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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico will start a project this month to plant 100 trees around the city Photo credit: George Johnston

Tree numbers sprouting up in Chico

Kayla Fitzgerald
February 22, 2016
Did you hear about the new trees being planted?
William Johnson and his crew working to trim branches near campus. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Tree branch trimming ensures student safety

Yang Dai
November 11, 2015
With winter approaching, the workers are occupying themselves with trimming the roadside tree branches.
A massive branch fell April 19 next to Meriam Library. Photo credit: Eric Mccauley

Branch-drops rise during summer

Eric Mccauley
April 30, 2014
Certain factors, including the coming of warmer weather, lead to increased probability of falling branches at Chico State.
Wes Dempsey, 82, Chico State's arboretum guide, excitedly explains the magnolia flower to the audience.Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Retired professor keeps history alive

Ernesto Rivera
February 16, 2014
Wes Dempsey leads tours of the campus trees and explains their deep roots in the history of Chico State.