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The former dean of the College of Agriculture, Patricia Stock, is suing President Steve Perez and the CSU Board of Trustees, alleging retaliation and discrimination. Graphic created by Nadia Hill.

Former Ag dean sues Chico State President and CSU for alleged discrimination and retaliation

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Chico State's 800-acre University Farm is the site of many of the university's ag classes. Photo taken by Chris Hutton, ChicoSol on Aug. 26, 2026

Ousted dean: Chico State administrators failed to address discrimination allegations

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With over 600 million listeners, many enjoy having Spotify on in the background of their day but are now starting to question the ethics of their most used music streaming platform. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on Oct 22, 2025

The ethical dilemma of Spotify

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James Carlson joins the CSU-wide protest to divest from OpenAI while Kat Anderson speaks about the negative impacts of AI in the background. Photo taken by Alexa Lima on April 23, 2026.

A dirty secret in disguise: The $17 million contract with OpenAI

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An error message has appeared on many Outlook users devices while attempting to access their emails. Photo taken by Emilio Ceja, Aug. 31, 2026.

Breaking news: Microsoft Outlook is currently down

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Chico State's 800-acre University Farm is the site of many of the university's ag classes. Photo taken by Chris Hutton, ChicoSol on Aug. 26, 2026
Ousted dean: Chico State administrators failed to address discrimination allegations
Chris Hutton, ChicoSol
Graduates throw their caps in the air to celebrate their degrees. Photo taken by Grace Payne May 17, 2026.
Congratulations to Chico State’s Class of 2026
Grace Payne, Reporter
Students celebrate as streamers are shot over the crowd at the conclusion of the evening BSS commencement ceremony. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on May 16, 2026.
‘Be open to being uncomfortable to changes’: BSS part two commences
Chris Hutton and Dash Ferrero
The College of Business and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences graduates celebrate their achievements.Photo taken by Grace Payne, on May 16, 2026.
Wind gusts and broken announcement systems take center stage at the first ceremony of the day
Elizabeth Perez and Grace Payne
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Arts & Entertainment
Graphic by Nadia Hill
Weekly Wind-up Aug. 25 through Aug. 31
Braeden Raley, A&E Editor
Photo from “Vol. II” album cover.
Album Review: ‘Vol. II’ by Angine de Poitrine
Owen Messer, Reporter
Under Negative Intent began playing shows in December 2023 and has been active since. Photo from “Very Cold Reality” album cover. Courtesy photo from UNI.
EP Review: ‘Very Cold Reality’ by Under Negative Intent
Owen Messer, Reporter
Flowing hair, outrageous fashion, makeup and sequins were the order of the day for glam rockers like The Hollywood Brats. Audiences weren’t always sure what to make of them. Image created by Kai Anderson.
The Hollywood Brats – Grown Up Wrong (1975)
Kai Anderson, Reporter
Graphic by Nadia Hill
Weekly Wind-up May 12 through May 18
Emilio Ceja, Reporter
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Sports
Wildcat baseball players warm up together for the last time at home this season. Photo taken by Jamison Leung April 26, 2026
Photo courtesy of Rick Hoskin.
Senior Catcher Brianna Swihart prepares to swing at a pitch. Photo taken by Jamison Leung April 2, 2026
From left to right: Coach Mark Taylor, Seniors Carson Case, Rocco Borelli, Jesse Gadd, Aaron McCurley, Keoni Coloma, Stefan Foley, Juan Nunez, Head Coach Dave Taylor and Assistant Coach Neal White celebrate senior day. Photo taken by Jamison Leung , on April 26, 2026.
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On the final episode of the sideline sitdown for the semester, we have professor Aaron Quinn. He teaches at Chico State is a journalist and former sports photographer. Quinn is also the creator of the sports media minor at Chico State. We also do season recaps for track and field and men's golf, all three teams that brought home CCAA championships to Chico State.
Features
Ramish Nadeem (left) Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon (right), educators from Isma/Shema, speak during a workshop about Jewish and Muslim identity, in Bell Memorial Union, at Chico State, on April 24, 2026. Photo by Raquel G. Frohlich.
Jewish and Muslim identity workshops come to a close
Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
Outside of GSEC office, there are many more mental health resources and pamphlets for anyone to grab. Photo taken by Bria Martinez April 30, 2026.
May is more than finals
Bria Martinez, Reporter
Two by Two Ranch and Petting Zoo's goats are used to being held by community members and are often vocal, communicating to each other while being held. Photo courtesy of Josephine Bowman.
Goat Grams bring baby goats and big smiles to Chico
Grace Payne, Reporter
Students Anna Jewel and Valerie Reyes are the first to approach the kind letters table, taking a note that coincides with their mental health struggle or battle they might be facing. Photo taken by Elizabeth Perez, May 6, 2026.
Take a letter, take a rose
Elizabeth Perez, Reporter
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Opinion
Incoming freshmen and first-year students don't need to be stressed or worried about asking too many questions. There are "Ask Me" booths around popular spots on campus to help guide students. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman Aug. 26, 2026.
Words of the wise
Alexa Lima and Josephine Bowman
The Behavioral and Social Sciences building is a busy place, but are the bathrooms worth it? Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 30, 2026.
Where to go when you have to go
Maya DeHoyos, Opinions Editor
Psychedelic legal highs have made their way onto the shelves of gas stations, offered in pill, gummy and chocolate forms. Graphic made by Kai Anderson on March 15, 2026.
Ego death, over the counter
Kai Anderson, Reporter
The Consolidated Course Fee and the Student Learning Fee were grouped together until 2019. Information gathered from CSU fee documents from the past decade. Graphic created in Canva by Raquel G. Frohlich.
What are we paying for? A breakdown of student fees at Chico State
Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
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The Orion Magazine Fall 2026