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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Blood found in Meriam Library

Jafet Serrato // April 30, 2017

University PoliceCall Type: Transient Call Sunday, 11:49 a.m., Sigma Kappa house A homeless man was seen sleeping in a quilt. Call Type: Medical Aid Monday, 2:06 p.m., Physical Sciences Building Several...

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Mother threatens to beat up daughter’s roommate

Jafet Serrato // April 23, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Follow-up April 14, 8:37 a.m., 145 Main St. A husband told police that a female stole his wife’s cellphone at Peet’s Coffee. The suspect was not allowed to enter after...

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Son hits mom after being punished

Jafet Serrato // April 16, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Disturbing Subject Sunday, 9:25 a.m., 2157 Pillsbury Road A customer tried to get cash back for an item with the wrong receipt. The suspect left the store with commotion and walked...

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Man flashes penis to barista

Jafet Serrato // April 9, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Reckless Vehicle Sunday, 4:49 p.m., 701 W. Sacramento Ave. A suspicious person was speeding while passing other vehicles. The suspect would hug people and drive the car in donuts. Call...

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A woman hits herself due to lack of birthday wishes

Jafet Serrato // April 2, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Disturbing Subject Sunday, 4:04 p.m., 734 Mangrove Ave. A customer from Wing Stop wanted a refund, because he said that his order from last week was incorrect. Call Type: Disturbing...

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Men caught masturbating behind Baskin Robbins

Jafet Serrato // March 26, 2017

Chico Police Call Type: Suspicious Circumstance Sunday, 4:28 p.m., 141 W. 5th St. The reporting party said that another woman approached her and asked for $5. When the woman refused to give her...

Police blotter. Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman gives CPR to a dead dog

Jafet Serrato // March 5, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Suspicious SubjectSunday, 6:07 a.m., 1444 Magnolia Ave.A man who came in for a heart condition was released from the E.R. and started to rant to employees that he was not being treated....

Police blotter Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man creeps around store to donate sperm

Jafet Serrato // February 13, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: Unregistered vehicleFriday, 7:43 a.m., 601 El Varano Wy.Male seen sleeping in truck parked on caller’s driveway.Call Type: Suspicious SubjectFriday, 9:04 a.m., 50...

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