Buyer straights: Finding good shopping in Chico
October 5, 2015
Filed under Special Sections
When parents come in town to visit, we all know what's on the forefront of any student’s mind: “How are you going to spoil me?” Luckily for students and parents, Chico is home to many shops and boutiques that cater to any shopper’s needs. If you are a workout hound, fashionista, thrift store junkie or even ...
Students voice concerns with Sutter Dining
September 14, 2015
Filed under News
“I feel like I live off of bagels and Goldfish." Emily Lovato, first-year communication sciences and disorders major, delved deeper into her concerns about Sutter Dining and the quality of nutrition she is receiving with her meal plan. “It tastes like Disneyland food,” she said. “It just...
MVP battle: Curry’s got a shot
April 25, 2015
Filed under Sports
The regular NBA season may be over, but the race for MVP is still going strong. While the league is not shy of talent, there is one player that rises, or rather splashes, above the rest. Stephen Curry. Standing at 6 foot 3 inches and 190 pounds, the point guard for the Golden State Warriors encompasses everything that...
Orion alumni thrive across America
March 12, 2015
Filed under Features
Take a look through an interactive map that shows some of the destinations former Orion staff and faculty have ended up at, both in the country and in their careers. Stephanie Schmieding can be reached at [email protected] or @stephbottt on Twitter....
Professors read Rate My Professors reviews
September 24, 2014
Filed under Features, Video, Visuals
Rate My Professors is a resource students have used to rant, commend and vindicate grudges for years. The website allows students to administer ratings and comments, both positive and negative, about professors and schools all over the country. While the ratings provide a consensus among students, how do...
Local cafe to launch donations-only meals
September 6, 2014
Filed under Features
Peaceful vibes, delicious food and a prime location are just a few things that make 100th Monkey Cafe & Books a welcoming hangout for students and locals. The cafe is about to add one more thing to entice students: free lunch. The establishment will join 45 other cafes in America in October by becoming a pay...
Humans of Chico State: An inside look on students’ lives
August 28, 2014
Filed under Features, Humans of Chico State
Q: What is your biggest dream?A: "My biggest dream is to flip houses. It's when you buy a rundown house and you fix it up so that it's nice and then you sell it for a profit. It's very risky, but it would also be very cool." - Alex Horne, sophomore business marketing majorDo you have a favorite memory?"I us...
Help Chico wipe out the drought
August 26, 2014
Filed under Features
Cue the extreme heat, damaged crops and plant fatalities because Wildcats, we are in the midst of a devastating drought. We're in crisis mode, no drought about it. 2013 marked one of the driest years on record for California, according to the California Water Service Co.. However, Butte County continues...
