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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Students practice the one, two, three; five six, seven-step process for salsa dancing. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Ballroom dance is a beneficial art form for students

Olyvia Simpson // November 5, 2018

The studio room is illuminated by bright incandescent lights with a soft purple hue. You can see your reflection in the giant wall mirror in front of you and in the shining wood floor beneath you. The...

Bryan Laffey tosses the ball in to his teammates during Saturday's game against Stanford. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s rugby defeats Stanford 66-19 to advance to championship Sunday

Andrew Baumgartner // March 31, 2018

The No. 1 ranked Chico State men's rugby team defeated Stanford 66-19 Saturday afternoon thanks to the teams execution of their game plan. The last time Chico State faced Stanford they beat them 34-14...

The Wildcats prepare to host Stanford Saturday at 1 p.m. 

Photo Courtesy of Chico State Men's Rugby Facebook

Chico State hosts Stanford in Pacific Western Rugby Conference Championship playoffs

Noah Enns // March 30, 2018

The No. 1 Chico State men's rugby club is hosting the Pacific Western Rugby Conference Championship this weekend. The Wildcats first square off against No. 4 seed Stanford at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Wildcats...

Photo credit: Madison Holmes

College becoming too competitive

Jeff Guzman // April 15, 2016
It’s become a popular belief that getting accepted and going to college is harder than it's ever been. It turns out that this isn’t just an opinion among most students, but is actually true to a certain extent.

Win over Stanford gives women’s rugby team new confidence (full gallery)

Carlos Islas // February 26, 2016

In a game against their rival, the Chico State women’s rugby team won its biggest game of the season when they beat Stanford University 36-17 at home on Feb. 13. The win improves the Wildcats'...

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