How young talent is recruited
Karina Cope
December 3, 2019
For young teenagers in high school, being admired by, sought after and recruited by a college can seem like the beginning stages of stardom. However, this process can also be intimidating and stressful for many. It is common for star athletes to start forming college connections during their junior year ...
Governor Gavin Newsom asks NCAA to play fair and pay fair, student-athletes respond
Kimberly Morales
October 6, 2019
For years, student-athletes have fought for the right to earn benefits in return for the work they put into playing in order to place their school on the map. On Sept. 30, California changed the game forever as it became the first state to bring this issue into the spotlight, as Governor Gavin Newsom si...
Men and Women’s Track split ways in CCAA championships
Lucero Del Rayo-Nava
May 6, 2019
The Chico State track and field teams finished their season with record-breaking performances at the California Collegiate Athletic Association championships hosted in La Jolla, California.Women’s trackAdelae Fredeen was the first Wildcat to earn a total of four team points in the heptathlon on Th...
It’s Wyatt Baxter’s time
Noah Andrews
April 17, 2019
Growing up with a sibling that plays the same sport as you has positives and negatives.On the one hand, you always have somebody to practice or play with. On the other hand, they often become your greatest competitor. And what do you tend to try and do to your greatest competition? Beat them in every way...
Wildcat Rumble: Was Lebron’s first year in LA a failure?
Ricardo Tovar
April 5, 2019
The Wildcat Rumble returns this week with sports editor Ricardo Tovar and a returning Matthew Ferreira. New co-host to the program, The Orion's sports writer, Noah Andrews brings his unique sports takes with Ferreira and Tovar. They speak on the NCAA tournament, MLB season, NBA season and much more! Ag...
March Madness brings the most exciting time of the college basketball season
Matthew Ferreira
March 19, 2019
Saturday and Sunday were huge days in the National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball world and as a result, we now have the official NCAA March Madness bracket.The tournament favorite among many, Duke University, won the ACC championship over Florida State on a terrific performan...
The past and future of Chico State football
Connor Mcpherson
December 22, 2018
1997 marked the final year for Chico State football. The players hung up their uniforms one last time and walked out of the locker room. The cancellation of the football team was sad at the time, but could’ve been just what the Chico State athletics program needed.Despite wide protest, the footb...
Wildcats softball earn spot in NCAA West Regional Final with 2-0 start
Katalina Santamaria and Justin Couchot
May 12, 2018
After winnings the first two games at home of the NCAA West Regional, the Chico State softball team has now won 27 in a row and has earned a spot in the NCAA West Regional final on Saturday morning. The Wildcats are now 52-3 on the season.Chico State entered the NCAA West Regionals tournament as the No. 1 se...
Three home runs lead Wildcats softball in game one of CCAA Championship
Katalina Santamaria
May 5, 2018
The Chico State softball team continue to prove why they are the No.1 ranked team in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament after beating Cal State San Bernardino 12-0 in five innings in the opening game of the tournament. The Wildcats scored eight runs in the first inning, followed ...
Photo of the day
Kelsey Veith
March 2, 2018
Chico State softball puts their dominating 17-0 record on the line this weekend as they head out of town on March 3rd to take on Stanislaus State! Good luck wildcats and go get em!
NCAA policies are hurting student athletes
Patrick Pace
April 19, 2017
The long list of banned substances put in place by the NCAA comes with serious consequences. Regardless of whether it is a performance-enhancing or recreational drug, use of any banned substance will result in repercussions. The fallout ranges from fair to excessive, eventually ruining the career of...
Improvements needed for concussion protocols
Marc Wilson
March 5, 2017
The concussion protocol for collegiate and professional sports is flawed and needs to be improved. Athletes who have suffered any dramatic head injury should not be allowed to return and play that same day. Although professional sporting leagues and collegiate sports have implemented concussion protocols...
