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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Woman runs into intersection, causes disturbance by screaming at cars

Woman runs into intersection, causes disturbance by screaming at cars

Alejandra Fraga // April 9, 2018

University Police Call Type: Vandalism Monday 7:58 a.m., Langdon Engineering Building Outer doors appeared to be damaged, visible damage to door. Call Type: Suspicious Circumstance Monday...

Spring has sprung Wildcats! Our beautiful campus has many spots to unwind from the hustle and bustle and reset those thinkin minds. Rain or shine take a moment for you today! Photo credit: Kelsey Veith

Photo of the day

Kelsey Veith // April 6, 2018

Spring has sprung Wildcats! Our beautiful campus has many spots to unwind from the hustle and bustle and reset those thinkin' minds. Rain or shine take a moment for you today!

On April 3rd, Josh Payne and Andrew Burger enjoy the weather by working on projects outdoors. Photo credit: Maria Ramirez

Photo of the day

Maria Ramirez // April 3, 2018

Josh Payne and Andrew Burger enjoy the weather Tuesday by working on projects outdoors.

Four vehicles stolen in one night, same neighborhood

Four vehicles stolen in one night, same neighborhood

Alejandra Fraga // April 2, 2018

University Police Call Type: Property- Lost/Found/Recovered Monday 1:41 a.m., Aymer Jay Hamilton Hall Television with broken screen found in hallway outside of room. Call Type: Directed Patrol...

Food Pantry hosts open house for students

Food Pantry hosts open house for students

Alejandra Fraga // March 26, 2018

The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry will be hosting an open house this Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. The open house will consist of pantry tours and food. The food pantry was first established in Kendall...

Man stabbed in the back multiple times

Man stabbed in the back multiple times

Tisha Cheney // March 26, 2018

University Police Call Type: Vandalism Monday 10:10 a.m., Whitney Hall Dormitory Someone broke the window of a vehicle. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Monday 10:43 a.m., Performing...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Bacteria prevention is in, crop tops are out at the WREC

Karen Limones // March 6, 2018

Crop tops now are banned at the Wildcat Recreation Center and for a good reason. Even though members of the WREC are frequently cleaning the equipment, they also expect students to clean it after they’re...

Mikaela Mikie Wiedman, GSEC womens program coordinator, is organizing the Lets Talk About Periods event at Chico State. Photo credit: Kelsi Sibert

GSEC hosts Let’s Talk About Periods, brings focus to women’s health

Kelsi Sibert // March 6, 2018

For the past three years, Chico State's Gender and Sexuality Equality Center has hosted an event focusing on menstruation and women's health. This year it's called Let's Talk About Periods. Let's Talk...

University police in process of improving security on campus

University police in process of improving security on campus

Tisha Cheney // February 28, 2018

Chief John Reid informed the campus community of upcoming improvements to security on Tuesday.Due to concerns of safety, there will be enhanced security reviews at the Physical Science building, Student...

Chico State students walk on campus on February 26, 2018. Photo credit: Maria Ramirez

Photo of the day

Maria Ramirez // February 26, 2018

Chico State students walk eagerly to their classes before the rain comes on February 26, 2018.

Students from Mark Stemens environmental thought in action class spoke out in frustration with the campus and planned changes to construction of the Siskyou II building in a conversation with The Orion. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

New physical science building to use fossil fuels; students criticize campus

Natalie Hanson // February 26, 2018

The next Chico State building project planned for construction will use a gas-powered energy plan.President Gayle Hutchinson revealed the plans for the new building, currently referred to as Siskiyou II,...

Students and faculty expressed their reasons Thursday for opposing proposed fee increases. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Students, faculty oppose incoming fee raises

Natalie Hanson // February 23, 2018

Students for Quality Education hosted a press conference to address upcoming increased campus service fees for students Thursday. The conference took place in the Bell Memorial Union at 12:30 p.m, with...

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