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  • 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 Orion tries Egg Roll King

  • Unidentified Project Rebound staff members stand outside Butte Hall, where the organizations office resides on the first floor. Courtesy of Lucy Ventura, Project Rebound public relations executive.

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    Chico State’s Project Rebound helps students after incarceration

  • Nautica Blue released the second edition of the dystopian novel, A Skye of Jade, in April. Photos courtesy Nautica Blue, collage created by Ariana Powell using Pixlr.

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    ‘A Skye of Jade:’ a dystopian world created by Chico State student

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How to manage the cold weather

Grayson Boyer // November 27, 2017

The weather in Chico has shifted from a crushing heat to frigid rain, and the shift in weather demands a shift in lifestyle. Cold weather and rain force people indoors, a marked shift from the active outdoor-living...

The council meeting discussed details on the sale of marijuana. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Chico council votes to regulate the use of marijuana

Christian Solis // November 8, 2017

Chico City Council voted 4-3 to pass a city ordinance strictly regulating the use, sale and growing of marijuana Tuesday night.Ordinance 19.75 prohibits commercial cannabis activity, sets up a permitting...

Cal Fire removes burn ban. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Cal Fire lifts burning restrictions from Butte County

Jacqueline Morales // November 6, 2017

Burn suspension will be lifted from Butte County by Cal Fire Monday Nov. 6 at 8a.m.The suspension was cancelled formally by Cal Fire/Butte County Chief Darren Read due to cooler temperatures, according...

The meeting will be heald at the Old Municipal Building. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Public informational meeting on safety is held by Chico police

Jacqueline Morales // November 6, 2017

Chico police will have a public informational meeting on safety Thursday. The meeting regards public safety with a in-depth explanation to local users of exactly how Nextdoor: Making the Most of the Network...

Salazar injured himself with a shotgun accidentally. Image screenshot.

Shooting at apartment leads to identifying hit and run suspect

Jacqueline Morales // November 2, 2017

Police arrested a man suspected of a hit and run after he accidentally injured himself with a firearm Wednesday evening.Danny Salazar, 18, was found in an apartment complex at the 1200 block of West Sacramento...

Late night Halloween house party turns into an early morning shooting, one person injured. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Shots fired at Halloween house party near Chico State

Jacqueline Morales // November 1, 2017

Multiple shootings are fired at a Halloween house party, victim is hospitalized early morning Wednesday Nov.1. The incident was reported at the 700 block of Normal Avenue at the scene of a late night Halloween...

Police end Halloween weekend operations plan. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico Police end its special event regulations after Halloween

Jacqueline Morales // November 1, 2017

Chico Police Department continued to ensure public safety regulations after Halloween weekend. CPD's operation plan started Friday at 6 p.m. and ended Wednesday at 6 a.m., according to a press release....

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College students and sex interests

Rachel Reyes // October 31, 2017

At this point in our lives, I’m pretty sure that most people have seen or at least heard of the TV show called Strange Addictions. If you haven’t, let’s just say some people are into...

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Getting around town: Tips and tricks

Kendall George // October 31, 2017

It seems common enough but there is a way to master the art of traveling by public transportation. Whether taking the bus to Sacramento, the train from Sacramento to San Diego or flying out of Sacramento...

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Chico’s homelessness solutions are going nowhere

Grayson Boyer // October 31, 2017

Homelessness in Chico is one of the city’s most salient problems. Yet as we adopt increasingly aggressive policies towards the homeless population, it becomes more evident the problem is only getting...

Costumes on a college budget

Andrew Freeman // October 26, 2017

Halloween is right around the corner, which means it's time to break out the spooky decor. Spider webs covering every possible surface, cauldrons filled to the brim with candy and of course the countless...

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