The Orion

Bullying a concern for university workers

Yessenia Funes // March 26, 2014

California State University employees discussed concerns such as institutional bullying, low wages and deferred maintenance, at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday.

Drought-resistant plants grow on campus

Yessenia Funes // March 11, 2014

Non-native plants cover 90 percent of campus, but more native and drought-tolerant greenery is popping up.

Campus wins state energy competition

Yessenia Funes // March 10, 2014

In a competition among the 16 California campuses that have a Power Save Chapter, Chico State won—by a lot.

Sophomore shines at sustainability conference

Yessenia Funes // March 9, 2014

Sheridan Ex, who helped coordinate the This Way to Sustainability conference, is an environmental event-planning prodigy.

Agriculture not green enough, experts say

Yessenia Funes // March 7, 2014

Three California activists spoke about the future of sustainable agriculture at the This Way to Sustainability Conference keynote Thursday.

Workshop engages sustainable minds

Yessenia Funes // March 6, 2014

The Campus Sustainability Committee asked students how it can improve the campus' sustainability through water and energy use, food services, transportation, and waste and recycling.

Beefing up the argument against beef processing

Yessenia Funes // February 25, 2014

It's been more than a century since "The Jungle" hit bookshelves but the meat-packing industry continues to disregard safety.

Failing infrastructure affects campus

Yessenia Funes // February 24, 2014

Elevator problems persist this year, but facilities management and services is taking all feasible measures to reduce them.

Bike safety class offered instead of tickets

Yessenia Funes // February 19, 2014

The University Police will launch a new online bike safety program for people caught riding on campus.

Ranchers sell animals to survive drought

Yessenia Funes // February 18, 2014

Grass-fed animals need grass to eat, but the drought has dried the land, which is causing problems for farmers and could impact consumers.

Veterans organization to honor dead student

Yessenia Funes // February 14, 2014

The Student Veterans Organization will be tabling Friday near Siskiyou Hall for Jimmy Yang, a Chico State student and U.S. Army veteran who died Saturday.

Student, US Army veteran died Saturday

Yessenia Funes // February 11, 2014

Jimmy Yang, a 30-year-old Chico State senior and U.S. Army veteran, died Saturday.