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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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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Would Chico be the same if we had a football team?

February 4, 2016
Now that Los Angeles is getting a football team, it makes me wonder what Chico would be like with one.
Illustration by Trevor Moore Photo credit: Trevor Moore

Cultural appropriation perpetuates racism

Megan Mann // October 28, 2015
Apparently I can only dress like Donald Trump for Halloween.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

The depressing trend toward desensitization

William Rein // April 17, 2015
Why is it getting easier to stare directly into tragedy and pain and feel nothing?
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Pedicabs: A safe ride home

Miles Inserra // March 2, 2015
In case students haven't recognized the service that Mike G and the pedicab drivers offer. . .
Aroosa Khan, junior criminal justice major, likes to mix contemporary fashion with her headscarf. Photo credit: Michaela Sundholm

Muslim students don hijab fashionably

Michaela Sundholm // September 23, 2014
Women who choose to wear a hijab are honoring their religion in a trendy way on campus.

Eye on tech: the evolution of watches

Kevin Crittenden // March 25, 2014
A brief history of watches from the perspective of a digital native.
Kevin Crittenden

Celebrating cycle-friendly Chico streets

Kevin Crittenden // March 21, 2014
Chico is an ideal biking town, from treacherous Upper Bidwell Park to smooth asphalt on scenic routes.
Julianna Eveland

Committing to contribute to diversity on campus

Julianna Eveland // February 28, 2014
Are Chico State students exploring diversity or sticking to their niche?
Differences dont make us different

Differences don’t make us different

February 25, 2014
'The Founding Fathers probably would have paid their slaves if they knew about white guilt.'
Kevin Crittenden

Chico isn’t all that weird

Kevin Crittenden // February 17, 2014
As a town with a high turnover rate, Chico lacks the commitment to be truly weird.
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