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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Gayle Hutchinson pauses before the fall convocation on August 26 at Chico State. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Gayle Hutchinson on track to be reviewed for abilities as president

Jack Lewis // August 30, 2019

The office of the Chancellor sent out a campus-wide email to students Friday, requesting constructive feedback of President Gayle Hutchinson. The email contained both a letter directly from Chancellor...

Nan Timmons poses on Kendall Lawn last Thursday afternoon. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Nan Timmons to retire after 32 years with Associated Students

Brian Luong // September 12, 2018

Nan Timmons’ career at Chico State is coming to a close after 32 years of working on campus. Timmons began working in 1986 when an opening for the Community Action Volunteers in Education’s...

Juvenile threatens to shoot up school

Juvenile threatens to shoot up school

Tisha Cheney // March 5, 2018

University Police Call Type: Graffiti Monday 5:24 a.m., Physical Science Building Someone scribbled in the women's restroom with purple marker. Call Type: Campus Stay away Order Monday...

The University continues to receive awards. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State continues to receive nationwide recognition

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz // September 20, 2017

Chico State's social science degree was named the best value in the nation by Affordable Colleges.It was also listed as one of the most affordable online learning programs in the nation in over 10 categories....

University police not appreciated by students

University police not appreciated by students

Rachel Reyes // April 14, 2017

The University Police Department and the Chico Police Department both facilitate different needs of the public domain. While the University Police Department focus more on the students they aren't as respected...

Photo credit: Chase Falk

Students succeed without a plan

Marrion Charissa Cruz // March 26, 2017

The probing question asked of every graduating student about what they will do after college is more anxiety-inducing than the previous years spent at a university. Regardless of how many times a student...

Photo credit: Helen Suh

College degrees are just a stamp

February 1, 2016
Both students and employers should reconsider their faith in the college degree
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

“Drunk Dude” breaks into house

January 30, 2016
Crime happens, sometimes it's tragic other times it can be pretty funny.
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