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    Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

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Graduate student dies of colon cancer

Graduate student dies of colon cancer

Eric Mccauley // February 26, 2014
Andrew Rushin was a Chico State graduate student working on his masters thesis. This was Rushin's third battle with cancer and is remembered having a persevering spirit despite his disease.
Chris Cobb, mens basketball assistant coach. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Athletes prepare for high-pressure situations

Sergio Sanchez // February 24, 2014
It is the responsibility of the athletes to perform under pressure and execute plays, but the coaches also have to prepare their teams for those moments.
Junior guard Hannah Womack takes the ball up court during a game earlier this season.

Women lose Saturday to Cal State East Bay

benjamin marquez // February 23, 2014
The women's basketball team earned its way into the championship tournament, despite losing a close game Saturday to Cal State East Bay.
Giordano Estrada finished the night with 11 points Saturday versus Cal State East Bay.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

’Cats win final road game of regular season

Sergio Sanchez // February 23, 2014
The Chico State men's basketball team cruised to another victory against Cal State East Bay.
Guard Courtney Hamilton takes the ball up the court during a game earlier this season.

Win puts women’s basketball team in second place

benjamin marquez // February 22, 2014
After Friday's victory against Cal State Monterey Bay, the Chico State women's basketball team is now in second place in the standings.
Junior third baseman Courtney Brown hit a double in the second inning to give the Wildcats the lead 5-2. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Softball sweeps doubleheader at home

Angelo Boscacci // February 21, 2014
Both Cats' pitchers go for complete games in two victories against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.

The O-Face: Handling hookup culture

Michael Karp // February 19, 2014
The Orion sex columnist discusses the pros and cons of a sexually open college environment.
Students are captivated during Thursdays session of Biology of Sex, during which professor Rebecca Brunelli incorporated an activity in which students were either asexual or sexual reproducers.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

‘Biology of Sex’ succeeds with students

Prin Mayowa // February 18, 2014
The Chico State course "Biology of Sex" teaches students about the genes that make humans and animals want to get in others' jeans.

Women solid in Texas Invitational

Jordyn Provence // February 18, 2014
The Chico State women's golf team hit off the season in San Antonio for the St. Mary's Lady Rattler Invitational.
Junior guard Annie Ward. Orion file photo.

Wildcats comeback in triumph over Cal State Dominguez Hills.

benjamin marquez // February 16, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team achieved a comeback road victory Saturday against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros.
The Wildcat mens basketball team beat Seattle Pacific University in the Carls Jr. Mac Martin Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013.

’Cats cruise to victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills

Sergio Sanchez // February 16, 2014
The Chico State men's basketball team dominated Saturday night against Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Senior pitcher Alex Molina. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Tritons take down ’Cats in doubleheader

Emerson Keenan // February 15, 2014
Wildcats lose two games in doubleheader to the UC San Diego Tritons and finish 1-3 on the trip to San Diego.
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