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Downtown Chico’s National Yo-Yo Museum
An oversized yo-yo statue made of wood stands in the back of a popular store in Downtown Chico, but how many people know about its history? The National Yo-Yo Museum is part of a multi-tenant building, shared with Bird in Hand. In the 1980s, Bob Malowney, the Yo-Yo Museum…
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Chico State volleyball haunted by 3-0 sweep on Halloween
The Chico State Wildcats’ volleyball team dropped another game to the undefeated and No. 4 ranked Fresno Pacific Sunbirds in straight sets. One week after losing to the Sunbirds in an intense five-set match, the ’Cats looked to get revenge on their home court. Unfortunately, the…
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Madison Bear Garden holds Chico Unplugged
Madison Bear Garden once again brought Chico State students together for an unforgettable night of live music. As students walked up to the second floor, the event had a never-ending feeling of welcome and safety; everyone was there to support. Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.,…
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Chico State volleyball earns first sweep of the season
The Chico State Wildcats’ volleyball team returned home after two weeks on the road, with a dominant victory over the UC Merced Bobcats, 3-0. Fresh off pushing the No.4 ranked Fresno Pacific Sunbirds to their limit in an intense five-set loss, the ’Cats looked to rebound as the…
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Chico City Council District 6 Candidate: Megan Thomas Petty
Megan Thomas Petty, a member of the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission, is running for the Chico City Council’s District 6 seat this November. She is running against incumbent Tom van Overbeek. Thomas Petty described herself as a moderate. She is a member of the Democratic…
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Chico City Council District 6 Candidate: Tom van Overbeek
Tom van Overbeek, the incumbent in the District 6 seat on the Chico City Council, is running for reelection this November. He is running against Megan Thomas Petty. Van Overbeek, who was first elected to the council in 2022, describes himself as an “old-school” conservative. He…
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The future of homework
Homework as part of the curriculum has been the norm for students since elementary school for decades. Students spend hours at school and come home to complete more assignments rather than spend quality time with family or friends. New studies are coming out about how effective…
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What you should know about the medical propositions
Ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 California general election, The Orion will cover several propositions on the ballot. All information presented in this article is referenced from the Official Voter Information Guide website. Proposition 38 This proposition will grant the state the…
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What you should know about these unassociated propositions
Ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 California general election, The Orion will cover several propositions on the ballot. All information presented in this article is referenced from the Official Voter Information Guide website. Proposition 2 This proposition will increase California’s…
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Chico State is giving select faculty access to Claude AI, along with other CSUs
Chico State is participating in a pilot test of Claude along with other campuses in the California State University system. How much this cost the CSU system is unclear. Claude is an AI chatbot that’s similar to ChatGPT but with a focus on things like analytical work and coding.…
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Is there a lack of parking on campus?
It’s ten minutes before class, and you’re barely pulling into the Stadium Parking Lot. The dreadful sight of rows and rows of parked cars fills your view. You loop around the parking lot again, yet there’s not a single parking spot in sight. As the minutes tick down, dozens of…
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Dom Belza for District 4 Assembly
Dom Belza grew up in a fourth-generation North State family, which has directly influenced his views on agriculture, business and politics. For the past 19 years, Belza has invested in and sold agricultural and commercial properties, according to his campaign website. Belza is a…