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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Melissa Berndt and her group take a moment to rest during Wildcat Wilderness Orientation on top of the cinder cone volcano in Lassen National Park. After going on many trips through Adventure Outings as a participant, Berndt is now a trip leader who guides others. Photo courtesy of Melissa Berndt.
Adventure Outings opens new Spring 2026 trips and workshops
Chris Hutton, Reporter
Police Blotter graphic created by Nadia Hill, Dec. 9.
Police Blotter: Student found with dried blood, and no memory
Aiden Masson, Reporter
Outside of Kendall Hall the University Flag was lowered to honor the life of Alexandra Wynter. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Dec. 11, 2025.
University lowers flag to honor death of student Alexandra Wynter
Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
One of the simulations on campus Monday involved helicopter-based rescue efforts. Photo taken by Christian Kepler on Nov. 24, 2025.
Chico State practices emergency response training at multiple campus locations Monday
Aiden Masson and C. Nicholas Kepler
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Chico State President Steve Perez joins The Sideline Sitdown for one of our most diverse conversations yet. We cover just about every sport at Chico State, and YES, we asked about football. We also get his perspective on what makes Wildcat athletics special. He shares stories from his time playing collegiate sports, discusses campus culture, breaks down hypothetical coaching scenarios, and even jumps into the LeBron vs. Jordan debate. This episode shows the sports side of Chico State's president and how much he cares for his campus, students, and athletics.
A variety of locally grown produce is one of the main attractions of the Thursday Night Market.
Chico State and local agriculture support community during lapse in SNAP benefits
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
Haydn Clement (left) and fourth-year student employee Tate Masingale (right) prepare cuts of fresh lamb. Photo taken by Elena Mendonsa on Nov. 14, 2025.
Chico State’s Meats Lab reopens after six months of renovations
Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
Dead week has Chico State students getting together at the Meriam Library to study for finals Photo credit: Kate Angeles
Study break: Campus offerings to destress during finals week
Josephine Bowman, Reporter
The CSU is in year two of a "revenue sustainability plan," which includes yearly tuition raises through the 2028-29 school year. Photo from The Orion archives at Meriam Library.
Stories from the archives: Reconnecting with Wildcat history
Raquel Frohlich, Reporter
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Art comes in many forms, and individuals can experiment with any of them in their own creative way. Chico State provides several opportunities to engage in the arts, including classes, clubs and events. Graphic by Maya DeHoyos.
In the chaos of a quarter-life crisis, art could be your lifeline
Allisyn Shaw, Reporter
The winter arc starts for some on Oct. 1, lasting until Jan. 1, giving participants around 60 days to push themselves mentally and physically. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
The problem with the viral ‘winter arc’
Lexi Lynn, Entertainment/Features editor
Collecting physical media can be one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy music, including seeing how your tastes have changed over the years and how your collection has grown. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on Nov. 12, 2025.
Spotify is out, here’s where music lovers are heading next
Maya DeHoyos
Early voting started on October 6, with residents being able to cast their vote remotely. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on Oct. 29, 2025.
Proposition 50: Now is not the time to take the high road
Marianne Akre, Opinion Editor
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