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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

David Fennell, republican politician is running against Megan Dahle for California State Senate District 1. Image from Pexels
California State Senate District 1 candidate: David Fennell
Beatrice Williams, Reporter // September 19, 2024

David Fennell, a republican politician from Chico, is running for California State Senate District 1.  As current senator Brian Dahle leaves...

Chico Regional Airport looks to reestablish commercial airlines after a decade without flights. Photo taken by Seamus Bozeman on Sept. 3.
City of Chico and Airport Commission work to resume flights
Seamus Bozeman, Multimedia Reporter // September 19, 2024

Over the last several years, Chico Regional Airport and the City of Chico have been working to bring back flights to the region since losing...

Michael O’Brien, former Chico Police chief and politician is running for Chico City Council District 1. Photo courtesy of Michael O’Brien
Chico District 1 representative: Michael O’Brien
Beatrice Williams, Reporter // September 19, 2024

Michael O’Brien is a politician running for Chico City Council District 1. O’Brien and his opponent, Michael Johnson, are running to take...

Michael Johnson is a candidate for the upcoming Chico City Council election for district 1. Photo courtesy of Michael Johnson
Chico District 1 representative: Michael Johnson
Beatrice Williams, Reporter // September 18, 2024

Michael Johnson is running for Chico City Council District 1 to take the current seat of Council member Sean Morgan. Johnson is running against...

Assemblywoman Dahle Counts Responses From Constituents In Opposition To Mandatory Vaccinations. Courtesy: Assemblywoman Dahle
California State Senate District 1 candidate: Megan Dahle
Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // September 17, 2024

Megan Dahle, a republican assemblywoman for district one, is running for California state senator.  California's first senate district consists...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14
On the ballot: What is Prop 2?
Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 15, 2024

Proposition 2, one of 10 propositions on the ballot in California, would authorize a $10 billion bond to be spent on the repair, upgrade and...

WILDCAT SCORES
Madison Noll closing in on Natalie Mendoza while working on transition defense in preparation for Jessup University 
Taken Sept. 23
Martin and Souza play big roles during the Washington road trip
Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter // September 18, 2024

Chico State women’s soccer traveled to the state of Washington to take on Central Washington University  and Seattle Pacific University in...

Wildcats Sophomore Kassandra Nall attempts to hit the ball over the net in a game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 6. Photo courtesy of Fresno Pacific Athletics.
Chico State women’s volleyball battles hard: Finishes 1-3 in tournament
Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // September 17, 2024

The Chico State women’s volleyball team (3-4) faced a tough weekend of opponents after traveling to Turlock Thursday for the 2024 Stan State...

Senior defender Preston Moll moving the ball up the pitch in the second half of Thursday's match against the Simon Fraser Red Leafs. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Sep. 12, 2024.
5 goal flurry from the Wildcats extends win streak to 3
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // September 15, 2024

Chico State men’s soccer (3-1) defeated the Saint Martin Saints (0-4) Saturday by a score of 5-1, following an offensive outburst from the...

The sake, Blackberry Bramble, Guinness Draught and “Scooby Snack” drinks from Ichiban, The Banshee and Madison Bear Garden. Taken by Ariana Powell on Aug. 27.
A 21st birthday experience in Chico
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // September 2, 2024

The long awaited day of drunkenness finally arrived on Tuesday. I reached my 21st birthday and was happy to celebrate it … to an extent. My...

Modified Hamas Flag draped with red instead of green.
Palestinian 'resistance' uses sexual assault
Ari Sorokin, Reporter // May 11, 2024

This year is the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. While Take Back the Night impressed me, I was disappointed by Chico State’s...

Awareness, prevention and recovery efforts should not stop after Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.
Continue messaging past Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // May 10, 2024

Now that Sexual Assault Awareness Month has passed, it does not mean the awareness, prevention and recovery efforts should cease; if anything...

People congregate as members of Victory Chapel work on setting up the stage for Lacy B’s performance. Some onlookers curiously linger, inquiring with audience members about the event. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 14.
Evangelist rapper takes the stage in Downtown Chico
Lexi Lynn and Chris Hutton // September 16, 2024

The instrumentals of “INDUSTRY BABY” by Lil Nas X thundered from speakers at the Chico City Plaza Saturday night. But replacing the original...

Sometimes it’s just better to be transparent about your music taste. Photo AI-generated using Adobe Firefly and edited using Adobe Express.
An alt-girl’s perspective: Airing my ‘dirty’ playlist
Ariana Powell, Editor-In-Chief // September 14, 2024

There have been multiple points throughout my life where I’ve been embarrassed when certain songs come over my playlist while others are listening...

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7
Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past
Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn // September 12, 2024

Update 9:45 - Addressed layout issues. On a broiling hot day near the Sycamore Pool in Lower Bidwell Park, the Barony of Rivenoak, a community...

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7
Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past
Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn // September 12, 2024

Update 9:45 - Addressed layout issues. On a broiling hot day near the Sycamore Pool in Lower Bidwell Park, the Barony of Rivenoak, a community...

Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.
Frequency dance club: A sober alternative
Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton // September 11, 2024

In 1987, Playboy Magazine named Chico State a party school; 36 years later, Chico’s party scene has decreased significantly, and what remains...

Katherine Tansey speaks up about her continuing struggle to receive help from community resources for mental health. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 8.
Stories from the streets: Katherine Tansey
Lexi Lynn, Reporter // September 11, 2024

Katherine Tansey, who lives on the streets of Chico, battles with her mental health and struggles to find sufficient resources in the area. Tansey...

This is a 100% satirical article. Graphic generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 25.
Black Plague on-campus: RUN!!!
Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // May 1, 2024

It’s arrived at campus … the BLACK PLAGUE! Despite the health risk posed by the ancient sickness, the university announced they will not...

Say "hello" to your new mayor. Photo by Robledo Rafael Andrade via Pexels.
A modest fur-prosal: Put pets in local politics
Heather Taylor, Copy Editor // March 4, 2024

We all know the only politics that matter are those on a national and global scale. Local politics are a waste of time and energy, with little-to-no...

Swift Campaign Logo / Designed by the Swift Campaign (Satire logo created by Garrett Hartman)
Presidential elections Swift-ly approaching
Garrett Hartman, Contributor // February 21, 2024

The quadrennial tradition of Ye — formerly Kanye West — announcing his run for president was interrupted this week. In the middle of an unhinged,...

A street view of the entrance to Momona in Downtown Chico. Momona is an Asian-Pacific restaurant specializing in ramen and bao buns. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Sept. 10.
Chico restaurants receive PG&E resilience grants
Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter // September 18, 2024

Four Chico restaurants are receiving $5,000 resilience grant from the PG&E Corporation Foundation and California Restaurant Foundation, CRF....

Harvester in it's usual spot beside the bridge next to Glenn Hall. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 16.
Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 16-20
Nadia Hill, Entertainment and Food Editor // September 16, 2024

From shaved ice to burgers, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where student’s favorite...

Photo of Kelly's Cheesesteak in front of Éstom Jámani Hall. Butte Hall is in the background.
Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 9-14
Nadia Hill, Food Editor // September 11, 2024

From gyros to cheesesteaks, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where your favorite trucks...

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