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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

John Brunk, Theodore Elsenbaumer and J Patrick Smith compete alongside Olympic medalist Ashton Eaton. Photo courtesy of Kevin Brunk.

Wildcat decathletes dash against world-class competition

Emerson Keenan
April 21, 2014
Three Chico State athletes got a rare opportunity to compete against a variety of Olympic runners at the Sam Adams Combined Events decathlon.

Tournament play provides more than competition

Greg Silvia
April 17, 2014
The Chico State men's and women's club volleyball teams bonded over the game they love at a national event.
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Bound, blindfolded bedroom fun

Michael Karp
April 16, 2014
Learn why the sex columnist enjoys BDSM and how to safely try it yourself.
Senior track athlete Amilia Santos. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Relay team outruns record books

Ryan Grady
April 16, 2014
Chico State's women's 4x100 relay team made history twice this season and continue to strive for nationals.
The George Peterson Rose Garden, a campus landmark, is more than 50 years old. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Founders Week celebrates campus roots

Dominique Diaz
April 14, 2014
Chico State's Founders Week, April 4-13, commemorates the school's history.
Jesse Dizard, an anthropology professor, filmed a documentary about sexual assault. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Professor’s film targets rape culture

Dominique Diaz
April 14, 2014
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center will play a portion of "Someone You Know" Tuesday on campus.
Amanda Cordeiro, sophomore left fielder, prepares for her hit. Photo credit: Emily Teague

No sophomore slump for softball slugger

April 7, 2014
Left fielder Amanda Cordeiro has been sending balls over the fence in her second year as a Wildcat.

Being honest about being green

April 7, 2014
Being green is popular, but actions speak louder than words.

Learning changes stem from technology

April 5, 2014
Using technology to teach kids will change the way they learn.
Rugby players J.P. McKinley and Charlie Brennan  hope to continue the team's long-running winning streak. Photo credit: Lee Masten

Confident ‘Cats back in rugby playoffs

Lee Masten
April 2, 2014
With the rugby playoffs right around the corner, the Chico State men's rugby team is confident in its chances of advancing.
Enjoy an apple stuffed with apples for dessert. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Cinnamon baked apples

Christina Saschin
April 1, 2014
Scale an apple pie down to this super simple single-serve dessert.
Sarah McComish, a senior business major, strives to compete with rivals and teammates as well. The family friendly competitiveness has brought her closer with her cousin and teammate, Dani O'Keefe. Photo credit: Quinn Western

Golfing family featured on Wildcat roster

Ryan Grady
April 1, 2014
Two Chico State women's golfers swing side-by-side like their fathers did years ago.