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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 view of Butte Creek Canyon as seen from Lookout Point on Skyway is muddied with smoke from local fires on Monday, Sept. 14. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Fire prevention in wake of destructive fires

Austin Herbaugh // September 29, 2015
The threat of wildfires is here, but that risk can be reduced by being prepared and aware.

Butte Fire ranks 14 on Cal Fire’s most dangerous list

Carly Plemons // September 18, 2015
Firefighters share their advice about how to prevent fires in Chico

Man suspected of attempted murder, arson taken to jail

Madeline Merlic // May 11, 2015
Alleged attempted murder suspect and arsonist was taken to Butte County Jail and held on bail.
Zane Schallberger (right) and his classmates prepare to demonstrate the science behind fireworks at the Fifth Element Science Fair in front of Sylvesters Café. Photo credit: Courtney Weaver

Project management students host and compete in science fair

Courtney Weaver // April 26, 2015
The "Managing Project Teams" classes held a competitive science fair completely ran by the students.
17-year-old Monique Ortiz, a witness, describes the alleged arsonist to Chico Police Officer Photo credit: David Mcvicker

7 fires put out at Upper Bidwell, alleged arson

Hannah Suzuki // March 9, 2015
Seven fires were started near Diversion Dam in Upper Bidwell this morning, and a 21-year-old male suspect was identified and detained.
A burned couch in Chico on 7th and Ivy streets Sept. 13. Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico Fire douses couch burning string

Robert Engels // September 15, 2014
The Chico Fire Department is implementing new ways to combat Chico's couch burning problem. A person neglecting a fire that causes great injury can be punished with imprisonment of up to nine years.
Firefighters used a portable ladder to get up and down from the roof of Acker Gym, where the mechanical fire took place. Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

Mechanical fire singes Acker Gym roof

Nicholas Carr // April 24, 2014
A pump used to remove water pooled on the gym's roof overheated and caught fire Thursday morning.
The fire started in the detached garage and then spread to the rear portion of the home.Photo credit: Mozes Zarate

Update: Fire caused property, city damage

Mozes Zarate // January 23, 2014
An early morning fire on the corner of 10th and Oleander left mostly property damage.
Chico Fire responds to a house fire in the avenues at 4 a.m. Monday morning.Photo credit: John Riggin

House burning in avenues

John Riggin // January 22, 2014
Chico Fire Department responds to house fire near 10th and Oleander avenues
Bamboo blaze smokes out avenues

Bamboo blaze smokes out avenues

Nicholas Carr // November 6, 2013
The smoke enveloped homes in the neighborhoods north of campus this evening.
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