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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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First-year goalkeeper Caityln Duval struggles to get up after being knocked down with first-year forward Sarah Yang. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Chico Athletes fight against bad calls

Gabriel Moreno // October 23, 2016

A missed foul or bad call can severely alter the outcome of a game and can rob athletes of their hours of practice and training.Even in a fair game, it's impossible not to see the occasional flop or complaint....

The women's soccer team charges off the field following a win. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Women’s soccer team strives for win

Cydney Nance // October 17, 2016

Only two figures stand out to the Chico State women's soccer team: six and 10. The team suffered six consecutive losses after starting its conference, despite having an undefeated preseason. The lack...

Javone Bradford shows his support during breast cancer awareness month by wearing pink on campus. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Real athletes wear pink

Jordan Jarrell // October 16, 2016

As the NFL dedicates the month of October to raising awareness for breast cancer, Chico State athletes have also taken strides to show their support. The NFL is allowing players to wear pink accessories...

Pooja Patel dribbles the ball away from a defender during a 'Cats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Patel propels women’s soccer to a win

Gabriel Moreno // October 10, 2016

Chico State was able to snag a last minute 2-1 win Oct. 9 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros.The Toros were able to play a strong defense and keep the 'Cats on their toes during the first half....

First-year forward Abbie Jones battles for the ball as first-year goalkeeper Caylin Stanley rushes to assist. Photo credit: Makayla Hopkins

Women’s soccer team can’t break the streak

Cydney Nance // October 2, 2016

The women's soccer team faced the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos on Oct. 2, on the 'Cats home field and lost 1-2.The loss brings the 'Cats overall record to 4-6-1, and their conference record to 0-6. Chico State...

Junior forward Pooja patel is greeted by her teammates as she takes the field. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Chico athletes endure the peaks and valleys

Gabriel Moreno // September 23, 2016

After facing a hard-earned victory or a devastating loss, Chico State athletes are left to deal with the emotions on and off the field.Members of each athletic team have their own ways to celebrate and...

Chico State women's soccer charges onto the field during their first home game of the season. Photo credit: Aubrie Coley

Wildcat teams prepare for CCAA

Gabriel Moreno // September 19, 2016

Sept. 16 marks the first day of the California Collegiate Athletic Association series for most of the teams at Chico State. Athletes are able to get their feet wet during the preseason games and through...

Chico State sophomore defender Korie Bozart dribbles the ball away from an opponent during the 'Cats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

‘Cats lose first game of CCAA

Kenta Mcafee // September 17, 2016

The Chico State women's soccer team took on the San Francisco Gators and lost on the Gators' home field on Sept. 16, in the first game of CCAA.The loss breaks the unbeaten streak they earned in the preseason...

Pooja Patel keeps control of the ball during the 'Cats practice. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Women’s soccer team succeeds despite struggles

Jordan Jarrell // September 9, 2016

Chico State women’s soccer found success early in their season, with a strong defense and aggressive offense paving the way for their triumph. The team had a promising preseason, with one win...

Junior Isaiah Dargan boots the ball on the fly in a game last fall. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Headlines to look for in 2016 fall sports

Kenta Mcafee // May 18, 2016
The Orion looks ahead at the 2016 fall season and what headlines to look out for.

Patel, Dias lead women’s soccer team to victory

Jason Spies // October 21, 2015
The Chico State women's soccer team has been tearing up the CCAA this season in large part due to the outstanding play from the one-two punch of Lindsey Dias and Pooja Patel.
Katie Brown, junior midfielder, looks to advance the ball. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer team beats Cal State Stanislaus 2-1

Carlos Islas // October 10, 2015
The Chico State women's soccer team wins 2-1 in overtime over the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors on Oct. 4.
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