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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Cover art for the “Lives Behind the Labels” film produced by Chico locals. Courtesy of Christopher Smith.

‘Lives Behind the Labels’ fights the single story stigma

Jenna McMahon, Opinion Editor // April 3, 2024

The “Lives Behind the Labels” documentary tells the story of six — and soon to be seven — unhoused people living in Chico.  This film shows how each individual — Marcus, Debra, Christine,...

Pallet Shelters at Chico's upcoming unhoused shelter site

Chico prioritizes temporary housing with new ‘tiny home’ pallet shelter

Ava Norgrove, News Editor // February 6, 2022

On Feb. 3, new details were released about Chico’s upcoming Pallet Shelter at a press conference on the construction site at 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.  Mayor Andrew Coolidge,...

A homeless camp near Mulberry St. in Chico, CA Feb. 3 2021

Suspect arrested in shooting and assault of unhoused individuals

Ava Norgrove, Reporter // September 19, 2021

Chico Police Department arrested a 16-year-old Early Friday morning on the charge of murdering Guy Steven Vanzant. The police department released a statement stating the juvenile was charged with murder,...

Protestors gather before City Council meeting over new ordinance vote

Protestors gather before City Council meeting over new ordinance vote

Ava Norgrove, Reporter // September 11, 2021

On Tuesday night the Chico City Council proposed changes to the titles 9, 12, and 12r of the Chico municipal code.  Citizens gathered that evening in protest of the recent shooting of Guy Steven...

Matt Gallaway speaking in front of the Chico City Planning Commission.

Torres Homeless Shelter expansion approved during City Planning Commission meeting

Ava Norgrove, Reporter // September 5, 2021
Matt Gallaway addressing the Chico Planning Commission to advocate for the expansion of the Torres shelter. Photo taken by Ava Norgrove on Sep. 2
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