The Orion

Perspectives on ‘Am I an academic weapon or was I just homeschooled?’

Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // April 8, 2024

“Homeschoolers just won’t do well. You aren’t getting the same quality education” were the words that followed me most of my childhood. I was homeschooled from Kindergarten to 12th grade and...

Chico athletes Baxter and Curls are two in 75 across nation to win scholarship

Connor McPherson, Reporter // April 19, 2021

Cross country athlete Wyatt Baxter and basketball guard Joshua Curls are getting recognition for their academic excellence at Chico State. They are two out of only 75 athletes across the nation to receive...

Some programs provide the privilege of priority registration

Nicholas Feeley // May 18, 2017

Certain student groups are given preferential treatment to register for classes. These groups include students with disabilities, honor’s students and athletes.Priority registration increases the...

CSU administrator visits Chico State, talks about raising graduation rates

Alejandra Fraga // March 28, 2017

California State University's Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success Strategic Initiatives Jeff Gold met with Associated Student leaders to explain the idea behind an established plan known as the...

Soccer player succeeds on the field and in the classroom

Esther Briggs // February 10, 2016

Junior soccer player Lindsey Dias is recognized not only her play on the field, but her academic successes as well.

Considering clickers in classes

Veronica De La Cruz // January 25, 2014

Students and professors debate the effectiveness of clicker technology on campus