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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Campus wins state energy competition

Campus wins state energy competition

Yessenia Funes // March 10, 2014
In a competition among the 16 California campuses that have a Power Save Chapter, Chico State won—by a lot.
Sustainability conference attracts students

Sustainability conference attracts students

March 10, 2014
Environmentalists and students from across California gathered to discuss issues such as water and energy use, food services, transportation, waste and recycling at the 2014 This Way to Sustainability Conference IX at Chico State
Sheridan Ex poses with her raffle prize from the This Way to Sustainability Conference. Photo credit: Shannon Miller

Sophomore shines at sustainability conference

Yessenia Funes // March 9, 2014
Sheridan Ex, who helped coordinate the This Way to Sustainability conference, is an environmental event-planning prodigy.
Anya Fernald, the CEO and founder of Belcampo, a California-based meat company, talks the future of sustainable agriculture. Photo credit: Yessenia Funes

Agriculture not green enough, experts say

Yessenia Funes // March 7, 2014
Three California activists spoke about the future of sustainable agriculture at the This Way to Sustainability Conference keynote Thursday.
Michael Alonzo, the Facilities Management and Services supervisor of grounds and landscape services, explains water conservation plans as Marie Patterson, the departments assistant manager of utilities and sustainability, writes down students ideas. Photo credit: Yessenia Funes

Workshop engages sustainable minds

Yessenia Funes // March 6, 2014
The Campus Sustainability Committee asked students how it can improve the campus' sustainability through water and energy use, food services, transportation, and waste and recycling.

University ignores students’ voices

February 12, 2014
It is said that change starts with one person, but that rarely seems to be the case. This semester, students in a geography class are working toward change on campus. Students in the Environmental Thought in Action course are currently trying to get a new advisory measure on the Associated Students spring election ballot. They...
Kyle Riddle, a senior agricultural business major, works the table for the Organic Vegetable Project inside the Bell Memorial Union.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Agricultural organization offers organic vegetables

Gary Nelson // February 11, 2014
The Organic Vegetable Project sells sustainable snacks to Associated Students and student consumers.
Kaitlin Haley, A.S. Commissioner of Environmental Affairs, discusses the importance of sustainable investments. Orion File Photo.

Student activists seek oil divestment

Eric Mccauley // February 9, 2014
Students in an activism course aim to create an advisory measure on the A.S. spring election ballot.
Community members met for Campus Sustainability Day in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium on Oct. 23.Photo credit: Shelby Keck

Campus awarded sustainability gold

Nicholas Carr // December 20, 2013
The rating addresses how sustainability influences academic curriculum, buildings and grounds, public engagement and human impact, according to a university press release.

Campus summit looks for fresh, green ideas

Nathan Lehmann // October 25, 2013
Students and members of the campus community participated in a crowd sourced approach to provide new ideas for the university's sustainability programs.
Nicholas Carr
Crissy Geiger volunteers in the University Farm’s organic garden. Many of the crops produced here will make their way into the menu served by A.S. Dining Services and University Housing.

Chico State rated ‘green’ by Princeton

Bill Hall // September 7, 2013
Multiple programs at Chico State contributed to the university's sustainable award.

Faculty, alumni join city’s green committee

Bill Hall // September 4, 2013
Group selected by City Council to work toward sustainability in Chico.
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