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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

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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

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

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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President Gayle Hutchinson. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

President Hutchinson’s first 100 days

Daniel Wright // February 21, 2017

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson has concluded her 100-day listening tour. President Hutchinson came to Chico State in July of last year, and in the first 100 working days that followed, she conducted...

Community colleges help students develop life skills

Community colleges help students develop life skills

Susan Whaley // February 21, 2017

It felt like the first day of kindergarten. I was nervous and shaking but so excited to finally enter a different world. A world that I considered to be that of grown-ups.This spring is my first semester...

The Student Health Center provides students with healthcare and regular checkups. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Advantages of being a student

Steven Black // February 20, 2017

Every student will complain about tuition and the trek to class, but there are plenty of advantages to being a Chico State student. 1. Student Health Center – Besides checking for STI's and writing...

Ballin on a budget

Ballin’ on a budget

Kyra Stemplinger // February 7, 2017

Retail therapy is a real thing and for those Chico State students who want to keep a fresh style without breaking the bank, the area around campus offers a tremendous amount of affordable shops where you...

Photo credit: Katia Berg

Chico State students struggle after break

Marrion Charissa Cruz // January 25, 2017
Assigning homework over break may be crucial to student performance.
Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Students showcase their love for high fashion

Franky Renteria // November 14, 2016

This is a gallery of four young men wearing high fashion clothing and their explanations on why they do so. Name: Edoardo Bassi Major: Finance Graduating: May 2018 "I bought these clothes because...

Photo credit: David Molina

Students should grade teachers

Jeff Guzman and David Molina // September 13, 2016

When it comes to school, the force that drives most people to do well and give a strong effort is the final letter grade. Making sure that you are learning something from a class is more important, but...

Chico State diagnosed with frugality

Chico State diagnosed with frugality

May 16, 2016
The Orion editorial is a collaborative effort of the entire Ed Board.
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.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

The CFA strike ends as it should

Sean Daly // April 14, 2016
The teachers' strike threatened teachers with missed pay, negative press for the administration and loss of student education. The administration's concession for higher pay, however, helps teachers, students and the CSU system.
The California Faculty Association has set several dates in April to strike. Students and faculty held a session to inform the Chico State campus about it. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Faculty help students understand potential strike

Eric Mcguire // March 16, 2016
Chico State Students showed a growing interest and a deepening desire to see social justice as both sides of the CSU strike were presented to them.
Daisy Guitierrez, senior recreational and Spanish major, shares what she thinks of the hit show. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Students share their thoughts on ‘The Bachelor’

Miguel Orozco // March 14, 2016
Some like it, some don't
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