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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

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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People gather to celebrate the universitys Director of Public Affairs and Communication Joe Wills retirement. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

University’s director of public affairs retires

Molly Sullivan // December 6, 2016

Joe Wills, the director of public affairs and publications, celebrated his retirement on Dec. 2 after 19 years at Chico State. At least 200 Chico State faculty, staff and students, including Willie...

Map of the Chico State campus.

Renovations will improve campus

Amanda Hovik // October 28, 2016

With the Physical Science Bridge finishing construction, Chico State is pursuing other renovations on campus. The university has begun renovations to the Performing Arts Center and has prospective projects...

The new president of Chico State will be revealed next week. (Illustration by Orion Staff).

New president goes public next week

Gabriel Sandoval // March 4, 2016
The next president of Chico State will be revealed next week
The Gus Manolis Bridge was installed over Big Chico Creek on Sept. 19. The bridge is expected to be ready for use within a month. Photo credit: Jenice Tupolo

Campus construction continues

Michael Catelli // October 5, 2015
Campus construction nears an end, but there's still more to come at Chico State.
Photo courtesy of Chico State

Campus parking hassles students

Cheyanne Burens // August 31, 2015
Finding parking on campus is stressful, but there are ways that students can combat the problems and still safely make it to and from school.
A massive branch fell April 19 next to Meriam Library. Photo credit: Eric Mccauley

Branch-drops rise during summer

Eric Mccauley // April 30, 2014
Certain factors, including the coming of warmer weather, lead to increased probability of falling branches at Chico State.
The George Peterson Rose Garden, a campus landmark, is more than 50 years old. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Founders Week celebrates campus roots

Dominique Diaz // April 14, 2014
Chico State's Founders Week, April 4-13, commemorates the school's history.
Inforgraphic by Liz Coffee

Students scramble to fix plans for visiting family and friends

Christine Lee // January 29, 2014
The university will be ticketing guests at the graduation ceremony this year.

Langdon Hall basement floods

Mozes Zarate // January 6, 2014
A transformer housed in the basement of Langdon prompted maintenance workers to cut off power across the south campus.
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