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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico students pictured in front of the BMU, where the arrest was made. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5, 2024.

Unidentified man arrested in BMU on theft warrant

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025

An unidentified male was arrested Thursday morning in the Bell Memorial Union on theft-related charges, following a warrant for his arrest.  Two University Police Department officers were dispatched...

What if the person you needed all along was you?

A new photography exhibit is currently on display at Third Floor Gallery

Sean Shanks, Reporter
September 10, 2024

The Third Floor Gallery in the Bell Memorial Union is currently hosting a photography exhibit titled “What if?” by Chico State senior, Bailey James. The exhibit consists of photographs taken by...

Tommy, a 3 year old Golden Retriever, interacts with students at The Well. Taken by Toby Neal on Feb. 28.

Bell Memorial Union is going to the dogs

Toby Neal, Reporter
March 2, 2024

Students looking for a break from their studies were able to get some quality time with new furry friends Wednesday afternoon. Every other Wednesday, The Well, downstairs in the Bell Memorial Union, hosts...

Chico State student gives treat to dog. Taken by Natalia Cortez-Pagan on Sept.13

Need some time to ‘Take A Paws?’

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter
September 26, 2023

On Wednesday, furry friends will welcome Chico State students at The Well for puppy love and to destress from busy college life.  Venice, Nugget and Tommy are just some of the friends that will be...

Three people surround a man on ground. Only the man's legs are visible.

Man detained in BMU

Mario Ortiz Jr, Reporter
March 28, 2023

University Police detained a man in Bell Memorial Union at 11 a.m. on March 28. Chico State public relations manager, Andrew Staples, said UPD arrived at the BMU after calls about a "disruption," and...

The Well preview banner. Photo taken by Mario Ortiz Jr on March 23.

AS funds BMU wellness center makeover

Mario Ortiz Jr, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2022

The Bell Memorial Union basement is going through a $1.7 million renovation as Associated Students plans to open The Well, a new student wellness center, before the end of Spring 2022 semester.  The...

The 2020 Presidential Primary Election saw Chico State’s first time as a voting center as the Bell Memorial Union opened on the second floor. Photo by Kimberly Morales.

University to work with Butte County Elections Office after Super Tuesday brought long lines to the BMU

Kimberly Morales and Donovan Corprue
March 13, 2020

After the last voter inside Chico State’s Bell Memorial Union voting center cast their ballot at 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the Butte County Elections Office began to investigate the leading causes...

The 'Trans* Week of Resilience' capped off with a clothing swap that saw a safe place for anyone to come in and take some free clothing. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

‘Trans* Week of Resilience’ ends with clothing swap and letters to incarcerated trans

Ricardo Tovar
November 23, 2019

The Bell Memorial Union room was the sight for some of the last events for the 'Trans* Week of Resilience' on Thursday. Room 210 was a spot where anyone, no matter how you identify, could come in and look...

On Thursday Associated Student Government Affairs Committee were introduced two added agenda items including the event hosted by Chico Hillel and a proposition to officially denounce White Supremacy. Photo credit: Kimberly Morales

Government Affairs considers protest of Zionist speaker, criticism of Associated Students

Kimberly Morales
November 20, 2019

A week after Israeli speaker Neil Lazarus was invited to campus, two added agenda items were brought to the Associated Students Government Affairs committee meeting Thursday.Government Affairs considered...

Chico State Democrats show their disapproval for Donald Trump with a giant inflatable "Trump Chicken." The chicken was accompanied by free hotdogs and voter registration cards. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Photo of the day

Daelin Wofford
October 17, 2018

Chico State Democrats show their disapproval for Donald Trump with a giant inflatable "Trump Chicken." The chicken was accompanied by free hotdogs and voter registration cards.

"Vitality" by Megan Wade is displayed on the third floor gallery of the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

‘Vitality’ showcases work of student artist

Natalie Hanson
October 4, 2018

A new art showcase in the Bell Memorial Union is spotlighting a student artist with the theme "Vitality" this week.The third floor art gallery of the BMU began hosting the exhibition of "Vitality" by student...

Chico State students line up outside Bell Memorial Union on Thursday afternoon to fill out a 1-minute survey online in exchange for free nachos offered by Associated Student Dining. Photo credit: Anne Chamberlain

Photo of the day

Anne Chamberlain
May 10, 2018

Chico State students line up outside Bell Memorial Union on Thursday afternoon to fill out a one-minute survey online in exchange for free nachos offered by Associated Student Dining.