
February 9, 2015
Stonewall Alliance of Chico put on its annual MasQueerade Ball at the Chico Women's Club on Feb. 7.