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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Ayden Nordby makes contact with the ball, hitting a ground ball single on Feb. 8 at Chico State. Nordby’s batting average is .273.

Wildcats dominate Saturday doubleheader for second series win of the season

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2025

The Chico State Wildcats won their second series of the season after winning both games in a doubleheader Saturday afternoon against the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks. The Wildcat bats were alive early...

Senior guard Jordan Allred and the rest of the Chico State starters cheering on the rest of their team in a blowout win over the Stanislaus State Warriors on Feb. 6. Taken by Aaron Draper

Wildcats getting back on track in 36-point blowout of the Warriors

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2025

The Chico State Wildcats were three points shy of the century mark in a 97-61 win over the Stanislaus State Warriors Thursday night.  The Wildcats returned to the Acker Gymnasium coming off a big win...

Senior guard Jordan Allred drives to the basket in a game against Cal Poly Pomona on Jan. 9. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats secure bounce-back win over No. 15 Cal Poly Pomona

Trevor Lee, Reporter
February 4, 2025

After losing to Cal Poly Pomona in their first matchup three weeks ago, the Wildcats got their revenge in the rematch on Saturday. Seniors Meadow Aragon and Ciarah Michalik both made clutch free throws...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion news weekly highlights: Jan. 27 to 31

Jessica Miller, Reporter
February 1, 2025

From extended financial aid deadlines to policy meetings to an arrest on campus, here are this week’s –- Jan. 27 to 31 –- news stories: State financial aid deadline extends for students within LA...

Kendall Hall, where the Office of the President is located. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales.

Chico State president addresses budget concerns, federal uncertainty

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025

In a message sent to the Chico State campus community, University President Steve Perez acknowledged the heightened concerns regarding the recent fiscal challenges faced by higher education institutions...

Chico students pictured in front of the BMU, where the arrest was made. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5, 2024.

Unidentified man arrested in BMU on theft warrant

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025

An unidentified male was arrested Thursday morning in the Bell Memorial Union on theft-related charges, following a warrant for his arrest.  Two University Police Department officers were dispatched...

Chico State’s Meadow Aragon looking to score in the paint against Cal State LA after collecting one of her 11 rebounds. Photo  taken on Jan. 25 by Aaron Draper

Aragon earns second conference Player of the Week award following consecutive double-doubles

Lukas Mann, Reporter
January 30, 2025

Back-to-back double-doubles earned Wildcat senior forward Meadow Aragon her second FloCollege/CCAA Player of the Week award for the season on Tuesday.  Aragon and the Wildcats are coming off a week...

The front of Kendall Hall, where the Academic Senate office is located. Photo taken by Ellie Marty on Jan. 30.

Chico State community invited to attend Academic Senate policy committee meetings

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2025

The Academic Senate is inviting Chico campus community members to attend meetings for the Educational Policies & Programs Committee and the Faculty & Student Policies Committee on Thursday at 2:30...

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A&E weekly wind-up: Jan. 27-Feb. 2

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
January 27, 2025

For lovers of jazz, get your dancing feet ready, this week is packed with events. Two Oscar-nominated movies will also be shown in town, “The Brutalist,” nominated for best picture and nine other Oscars,...

Cal State Los Angeles’ Olivia Hodges attempts to block senior forward Makenzi Laporte’s three-pointer attempt during the third quarter Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Aragon’s fifth straight double-double lifts the Wildcats over the Golden Eagles

Lukas Mann, Reporter
January 26, 2025

The Chico State Wildcats snapped a two-game skid with a 76-62 win over the Cal State LA Golden Eagles Saturday afternoon. Senior forward Meadow Aragon notched her fifth straight double-double with 25 points...

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte attempts a right-handed shot in a game against Dominguez Hills on Jan. 24.

Wildcats fall short to undefeated No. 3 Dominguez Hills

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2025

Despite a second half surge, the Chico State women’s basketball team fell just short to the undefeated Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros, losing 78-69 Thursday evening. Senior forward Makenzi Laporte led...

Despite Chico State’s loss, sophomore guard Isaiah Kerr racked up 19 points against Cal State Dominguez Hills Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Chico State.

Short-handed Wildcats fall to Toros, snapping 13-game win streak

Lukas Mann, Reporter
January 24, 2025

The Cal State Dominguez Hils Toros gave the undermanned Chico State Wildcats their first conference loss of the year Thursday night, 58-79. The Wildcats were missing four out of their five starters due...