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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

As Chico State delays building maintenance, backlog grows to $166 million

Molly Sullivan, Elizabeth Castillo and Gabriel Sandoval // May 17, 2017

Chico State is feeling its age. The second-oldest campus in the CSU system has put off $166 million worth of building repairs, according to a report by ISES Corporation, a facilities consultation company....

Susan Elrod (left) and Lori Hoffman (right) present diplomas to graduates during the Commencement ceremony for Colleges of Humanities And Fine Arts and Business at University Stadium on Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Chico, Calif.

Chico State to pay former employee to work elsewhere

Gabriel Sandoval // January 30, 2017

Lorraine Hoffman, Chico State’s former vice president for business and finance, remains on the university’s payroll, even though she left campus last June after a tumultuous tenure. Hoffman, who...

Susanna Boxall, a professor of philosophy, said she will still have to work multiple jobs even with the faculty agreement. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Faculty agreement reached, compromise made

Eric Mcguire // April 11, 2016
The strike was avoided, but not all is solved.
The CSU system-wide strike has been postponed following a tentative agreement. (Photo credit: Ryan Corrall).

CFA strike postponed following tentative agreement

Elizabeth Castillo and Stephanie Schmieding // April 7, 2016

The California Faculty Association strike has been postponed due to a temporary agreement. The announcement was stated in a press release sent out by the Chancellor's office and the CFA. California...

Photo from the California Faculty Association website

CFA president answers questions about faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 12, 2016
A conference call is held specifically for student reporters at all CSU campuses to get answers
President Zingg is set to retire at the end of the spring semester. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Presidential search ends this semester

February 1, 2016
The next president of Chico State has big shoes to fill.
Political science professor Michael Coyle speaks at a rally in support for faculty union contracts. The union contract was approved Nov. 12. Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Trustees, faculty union ratify contract

David Mcvicker // November 14, 2014
The approved contract will remain in effect for three years.
Pamela Thomason, California State University's new system-wide Title IX compliance coordinator. Photo courtesy of CSU public affairs office.

CSU hires new Title IX coordinator

David Mcvicker // November 7, 2014
Pamela Thomason will oversee all 23 California State University campuses with regards to sexual assault and violence on campus communities. Thomason's hiring is the latest action in the chancellor office's effort to stop sexual assault at CSU campuses.
Rare exception given to club presidents

Rare exception given to club presidents

Christine Lee // February 22, 2014
The vice president of Student Affairs allowed two students to retain their club presidency despite policy restrictions.
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