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Former psychology professor dead at 77

George Johnston // May 11, 2017

Mike King, a former Chico State psychology professor, passed away April 16 at the age of 77. King was born in Georgetown, South Carolina. He grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, Panama City and Florida....

Climber Miranda Santana hangs from the boulder as she attempts to pull herself back up. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

WREC climbing competition brings on the ‘Ruckus’

George Johnston // April 24, 2017

The Wildcat Recreation Center hosted an all-day climbing competition called the “Ruckus” April 23. Rather than using ropes or safety harnesses like the traditional method, climbers were only allowed...

A marcher is seen chanting and holding his sign that reads: Make America Smart Again. Science! Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Chico Science March draws thousands

George Johnston // April 23, 2017

An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people filled Trinity Commons to march for science April 22. Like the other 600 other demonstrations happening worldwide, Chico’s March for Science brought professors,...

According to reports, the El Ray theatre might be sold soon Photo credit: George Johnston

Potential buyer looks to purchase El Rey Theatre

George Johnston // September 5, 2016

The historic EL Rey Theatre may be up for sale according to a real estate website. The theatre located in downtown Chico, has a reported potential buyer who is considering plans of turning the building...

The Pocket Points team at a company dinner. Photo courtesy of Mitch Gardener

Pocket points strives to keep company in Chico

Amelia Storm // May 25, 2016

When one thinks of Chico state, they usually conjure up images of the crazy 80’s parties that gave the school a bit of a reputation and now causes a headache for every student at Christmas.In the...

The humanities building will be open for classes in the 2016 fall semester. Photo credit: George Johnston

Move-in dates set for Arts & Humanities Building

George Johnston // May 18, 2016

A massive immigration is taking place at Chico State after students leave the college for the summer. On May 23 through the month of June, Chico State staff and faculty will start moving into the new Arts...

First-year students talked to The Orion about what they planned to do next year at Chico State. Photo credit: George Johnston

First-year students talk plans for next year

Michael Catelli // May 16, 2016
As the end of the academic year for first-year Chico State students approaches, the class of 2019 have come close to finishing the dreaded first year of college.
Students took a field trip to learn about water usage in California. Photo courtesy of Heather Kirkendal

Wildcats wet their toes with water field trip

Amelia Storm and George Johnston // May 3, 2016

Last weekend, 36 students and three faculty members got a firsthand look at water rights and usage all across Northern California. The overnight trip was put on by Eric Houk, a professor in the College...

Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Subject threatens to kill everyone in mobile home park

Michael Catelli // May 2, 2016
Calls to University Police Department and Chico Police Department between Saturday 4/23/16 - 4/29/16
Supporters decide which six ballots to select out of 51 for Bernie Sanders. Photo credit: George Johnston

Butte County residents vote for caucus in presidential primary

George Johnston // May 2, 2016

California just took one step closer to deciding who should run for president in the Democrat primaries.On May 1, doors opened at the ARC pavilion and Chico Grange Hall for any registered Democrats in...

Chico PD created an app so users can easily access the police. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico Police Department releases 2015 annual report

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 30, 2016
Did you hear about the Chico PD 2015 Annual police report?
Police will be monitoring the new stoplight on Nord Aveune to make sure everything goes  safely. Photo credit: George Johnston

New stoplight on Nord Avenue makes crossing safer

Kayla Fitzgerald and George Johnston // April 29, 2016
Did you hear about the safer way to cross Nord Ave.?
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