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A student shovels dirt over the 2024 time capsule outside of Kendall Hall. The time capsule will be unveiled in 2074 as they are unveiled every 50 years. Taken by Grace Stark on April 23.
Chico State holds annual Time Capsule Ceremony for graduating seniors
Grace Stark and Steven Amador // April 25, 2024

Chico State held its annual Time Capsule Ceremony in front of Kendall Hall on Tuesday. The ceremony is held each year during WildCat Spirit...

Update on tuberculosis and meningitis cases
Update on tuberculosis and meningitis cases
Milca Elvira Chacon, Reporter // April 24, 2024

Chico State gave an update on the potential tuberculosis and meningitis cases via an email to the campus community on Wednesday. The email...

Doorway leading into Kendall Hall where the Title IX office resides on the second floor. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 4.
Title IX: The state of sexual assault and harassment at Chico State
Jessica Miller, Food Editor // April 23, 2024

Chico State is satisfied with the reporting system for sexual assault despite reports continually showing that it is being under reported and...

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Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.
Chico State baseball drops to 5th after a tough series against East Bay
Nate Paddock, Reporter // May 2, 2024

After a dominating game one victory against Cal State East Bay, the Wildcats dropped the following three games, falling to 24-20 on the year...

Chico State pitcher Amelie Valdez celebrates with first baseman Destiny Sevilla. Taken by Aaron Draper
Wildcats softball closes out season, celebrate senior day
Lukas Mann, Reporter // April 29, 2024

The Wildcats (13-29, 12-24 CCAA) closed out their 2024 campaign at home this weekend against the NFCA No. 24 ranked Cal State San Marcos Cougars...

Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.
Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay
Nate Paddock, Reporter // April 22, 2024

Chico State baseball took on first-place Cal State Monterey Bay in a back-and-forth series this past weekend. The series ended with both teams...

Molly Myers, managing editor of The Orion, sticks out her thumb on 9th street in Chico, California. Screenshot taken from The Orions video on hitchhiking.
Hitchhiking in Chico: a woman's perspective on trust and adventure
Molly Myers, Managing Editor // April 30, 2024

This article will dive into my own experience and fascination with hitchhiking. To see what our hitchhiking experience looked like, click the...

Molly Myers reaches for tampons. Photo taken by Milca Elvira Chacon outside the Wildcat Food Pantry on April 24, 2024.
The forbidden tampon: making the case for cardboard
Molly Myers, Managing Editor // April 28, 2024

I’m asking all the ladies to step their pussies up, and switch to cardboard tampon applicators. The applicator, which is inside the vagina...

A graphic with a hand holding a phone displays texts from a human and an AI-generated chatbot. The graphic was created by Nadia Hill on April 22, 2024.
Pros and cons of artificial intelligence and online dating
Nadia Hill and Shane Aweeka // April 27, 2024

Pro By: Shane Aweeka You continue to try and reword the sentence. After nearly five minutes of making little headway, you capitulate and...

Student Isaac Potkin introducing his arrangement of Indiana Jones during the wind ensemble concert. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 27.
Chico State Wind Ensemble gives cinematic performance
Jessica Miller and Ariana Powell // April 30, 2024

Sounds of violins, oboes, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, tubas and other Chico State Wind Ensemble instruments reverberated throughout the Harlen...

One of the many painted denim squares featured throughout the Denim Day Resource Fair and Museum. Taken by Nadia Hill on, April 24.
WellCat Safe Place hosts Denim Day Resource Fair and Museum
Nadia Hill, Reporter // April 29, 2024

WellCat Safe Place honored Denim Day with a resource fair and museum exhibit on Wednesday.    The event took place entirely inside...

Aspiring photojournalist Jessie, played by Cailee Spaeny, in “Civil War” sits on the ground holding her camera as rebels walk by with hostages.
‘Civil War’ raises questions about journalistic ethics
Grace Stark, News Editor // April 29, 2024

Though the United States has not experienced anything like the dystopian America portrayed in the 2024 A24 film, “Civil War,” the concept...

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...

Molly Myers, managing editor of The Orion, sticks out her thumb on 9th street in Chico, California. Screenshot taken from The Orions video on hitchhiking.
Hitchhiking in Chico: a woman's perspective on trust and adventure
Molly Myers, Managing Editor // April 30, 2024

This article will dive into my own experience and fascination with hitchhiking. To see what our hitchhiking experience looked like, click the...

A graphic featuring the jeans of college aged students. Designed by Nadia Hill on April 23. Photos by Nia Hill on Oct. 23, 2022 and Sep. 1, 2023.
25 years of Denim Day
Nadia Hill, Reporter // April 23, 2024

This April marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the 25th anniversary of Denim Day.  The National Sexual Violence...

Seared salmon nigiri in a base of spicy ponzu sauce that is a sneak attack on the taste buds. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 25.
Sake sushi: almost average
Ariana Powell and Jessica Miller // April 28, 2024

Ariana Powell, editor-in-chief and sushi warrior Sake has joined the barrage of restaurants on Business Lane, however, it does not mean it’s...

Photo taken inside of the Bistro. Photo courtesy of Luis P.
Big Tuna Sushi Bistro: Flavor, tradition, innovation
Fabian Marian, Reporter // April 25, 2024

Big Tuna Sushi Bistro delights customers with its fresh, expertly crafted sushi and vibrant atmosphere. It offers a culinary journey through...

Customers enjoying all-you-can eat rolls as servers work in Sake restaurant. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 18.
All-you-can-eat sushi: Sake restaurant is now open
Jessica Miller, Food Editor // April 19, 2024

 Sake is an all-you-can-eat restaurant open for business as of Thursday, now serving sushi, sashimi, soups, salad and more.  From the minute...

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