The Orion

Partners in preservation: Chico State and the Mechoopda Tribe’s historic land transfer

Noah Herbst, Editor-in-Chief // September 30, 2022

On the morning of Sept. 23 history was made when ownership of the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve was transferred from Chico State Enterprises to the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, the original...

Mechoopda artist challenges assimilation of indigenous culture through printmaking

Rayanne Painter // January 28, 2019

Companion exhibitions “Mǝǝmento: Before” and “Aksum Belle: Afterwards” made their debut at Chico State’s Janet Turner Print Museum and Jackie Headley Art Gallery...

New science building breaks ground

Olyvia Simpson // October 10, 2018

Dozens of members from Chico State and the community gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Science building on Wednesday. President Gayle Hutchinson spoke to those who came to witness the...

Local keynote speaker focuses on the power of indigenous people

Josh Cozine // October 9, 2018

The Chico Peace and Justice Center held its 38th annual fundraising dinner, Sunday evening, with this year’s theme being honoring indigenous people. Guest speaker Ali Meders-Knight, of the Mechoopda...

Chico State acknowledges Mechoopda Maudi people

Jacqueline Morales // May 16, 2017

President Gayle Hutchinson has recognized the contributions of the Mechoopda Maudi at Chico State."The Valley Oak Honors our Native American communities, especially the Mechoopda people, upon whose ancestral...

Chico’s history shared in museum

Jesse De Mercurio // February 21, 2016

Chico Museum takes visitors through the history of Chico from Native American origins to present day.