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Budget cuts continue to affect student services

There are about 450,000 students in the California State University system and they are all paying more for higher education.

University student arrested in string of robberies

Chico State students allegedly robbed by suspects

 A Chico State student was arrested in connection with a spree of armed robberies beginning Wednesday night.

 
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Garner Ranch grows more tension, not pumpkins

What started out as an idea for an annual pumpkin patch on family-owned property has progressed, in the last few months, into a battle with neighbors and communication problems with the Chico City Council.

Electronic hip hop band BLVD to play Halloween party

A new style of music that combines electronica, rock and hip hop is fueling a burst of energy on the dance floor, a style that some are calling an electronic movement.

Women's golf looks forward to spring season

The Chico State women’s golf team is slowly getting back on track after a rough beginning.

Chico residents discuss homeless issue

Local residents banded together Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium to bring awareness to the issue of homelessness and to brainstorm solutions to the problem.

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Chico State receives grant for teacher training

Chico State has been selected to receive a grant of $7.3 million in order to improve the academics in four North State school districts, according to a university press release. 


Deceased student remembered during candlelight vigil

Deceased student remembered during candlelight vigil

 A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night for a Chico State student who was found dead at a friend’s house Oct. 5.

Rain, wind hit Chico with force

Rain, wind hit Chico with force

Chico State students finally got a taste of winter as rain and wind rolled into the area, today. Gusts of wind reached over 50 mph, according to inteilliweather.com.

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Chico State student dies from unknown causes

Chico State student dies of unknown causes

Tragedy struck Monday morning as a Chico State student was found dead in a house on the 1200 block of Chestnut Street.

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Career Fair recruits students for employment

Even with a recession and furloughs, the Career Planning and Placement Office at Chico State reassured students that there are still jobs to be had by holding the Fall Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair on Wednesday.

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A.S. promotes programs with music, food

Free hotdogs, drinks and live music brought a variety of people out to the annual Associated Students Welcome Back Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Trinity Commons.

Double-booking: Sesar Sanchez and his triple-show night of truth

There I was, wheeling Sesar Sanchez’s half-stack amplifier over the uneven pavement parking lot as fast as I could without it taking a spill. I go back for the guitar and his home-made pedalboard, full of delay, distortion and overdrive. From reporter to roadie in about five minutes.

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Taste of Chico

Whether they were looking for a taste of good food or a swig of cold beer, hungry and thirsty Chico residents descended on downtown last Sunday for Taste of Chico.

Student attacked, robbed on bike path

Assault latest in campus area with no arrests

A male Chico State student was attacked and robbed at around 11:30 p.m. Sept. 21 on the bike path in the area of Shurmer Gym and the golf greens.

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"Greek" star talks with The Orion

While it is apparent that she is young, talented and part of a hit TV series, Amber Stevens is more than a pretty face.

Sigma Kappa on the rebound

Sigma Kappa is at a standstill with student recruitment and police investigations after the sorority was involved in an incident in early 2009, causing a student to be rushed to Enloe Medical Center for alcohol poisoning.

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