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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Students evacuated from Butte Hall

Elizabeth Helmer // March 23, 2016

Fire alarms went off in Butte Hall around 1:40 p.m on Wednesday. Students and faculty were evacuated as firefighters and police assessed the situation. "There is a reported elevator malfunction that...

In an email sent to factually and staff, Paul zingg has said a new Chico State president could be selected in the next two weeks Photo credit: Malik Payton

New Chico State president to be selected within two weeks

George Johnston // February 27, 2016

A new president of Chico State will be selected within two weeks. In an email sent to faculty and staff about selecting a new interim provost, Chico State president Paul Zingg stated, "In particular,...

Two Chico State alumni will be appear on Shark Tank on Feb. 26 Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Wildcats dive into the shark tank

Amelia Storm // February 25, 2016
Cryotherapy duo seeks funding, partnership from millionaires
Stephan Adams poses with new bikes in his Harley Davidson store Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Local Harley Davidson shop cycles in new owner

Elizabeth Helmer // February 24, 2016

For the first time in 36 years, the Chico Harley Davidson store has a new owner. Stephan Adams became the owner of Sierra Steel Harley Davidson back in December, and he's already made big changes to...

After being hit, the biker was rushed to the hospital Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Biker hit by Domino’s pizza delivery driver on Nord Avenue

George Johnston // February 20, 2016

A biker was hit by a driver on Nord Avenue late Friday night. The biker was traveling down Nord Avenue toward West Sacramento Avenue and was struck by a Domino's pizza delivery car according to police...

With the Torres Shelter closing soon, many homeless individuals will have one less place to sleep at night. Photo courtesy of Torres Community Shelter

More homeless on streets due to largest shelter closing

February 2, 2016
The Torres Shelter for the homeless will be closing its doors due to a lack of financial resources.
Water pools in front of businesses as Cal Water crews try to reverse flooding. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Water pipeline bursts on 9th and Orange Street

February 1, 2016
A waterline bursts on the corner of 9th and Orange street around 3 p.m. today. Chico Fire Department conducted traffic control as California Water Service crews tried to reverse the flooding.
Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Faculty Prepares for Possible Strike

January 19, 2016
Find out why the Chico State faculty is preparing for a potential strike.
The CFA enters the final stage of negotiation in its fight for a salary increase. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

CFA settlement negotiations continue

December 8, 2015
The California Faculty Association is in the final stage of the fight for a five percent salary increase.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Animal bites plague several people

December 3, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department. Dec. 1.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man exposes himself, yells at drivers and runs into traffic

Brandon Eiges // October 10, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department. Oct. 5.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman has dumbbell thrown at her by husband’s female house guest

Brandon Eiges // October 2, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Oct. 2.
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