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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Ellis and Duncan hug after a win Photo credit: Jordyn Smith

Best ’Cats in the West

Patrick Pace // March 15, 2017
Chico State men's basketball is going to the Elite 8
Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Duncan is leaving his legacy

Carlos Islas // March 6, 2017

Everyone’s dream is to leave their mark on history, but very few, if ever, get the opportunity to do so. In sports the opportunity is always present but it is up to the athlete to leave their mark in...

Wildcats lost in the CCAA

Wildcats lost in the CCAA

Patrick Pace // March 5, 2017
Chico State loses to UC San Diego in the Semifinals

’Cats win big in the Bay

Marc Wilson // February 28, 2017

The Chico State Men’s Basketball team heads into the postseason with a new-found momentum.After putting up 78 points in their victory over Cal State East Bay Friday, the Chico State men’s basketball...

Men’s basketball is bouncing back

Patrick Pace // February 20, 2017

Robert Duncan scored 18 points on 7-13 shooting and led the Wildcats to a convincing win against Cal State Stanislaus in the last regular season home game of his career.It was senior night for Duncan and...

The ‘Cats on a losing streak

Marc Wilson // February 14, 2017
The Chico State men's basketball team's slide continues
Junior guard Jalen McFerren shoots free throws during a Wildcats home game. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Men’s basketball remains perfect at home

Gabriel Moreno // December 10, 2016

A double-double by junior guard Jalen McFerren Dec. 9 snagged the Wildcats a 96-73 win over Humboldt State.The team's competed for the 200th time, but the 23 point win was the largest margin between them...

Junior guard Isaiah Ellis gets set in the paint and looks for a pass during a Wildcats home game. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

Wildcats win home opener

Kenta Mcafee // November 23, 2016

A barrage from behind the arc lifted the Chico State men's basketball team over Stanislaus State Nov. 22 in the Wildcats first home game.Junior guard Jalen McFerren was a reliable scorer for the Wildcats....

Junior outside hitter Olivia Mediano attempts to direct her team during a Wildcat home game. 
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Star players shine on the court

Cydney Nance // November 15, 2016

No single athlete can represent an entire team, but the players that hit game-winning shots or snag the final kill seem to stand above the rest.The Chico State athletic department is no stranger to greatness...

New era emerging across sports

Gabriel Moreno // November 8, 2016

Legends come and go in basketball, but the remembrance of their talent on the court is what keeps them relevant. Last year, the Chico State men’s basketball team lost three seniors, including men’s...

Senior center Tanner Giddings is surrounded by defenders in a game against Cal Poly Pomona. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Men’s basketball season ends at the NCAA tournament

Kenta Mcafee // March 12, 2016
Men's basketball bounced in the first round of the NCAA tournament
Junior Robert Duncan drives in a game against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

‘Cats lose in CCAA opening round

Patrick Pace // March 2, 2016
No. 1 seeded Wildcats are upset in the first round of the CCAA Championship Tournament.
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