Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Studs and duds of round one in the NBA playoffs

Courtney Chapman // May 1, 2018

There is no I in team, but there are two in winning. The 2018 NBA playoffs have certainly shown fans that the teams have players with pure talent as well as some who have been struggling with under-performing...

House Bill 2 is too much

Kenta Mcafee // September 20, 2016

North Carolina has made one thing clear with their implementation of House Bill 2: the LGBT community is not welcome in the Tar Heel State.HB2 prevents people from using the restroom they identify with...

Whitney Branham receives help getting up after knocking down a shot. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

WNBA remains out of reach

Cydney Nance // September 20, 2016

With preseason starting in a matter of weeks, the Chico State women’s basketball team is preparing to have a better season this semester, after ending last year with a six-game losing streak. While...

Sports reporter Patrick Pace Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Stop hating on greatness

Patrick Pace // March 4, 2016
Previous players should stop commenting on Steph Curry and today's Golden State Warriors team.
Sports writer Gabriella Bermudez

Men or women, we are all Wildcats

Gabriella Bermudez // February 18, 2016
Why is it that men's sports receive more attention than women's sports?
Photo credit: Bobbie Rae Jones

Subculture of American sports turns fans away

January 28, 2016
American professional sports leagues are more than simply entertainment and athletic outlets for certain sports. They develop reputation and subculture followings that can mystify the sports for unfamiliar fans.
Nick Martinez-Esquibel. Orion file photo.

From sports superstars to has-beens

December 16, 2015
It's no secret that professional sports legends tend to falter with age.
Tanner Giddings shows his school spirit in Acker Gym on Wednesday morning. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Wildcat finds mentor in former NBA player

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // September 6, 2015
Tanner Giddings, men's basketball center, sheds light on the former NBA player who took him under his wing.
MVP battle: Currys got a shot

MVP battle: Curry’s got a shot

Stephanie Schmieding // April 25, 2015
While the NBA is filled with many promising MVP contenders, this year it looks like Golden State is taking the title home.
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Curry, LaVine top highlights of NBA All-Star break

Kevin Lucena // March 3, 2015
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena discusses the basketball event weekend and why it is so much more successful than professional baseball's All-Star approach.
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Warriors’ guard play elevates team to new heights

Kevin Lucena // January 31, 2015
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have transformed the Golden State Warriors from an NBA laughing stock into one of the league's premier teams.

Pro teams provide a welcome distraction

Matt Murphy // May 5, 2014
The playoffs are the time of year we all live vicariously through our teams.
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