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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

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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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

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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The Chico Art Gallery presents Reed Applegates private art collection.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Pop-up museum displays Northern California art

Emma Wood-Wright // March 3, 2014
Chico Art Center hosts a pop-up exhibit for the upcoming Museum of Northern California Art.
Photo Courtesy of Union Label and KCSC

Dream pop band brings wanderlust to Chico

Emma Wood-Wright // February 24, 2014
Trilingual group Trails and Ways introduces bossa nova dream pop to the Bell Memorial Union Feb. 28.
Desmond Weatherby explores the excavation box during his visit to the Gateway Science Museum.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Gateway Science Museum welcomes three new exhibits

Emma Wood-Wright // February 12, 2014
Explore and discover three current exhibits at Chico State's science museum.
Chart-topping country band Lonestar will be playing at Laxson Auditorium Feb. 9 on a tour celebrating their 20-year anniversary. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Be amazed by Lonestar at Laxson Auditorium

Emma Wood-Wright // February 2, 2014
Join country rock band Lonestar for a performance at Laxson Auditorium Sunday, Feb. 9.
Norm Dillinger, 76, creates striking paintings using the pointillistic style of perfectly placed acrylic dots. His house is open to guests who want to brighten up their day with his creations, ranging from painted sculptures to canvases and cars.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Local artist is the man behind the dots

Emma Wood-Wright // February 1, 2014
Chico resident Norm Dillinger shares his pointillistic style through many canvases all over town
Béla Fleck & Brooklyn Rider. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

String music arrives in Chico

Emma Wood-Wright // January 30, 2014
Chico Performances presents Bela Fleck & Brooklyn Rider - Banjo Quintet Feb. 6 at Laxson Auditorium.
Adopted dogs from pounds across the nation do flips and tricks, such as Cooper the Australian cattle dog who can catch frisbees tossed by Chris Perondi in quick succession up to four feet off the ground.

Stunt Dog Experience is ‘dog-gone fun’

Emma Wood-Wright // January 29, 2014
Chico Performances hosts Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience Tuesday evening at Laxson Auditorium.

Theater students offer advice on preparing for auditions

Emma Wood-Wright // January 22, 2014
Auditions for this semester's productions of "Spamalot" and "Creation Stories" are underway and theater students share their tips and tricks on how to nail an audition.
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