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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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University Police Department located on the corner of Chestnut St and W Second St. Photo credit: Angelina Mendez

University Police works to serve campus, despite understaffing

Angelina Mendez // October 8, 2019

With a tight staff and high demands, University Police Department is working to address a variety of safety concerns at Chico State. UPD is located next to campus and states its mission as “to provide...

The block at West Sacramento and Nord Avenue where the incident was reported. Photo credit: Kimberly Morales

Sexual assault reported on West Sacramento Avenue

Kimberly Morales // October 4, 2019

On Oct. 3, Chico State's daily crime log reported a rape that occurred in the 1100 block of West Sacramento Avenue.According to the map report, the incident occurred at midnight. The victim at the time...

Felipe Jesus Marquez-Segura, 23,  is currently being held in Butte County Jail awaiting his preliminary hearing. Photo credit: Chico Police Department

Man pleads not guilty on charges of sexual assault and burglary

Kimberly Morales // October 4, 2019

Felipe Jesus Marquez-Segura, 23, of Chico, entered court on Thursday while being held on charges including sexual assault and burglary. The defendant pleaded not guilty to forcible sexual penetration and...

Associated Students meets on Thursday morning. Their first agenda item is about Custom and Border Patrols presence at the Career Fair. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Students, campus respond to Border Protection presence at Career Fair

Angelina Mendez and Ricardo Tovar // September 28, 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers were invited to Chico Sate’s career fair on Wednesday, to the shock of many students. After an initial flurry of confusion, panic and frustration faded,...

First weekend at Chico State leads to public intoxication arrests

First weekend at Chico State leads to public intoxication arrests

Ricardo Tovar // September 9, 2019
Local Police Blotter Aug. 29- Sep. 2
Students voiced their concerns about campus safety Friday afternoon in Colusa Hall.. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Chico State leaders respond to student concerns on campus safety

Julian Mendoza // March 12, 2019
Students voice concerns about campus safety and communication after emails were sent out Monday.
Student hit another student with frying pan

Student hit another student with frying pan

Gordy Papalias // March 6, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: AssaultSunday March 3, 8:46 p.m., University VillageA student hit another student with a frying pan. Both parties were separated and no medical attention was neededCall Type:...

Guns, Knives and Robbery

Guns, Knives and Robbery

Gordy Papalias // February 23, 2019

University PoliceCall Type: Alcohol Related IssueSaturday Feb. 16, 1:26 a.m., Whitney HallFemale subject reported that she drank water given to her at a party, but it may not have been water. She started...

Blotter: Gun threats, phone scams and intoxicated trespassing

Blotter: Gun threats, phone scams and intoxicated trespassing

Brian Luong // January 30, 2019

Chico Police Call Type: Disturbance Thursday 8:50 p.m., 1500 Springfield Drive Suspect was escorted out of the store due to past shoplifting experiences. The suspect then became angry and threw...

Kendall Hall was taped off and closed on Tuesday as police investigated the area where a deceased body was found. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Body found at Kendall Hall, police investigation ongoing

Natalie Hanson // October 30, 2018

Kendall Hall was taped off and closed Tuesday morning after a deceased body was found on campus.On Monday night, police discovered a body on campus in the area around Kendall Hall. The building was closed...

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Suspicious subjects and circumstances, continued thefts and assault

Dan Christian // September 26, 2018

University Police Call Type: Suspicious Person Thursday 9:37 a.m., Bell Memorial Union Subject was harassing reporting party after he didn’t want to sign petition.Call Type: Theft Thursday 2:52 p.m.,...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

2018 white Toyota Camry stolen from Hazel street parking lot

Dan Christian // September 5, 2018

University Police Call Type: Accident Monday 8:15 a.m., Holt Hall A car was reported hit last Thursday, Aug. 23, inside Parking Structure 2 on the third floor. Call Type: Theft Monday 9:39...

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