Skip to Main Content
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Donald Trump will likely be the 45th and the 47th president. Photo from Pixabay

Donald Trump announced as president-elect

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, a race call from the Associated Press said.  After securing victory in Wisconsin, his pathway to the presidency...

The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

President Steve Perez addresses election aftermath

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 6, 2024

Chico State President Steve Perez sent an email to the campus community Wednesday morning addressing the heightened emotions around campus post-election.  He said that Chico State should remain a place...

Bryce Goldstein is running for District 7 of the Chico City Council. Photo courtesy of Bryce Goldstein

Chico District 7 representative: Bryce Goldstein

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 1, 2024

Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein is running against Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon to represent District 7 of the Chico City Council. Goldstein said she has...

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running for District 5 of the Chico City Council. Photo from Pexels

Chico District 7 representative: Deepika Tandon

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 30, 2024

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running against Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein to represent District 7 of the Chico City Council. Tandon moved to Chico...

Rose Penelope Yee is running against Doug LaMalfa for California Congress in November. Courtesy: Rose Penelope Yee

US House representative District 1: Rose Penelope Yee

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 25, 2024

Rose Penelope Yee is running to represent California's 1st Congressional district against Congressman Doug LaMalfa in November.  District 1 consists of 10 counties including Butte and Shasta Counties....

Illustration of Gov. Gavin Newson signing a bill. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Oct 9.

Governor Newsom signs bills related to mental health, substance abuse treatment

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 23, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills on Sept. 27 which aim to strengthen California’s behavioral health system, focusing on access for those with severe mental health and substance...

Doug LaMalfa is running against Rose Penelope Yee for California Congress in November. Courtesy: Doug LaMalfa

U.S. House representative District 1: Doug LaMalfa

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 23, 2024

Congressman Doug LaMalfa is the U.S. representative for California's 1st Congressional district. He is running for reelection against Rose Penelope Yee in November. LaMalfa was born and raised in Northern...

The deadline to register to vote by mail or online is Oct. 21. The option to register in person at a polling location remains until Election Day. Photo from Pexels on Oct. 14

Chico State’s Office of Civic Engagement will hold multiple campus voter events

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 23, 2024

The Office of Civic Engagement at Chico State will be hosting several events and sharing resources for students in the next three weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election. The events are: Oct. 28,...

Two more islands still have yet to be integrated into Chico city limits. Photo taken by Anthony Vasek on Oct. 15

Some newly-annexed residents can’t vote on city matters in November

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 20, 2024

An “island” in West East Avenue was annexed into city limits in August. However, residents in that area are not able to vote on city matters — such as City Council candidates and local measures —...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 36?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 18, 2024

Proposition 36, one of 10 new propositions coming to California in November, will allow felony charges for the possession of certain drugs and for thefts under $950, if the defendant has two prior drug...

Melissa Lopez-Mora, a Chico State student is running for Chico City Council District 5. Courtesy: Melissa Lopez-Mora

Chico District 5 Representative: Melissa Lopez-Mora

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 17, 2024

Melissa Lopez-Mora is running for Chico City Council District 5 in November against Katie Hawley.  Lopez-Mora was born and raised in Chico, attended Chico High School and is currently a senior at Chico...

A man was arrested outside a Donald Trump rally for possession of loaded guns. Photo from Pixabay.

Man with loaded guns arrested outside Trump rally

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 17, 2024

A man in possession of a shotgun, loaded handgun and fake passports was arrested outside a Southern California Donald Trump rally Saturday night according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.  The...

Load More Stories