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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

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

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

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Christian Sullivan, Grant Rooney run for AS president

Christian Sullivan, Grant Rooney run for AS president

Maki Chapman and Steven Amador // April 1, 2024

Christian Sullivan and Grant Rooney are running for president in the 2024 Associated Students general election. To read more about each candidate, see below. Christian Sullivan Christian Sullivan,...

Meet President Perez through a video interview with The Orion

Alejandro Mejia Mejia and Molly Myers // September 12, 2023

Four days into the semester, President Steve Perez sat down with The Orion for his first interview with student media. Perez, Chico State’s 13th president, shared high hopes for the semester. He is...

Future Chico State president, Stephen Perez, poses with Willie the Wildcat during Giving Day. Courtesy: Jason Halley/University Photography

CSU Board of Trustees announces new Chico State President Stephen Perez

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // May 30, 2023

The California State University Board of Trustees, on May 24, announced Stephen Perez, the current interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, as Chico State’s new president. In a Chico...

Chico protestors say, ‘No war with Iran’

Kimberly Morales // January 30, 2020

On Saturday, members of the city of Chico became participants in the global, ‘No War with Iran,’ anti-war campaign.  Worldwide, the size of participation in the anti-war campaign saw an increase...

President’s Fall Reception Kicks off Academic Year

Carolyn Allen and Melissa Herrera // September 14, 2019

Kendall Lawn pulsed with music on Friday for the Fall Reception, an event where President Gayle Hutchinson discussed her new strategic plan for the university. The plan centers around three main priorities:...

Gayle Hutchinson pauses before the fall convocation on August 26 at Chico State. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Gayle Hutchinson on track to be reviewed for abilities as president

Jack Lewis // August 30, 2019

The office of the Chancellor sent out a campus-wide email to students Friday, requesting constructive feedback of President Gayle Hutchinson. The email contained both a letter directly from Chancellor...

Trevor Guthrie Discusses New Role as AS President

Kendall George // April 23, 2019

Trevor Guthrie, Chico State’s new Associated Students President, talks in depth about his candidacy, presidency and plans for the future. Guthrie also speaks on the A.S. budget, last year’s fee increase...

Meet the 2019 Associated Students Presidential Candidates

Christian Solis, Visuals Editor // April 15, 2019

Three people are running for the Associated Students presidential position this spring. Whoever wins will have the potential to have the largest voice for students at Chico State. So, we sat down with...

Dr. Najm Yousefi is one of the six recipients of this years Outstanding Faculty awards. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Instructors, alumni receive awards for outstanding teaching

Tisha Cheney // February 21, 2018

One of the highest awards given by the university was announced for six faculty members Tuesday. Chosen by the university's Faculty Recognition and Support Committee, President Gayle E. Hutchinson and...

Jeremy Markley, former president of Chico State Democrats, is considering running for office. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Chico Democrats host State of the Union viewing party

Josh Cozine // January 31, 2018

Chico Democrats hosted a party to watch the president's yearly address to the nation Tuesday. The party was held at the house of retired Chico State faculty Michele Shover on the 200 block of East 12th...

As President Dylan Gray has resigned from his position for the spring semester of 2018. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Student body president announces resignation

Natalie Hanson // January 18, 2018

Dylan A. Gray announced yesterday that he will resign from his position as president of student body affairs.Elected in April 2017, Gray's resignation is effective for the spring semester of 2018.Gray...

Hutchinson reminds students to keep friends and colleagues in thoughts and to extend support. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Support sister campus colleagues affected by wildfires, says Chico State president

Christian Solis // December 8, 2017

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson reminds students and staff to sympathize and support those affected by Southern California wildfires.The Thomas fire alone has burned 115,000 acres, according to...

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