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Section of riverbed near Scotty's Landing. Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Great fishing not far from campus

Matthew Ferreira // October 9, 2019

Chico is home to some of the most beautiful parks and waterways that have plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy without needing to travel far. One of these activities being fishing on the Sacramento river,...

The Sacramento River is home to the Chinook salmon, which have been dying in the heat waves as a result of the drought. Photo credit: Austin Herbaugh

Salmon population in the Sacramento River nearly wiped out by warm water

Austin Herbaugh // September 12, 2015
Drought conditions have caused the Sacramento River to warm up, which killed nearly 95 percent of the Chinook salmon last year.
Chico State's Bucket List Photo credit: Monica Fitch

Bucket list of activities for students

Stephanie Schmieding // September 19, 2014
There's more to do in Chico than just drink, so The Orion compiled a map for possible adventures that students can complete before they graduate.
Desmond Weatherby explores the excavation box during his visit to the Gateway Science Museum.Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Gateway Science Museum welcomes three new exhibits

Emma Wood-Wright // February 12, 2014
Explore and discover three current exhibits at Chico State's science museum.
Amanda Irons

RIP Labor Day float

Amanda Irons // September 9, 2013
Amanda Irons is the Tuesday blogger for theorion.com and weekly columnist for The Orion's print edition.
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