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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Jon Gruden is gone and rightfully so

Javier Hernandez, Staff Writer // October 15, 2021

The $100 million man is gone from the Las Vegas Raiders after completing just four years out of his 10-year contract. His record over that span was 22-31 with zero playoff appearances.  He should...

Paradise High School athletes find solace in pro sports

Ricardo Tovar // November 28, 2018

People often question the validity of sports in our society; for Paradise athletes, sports was a way for them to escape the harsh reality of their situation. Many of these athletes have no place to play...

Since the birth of the film industry and football in Los Angeles, there has always been a relationship between the two forms of entertainment. Photo credit: George Johnston

OJ Simpson, Snoop Dogg and the history of football in hollywood

George Johnston // August 29, 2016
A look at the sporting history of Los Angeles and how it became the celebrity capital of the world.
Sports writer Jason Spies. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Derek Carr key to Raiders’ success

Jason Spies // March 24, 2016
Derek Carr is the key piece of the culture change that is happening to the Oakland Raiders, and the rest of the league is starting to take notice.
Bay Area NFL teams get set for draft

Bay Area NFL teams get set for draft

Kevin Lucena // April 24, 2015
Assistant sports editor Kevin Lucena compares his predictions against expert ESPN draft analysts, Mel Kiper and Todd McShay.
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