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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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Lake Oroville water level rises to the occasion

Amelia Storm // March 10, 2016
Storm brings water line higher than a stoner in april
Chico is working with the California Water Service Co. to cut back on runoff water from residential lawns and cement areas. Infograph by Monica Fitch

Chico tightens water usage, runoff

Robert Engels // September 9, 2014
Chico is working with the state to limit the amount of water used on lawn and cement surfaces. The city will be enforcing state rules for limiting runoff water.
Internet challenge ignores awareness

Internet challenge ignores awareness

Megan Mann // August 24, 2014
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raises money, but fails to educate.
Zi Kuang, a business administration alumni, pulls a head of lettuce from an aquaponic grow bed. Photo credit: Christine Lee

Fish feces fuel sustainable food business

Christine Lee // March 11, 2014
Two Chico State alumni have developed a system for simultaneously growing vegetables and raising fish.

A conversation about conservation

Zachary Phillips // January 23, 2014
Simple tips in preparation for this crazy drought.

Farmers revive land from dry spell

Christine Lee // January 20, 2014
University Farm students have been irrigating crops throughout the winter break to alleviate drought challenges.
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