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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

  • 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

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Photo courtesy of Sesar Sanchez.

365 Chico ends with surprising discoveries

Anisha Brady // December 8, 2016

Last January, Sanchez set out to photograph and interview one Chico local every day for the past year. What began as a mere concept, blossomed into a grand and diverse compilation of portraits and interviews.Now...

Q&A: Cold Blue Mountain on playing in Chico, upcoming tour

Tom Sundgren // January 17, 2015
Local metal band Cold Blue Mountain's Sesar Sanchez and Brandon Squyres talk about their latest album and taking their music out on the road.
Heather Bennett, owner of Candy Cougar Art, displaying her unconventional painting style during the monthly Mixed Media Mixer Review at the 1078 gallery. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Media mixer features local artists of all trades under one roof

Jake Hutchison // November 5, 2014
The ambitious new project at 1078 Gallery, featuring live music, sculpture, photography, painting and more, is on track to become a staple monthly event for local artists and residents.
Photo courtesy of Cold Blue Mountain

Study Break: Cold Blue Mountain ‘Old Blood’ album review

Trevor Whitney // October 10, 2014
The metal musicians released their more mature, heavier sophomore album "Old Blood" Tuesday.
Teephs current lineup, from left to right, is Sesar Sanchez, Alex Coffin and Matt Shilts. Photo courtesy of Teeph.

Rock bands to host fierce show at Monstros

Jake Hutchison // September 3, 2014
The Orion spoke with Teeph's guitarist, Sesar Sanchez, about the band's upcoming performance at Monstros Pizza, featuring seasoned and debut acts.
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