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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Junior shortstop Casey Bennett tags out a runner during a game against Menlo College on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Jacob Auby

Baseball team’s six game win streak snapped

Carlos Islas // February 15, 2016
The Chico State baseball team lost their first game of the season against the Academy of Art on Feb. 12.
Sophomore Jalen McFerren rushes the Cal State Stanislaus defense at home on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Chico State sophomore excels in expanded role

February 8, 2016
After a stellar freshman season, Jalen McFerren returns for his second season on the men's basketball team.
Senior Brooke Bowen shoots a contested shot against Simpson University on Jan. 23. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Women’s basketball team lose close game

Carlos Islas // February 6, 2016
The Chico State women's basketball team lost 55-53 against Cal State East Bay in final seconds of the game.
Junior Cailin Garmon lines up to the pitcher at practice on Jan. 27. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Play Ball: Chico State softball turns to seniors for success in 2016 season

February 1, 2016
The Chico State softball team will have to rely on its experienced players if it hopes to go further in the postseason.
Senior forward Drew Kitchens takes a shot from the top of the key. Photo credit: The Orion

Wildcats win third straight game

January 22, 2016
The men's basketball team beat Cal State San Marcos 83-73 in thrilling game.
Senior guard Brooke Bowen looks for teammates during a game. Photo credit: The Orion

Chico State ends their away losing streak

January 22, 2016
The women's basketball team snaps their road losing streak in a game against Cal State San Marcos.
Will Reyes won the CCAA Runner of the Year award as a key part of the mens sixth-place NCAA Championship run this season. Photo courtesy Gary Towne.

Chico State cross-country teams finish strong

December 14, 2015
After a very disappointing finish at last year's NCAA Championships, the Chico State men's and women's cross-country teams rejoined the top-10 finishers this season.
Olivia Mediano posted 19 kills against Cal State  Dominguez Hills for the Wildcats. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball takes down Cal State Dominguez Hills

Nick Reddy // September 21, 2015
Wildcats beat Cal State Dominguez Hills in four sets: 25-21, 22-25, 25-8, 25-21.
The Wildcats slam down a spike in the tough loss against Cal State L.A. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball swept by Cal State LA

Jason Spies // September 21, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team was swept by Cal State LA in three sets: 26-24, 25-17 and 25-20.
Orion file photo

Wildcats start season with a roar, win four straight

Nick Reddy // September 6, 2015
The Wildcats are already on a roll beating California Baptist and Academy of Art in their season opener.
Photo credit: Sam Barker

Passing the pack: Women’s volleyball aims to bump up

Nick Reddy // September 1, 2015
With only two seniors and four added matches to the lineup, the women's volleyball team looks to improve its stats in the challenging 2015 season.
Resident advisers Sara Tengelsen and Emmeline Hurley pose with Willie Wildcat at Rock the Block. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

First-year students welcomed to campus

Carly Plemons // August 24, 2015
Welcome week is here and so are Chico State's brand new Wildcats.
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