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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte drives baseline against her defender in a game against Sonoma State on Jan. 27. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Women’s basketball continues undefeated start in home opener

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // November 16, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team picked up the victory in their home opener  against Menlo College, winning 86-67 and continuing their undefeated start. The Wildcats shot 51.5% from the field...

East Bay midfielder Drew Gibbons loses his  balance while attempting to intercept Sylas Sells’ control of the ball during the first half of the game at Chico State Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

Pioneers upset Wildcats in CCAA Tournament home opener

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 12, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats suffered a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Cal State East Bay Pioneers.  The Wildcats earned the honors of hosting their first round matchup of...

Chico State Wildcat Miles Rice (#5)  jumping in the air in an attempt to win a header in a 2-2 draw, against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats men’s soccer earns No. 3 seed, set to host playoff game Sunday

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 8, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats secured a crucial win Thursday, led by one of the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s top goal scorers, senior forward Miles Rice. Thursday’s three points earned...

Firefighters rummaging through debris in the aftermath of the Camp Fire in Paradise, California. 
Photo by Zackary Canepari (Courtesy of Netflix)

Steve Perez sends message remembering the Camp Fire

Anthony Vasek, Reporter // November 8, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez sent campus wide a message Nov. 7 in honor of the Camp Fire. The fire sparked on Nov. 8, 2018 and spread through Paradise within four hours. It is known as the deadliest...

Senior forward Miles Rice sneaking one past the Toros keeper to score one of his two goals of the game from the penalty spot against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.

Wildcats men’s soccer clinch CCAA playoff berth with another draw

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 7, 2024

The Wildcats clinched a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth Sunday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars.  There was a little deja vu for the Wildcats...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

President Steve Perez addresses election aftermath

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 6, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez sent an email to the campus community Wednesday morning addressing the heightened emotions around campus post-election.  He said that Chico State should remain a place...

Chico students, faculty and community members voted Tuesday in the BMU. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5.

Students, staff and Chico residents flood Bell Memorial Union to cast their ballots

Jessica Miller and Beatrice Williams // November 5, 2024

Along with presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Chico City Council, State Senate seats, 10 propositions and State Assembly members are on the California...

The Trinity Bell Tower is a long-standing monument of Chico State dating back to 1933. Photo taken on Oct. 29.

Chico State bell tower will chime for the Camp Fire

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment reporter // November 5, 2024

In remembrance of the Camp Fire, Chico State will set off the Trinity Hall bell at 11:08 a.m. and a second time 85 seconds later. Each second signifies one of the 85 people lost in the flames six years...

First-Generation Day honors the Higher Education Act of 1965 that widened college opportunities for first-generation and low-income students. Photo taken by Rebecca Gonzalez on Oct. 30.

National First-Generation Week preview

Rebecca Gonzalez, Features Reporter // November 4, 2024

Chico State’s Latinx Resource Center El Centro announced they are collaborating with the First Generation Faculty and Staff Association to host events in celebration and support of first-generation students,...

Della Molina (left)  squeezing the pace at mid-race and Mario Giannini (right) breaking the race open in the third mile with teammates following at the CCAA Conference Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, hosted by the Sonoma State Seawolves on Oct. 25. Photo provided by Gary Towne.

Chico State cross country and head coach Gary Towne sweep the CCAA

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

For a second straight year, the Chico State Cross Country teams have swept the California Collegiate Athletic Association conference championship and head coach Gary Towne obtained another sweep of his...

The Chico State Wildcats huddling up before their match against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes on their senior day, Oct. 27. The Wildcats would win this game 1-0. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer draw even with the Pioneers in a battle for position

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

The No. 21 Wildcats earned one point toward their California Collegiate Athletic Association standings Friday evening with a 1-1 draw.  The Wildcats (10-2-4, 4-1-4 CCAA) took on the Cal State East...

The average Orionite desk shows the evidence of their passion and dedication to their work. Graphic created by Jessica Miller on Oct. 30.

Join The Orion: Your voice matters

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 2, 2024

Dear present and future Wildcats, you should join The Orion.  I’m sure that it doesn’t come as a surprise to you that the news editor thinks that being in the newspaper is fun, but it should. It...

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