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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Disagreement unfolds over $20 million golf resort plans on Chico State campus

Kit Beauchamp, Reporter // October 17, 2023

Chico State is proud to announce the unveiling of the newest, shiny development on campus. Our humble, little school will be opening up an expansive, luxurious, $20 million golf resort later this year,...

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Here is What’s Happening on Campus This Week

Juliet Perry, Reporter // October 15, 2023

Monday, Oct. 16  Snag a slice of pizza, a Capri-Sun and some friendly words of advice during Transfers at The Career Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Student Services Center 270.  The...

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The hymn of sin

Walker Hardy, Reporter // November 3, 2022

On Sunday morning, the bright, early sun warmed my face as I opened my crusty-filled eyelids. The 10 seconds of grogginess and squinting my eyes open made me forget about everything that awaited me as...

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One small cup with a big impact

Maki Chapman, Reporter // October 1, 2022

A new addition to Chico State’s campus are the reusable cups that everyone who buys coffee on campus are now using in order to reduce waste. During the first few weeks of the semester the cups were...

A hole in the concrete in front of Kendall Hall on Chico State Campus with a time capsule being buried.

Chico State celebrates class of 2022 with time capsule ceremony

Ava Norgrove, News Editor // April 22, 2022

The Wildcat class of 2022 buried its time capsule in front of Kendall Hall on Tuesday. Students had the chance to submit items for the capsule that represented their experience at Chico State such as...

2 Chico State police officers fired amid sexual misconduct accusations and investigation

2 Chico State police officers fired amid sexual misconduct accusations and investigation

Ava Norgrove, News Editor // March 30, 2022

Chico State released a statement on Wednesday announcing that UPD officers Raymond Scott and Sgt. Joe Deal have been fired after being named in a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Oroville Police...

The Wildcat starters on the bench prior to the game.

Season Review: Wildcat Women’s Basketball defeated in playoffs, optimistic about future

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // March 24, 2022

Chico State Women’s Basketball fell short during their postseason run, as they lost to the San Marcos Cougars in the semifinal of the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament with a score...

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Chico State lifts its mask mandate on campus

Ava Norgrove, News Editor // March 11, 2022

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson, announced in an email that beginning March 12, masking would be optional in “most locations on campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, regardless of...

President Gayle Hutchinson delivering State of University address on March 3.

President Hutchinson discusses CSU budget proposal, enrollment decline

Gabriela Rudolph // March 7, 2022

President Gayle Hutchinson released a video examining the challenges surrounding the university budget and low enrollment in the State of the University address at 1 p.m. on March 3. In January, Gov....

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No. 11 Wildcats dismantle the Pioneers during celebration of their five seniors

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

Head coach Greg Clink decided to change his starting lineup for the first time this season to the five seniors. This decision paid off, as the No. 11 Wildcats bullied the Pioneers on the way to their...

The Wildcats with their senior Mikaela Bismillah on Feb. 26

Chico State Women’s Basketball fall short of upset in last home game at Acker Gym

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

The Wildcats came in fresh off of a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth-clinching win, but came up short against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers. Chico State Women’s Basketball...

Wildcat Haley Ison on defense against the Toros on Feb.24.

CCAA playoff ticket secured for Chico State Women’s basketball after clutch layup

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 25, 2022

The first match up of the year between Chico State Women’s Basketball team and the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros went in favor of the hosting Wildcats as they secured a spot in the California Collegiate...

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