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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Members of the Chico Jewish community gather on Tuesday night at the Chico State Hillel in solidarity.

Chico community gathers to mourn victims in Israel

Kit Beauchamp and Milca Elvira Chacon // October 12, 2023

On Tuesday, a candlelight vigil was held at Chico State’s Jewish Student Union, Hillel, in observance of the tragic Israel-Hamas war. Outside on the patio, attendees formed a large circle. Candles...

Students gather during a candlelight vigil to remember the passing of a student on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Chico. 
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)

Candlelight vigil held for death of student

Josh Cozine // March 14, 2018

This article mentions the topic of suicide. The suicide hotline can be reached, 24/7, every day at 1-800-273-8255. Students lit up the darkened Shurmer Gym in honor of the loss of a fellow student Wednesday,...

Gatherers at candlelight vigil. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Black Student Union holds candlelight vigil for police brutality victims

Kayla Fitzgerald // September 28, 2016

The Black Student Union held a candlelight vigil Wednesday night to remember the lives lost to police brutality.Among the attendees were students, faculty and residents of Chico.At the vigil guest speakers...

Dave and Sandra Chesterman mourn the loss of their daughter, Kristinia, one year after her death. Photo credit: Annie Paige

Candlelight vigil held for deceased student

September 22, 2014
Friends and family gathered Monday to honor deceased student Kristina Chesterman who died after a hit-and-run while riding her bicycle on Nord Avenue last year.
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