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Chico students, faculty and community members voted Tuesday in the BMU. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5.

Students, staff and Chico residents flood Bell Memorial Union to cast their ballots

Jessica Miller and Beatrice Williams // November 5, 2024

Along with presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Chico City Council, State Senate seats, 10 propositions and State Assembly members are on the California...

Candidates from the two ends of the country have very different iconic food for their state. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.

Which candidate has the better hometown food?

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // November 3, 2024

With the presidential race coming close to an end and constituents preparing to cast their ballots, I’d imagine we are all quite exhausted by the election talk. So instead of focusing on the candidates...

Chico State Office of Civic Engagement reaches out to the campus community to provide emotional support for election season. Graphic created by Jessica Miller on Oct. 28.

Office of Civic Engagement announces emotional support options

Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 29, 2024

Emotional support drop-in hours will be offered Wednesday to Nov. 8 for those who need counseling or a conversation, stated the Office of Civic Engagement in a campus-wide email Monday afternoon.  The...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion news weekly highlights: Sept. 27 to Oct. 4

Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 4, 2024

From final reports on the Park Fire to potential candidates to updated city chambers security, here are this week’s –- Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 –- news stories: Chico State holds forum about updated time,...

The awaited vice president candidate debate allowed both Vance and Walz to share their views with the public. Graphic created by Jessica Miller using Canva on Oct. 2

Recap: Vance and Walz vice presidential debate

Ellie Marty and Megan Gauer // October 2, 2024

Millions of people tuned in to watch vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance, met at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on Tuesday to engage in what may be the final...

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

On the ballot: What is Prop 5?

Jessica Miller, News Editor // September 27, 2024

Proposition 5, one of 10 propositions coming to the California ballot this November, if passed will allow local infrastructure and housing bonds for low and middle-income Californians to be approved with...

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

On the ballot: What is Prop 4?

Jessica Miller, News Editor // September 23, 2024

Proposition 4, one of ten propositions coming to the California ballot this November, if passed will issue $10 billion in bonds to fund parks, environmental protection, water infrastructure, energy and...

AS representatives laughing. Taken by Jason Halley, University Photographer.

AS releases 2024 general election sample ballot Wednesday

Grace Stark, News Editor // March 13, 2024

Associated Students Government Affairs released the sample ballot for the 2024 General Election on Wednesday. The 2024 general election candidates are as follows: For president: Chris Sullivan ...

Say "hello" to your new mayor. Photo by Robledo Rafael Andrade via Pexels.

A modest fur-prosal: Put pets in local politics

Heather Taylor, Copy Editor // March 4, 2024

We all know the only politics that matter are those on a national and global scale. Local politics are a waste of time and energy, with little-to-no impact on the lives of the average citizen.  To...

An audience of around 200 guests joined the Chico Unified School District Board of Education regular meeting at Marigold Elementary School on Feb. 16. Photo taken by Jolie Asuncion

Chico BOE meeting includes mask mandate protest, district mapping debate

Kimberly Morales, Carrington Power, and Jolie Asuncion // February 21, 2022

The Chico Unified School District Board of Education was met by a crowd of parents and children protesting mask mandates on Feb. 16 at Marigold Elementary School.  The meeting occurred the day...

The audience taking notes on what the presenters were discussing. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Chico council meeting examines districting, price gouging and cannabis sales

Kimberly Morales // November 26, 2019

On Tuesday, Chico City Council discussed district-based elections and present possible options and various aspects of commercial cannabis.Through an attempt to avoid a council stronghold, the city council...

Courtesy A.S. Office.

Associated Students 2019 election results

Kendall George // April 18, 2019

After a 24-hour voting period, Associated Student elections ended Thursday morning with 4,513 out of 16,964 Chico State students, about 27%, participating in the election. Here are the results for the...

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