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The Orion·Sep 4·By Alyssa Davis

Breaking News: Éstom Jámani Dining Hall Temporarily Closed

As of 8:30 a.m., the Éstom Jámani dining hall is closed because a fire sprinkler went off accidentally. Students across campus are already feeling the impact. Romy Sherman, a freshman at Chico, said she had an 8 a.m. class that lasted two hours and had not eaten before she went. According to a maintenance employee…

Chico StateÉstom Jámani Dining Hall
  • The Orion·Sep 4·By Jamison Leung

    The Chico State Wildcats’ men’s soccer team’s early-season struggles continue as they lose their third consecutive match to start the season, against the Simon Fraser Red Leafs, 2-1. The first 15 minutes were quiet, as both teams struggled to gain possession and find open shots.

The Orion·Sep 3·By Lucy Bakowski

Clubtacular: A Club For Everyone

It was a slightly overcast Wednesday morning, but Chico State’s campus was anything but quiet. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bringing with it the buzz of energy that’s reserved for the beginning of the semester.

The Orion·Sep 3·By Elizabeth Perez

Local Job Fair promotes new employment opportunities

Students flowed into the Bell Memorial Union’s auditorium Wednesday as 38 employers waited to hire fresh faces. Employers from companies like the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley, HomeCare Professionals, Once Upon A Time Therapy and more handed out flyers, business cards and company swag to prospective…

The Orion·Sep 2·By Emilio Ceja

Workin’ 9 to 5 at Transgender, Transylvania

The week of August 23, classes were starting at Chico State. Students were running across campus to their next class when Dolly Parton and Tim Curry died. America was shocked. The internet went into a frenzy, with online artists mourning while quickly releasing memorial art for the two cultural icons.

The Orion·Sep 1·By Elizabeth Perez

Local Job Fair happening September 2

Chico State’s Career and Student Employment department is hosting the school year’s first Local Job Fair. The job fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 2 and will be held in the Bell Memorial Union from 3-6 p.m. Part-time and full-time positions will be offered by various companies such as Enloe Medical Center, The…

The Orion·Aug 31·By Braeden Raley, A & E

Weekly wind-up Sept. 1 through Sept. 7

Tuesday, Sept. 1 Oh So Charming: Bracelets & Charm Making Time: 10-11:30 a.m. The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center is hosting a bracelet-making session in the Meriam Library East Wing, Room 171.   Wednesday, Sept. 2 Clubtactular Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chico State’s many clubs and…

The Orion·Aug 26·By Alexa Lima and Josephine Bowman

Words of the wise

With college back in session, being a freshman can be nerve racking. Constantly wondering where the student center is. Why is Holt Hall a maze? How can I walk up and use resources without feeling embarrassed?

The Orion·Aug 24·By Braeden Raley, A&E Editor

Weekly Wind-up Aug. 25 through Aug. 31

College is starting and these are new events happening around Chico.   Tuesday, Aug. 25 Wildcat Resource Fair Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: The Gauntlet For new and returning students, the resource fair is a great way to stock up on some essentials for the new semester. Over 40 Chico State departments will…

ChicoSol·Aug 24·By Adin White

What happened to free speech at Chico State?

ChicoSol runs guest commentary and analysis on Mondays. In early 2025, a social media post advertised a sit-in protest at an upcoming job fair on the Chico State campus. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be present at the fair to recruit students.

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