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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State running back Glenn Witherspoon takes a handoff during the 1987 season. Image from The Orion vault.

Chico State’s unfortunate football program history

Matthew Ferreira // September 2, 2019

Each fall when college football makes its return, Chico State students can’t help but wonder why the Wildcats don’t have a team to partake in the competition. While there isn’t one concrete...

Sharon Galligan and Maribeth Mika, left, jump up to block a shot in a game in the '70s. Junior Ashton Kershner, right, tips the ball back to her opponent in a game last season. Photo credit: Becky "Flash" Strong & Ryan Pressey

#TBT: uniforms from the ’70s to now

Esther Briggs // February 19, 2016
The Orion takes a look back at uniforms from the '70s and sees how they have changed.
Anita Barker, Athletic director. Photo courtesy of Chico State Athletics.

The future of Chico State football doesn’t look too bright

Jason Spies // September 15, 2015
Although it's been 19 years since Chico State played its final football game, the student body still holds onto the hope that one day the university will reinstate the beloved sport.
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