The Orion Online

Issue date: 8/27/08 Section: Back to School

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In the past few years, a lot of big things have happened at the university.

It has hosted popular bands such as Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and MxPx, and witnessed important sports moments such as Scott Bauhs' sub-four-minute mile, both head basketball coaches leaving and many track and field athletes winning championships.

And there have been a lot of yearly traditions, such as the National Yo-Yo Contest and floating down the Sacramento River.

As the semester begins, even more great events are being set up for students to enjoy.

Metro Station will "shake, shake, shake it" Nov. 23 At the Senator Theatre. They will be accompanied by Shwayze, Tyga and Cash Cash to bring a great show and it only costs $17 for advance tickets.

Flogging Molly last came to Chico in 2007 and will return Oct. 16 to Bell Memorial Union Auditorium.

The athletics department also has a few events to look forward to.

The women's soccer team, which won the California Collegiate Athletic Association last year, will have their first non-exhibition match Thursday against Notre Dame de Namur. To read more about this game, please see B2.

Both the men's and women's basketball teams are stepping onto the court with new coaches this season. This may change the teams' dynamics, which could be good for the men's team, which went 7-20 overall last season, or it could be bad for the women's team, which went to the NCAA West Regional semifinals. Both teams will be showcased on campus Nov. 28 and 29 in the Carl's Jr. Mac Martin Tournament.

Beyond sports, students can engage in some activities that have become traditional favorites.

Last year, thousands of people floated down the Sacramento River. It is one of the "it" things to do , not only on Labor Day, but for however long it's warm enough to get in the water. Some people choose to drink down the river, while others just lazily float along. So whatever the preference is, there's enough river for all.

The National Yo-Yo Contest will hold its 16th year of competition Oct. 4. People from across the country come to compete in this intricate, trick-based sport.

For more information about what's going on each week, check back with The Orion throughout the semester.

Elizabeth Varin can be reached at
onlineeditor@theorion.com

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