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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Gold Nugget Days Flyer, Path to Gold. April 27-30, 2023

Celebrating a nugget of history: Gold Nugget Days

Brykelle Lang, Reporter // April 29, 2023

In April 1859, miners found a massive 54-pound gold nugget in the Feather River near Magalia. At the time, it was the largest gold nugget to have been found in California. The discovery sparked a massive...

A Chico Unified School District bus proves that creativity does not stop with the light decor, but any vehicle can be used as well. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Chico Parade of Lights illuminates the town

Justin Jackson // October 14, 2018

Downtown Chico, was lit up with rockets, bands and even baby sharks. Chico held its 29th Annual Parade of Lights, Saturday, where high school bands, local businesses and families came out to show their...

President Gayle Hutchinson represented Chico State 2018 at the Pioneer Day Parade. Photo credit: Josh Cozine.

101st Pioneer Day Parade presents theme of learning

Josh Cozine // May 6, 2018

Hundreds lined the streets of downtown Chico Saturday for a tradition, this year themed with education - the Pioneer Day Parade.A Disney princess, dressed as Aurora in full flowing-pink gown, kneeled and...

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