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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • 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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Woman found attempting to skinny dip

January 23, 2016
Did you hear about the woman skinny dipping?
Photo credit: The Orion

Man walks down street carrying marijuana plants

January 21, 2016
Strange things happen in Chico....learn more about them
John Feeney, chief of University Police, has a detailed plan for the next year that he hopes will provide many positive changes for Chico State and the surrounding area. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Feeney aims to fix safety problems

Cheyanne Burens // October 11, 2015
The new chief of University Police talks Halloween, campus community policing and bike path safety.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Women exposes herself at children’s playground

Carly Plemons // October 4, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Oct. 4.
Alexander Carter, 22, has been homeless for two years and is currently attending Butte College for his third semester. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Ordinance outrages, excludes homeless in community

Eve Dixon // September 27, 2015
Many members of the homeless and transient community feel oppressed by the passing of the Offenses Against Public Property Ordinance.

University police hosts first “Cookies with the Cops,” makes campus safety priority

Suzy Leamon // September 23, 2015
University Police met with students in Sutter hall to discuss the upcoming school year.
There are 40 emergency blue light phones throughout the Chico State campus to provide security to those who are not feeling safe. Photo credit: Suzy Leamon

Chico State maintains sense of security

Suzy Leamon // August 30, 2015
Chico State is devoted to teaching students how to stay safe and providing resources throughout campus.
The Chico Police Officers Association has reached a tentative agreement with the city that would increase officer pay over the next three years by 10 percent and that would also require the union members to pay a greater share of pension costs. Photo courtesy of the city of Chico.

City reaches tentative agreement with police union to raise pay

Michael Mcclurg // March 23, 2015
The Chico Police Officers Union has agreed in the most recent draft contract to pay a higher share of pension costs in exchange for reimbursement increases.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Constant “Crack!” of explosives has students on edge

Miles Inserra // February 9, 2015
Was that a gunshot or a firecracker? Chico is notorious for both sounds, yet students still have trouble determining one from the other.

Music is taken for granted

Kevin Crittenden // April 13, 2014
The internet has changed the way we think of music.
Chico Police examine bullet shell casings at Chico Trailer Haven at 1412 Nord Ave. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Three arrests made in weekend shooting

April 6, 2014
Police say three shootings, which occurred Saturday and Sunday, could be gang-related and may not be the last of them.
Infographic by Liz Coffee and Monica Fitch.

Gang unit returns to address crime

Madison Holmes // April 2, 2014
Chico currently has more than 1,150 documented gang members, according to police.
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