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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Creamy Mac and Cheese topped with crispy baked mealworms. Photo credit: Emily Neria

We tasted the dining hall’s bug-infused food so you wouldn’t have to

Emily Neria // October 21, 2019

Bug protein is the secret to a sustainable future. The only thing holding us back is me, you and a nationwide aversion.I tried four dishes at Sutter Dining’s "Bug Night," and each, by all accounts,...

A.S. Dining Student Lead Jordan Menkes assembles a Post Plastic straw kit on May 2.

Chico State’s strawless challenge successful in first 72 hours

Kelsi Sibert // May 7, 2018

Less than 72 hours after going strawless, A.S. Dining sold 507 reusable straw kits at various coffee shops and dining areas on campus. On April 23, Chico State officially went strawless and traded...

First-year animal science major, Delaney Friel, gets salad from the Sutter Dining Hall self-serve bar. Photo credit: Christine Zuniga

Sutter Dining Q&A gave students a voice on quality of food

Michael Catelli // September 28, 2015
University Housing and Food Service hosted an open residential question and answer forum in the University Housing Utilities Building.
Photo credit: Mozes Zarate

Sutter Dining wants feedback from students

Michael Catelli // September 21, 2015
University Housing and Food Service will have an open forum with students to discus food services.
First-year animal science major, Delaney Friel, gets salad from the Sutter Dining Hall self-serve bar on Sunday. Photo credit: Christine Zuniga

Students voice concerns with Sutter Dining

Stephanie Schmieding // September 14, 2015
Following the discovery of a salamander in one student's salad from Sutter Dining, many students have expressed their dissatisfaction with the establishment.

Saladmander incident calls for dining hall change

Whitney Urmann // September 7, 2015
The unsigned Opinion editorial is a collaborative effort by the The Orion's editorial board.
Sutter dining salad with a side of salamander. Photo courtesy of Justin Diruscio

Salamander slithers into Sutter Dining salad

Michael Catelli // September 4, 2015
Mixed greens, chicken, cucumbers and a side of amphibian?
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Dining difficulties for students with allergies in Sutter

Allison Galbreath // January 18, 2015
Sutter Dining is a fantastic place to eat if you have zero allergies whatsoever.
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