Skip to Main Content
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

ITSS is located on the first floor of the Meriam Library. Photo credit: Carly Campbell

ITSS issues alert that WiFi may be offline after power outage

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // September 26, 2024

While most online campus services are working as normal, the Eduroam Wifi may be spotty or offline in buildings without power, Internet Technology Support Services said in an email alert. The dining...

Second year student Anakin Hunter, right, disagrees with the speaker's message and prays after listening to him outside of the Bell Memorial Union at Chico State Tuesday, Sep. 24, 204.

Religious beliefs and student opinions clash on campus

A crowd of students and faculty gathered in front of the Bell Memorial Union on Tuesday, as a man who said his name is Brother Matt addressed them with inflammatory religious rhetoric. Crowd members said...

Trump's request to transfer hush money case denied prior to election. Image from Pixabay.

Federal judge denies Donald Trump’s request to move hush money case to federal court

Beatrice Williams, Reporter // September 5, 2024

Federal judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected former President Donald Trump’s request Tuesday to transfer his criminal case from state to federal court, which could delay Trump’s sentencing. In May,...

A person ducks under the fallen tree on the Warner Street pedestrian bridge. Taken by Molly Myers Feb. 21

Pedestrian bridge closed due to fallen tree

Callum Standish, Arts and Entertainment Editor // February 23, 2024

A large tree is blocking the east side pedestrian bridge along Warner Street between Plumas Hall and the Science Building.  The roadway, west side walkway and both protected bike lanes are all unaffected.  Soil...

Students and faculty members strike at CSU campus. Courtesy: Chico State Students for Quality Education

CFA votes to uphold tentative agreement

Maki Chapman, Reporter // February 19, 2024

Monday morning members of the California Faculty Association announced that they had voted to uphold the tentative agreement. The agreement passed with an overwhelming majority of 76%, the CFA press release...

Butte County was updated to a "moderate" risk level in California's blueprint for a safer economy.

Butte County moves down to ‘moderate’ COVID-19 risk level, bars to open

Kimberly Morales, News Editor // October 20, 2020

Butte County has moved out from a “substantial” COVID-19 risk level to a “moderate” level under California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy guidelines. The county will now have the capacity to...

A press release from Candace Grubbs, Butte County Clerk-Recorder and the Registrar of Voters noted updated numbers of registered voters and collected ballots.

Butte County registrations over 100,000; Chico State registers over 1000

Kimberly Morales, News Editor // October 20, 2020

One hundred twenty-four thousand registered voters have been counted in Butte County following the Oct.19 deadline to register to vote with enough time to receive a ballot by mail, according to a press...

David Phillips leading the group passing by Burgers and Brew catching the attention of customers and incoming traffic. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Desmond Phillips kept alive by justice seekers

Julian Mendoza // October 25, 2019

Almost three years have passed since Desmond Phillips was killed. Despite the time that has passed, activists continue to seek out justice for him.Burgers and Brew customers were enjoying their meals,...

David Yogi and Alejandro Diaz, Environmental Protection Agency representatives, look at the informational map showing the addresses in the Paradise area that have been cleared with Phase I debris removal. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Phase II of Camp Fire debris removal to begin Tuesday

Olyvia Simpson // January 29, 2019

Dozens gathered at Elk's Lodge Monday night to hear the status of debris clean-up in Paradise and surrounding areas. With the Camp Fire breaking out almost three months ago on November 8, many were concerned...

Flowers were available as campus and community members attend the vigil in remembrance of the tragic death of a member of the Butte County community on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Chico, Calif. Students and faculty in an interdisciplinary course focused on homelessness organized the vigil in memory of the life lost on our campus and in recognition of the vulnerability of individuals experiencing homelessness.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/CSU Chico)

Chico mourns passing of Linda Blacksten

Dan Christian // November 7, 2018

The Devil whispered in her ear, “You’re not strong enough to withstand the storm.”Today she whispered in the Devil’s ear, “I am the storm.”– UnknownIn the early...

Natalie Hanson, right, and Alejandra Fraga. Photo credit: Christian Solis

The Orion News: The Week’s End Update May 11, 2018

Natalie Hanson // May 12, 2018

The week’s wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports at Chico State and in the Butte County area, from May 6 to May 11. Natalie Hanson, Alejandra Fraga, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be...

Weekly News- The Week's End Update April 13

Weekly News- The Week’s End Update April 13

Natalie Hanson // April 14, 2018

The week’s wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports from Chico State and for the Butte County area, from April 9-13. Natalie Hanson, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached [email protected]...

Load More Stories