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  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

  • The inside of Eggroll King. Photo taken by Callum Standish.

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Association for science teachers offers students opportunities

Danielle Cortes // January 30, 2018

The National Science Teachers Association had its first meeting of the spring semester Monday.Mark Newton, Facility Advisor for the NSTA, led the meeting. Professors and students were welcome to join and...

The museum is now to visit the new exhibits. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

New exhibits open at the Gateway Science Museum

Luke Dennison // September 27, 2017

Two new exhibits at Gateway Museum, A Zoo in You and A Journey To Africa, have opened to the public.The exhibits are courtesy of the Paly Foundation and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibits...

A marcher is seen chanting and holding his sign that reads: Make America Smart Again. Science! Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Chico Science March draws thousands

George Johnston // April 23, 2017

An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people filled Trinity Commons to march for science April 22. Like the other 600 other demonstrations happening worldwide, Chico’s March for Science brought professors,...

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Chico brings on March for Science

Alejandra Fraga // April 21, 2017

Chico State will be hosting its first March for Science on April 22."The March is a grassroots effort to champion science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity, and advocate for its role in informing...

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The O Face: For eye-opening sex, grab a blindfold

Lorinda Sasan and Dongyoung Won // November 8, 2016

It used to be an old wives tale that blind people inherit enhanced perceptual skills as a compensatory adaptation. Recent studies on sensory deprivation suggest however that by removing one of the senses,...

Gateway makes science sweeter with Candy Chemistry

Gateway makes science sweeter with Candy Chemistry

Amelia Storm // March 24, 2016
This weeks' 'investigation station' will feature everyone's favorite food group
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Astrology is bullshit, but we can still have fun

William Rein // March 8, 2016
It's time we stop treating astrology as relevant to anything but humor.
The entrance to the Grossology exhibit is a mouth, beckoning visitors to go inside. Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

‘Grossology’ exhibit takes different approach to bodily functions

January 27, 2016
Boogers, burps and sneezes are just some of the things that you can learn about at the exhibit.
Chemistry professor Lisa Ott has been engaging in innovative research focusing on turning the glycerol waste that results from biodiesel production into a solvent that scientists can use in chemical reactions. Photo credit: George Johnston

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.
Kevin Crittenden

TED talks provide free, fascinating education

Kevin Crittenden // February 13, 2014
Technology Entertainment & Design offers an intellectual feast of informative videos.
Kevin Crittenden

Science can still save us

Kevin Crittenden // January 28, 2014
Science may not have all of the answers, but it can help.
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