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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Multiple Chico Police Department officers investigate a shooting incident in front of Taj Fine Indian Cuisine on the 900 block of Nord Avenue. Photo taken Oct. 27 by Hiroto Nakajima.

Shooting on Nord Avenue leaves one injured

Hiroto Nakajima, Reporter // October 31, 2022

A man sustained minor injuries after being shot by an air rifle around 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 27 in a parking space on the 900 block of Nord Avenue in Chico. The CPD Public Safety Dispatch Center received...

The front of Thrift Queen thrift store

Second Life to take over Thrift Queen on Nord Avenue

Kelsey Ogle, Reporter // September 8, 2020

Thrift Queen on Nord Avenue has closed after 20 years and another thrift store, Second Life, will soon be taking its place. In a June 16 post on the Thrift Queen Facebook page, the store’s owner...

Campus Walk is one of three luxury student apartments on Nord Avenue. Photo credit: Jessie Imhoff

Examining the value of luxury student apartments

Jessie Imhoff // September 22, 2019

Three luxury apartment complexes sit on Nord Avenue and Walnut Street, proudly advertised as the height of student living. These apartments have different amenities that claim to cater to students’...

Director Off-Campus Student Services Dan Herbert cautions students looking for housing to be careful and thoughtful when signing a lease. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Off-campus housing makes changes to fit student needs

Mathew Miranda // March 7, 2018

Rumblings of aggressive leasing tactics being used by certain Chico property managers have been stifled in recent days after an outbreak of rumors spread across campus in February. Upon receiving a...

Police Blotter Photo credit: Liz Coffee

Man yells at customers in Walmart

Jafet Serrato // May 15, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Suspicious Subject Tuesday, 7:43 a.m., 222 Degarmo Dr. A man riding a bike was driving around the neighborhood and told a child that he would give him money for going to school....

This is one of CSU Livings properties, The Timbers.

Chico student housing guide

Katharine Glennon // February 15, 2017

Pomona West Pros: Guaranteed parking Good mail system Washer & dryer in unit Night securityGrounds well maintainedPet-friendly Cons: Far from campusIf your check bounces, then you're screwedSecurity...

Police will be monitoring the new stoplight on Nord Aveune to make sure everything goes  safely. Photo credit: George Johnston

New stoplight on Nord Avenue makes crossing safer

Kayla Fitzgerald and George Johnston // April 29, 2016
Did you hear about the safer way to cross Nord Ave.?
A new stoplight will soon be at the corner of Nord and Steward avenue Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

City council hopes new stoplight will increase student safety

Elizabeth Helmer // March 1, 2016

The busy section of Highway 32, where hundreds of students cross every day, will have a new stoplight soon. The new traffic signal will be constructed between Nord and Stewart avenue, a intersection...

Shooter on a scooter

Shooter on a scooter

Elizabeth Helmer // February 23, 2016

Chico PoliceCall Type: Sex Fondle/Battery, 10:05 a.m. EsplanadeReporting party states man ran up behind her, pulled up her shirt and grabbed her breasts.Call Type: Suspicious Subject, 10:35 a.m. 17th StreetMale...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man survives after shooting himself at Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity

Michael Catelli // February 22, 2016
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Feb. 21
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Pellet gun shoot out on Nord Avenue

George Johnston // February 13, 2016

Chico PoliceCall Type: Harassment, 10:22 a.m., Citrus AvenueCaller receiving harassing texts from ex-boyfriend. They broke up two and a half years ago and have been off and on. Text messages are very rude...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Two men keep taking their pants off

Dylan Dewit // March 28, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from University Police Department and Chico Police Department. March 28.
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