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    Hitchhiking in Chico: a woman’s perspective on trust and adventure

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    Chico State Wind Ensemble gives cinematic performance

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    Wildcats softball closes out season, celebrate senior day

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Chico State se ilumina con las Celebraciones del Día de la Independencia de América Latina

Mawil Mateo, Multimedia Editor // September 16, 2023

La universidad se ilumina de colores, sabores y sonidos para celebrar el día de la independencia de los países centroamericanos. El día 15 de septiembre de 1821, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador,...

Eli McNay takes a ride on Willie the Wildcat on Sunday afternoon. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Photo of the day

Tara Killoran // September 2, 2018

Eli McNay takes a ride on Willie the Wildcat on Sunday afternoon.

Willie the Wildcat and Chico State student Annecy Rocca support the Chico State Mens Soccer Team at the Chico State Wildcats vs. Seattle Pacific Falcons Western Washington Vikings game. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Photo of the day

Maury Montalvo // August 31, 2018

Willie the Wildcat and Chico State student Annecy Rocca support the Chico State Mens Soccer Team at the Chico State Wildcats vs. Seattle Pacific Falcons Western Washington Vikings game.

Willie the Wildcat greets fans at the February 17 woman’s basketball game. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Photo of the day

Martin Chang // February 25, 2018

Willie the Wildcat greets fans at the February 17 woman’s basketball game.

A history of Willie the WildCat

Nicholas Woodard // September 2, 2014
Recently, Chico State unveiled the logo for the new-look Willie the Wildcat. The Orion took the opportunity to document the history behind the mascot.
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