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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

As Chico State delays building maintenance, backlog grows to $166 million

Chico State is feeling its age. The second-oldest campus in the CSU system has put off $166 million worth of building repairs, according to a report by ISES Corporation, a facilities consultation company....

After finishing his term in office, Pratt will continue in the masters program Photo credit: George Johnston

Pratt says goodbye to A.S. Presidency

George Johnston // May 2, 2017

Associated Student President Michael Pratt was responsible to represent the voices of 17,557 Chico State students.Pratt humbly said he did his best to represent those voices while helping with the transition...

Students express fear after election

Students express fear after election

Molly Sullivan // November 17, 2016

Students talked about themes of fear, shame and grief during the post-election forum for Democrats Nov. 16 in the Bell Memorial Union. Students gathered in four groups where they discussed their feelings...

President Gayle Hutchinson delivers her convocation speech on Aug. 18.

President Gayle Hutchinson boosts morale at Fall Convocation

Molly Sullivan // August 20, 2016
President Gayle Hutchinson addresses university issues at her first convocation speech.
Tammi Fleet talks about how seeing Micheal Pratt's work inspired her to run for director of University Affairs. Photo credit: George Johnston

Director of university affairs-elect talks plans for Chico State

Amelia Storm and Michael Catelli // April 16, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, Tammi Fleet was elected the new director of university affairs in the Associated Students government. Fleet sat down with The Orion to answer some questions and talk about her plans...

Deanna Jarquin, current A.S. president, reflects on her time in the position. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

A.S. president, Deanna Jarquin, bids farewell

Molly Sullivan // April 14, 2016
Current A.S. president, Deanna Jarquin reflects on her time as president and the future.
Michael Pratt talks about how his previous experience with Associated Students has made him ready to become president. Photo credit: George Johnston

New Associated Students president talks plans for presidency

Michael Catelli // April 13, 2016
Q and A with Associated Students president.
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