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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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A biker on the bike path through Chico State between Butte Hall and Big Chico Creek. Taken by Sophia MacKinnon.

Chico State’s bike path ownership exchange

Sophia MacKinnon, Reporter // September 1, 2024

The Chico City Council ruled to exchange ownership of the bike paths leading from Chico State to the Railroad as well as the path crossing Highway 32 to Chico State on June 6.   The motion was set...

Student skateboarding past the new “Be wheel wise” signs on campus near Kendall Hall. Taken by Jessica Miller on March 28

New bike signs on campus: What’s going on?

Jessica Miller, Food Editor // March 30, 2024

Students can now find signs warning of bike and skateboard policies around the Chico State campus. The new “Be wheel wise” signs are part of an educational campaign from the university due to members...

Transportation graphic created by Jolie Asuncion.

4 alternative methods of transportation for students

Mario Ortiz Jr and Noah Herbst // March 30, 2022

No one is more impacted by skyrocketing gas prices than students. Alternative methods of transportation are key to reducing the impact of gas prices on your wallet. Some students are already living paycheck...

Person pees and poops on car

Carlos Islas // October 1, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Sept. 25.

Son destroys property after being asked to move out

Carlos Islas // September 21, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Sept. 19.
Stephanie Kraker, age 20, a junior hospitality major, rides her bike home at night.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

University Police adopts bike light program

Yessenia Funes // January 26, 2014
University Police and the A.S. Bike Cart will substitute tickets for bike lights in support of a local cycling club's illumination efforts.
Riley Mundia
Dustin Stene, a 23-year-old recreation major, rides his bike home through campus.

Tips for keeping yourself, bike out of harm

Sharon Martin // September 21, 2013
A few tips for cyclists in the wake of more than 30 bike thefts.
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