The Orion

2 People shot at house party 4 blocks from campus

Molly Myers, Managing Editor // August 19, 2023

Two people were shot early Saturday morning at a party on Hazel Street in the south campus neighborhood, said Chico Police Lieutenant Jeff Durkin. First responders transported both victims to a hospital...

O face: Drunk sex kills orgasms

Janette Estrada // April 2, 2019

Spring is here and as the trees and flowers are blooming, so to are the birds and the bees.Congrats on attending one of the biggest party schools in California, where alcohol penetrates livers in a rallying...

Cesar Chavez weekend sees ramped up crime rate

Gordy Papalias // April 2, 2019

Arrests increase by 147% and two people were shot.

The scary part of people visiting for Chicoween

Brooke Martin // October 22, 2018

Out of towners coming up on Chicoween, is more of a trick than a treat.

Leave the party school reputation behind

Daisy Dardon // March 15, 2015

Students need to understand that attending a college that is notorious for binge drinking and violence may not be in their best interests.

25th anniversary of MasQueerade Ball

Zach Aucella // February 9, 2015

Stonewall Alliance of Chico put on its annual MasQueerade Ball at the Chico Women's Club on Feb. 7.

Costumes don’t equate to character

Julianna Eveland // October 25, 2014

Opinion Columnist Julianna Eveland and her readers agreed, women shouldn't be shamed on account of their Halloween costumes.

Convincing parents to choose Chico

Julianna Eveland // March 6, 2014

Chico is a wonderful place to go to college but the party school reputation is hard for some parents to get past.

Chico State retires party school reputation

Valerie Teegardin // February 14, 2014

The university is redefining itself as an institution rather than a venue for parties.