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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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Astronaut José Hernández spoke at Chico State on Wednesday in Laxson Auditorium  to share his inspiring life story. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Oct. 30.

José Hernándaz visits Chico State to share his journey from migrant farm worker to NASA astronaut

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // November 2, 2024

Former NASA astronaut José Hernández visited Chico State Wednesday evening. Music played over the speakers as students, faculty and community members took their seats. The sold-out event filled all 1,200...

Stonewall Alliance Center works to support the LGBTQ+ and its allies.

Stonewall’s Coming Out for Art event coming back to Museum of Northern California Art

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 30, 2024

Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico is hosting their annual Coming Out for Art event on Friday at Museum of Northern California Art at 900 Esplanade. The theme of the show is “Space to Be” to celebrate...

Downtown Chico is a popular area for walking, shopping and visiting the university. Photo taken on Oct. 18.

Downtown Chico welcomes three new businesses

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 28, 2024

Downtown Chico announced an upgrade on its instagram that it is bringing in a bar and restaurant, an art studio and a clothing store to the area. These three businesses will bring food, culture and art...

Fentress Kepler walks across the [welcome] mat as he enters The Chico Children's Museum for playtime.

Chico Children’s Museum asks for support at exclusive event Oct. 10

C.N.Kepler, Opinion Reporter // October 8, 2024

Chico Children’s Museum needs help and invites future board members and sponsors to the High Tea Social on Oct. 10. An kid-free event where people can explore the museum and have the  opportunity to...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing and supporting victims, spreading information and raising awareness. Photo by Alesia Kozik from Pexels.

Chico State announces Domestic Violence Awareness Month partnership

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 1, 2024

Chico State Student Affairs sent out an announcement to the campus community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They’re giving community members an opportunity to take action against intimate partner...

Throughout the month of October there is going to be different art and culture events downtown featuring local artists. It is going to be all over downtown, but most of the events will be on West 3rd Street between broadway and main.

Downtown Chico’s annual ARTober FEST is coming back

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // September 30, 2024

ARTober FEST in Downtown Chico starts soon. Throughout October there will be events dedicated to exhibiting artists and their work.  The festival is meant to get artists engaged with their community...

The Butte Humane Society is organizing the Woofstock Festival Saturday. The event will raise money to support the animals at the humane society. Courtesy: Butte Humane Society.

Woofstock Music Festival wags its way back to Chico

Toby Neal, Reporter // March 28, 2024

The Butte Humane Society will be hosting the third annual Woofstock event on Saturday. The goal of the event is to raise funds to support the animals at the humane society.  People are invited to bring...

A projection of the possible shenanigans in Chico, AI generated by Bing Image Creator by Callum Standish.

Say ‘Top of the morning’ to Saint Patrick’s events

Callum Standish, A&E Editor // March 15, 2024

In a college town famous for partying, there are bound to be some shamrock inspired antics over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Whether it’s finding a new-to-you book at the library or your face turning...

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What’s new at Chico State

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter // November 27, 2023

Monday, Nov. 27 Need help planning your classes for next semester? Stop by the Humanities and Fine Arts Success Studio from noon to 2 p.m. for drop-in advising Check-in at the Cross Cultural Learning...

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Wildcats ought to check out these autumn events

Callum Standish, Reporter // November 12, 2023

Monday, Nov. 13 Stock up on groceries at the Pop-up Pantry from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center in Meriam Library 172 Join the Wildcat Scholarship Application Workshop...

Members of Kappa Sigma, Aiden Paul, Van Clow and Ronnie Vicari pose with the Chili Cook Off trophy. Taken by Natalia Cortez-Pagan on Oct. 25.

Kappa Sigma wins annual Chili Cook Off

Natalia Cortez-Pagan, Reporter // November 2, 2023

On Wednesday, nine Chico State fraternities competed in the Interfraternity Council’s third annual Chili Cook Off at Sylvester’s Cafe.  Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Gamma Zeta Alpha, Kappa...

Advertisement for the Drag Show outside of the GSEC office on campus.

Annual Queer Week returns to campus

Megan Gauer, Design/Multimedia Editor // October 9, 2023

Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition is hosting its annual Queer Week this week, Oct. 9 through the 12.  Queer Week falls annually during the week of National Coming Out Day, which...

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