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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Aaron Rodgers keeps raising the bar

Kevin Lucena // January 19, 2015
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena takes a look at the career of one of Chico's own and his path from unheralded recruit to football star.
A view of the San Francisco 49ers' new stadium, Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara. Photo credit: Kevin Lucena

Cat Bites: New 49ers stadium isn’t crammed enough

Kevin Lucena // December 9, 2014
After 43 seasons in San Francisco, the 49ers took their talents south to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, saying bye to the bay and hello to Silicon Valley. The Orion's Kevin Lucena weighed in after his first visit to the new venue.
Chico State basketball player Brooke Bowen led the team in scoring and rebounding Friday night against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Women’s basketball falls in first CCAA bout

Kevin Lucena // December 6, 2014
The Chico State women's basketball team fell 64-42 to Cal State Dominguez Hills on Friday.
Chico State men's basketball player Sean Park gets airborne in a game last season. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Sean Park

Kevin Lucena // November 28, 2014
Former Chico State men's basketball player Sean Park has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.
The Chico State women's cross-country team in Upper Bidwell Park earlier this season. The team is currently preparing for the California Collegiate Athletic Association championships. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne

Women’s cross-country team headed for CCAA championship

Kevin Lucena // November 5, 2014
The Chico State women's cross-country team is working toward winning the championship title for the eighth year in a row on Nov. 8.
Alistair Docherty lets a shot fly in a match earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf finishes 3rd of 3 teams

Kevin Lucena // November 4, 2014
The Chico State men's golf team faltered in their last event of the fall season, finishing in 3rd as a team as Docherty leads way with 4th place finish
Chico State golfer Alistair Docherty finishes his swing in an event earlier this season Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf team climbs to fourth in final round

Kevin Lucena // October 22, 2014
The Chico State men's golf team moved to fourth place in the final round of the Otter Invitational in Seaside.
Former Chico State distance runner Kara Lubieniecki, left, competes in a race. Photo Courtesy Gary Towne

Former Wildcat to make marathon debut

Kevin Lucena // October 15, 2014
Kara Lubieniecki, a former Chico State long-distance runner, is working toward her goal of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.
Chico State golfer Alistair Docherty watches his shot. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf wins title at home course

Kevin Lucena // October 7, 2014
Three top-5 finishers guided the Chico State men's golf team to its first tournament win of the season.
Amateur athletes teach mixed martial arts

Amateur athletes teach mixed martial arts

Emerson Keenan // October 6, 2014
Two MMA athletes at Chico State are teaching others about the sport as well as training together to chase their professional dreams.

Men’s golf team in 2nd place after two rounds

Kevin Lucena // September 29, 2014
The Chico State men's golf team opened its season on Monday at the Western New Mexico Invitational.
Chico State freshman golfer Ileana MacDonald finished tied for 14th on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Women’s golf team takes 10th in Arizona

Kevin Lucena // September 24, 2014
The Chico State women's golf team finished 10th at the Western New Mexico Intercollegiate Championship in Arizona on Tuesday.
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