The Orion

CFA and CSU management reach tentative agreement

George Johnston // April 8, 2016

The California Faculty Association and California State University management have reached a tentative agreement.The tentative agreement includes:A 5 percent general salary increase on June 30, 2016 for...

Chico State faculty strike on hold

George Johnston // April 6, 2016

There might be a change of plans for the upcoming California Faculty Association strike. In an email sent by CFA president Jen Eagan to California State University faculty, she states discussion between...

Drought conditions improve

Michael Catelli // March 29, 2016

For the past two years California has been hammered with drought talk. For some it may seem like a never-ending, water-saving lifestyle, but when will the drought be over?

Students evacuate University Village due to fire initiated by a vape

Michelle Zhu // March 25, 2016

Shortly before midnight on Thursday, a fire alarm cued students to evacuate University Village. Resident Adviser Mitzi Felix immediately called for residents to enter the parking lot and subsequently...

Rainy weather may make students sad

January 26, 2016

In accordance with the winter weather, students may experience symptoms of depression.

Eduroam: a tale of weary students and sub-par tech support

September 22, 2015

The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.

Employees told not to remove recycling from campus

Eric Mccauley // February 25, 2014

A recent directive by facilities managerial staff is asking custodians not to remove recyclables from campus facilities.

Ecological reserve closing programs

Eric Mccauley // February 16, 2014

The university-run Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve has closed research and educational programs.

Student activists seek oil divestment

Eric Mccauley // February 9, 2014

Students in an activism course aim to create an advisory measure on the A.S. spring election ballot.

New state budget increases CSU funding

Enrique Raymundo // January 15, 2014

5 percent increase to the CSU budget means no changes to tuition, continued growth in programs

Taylor Hall’s iconic mural demolished

Mozes Zarate // January 10, 2014

The popular Chico landmark "Academe" will be repainted by its original artist once construction of the new arts and humanities building is complete.

South campus closed Saturday, flood repairs continue

Mozes Zarate // January 10, 2014

Buildings in the south campus area will be unavailable from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to continue flood repairs in Langdon Hall