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The Orion

Sophomore middle hitter Natalie Nordahl, left, and senior middle hitter Kristyn Casalino block a shot by the Lumberjacks earlier last season. Chico State fell to UC San Diego on Saturday night. Orion File Photo.

Chico State volleyball team falls to UC San Diego

Nick Reddy // September 13, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team ran things to four sets against UC San Diego, but couldn't hang on and came up with a loss on the road.
Chico State athletic director Anita Barker led the department to sixth place in the Learfield Sports Directors Cup Standings. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Chico State athletics place 6th in Directors’ Cup

Emerson Keenan // September 9, 2014
10 Chico State teams made it to NCAA berths in 2013-2014, earning the 'Cats a top-10 place out of 246 Division II schools in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup.
Chico State junior soccer player Justin Walmsley scored the Wildcats only goal in a 1-1 tie to Seattle Pacific on Saturday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Men’s soccer ties Seattle Pacific in OT

Emerson Keenan // September 7, 2014
The Chico State men's soccer team tied Seattle Pacific 1-1 in overtime on Saturday.
Sophomore Torey Thompson led the Wildcats to their first win of the season on Saturday. Thompson had 34 assists on the day. Photo credit: Dan Riedel

Wildcats volleyball picks up first win of season

Nick Reddy // September 7, 2014
The Chico State volleyball won its first game of the year, 3-0 over Western Oregon in the Seattle Pacific tournament
Sophomore setter Torey Thompson had 28 assists in Chico States loss to Dixie State on Thursday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Wildcat volleyball loses in straight sets to Dixie State

Nick Reddy // September 5, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team fell to Dixie State 3-0 on Thursday night in the Seattle Pacific tournament.
Chico State junior volleyball player Shannon Boling led the Wildcat attack in their first game of the year Thursday night. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Volleyball falls in three sets to start season

benjamin marquez // September 5, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team opened the season with a loss to Seattle Pacific on Thursday.
Chico State freshman soccer player Patrick Lee had a pair of assists in the teams 3-0 win over Dominican University to open the season Thursday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Men’s soccer wins home, season opener

Jose Olivar // September 4, 2014
The Chico State men's soccer team won its home and season opener against Dominican University, 3-0 on Thursday night.

A history of Willie the WildCat

Nicholas Woodard // September 2, 2014
Recently, Chico State unveiled the logo for the new-look Willie the Wildcat. The Orion took the opportunity to document the history behind the mascot.

Pro teams provide a welcome distraction

Matt Murphy // May 5, 2014
The playoffs are the time of year we all live vicariously through our teams.

Old mindsets haunt modern progress

Matt Murphy // May 5, 2014
No matter how accepting this generation is, past generations are still discriminating.
Sophomore first baseman Desiree Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats break Otters 19-game win streak

Emerson Keenan // April 13, 2014
The softball team split the two game series against Cal State Monterey Bay behind a fiery performance from Desiree' Gonzalez.
Junior infielder Kelli Keefe bunts the ball during Sundays game against Cal State San Bernardino. Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Wildcats split series with Cal State San Bernardino

Emerson Keenan // March 31, 2014
Softball team stays in thick of the playoff race while winning two out of the four games in weekend series.
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