The Orion

“Ignorance of ignorance”: On overconfidence and intellectual humility

Heather Taylor, Reporter // April 11, 2023

I heard a phrase once in an advertisement, and while I have been unable to track down the origin, it returns to the forefront of my mind randomly. “Only ingredients you can pronounce” is the tagline...

New science building to begin construction

Alejandra Fraga // February 10, 2018

The construction of a new physical science building on campus will be initiated in fall of 2018, as announced in a university news release Thursday.The new building will be replacing Siskiyou Hall, after...

Chico State hosts 31st Annual Student Research Competition

Alejandra Fraga // March 2, 2017

Chico State will be holding the 2017 Student Research Competition. This competition allows students to share their achievements and work. The event is divided into sections based on class standing and...

Professor pioneers research on repurposing biodiesel waste

Nick Bragg // April 15, 2015

Researchers at Chico State submitted the first paper to the journal Fuel Processing Technology on how to reuse biofuel byproducts effectively.

Students present research on poverty

Madison Holmes // December 13, 2014

The public was invited to attend a visual demonstration tracking regional poverty.

University Farm utilizes hands-on education

March 12, 2014

University Farm is an 800-acre teaching and research center where students get hands-on experience growing crops, tending to plants and caring for livestock.