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An attendee holds a handmade sign under her arm that reads, “Forever in our hearts.” A photo of Athena and a dove adorn the bottom of the poster. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on April 10.
A light that won’t go out: Community gathers by candlelight to remember Athena Passidakis
Lexi Lynn, Reporter // April 11, 2025

Around 100 people gathered on Kendall Lawn Thursday night to grieve the wrongful death of Athena Passidakis. Among the poignant crowd were friends, coworkers and community members. Athena was only 21-years-old when she was killed in a murder-suicide by her former boyfriend...

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Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30
Orion news weekly highlights: April 6 to 12
Jessica Miller, Reporter // April 13, 2025

From Academic Affairs policy changes to Homeland Security on campus to emails from President Perez, here are this week’s –- April 6 to 12 –- news stories: Inconsistent...

ChatGPT Edu was introduced to the campus in student and faculty forums. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on April 3
ChatGPT Edu makes its way to Chico State, what does that mean for campus?
Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor // April 11, 2025

Chico State will make OpenAI’s large language model, ChatGPT Edu, which focuses on education, available to all students, faculty and staff with a csuchico email beginning...

Presidential salaries were taken from the 2023 CSU Executive Compensation Summary, provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office. All other salaries are also from 2023 and were taken from the website, Transparent California, a public service provided by the nonprofit Nevada Policy. All salary information on Transparent California comes “directly from government agencies and is obtained through public records requests,” according to its website. Graphic by Sean Shanks.
Nearly $2.8 million paid to top eight Chico State administrators annually
Sean Shanks, Web Editor // April 10, 2025

The Chico State administration is in the process of creating a plan to comprehensively reorganize the academic structure of the university. There has been no mention of salaries for top-level administrators...

Inconsistent net savings projections in restructuring academic affairs models
Nadia Hill, Multimedia Editor // April 10, 2025
Orion news weekly highlights: March 31 to April 6
Milca Elvira Chacon, News reporter // April 6, 2025
Phi Kappa Tau temporarily suspended amidst alleged hazing incident
Milca Elvira Chacon and Jenna McMahon // April 4, 2025
Associated Student 2025 general election results released
Damon Gallegos, Entertainment Reporter // April 3, 2025
Chico State student killed, one other dead following shooting
Brynna Garcia, News Reporter // April 3, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Woofstocks invites humans and well-behaved dogs. Courtesy of Butte Humane Society.
Woofstock Festival returns with a bark
Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor // April 11, 2025
Radiohead’s album In Rainbows is a popular choice for students on KCSC Radio. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on April 10, 2025.
Radiohead’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ Album Analysis
Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter // April 10, 2025
Announced via Instagram, all students representing these teams have undergone two days of auditions in order to showcase their passion for dance. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on April 9.
Expressions Dance Team showcase Saturday with ENVY Hip Hop Dance Team
Alexis Bunch, Reporter // April 10, 2025
Student Andrew Hovsepian, right, is locked into an Unreal Tournament match. He has been playing and collecting vintage video games since a high school teacher first introduced him to emulators.
Good Ol’ Game Night brings digital and tabletop fun to Chico
Nadia Hill, Multimedia Editor // April 9, 2025
Thursday Night Market will be returning to downtown Chico every thursday until Sept 13.
Thursday Night Market is coming back April 10
Brynna Garcia, Reporter // April 9, 2025
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Sports
Sophomore guard Isaiah Kerr keeps control of the ball during the second-half against San Francisco State Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Chico State.
Michael Baker slides into home plate scoring a run to help Chico State add to their lead in their game against San Bernardino Sunday, April 6, 2025. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.
Pitcher Bella Tavares on March 28 at Chico State. She has had six wins this season.
Left handed hitter Kennedy Gustin slap hits the ball on March 28 at Chico State. This hit got her on base.
Junior guard Miles Daniels launches a three-pointer during the first-half against San Francisco State Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Chico State.
Junior Della Molina runs through the 6k race course at the NCAA Division II Championship Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Sacramento.
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Radiohead’s album In Rainbows is a popular choice for students on KCSC Radio. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on April 10, 2025.
Radiohead's 'A Moon Shaped Pool' Album Analysis
Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter // April 10, 2025
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A screenshot of the Feb. 3 email sent to The Orion faculty advisor by PR Manager Andrew Staples in which Staples refers to Orion reporters as "entitled and demanding." This email was obtained through a California Public Records Act request.
‘Entitled and demanding’
The Orion Editorial Board // April 11, 2025
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Presidential salaries were taken from the 2023 CSU Executive Compensation Summary, provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office. All other salaries are also from 2023 and were taken from the website, Transparent California, a public service provided by the nonprofit Nevada Policy. All salary information on Transparent California comes “directly from government agencies and is obtained through public records requests,” according to its website. Graphic by Sean Shanks.
Nearly $2.8 million paid to top eight Chico State administrators annually
Sean Shanks, Web Editor // April 10, 2025
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Police investigate the scene of alleged murder following high speed chase Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Chico, Calif.
Chico State student killed, one other dead following shooting
Brynna Garcia, News Reporter // April 3, 2025
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An attendee holds a handmade sign under her arm that reads, “Forever in our hearts.” A photo of Athena and a dove adorn the bottom of the poster. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on April 10.
A light that won’t go out: Community gathers by candlelight to remember Athena Passidakis
Lexi Lynn, Reporter // April 11, 2025
Features
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz
Literary submission: ‘Crave’ by Reace Pudvah
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A row of Jersey dairy cows are lined up for feeding and health checks. Photo taken at University Farm Organic Dairy Unit in Chico, California by Elena Mendonsa on Oct. 29, 2024.
Straus Family Creamery: A role model for the dairy industry
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
Lovebird Coffee Company and The Outlet by Lulus collaboration was announced on Lovebird's Instagram Tuesday morning. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on March 6.
Lovebird Coffee collaborates with The Outlet by Lulus for a pre-spring break sale
Alexis Bunch, Reporter
The youngest of the Giesbrecht family, Tommy, sorts clean eggs into cartons based on weight. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 25.
Bird flu won’t cage Taste of Freedom Eggs
Lexi Lynn, Reporter
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Opinion
Imagining a restructuring that includes university leadership
Imagining a restructuring that includes university leadership
Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
A screenshot of the Feb. 3 email sent to The Orion faculty advisor by PR Manager Andrew Staples in which Staples refers to Orion reporters as "entitled and demanding." This email was obtained through a California Public Records Act request.
‘Entitled and demanding’
The Orion Editorial Board
Owen Messer shows his love for the environment on campus. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on March 27.
Keep Chico green
Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
Albert E. Warren's Reception Center turned President Steve Perez's free, on campus residence. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on March 25.
Cuts for education, cash for administration
Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
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