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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Both faculty members’ and students’ mental health are suffering due to a lack of support at Chico State and across the California State University System. Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.

Faculty, students’ mental health continue to suffer

Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // May 20, 2024

The California State University Board of Trustees approved the tentative agreement with the California Faculty Association on March 4. One of the many TA points is related to mental health. As approved...

Chico State, David Stachura. Photo credit Chico State

A final wrap up of Stachura

Jenna McMahon and Maki Chapman // May 15, 2024

David Stachura did not receive a severance package when he resigned Feb. 14, but he did receive a windfall of sorts, in that he does not have to pay attorney fees. Stachura benefited financially from...

Signs with checkmarks on them. Created by Steven Amador on Mar. 1

CSU Board of Trustees to vote on Academic Professionals of America tentative agreement

Steven Amador, Reporter // March 2, 2024

The Academic Professionals of California has voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the California State University. The CSU Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday to vote to ratify...

Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Students need time for finals, rather than assignments

Karen Limones // December 12, 2018

After returning from the Camp Fire, the first few days seemed intense. All you could hear was the constant chatter between individuals talking about the mass destruction of flames that terrorized Paradise...

Dr. Najm Yousefi is one of the six recipients of this year's Outstanding Faculty awards. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Instructors, alumni receive awards for outstanding teaching

Tisha Cheney // February 21, 2018

One of the highest awards given by the university was announced for six faculty members Tuesday. Chosen by the university's Faculty Recognition and Support Committee, President Gayle E. Hutchinson and...

From left to right: CFA field representative Jason Conwell,  Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Students voice concerns on faculty strike

Michelle Zhu // February 25, 2016
Questions answered on how the upcoming strike will affect students
From left to right: CFA Field Representative Jason Conwell,  Professor Tim Sistrunk, and Counselor Mimi Bommersbach discuss the best way to hand out fliers to students.  About reaching out to students Sistrunk said, "Specific student organizations are becoming active and trying to support their faculty, because they realize the connection between our faculty work life and students' education life."

California Faculty Association wears red to symbolize potential strike

January 29, 2016

All around campus professors and other faculty are wearing red and handing out fliers to show support for their peers and bring awareness to students. The California Faculty Association is seeking student...

Glenna Morgan, professor of communication design, expressed her concerns with the live-scan background checks due to its timeliness factor. Photo credit: Lauren Anderson

Chico State adopts new background check policy

Lauren Anderson // October 2, 2015
Faculty complaints about lengthy and costly background checks have resulted in a new system-wide background check with hopes of easing the process.
Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures revisions have limited the minimum requirement for office hours, such shown from Timothy Sistrunk, Chair of Faculty and Student Policies Committee. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

Professor office hours requirement reduced

Carly Plemons // September 28, 2015
Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures revisions have limited the minimum requirement for office hours.
Rally members protest for change in front of Kendall Hall. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Faculty rally demands change

Michael Catelli // September 20, 2015
Chico State faculty members of the CSU Employees Union and the California Faculty Association rallied together on Friday in front of the Student Services Center.
Illustration by Trevor Moore

Faculty members should stop co-opting personal student stories

Joseph Rogers // April 29, 2015
Professors are not entitled to use the stories of the students in their classrooms.
Fostering diversity requires more than empty gestures

Fostering diversity requires more than empty gestures

Joseph Rogers // March 21, 2015
Chico State touts that it values diversity, but it needs to put more effort into accommodating and supporting minority students and faculty.
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