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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Pitcher finishes career on strong arm

Nicholas Woodard
April 30, 2014
Nick Baker's career as the Chico State ace is almost coming to an end.
Anya, a Butte College student, shows off her dance moves at Centerfold strip club Sunday night. Photo credit: Annie Paige

Student by day, stripper by night

Yessenia Funes
April 30, 2014
Chico Centerfolds strippers discuss their experiences balancing school and work.

New app proves party reputation with pictures

Veronica De La Cruz
April 30, 2014
Faded has the potential to give Chico State an even worse party school image.

Powdered alcohol presents plenty of hazards

Zachary Phillips
April 29, 2014
When it comes to alcohol, don't fix what isn't broken.

Divestment vote might be meaningless

Matt Murphy
April 28, 2014
The victory of the vote to divest funds from fossil fuel companies may not produce desirable results, if any.
Cain Madrigal, president of the Young Cattleman's Association, keeps track of time for about 60 runners at the Beefin' it Up 5K. The event was held at the University Farm and open to the public. Photo credit: Shayla Ramos

Community eats beef, gets buff at farm run

Amanda Hovik
April 27, 2014
Student group promotes eating beef and living healthy with a 5K run at University Farm.
Photo Courtesy of Keely Leonard.

School seeks singing competitors

David Kahn
April 27, 2014
Chico State School of the Arts is looking for contestants for the NBC hit show "The Voice."

The O-Face: Repeated romps beat random hookups

Michael Karp
April 27, 2014
The sex columnist finds sex in a relationship to be more personal and pleasurable.
Erica Martin, park interpretive specialist, helped students plant trees at Bidwell Mansion. Photo credit: Amanda Hovik

Rain doesn’t damper students’ Earth Week

Amanda Hovik
April 27, 2014
The end of the sustainable celebration was marked by eight newly-planted trees.
Jeffrey Fox founded the quickly-growing production company Get Foxy Productions, helping students promote their events. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

New production company spotlights student events

Veronica Hodur
April 26, 2014
Get Foxy Productions, a new student-run video production company, is helping students publicize their events.
Orionite Michelle Manera at the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Orionite Abroad: Tips for healthy traveling

Michelle Manera
April 23, 2014
Backpacking through Europe may sound like a dream, but not while you're sick or carrying too much weight.
Head Coach Greg Clink holds the NCAA West Regional Trophy. Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

Men’s basketball fights for future success

Angelo Boscacci
April 22, 2014
The Wildcats continue offseason training with plans to beat last season's historical success.