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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Josh Funk with the star of his next stop motion film, an as-of-now unnamed monster. Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Alumnus light speeds into space in new stop-motion film

Ernesto Rivera // May 6, 2014
Josh Funk's next stop motion film, where a man flies into space and battles an alien monster, is currently in production.
Wes Dempsey, 82, Chico State's arboretum guide, excitedly explains the magnolia flower to the audience.Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Retired professor keeps history alive

Ernesto Rivera // February 16, 2014
Wes Dempsey leads tours of the campus trees and explains their deep roots in the history of Chico State.
The mural by John Pugh on the corner of First Street and Salem comes down as part of the final phases to tear down Taylor Hall to make way for a new arts and humanities building.Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Taylor Hall’s iconic mural demolished

Mozes Zarate // January 10, 2014
The popular Chico landmark "Academe" will be repainted by its original artist once construction of the new arts and humanities building is complete.

Marketplace Cafe broken into

Ernesto Rivera // January 10, 2014
Break in caused the Marketplace Deli to close due to broken glass, scheduled to reopen before the semester begins
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