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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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

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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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Wildcat of the Week

Patrick Pace and Franky Renteria // May 10, 2017

Willie Latin is a senior runner on the Chico State track and field team. The team has won 13 conference titles in 14 years and Latin has been a big part of the team's success this year. How long have you...

Cody Snider high fives a teammate after a big play

Batter up: Baseball is back!

Natalia Marcus // February 5, 2017

After a 7-5 win against the Point Loma Sea Lions, it's safe to say that Wildcat baseball season has begun, and the team is ready for action.The 'Cats is set to win its second California Collegiate Athletic...

Senior forward Omar Nuno battles for the ball against a Sonoma State player. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

’Cats seize top-three ranking

Cydney Nance // November 2, 2016

While a 0-3-1 start to its conference may have plagued the Chico State men's soccer team, its meteoric rise to second has proven its resilience.The team had plenty of scoring power with senior forwards...

Junior Isaiah Dargan boots the ball on the fly in a game last fall. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Headlines to look for in 2016 fall sports

Kenta Mcafee // May 18, 2016
The Orion looks ahead at the 2016 fall season and what headlines to look out for.
Senior Alli Cook looks down after bunting a ball during a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball team dominates conference honors

Anna Baytosh // May 13, 2016
Chico State softball dominated the CCAA in All-Conference honors with six total mentioned players.
Sophomore Kyle Medina runs around the track during practice, displaying his Chico State Wildcat tattoo. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Runner sets sights on Olympics

Kenta Mcafee // May 9, 2016
Sophomore Kyle Medina set his sights on the Olympic trials after breaking school record.
First-year Rachel DeHart winds up before an inning as junior Cailin Garmon waits at shortstop in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball loses CCAA title match

Patrick Pace // May 3, 2016
The 'Cats lose in the finals of the CCAA tournament.
Sophomore Haley Gilham winds up to throw a pitch in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 8. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Softball team full steam ahead toward the postseason

Anna Baytosh // April 11, 2016
Chico State softball is still bringing the heat with three weeks left until postseason.
The 2016 Chico State mens and womens basketball teams. Photo credit: Jacob Auby & Jordan Olesen

Basketball players claim CCAA awards

Danielle Pubill // March 16, 2016
The Wildcats basketball teams came out victorious this season with many individual awards.
Junior Robert Duncan drives in a game against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats lose in CCAA opening round

Patrick Pace // March 2, 2016
No. 1 seeded Wildcats are upset in the first round of the CCAA Championship Tournament.
Sophomore Isaiah Ellis runs back on defense in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats finish regular season with a loss

Kenta Mcafee // February 29, 2016
The men's basketball team loses to Cal State L.A., 65-64.
Junior Tyler Prange (left) and senior Tanner Giddings (right) in games against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Basketball teams push toward playoffs

Kenta Mcafee // February 25, 2016
The men try to gain the top seed while the women are just trying to make the playoffs.
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