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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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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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University Police Department on 2nd and Chestnut streets.

Final 3 candidates for Chief of University Police announced

Dylan Dewit // March 2, 2015
Chico State announces candidates to take over Chief of Police position for University Police Department.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Chico State’s inferior faculty

Dylan Dewit // February 25, 2015
Non-tenure-track instructors are most likely an important part of education, but to Chico State, they are seemingly second-rate.
A class of 98 students fills a room in Tehama Hall. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Contingent faculty to demonstrate for National Adjunct Walkout Day

Dylan Dewit // February 24, 2015
Open letter results in a tabling by faculty on Feb. 25 in response to an open letter of concern.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Put the phone away, be awesome

Dylan Dewit // February 21, 2015
Set the device down and actually participate in the surrounding world — easier said than done, right?
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Thinking about graduate school? Don’t spend too much time volunteering

Dylan Dewit // February 20, 2015
If you’re good at something, never do it for free
Illustration by Miles Huffman

It’s time to recognize the 3rd gender

Dylan Dewit // February 14, 2015
Chico State needs to break away from the binary nature of gender by allowing students to choose their own identity.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

It can wait: Don’t text and walk

Dylan Dewit // February 13, 2015
A public service announcement from a concerned student
Illustration by Miles Huffman

An English student’s open letter to Dad

Dylan Dewit // February 6, 2015
Your parents might need some reassurance.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Life on the wagon: How to party sober

Dylan Dewit // January 30, 2015
Hi, my name is Dylan, and I've been partying sober for three years.
Illustration by Hayden Senter

Vibrators: boyfriend’s friend or foe?

Dylan Dewit // January 25, 2015
Sex toys are no reason for feelings of anxiety or self-doubt in a relationship. In fact, they can come to be a valued teammate in a pinch.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

In relationships, there is nothing more important than support

Dylan Dewit // January 23, 2015
This last weekend, I took a trip to Portland. And even though I didn’t see one bit of the city, I’ve never had a more fulfilling trip.

Student athletes should be allowed to be activists

Dylan Dewit // January 20, 2015
They may not be holding up the trophy, but the Ducks did something after their Rose Bowl performance that deserves serious recognition.
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