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Student dies suddenly after complications of leukemia Lenon Padilla died suddenly Saturday after being diagnosed with leukemia in August.

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New businesses coming to Chico Julian Mendoza Staff Writer

With more shops closing downtown, more will come in to replace what was once there. In the meantime other store owners are happy to hear that Woodstock’s is moving to another location.

Over the past few months downtown Chico has had multiple businesses close in a short period of time. Walking by the old Coldstone shop in downtown Chico shows an abandoned ice cream shop with a sign from Doc Burnstien’s Ice Cream Lab,

an Ice cream chain with locations in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande. The sign says the new shop will open in September. “It kind of looked like it happened overnight,” said Cassidy Wear, a cook for OM See A3

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The Coldstone location in Chico is now closed and a new company will arrive in September.

Women’s soccer victorious 4-0

Women’s soccer on a roll

Women’s soccer took home their third victory with a 4-0 win against Holy Names University on Saturday.

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Marin Wright struggles for the ball against Alexz Wheaton.

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Art

Circus Vargas enchants Circus Vargas brought a little magic to the Chico Mall Thursday night, for its 50th anniversary, “Greatest of Ease” show. With talent varying from tightrope walking, juggling and to aerial silk acrobatics, there was entertainment for everyone.

Karina Cope Staff Writer

Women’s soccer took home their third victory with a 4-0 win against Holy Names University on Saturday. Chico State offense brought the intensity, allowing them to score four goals against Holy Names. Wildcat scorers of the night were Abbie Jones, Marissa Martin, Cody Johnson, and Chloe King. However, 35 minutes into the first half, the Wildcats hit a bump in the road. Goalkeeper, Victoria Graham, pulled a muscle in her right leg and

sat out for the remainder of the game. Freshman, Maddie Gonzalez, subbed in for Graham and remained a wall in front of the goal, not letting anything past her. “She (Head Coach Kim Sutton) expects to see the same that Vic would do (as goalkeeper), to come out here and play confident, be able to carry the team on my shoulders, be able to keep a winning streak going for us and just play the way I know how to play,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez made her regular season debut as a freshman on Saturday night after stepping in for Graham. With two saves

that night, she took charge and team. kept the zero on the scoreboard Chico State looks to use under Holy Names. players, like Gonzalez, to their “It’s a lot different. It’s a lot advantage. faster, but it’s also just as much “We have a lot of rookies and fun. I’m looking to be faster and freshman that came in and really getting to the ground quicker are just 100 percent,” Jones said. and just brushing up on little Everyone is just so strong and skills with my hands,” Gonzalez solid.” said. The season is looking bright The first goal of the game for the Wildcats and are already was scored by senior Jones, on a roll. They look to continue contributing to her second goal their three-game winning streak of the season. Her shot hit the at home against Azusa Pacific crossbar and dropped straight University on Thursday, Sept. 19. down over the line. Emerging as a leader this season, Jones looks Karina Cope can be reached at after her teammates and takes orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com note of what is working for her

CRIME

SAFETY

Students fear ‘rape trail’

Chico student killed by train

Angelina Morales

Ricardo Tovar

There is a pathway that Chico State students take to school behind the Kinesiology building, near the University Stadium. It’s a very popular trail that most students take because of the easy access it has to the campus and between their homes. Unfortunately, some students don’t know how the trail earned its name but have confirmed that it is not safe to walk through at night. When first year student and criminal justice major Melissa Juan was interviewed about her experience of the trail since arriving to Chico State, she said it is definitely dangerous. “I first heard about the rape trail the first week of me being here at Chico State,” she said. “I didn’t know anything about it until people started to mention it.” Juan also explained how it’s the only way she can easily get back home. “I think that the trail is scary and dangerous for students to walk on alone, especially when students have later classes or go out late at night,” Juan said. “It kind of makes me feel unsafe. I don’t know what could happen. I use the trial to get to campus almost every day because the University Village (UV)

Chico Police responded to a call Saturday at 9:40 p.m. from a conductor of a Union Pacific Train saying that they had just hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was identified as Chico State student Reed Pickus, 21, of Chico. The train was traveling northbound and it was north of W. 1st Street. Police arrived two minutes after the call and the pedestrian hit was found 600 yards north of W. 1st Street and they were pronounced dead at the scene by Chico Fire firefighters present. The railroad was closed for around five hours as officers investigated. “Me and my roommate were biking around there around 9:50 p.m. and saw at least five cops and one fire truck blocking the train track intersections from the back WREC back,” witness Alex Grant said. “The main spot the cops blocked traffic was the intersection of the tracks on West 1st Street. I didn’t see anything past that, the police wouldn’t let anyone through.” The cause of the collision is currently being investigated and the victim’s name is being withheld to confirm their identity and notify the next-of-kin. Since 2003 the speed limits on certain

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Chico State parking is expensive Here we go again - it’s fall, another round of parking permits have been sold, and students are once again battling for parking spots every morning. It seems cliche at this point to say it, but it’s still true - parking at Chico State is a nightmare with no solution in sight.

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Picture of the infamous trail near the University Stadium and behind the Kinesiology building.

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The police blotter is a section of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department

University Police Call Type: Driver with a Suspended License/Reckless Driving Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11:47 a.m. Warner St/Legion Av Call received describing a reckless driver. Police discovered subject had a suspended license. The crime has been cleared by arrest.

Chico Police Call Type: Driver with a Suspended License/Reckless Driving Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11:47 a.m. Warner St/Legion Av Call received describing a reckless driver. Police discovered subject had a suspended license. The crime has been cleared by arrest.

Call Type: Vandalism/Graffiti

Thursday, Sept. 12, 100 Block of Cherry St.

Call Type: Medical Aid

Thursday Sept. 12, Performing Arts Center

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Wednesday, Sept. 11, 8:04 a.m. 0 Block of Ivy Street/ O’Connell Technology center

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Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:39 p.m. Modoc Hall

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Woman had a difficult time breathing, caller did not know what room she was in.

Friday, Sept. 13th 1:57 a.m. Second St and Salem Booking

Arrest type: Man driving under the influence of alcohol. Saturday, Sept. 14th 11:27 p.m. W. First St / Cherry St

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Arrest type: Man driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Brief

Student dies suddenly after complications of leukemia Natalie Hanson Staff Writer

A student died suddenly Saturday after being diagnosed with leukemia in August. Lenon Padilla, 21, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in August and immediately began chemotherapy treatments, according to a post on Instagram by his brother, Lance Padilla. Several weeks later on Sept. 8, he sustained a traumatic brain injury secondary to a venous blood clot and went into a coma. Padilla is survived by his parents Patrick and Charmaine Padilla and brother Lance. He was a pre-nursing major and an active member of Phi Delta Theta and Young Life College as well as the Young Life Woodleaf camps. He was known for his musical talent and passion for the arts, particularly for songwriting and singing his own

Lenon Padilla plays his guitar at Chico State in October 2018.

original compositions in public and in his community church groups. A memorial service for Padilla will be held at St. John Baptist Church in Folsom on Saturday, with a viewing starting at noon and a funeral mass at

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2 p.m.-3 p.m. A memorial fund in honor of Padilla is now open through gofundme. Natalie Hanson can be reached at managingeditor@theorion.com

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Chico Student struck by train (continued)

from Redding to Chico has moved from 25 miles per hour to 70. The speed switch was made in order for Union Pacific to compete with the trucking industry for transporting America’s good where they need to go. Since 2018 there have been four other death involving the same track that runs through Chico and one other

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accident where a passenger got out of their car on time. Since 2014 there have been 12 total deaths by train making for an average of 2.4 deaths per year. There have several reasons for these deaths ranging from suicide to unawareness. If a train is going 70 miles per hour it doesn’t take long for it to hit an unsuspecting person.

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News

Vol-83 Sept. 18, 2019 Issue 4

Cold Stone and other businesses close

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(Left) Locals sat outside Woodstocks Pizza to eat and socialize. (Right, Top) Woodstocks has been open for a while now, and continues to server and deliver food. (Right, Bottom) The new ice cream chain Doc Burnstiens Ice Cream Lab will be opening in September, this sign is located on the same side as OM Foods.

Continued from A1 Foods, “I just came to work and everything was papered up, so I didn’t even see signs of closing.” Is “papered” the word she really used? OM Foods is located next door to Cold Stone. Wear does not believe Cold Stone closing will affect OM Foods much since the two locations focused on different foods. “It’s kind of sad because there’s not too many ice cream places to get ice cream from downtown,” said Jason Stephens a bartender at Burgers and Brew, “It’s just that and Jon and Bon’s basically and Cold Stone is some of the best ice cream in town. Cold Stone could not be reached for comment. Although Woodstock’s Pizza is not closing, it has been working to relocate to 240 Main Street in Downtown Chico, where Crepeville used to be. Woodstock’s Pizza continues to serve and deliver pizza from outside of their old location, following the roof drainage system getting overloaded causing some drop ceilings to fall according to Alek Irvin

The infamous Rape Trail

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Woodstock’s Pizza Marketing Representative. The new Woodstock’s location will feature elements from the old location with a modern look. “The space will have several areas for large parties and reservations, and we’re excited to bring back our trivia and live music nights, as well as introduce a few new events for guests to enjoy,” said Alek Irvin. We reached out to two Woodstock’s Pizza employees but they claimed they were not allowed to comment. “I think it might actually put Mainstreet Pizza down on their sales,” said Stephens. “I’m actually super stoked that it’s not Crepeville anymore, that’s actually our sister store. Burgers and Brews owns Crepeville.” Stepehen’s doesn’t think that Woodstock’s changing locations will affect Burgers and Brew that much, since they are different types of restaurants. “I think Woodstock’s moving out to this area is freaking awesome,” said Miyagi Pocock the assistant manager at Burgers and Brew. “I know it’s

only a block and a half move but I think them just being part of the heart of downtown instead of the outskirts is really going to help them out a lot.” Pockock feels that he is involved in the downtown area but didn’t know that Cold Stone was closing. He hopes that these new changes will encourage people to come to downtown more often and felt it was unfortunate that Crepeville had to close. “It just wasn’t a good fit, you know they have other successful Crepeville’s around the Sacramento and Davis area that are thriving but for some reason it didn’t really land in Chico they way they thought it was going to,” said Pocock. Zucchini and Vine is also expected to close it doors after 42 years of business following the store owner Nancy Lindhal’s retirement, according to the Chico Enterprise-Record. Julian Mendoza can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

What’s next for Butte Hall?

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about incidents that occur on the trail, but so far but none have been confirmed. According to the 2018 annual security report that is provided by Chico State, 18 rapes occurred on campus grounds and three were reported off campus. The safety of some trails around campus after dark are uncertain to some staff members. When asked about which routes are safe for students to walk, Executive Director of Housing Connie Huyck said,“I don’t know, I think everyone has to determine that for themselves, I think that students need to be aware of their surroundings and take the safest way home possible.” However, as of Sept 15., no reports or incidents have occurred on the trail, according to University Police Department’s online crime graphics. “I don’t really know all the stories that involve the trail, but I always hear different things, but I’m not sure if what I hear actually happened.” Juan says when asked about the rumors she hears about the trail. First-year student Eunice Michel explained that she thinks the trail is unsafe and she doesn’t use it as often as she should. “It’s convenient to get to school during the day but I would not walk on it at night,” Michel said. “I use it three times a week to get to campus, but I wouldn’t use it at night. Especially if I am by myself, I would rather take an Uber, which is a little bit of a struggle because it is a 10-minute walk to my dorm, but I wouldn’t take the trail. It scares me too much.” Chico State does provide services such as Campus Connection for students to get home safely but it didn’t work out for Michel. “I waited two hours for Campus Connection the other night,” she said. “My class ended at seven and my three other roommates and I all collectively made four phone calls to Campus Connection in which they took two hours to arrive and take us to UV.” Asked for information about incidents that have occurred on the trail, the Student Health Center declined, saying due to patient confidentiality, information couldn’t be released. UPD reported that police patrols around campus have risen. However, response to inquiries about the safety of trails around campus and other actions being taken to monitor students safety, UPD said that an interview must be scheduled to provide more information to students. Angelina Morales can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

Jessie Imhoff Staff Writer

Chico State is currently undergoing plans to renovate Butte Hall, the second-largest building on campus and home to many different departments. These renovations, set to start in summer 2021 and end by summer 2023, will displace many professors during its prolonged construction. While there are concerns about where these professors will go, there are also concerns about how Chico State plans to deal with the asbestos problem in Butte Hall during its renovations. Butte Hall was built in 1972, a year before California banned the use of asbestos in sprayon material for fireproofing and insulation purposes. Many other buildings that were constructed before this ban also contain asbestos, such as Whitney Hall and Meriam Library. Asbestos concerns are focused on Butte, however, due to how the asbestos was applied. “The problem was that the Fire Marshall did not think they had sprayed the coating thick enough, so he ordered them to do it again,” said Mark Stemen, a geography and planning professor at Chico State. Stemen has been vocal about the campus’ asbestos issue for years. “Unfortunately, the mechanical, such as heating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical was already being installed.” When asbestos was used as a spray, it would normally be sprayed onto raw steel, as it can stick to that material. The spray cannot stick to tin, which is what the mechanical elements of Butte Hall are made up of. “The problem is that the asbestos has fallen off the mechanical and is sitting on top of the ceiling tiles and floating around in that space,” Stemen said. Chico State’s Asbestos Management Plan, published in 2016, says that asbestos-containing materials “do not pose a health hazard if left intact. Nevertheless, activities that have the potential to disturb ACM must be carefully managed to prevent fibers from becoming airborne and creating an inhalation hazard.” The issue with Butte Hall is not due to unmanaged activities. The ACM in the building was disturbed due to the way it was applied. “If asbestos was applied properly at the time of application it does not become voluntarily

airborne,” Stemen said. “If, however, it is applied improperly… gravity disturbs it… The problem is that this stuff is just falling off on its own.” Because of this issue, many people have been exposed to airborne asbestos, which can lead to a plethora of health problems. The National Cancer Institute states that asbestos fibers that are breathed in can get trapped in the lungs for an extended period of time. These fibers can cause scarring and inflammation of the lungs, which can lead to different lung-related issues. According to the National Cancer Institute, “there is sufficient evidence that asbestos causes mesothelioma (a relatively rare cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen), and cancers of the lung, larynx, and ovary.” While mesothelioma is relatively rare, it is the most common form of cancer associated with asbestos. In 2012, two Chico State professors, Andrew Dick and Tami Kilpatric, both died due to lungrelated cancers. Dick, who was 47, died in May, while Kilpatric, who was 51, died in September. These deaths sparked concerns about the safety of Butte Hall. Testing was done to check the air quality of the building. According to Stemen, however, testing was not done correctly. “A standard technique that they will do is to go around with a leaf blower and blow in the rooms to stir up the dust,” Stemen said. “The university won’t let them do that. They just want them to stick the nozzles in front of the vents to see if there’s anything coming through the vents.” There is not a lot of communication between the university and professors regarding the asbestos, according to Stemen. “They actually know where the overspray was and where the overspray is falling and they won’t tell anyone that,” Stemen said. “The dean of my college does not know where the dangerous rooms are.” The current plan for Butte Hall’s renovations, listed and described in the Butte Hall Feasibility Study, lists abatement as one of their tasks. “It’s good that they’re finally gonna take care of this because it’s been a health hazard forever,” Stemen said.

Jessie Imhoff can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

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Butte Hall has had an asbestos problem for years now. With the new renovations, this problem may be solved.

Features

Vol-83 Sept 18, 2019 Issue 4

Thursday night market performers Emily Neria Staff Writer

thurs market street performers feature Emily Neria (Reporter) The little section of Broadway St between 2nd and 5th sees all kinds of people gather for the Thursday Night Market. It welcomes families, students, out-of-towners, never-lefttowners, succulent merchants, bounce house enthusiasts, cupcake clerks, and vagrants alike. Of this diverse cast of people, however, there is one more group that piques the curiosity perhaps more than any other: Thursday Night Market street musicians. These bohemian attendees amp up the market’s authentic charm. Their performances go to show you that talent can come from and end up anywhere.

Kolton Cutler, age: 23 “I came to visit Chico, met all the hippies here, and was like ‘Oh this is cool!’” Said Cutler. Passing by Cutler, you’ll catch a lick of indie rock either strummed passionately on his ukelele or played sweetly on his keyboard. The young musician has played trumpet since the fifth grade, but didn’t get introduce to his current instruments until early high school. “I went into the band room found a piano and was like ‘what’s this?’” He likes the ukelele because of its small size which makes it easy to travel with, but he considers it his secondary. Piano is his number one. Cutler is eagerly pursuing a music career. He is currently recording his first album. Cutler grew up in Greenville which is part of Plumas County. He went to college at Long Beach State for two years. Then he transferred to Chico State to finish his degree. He graduated with the Chico State class of 2018. It was only in the last two years that Cutler started performing. He had been considering a career in media arts, until he realized music was his calling. Cutler said his next step will be to move to a bigger city. “I would say to other street performers, keep going,” said Cutler. Don’t give up. Play for your own heart.”

Sanjay Christopher Mallipudi Age: 29 “Yeah I’ll interview. Hey, you got a lighter?” Mallipud’s primary instrument is his electric guitar, but he loves all stringed instruments. He also plays mandolin and banjo, but not as well as the guitar. “I just kind of fake it,” he joked. He set up on the corner with his case open for donations until Cutler came over and suggested they play together. The two musicians played several blues pieces - Mallipudi on guitar and Cutler on keyboard. Mallipudi is originally from Chico. He wound up in Ocean Beach in Southern California where he plays for several different bands. Playing at the Thursday Night Market was one stop on a two-week trip he’s taking to the redwoods in Arcata. “The truth of the story is, I wanted to get out,” Mallipudi said. “I needed a break from the metropolis. And so I decided to stop in my old stomping grounds which is here.”

Soul Posse

Ages: ... “Let’s put it this way. If you add us all together, we have more than two hundred years of music experience between us.” Soul Posse took the stage in the downtown plaza and played a genre they call

THE ORION | MELISSA HERRERA (Top, Left) Kolton Cutler plays an original song on the ukulele at the Thursday Night Market. (Top, Right) Sanjay Mallipudi plays a lonely blues riff shortly before Cutler approaches him and asks to join forces for the night. (Bottom) Kolton Cutler plays an original song on the ukulele at the Thursday Night Market.

“American music” which includes rock, R&B, and folk. Crowds of families sat and watched or stood and danced in front of the stage. Soul Posse band members include Sugar on keytar, Andrew Wong on guitar, Rev on harmonica and spoons, Will Fowler on saxophone, tambourine and cow bell, and Rich Braley on drums. They met at the Italian Garden in Paradise where they each used to play gigs on tuesday nights. Then some of them lost band members and decided to form a new group. They have been playing together for over two years now. The band is in a state of healing right now after last year’s natural disaster. The Italian Garden was one of the many buildings lost to the Camp Fire. Members Sugar and her spouse Rev lost their house and several instruments to the blaze. “Not to mention we lost five gigs a month in paradise.” Sugar said. The band played thursday night in support of Abilities & Possibilities which is a program that offers support to special needs members of the community. Soul Posse’s act followed an ARC band and a special needs choir. For losing five gigs a month, the band is still keeping plenty busy. They have a lot of gigs coming up in town. Find Soul Posse on Facebook to learn more. Emily Neria can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

Freshman Wildcats treated to orientation events

THE ORION | MELISSA HERRERA (Top) There were artistic posters on tables as freshmen sorted through the stacks to find the ones they liked the most. (Bottom) Students of all sizes gathered by the Wildcat Store to look at the poster sale this morning.

Angelina Mendez Staff Writer

Chico State kicked off the new school year by welcoming first-year students for the 2019 to 2020 academic school year, through a series of campus events. Students are drawn to Chico State from all over for the campus scenery and dining hall choice as well as the educational and academic programs that Chico State has to offer. “I attended summer orientation and toured the campus while I was here so I wouldn’t be so lost the first week,” first-year criminal justice major Gina Gallia said. “Chico has been super interesting so far. I really like my classes and I love that there are many opportunities to get involved here.” Gallia is not currently involved in any academic or extracurricular activities but is planning to join the Criminal Justice Student Association.

In regard to her academic experience so far, Gallia said she was pleased. “My classes have been great, I like all of my professors a lot and I like having my own freedom to create my own schedule.” Many events have occurred on and off campus for first-year students to connect with each other and get to know the school a little better. Among the events were: sunset socials, Rock the Block, The Big C, mandatory academic meetings, game night at Meriam Library, Dogs n’ Donuts, movie nights and more. “I went to the movie night on campus and a few other events at University Village and all of them have been pretty fun,” Gallia said. “I went the first week we were here, so it was cool to meet so many new people.” Alexia Garcia, a freshman majoring in exercise physiology, also shared her experience so far as a new wildcat. “I attended summer orientation and it helped me a lot in course selection and figuring out which

classes to take to help me graduate in four years,” Garcia said. “I live at University Village and so far my experience at Chico State has been pretty good. I’ve made a lot of friends through classes and social events. I like the independence and sense of freedom I have in college and figuring things out on my own.” Garcia is involved with the First Generation program and has enjoyed its benefits. “(First Generation) has actually given me information and help I didn’t get through the school itself,” she said. For more information on where to receive services or updates about on and off-campus activities, visit Chico State’s website. Angelina Mendez can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

Features

Vol-83 Sept 18, 2019 Issue 4

Fair supports the disabled community

THE ORION | MELISSA HERRERA (Top)Everyone at Downtown City Plaza had a blast and some danced along to the music. (Bottom, Left) Rowell Family Empowerment (RFE) tabled at the event. They offered pamphlets, merchandise, support, training, and lots of information for locals. (Bottom, Right) The Arc tabled at the event and spoke with locals about their nonprofit.

Melissa Joseph Staff Writer

The Abilities and Possibilities Fair, organized by The Arc, came to the Thursday Night Market in the downtown plaza. The fair was an opportunity for disabled individuals to share their perspectives and educate the community on how they are more than just a disability. The Arc is dedicated to not only educating communities about disabled individuals but also helping those individuals through programs and services that allow them to be self-supporting and independent. The Butte County Arc program

first started the Abilities and Possibilities Fair in downtown Chico last year. Their resource developer, Kathy McCreary, had the idea to organize the fair three years ago, but only recently it became a reality. McCreary saw the benefits of disability awareness events that were hosted by other branches of The Arc and was set on giving Butte County the awareness they needed. In just 2 years, the fair has already generated multiple supporters and participants. Among the programs that participated in the fair, all are active supporters of disabled individuals, providing resources ranging from career orientations to the Special Olympics.

Spreading awareness in the community helps both the general public and those that are directly affected by disabilities, giving them options they never knew they had. Support for the disabled community continues to grow as more people become aware and conscious of how these individuals are more than just their disability, they are students, family, and above all human beings. To engage further with The Arc and the disabled community, more information is available on their website. Melissa Joseph can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

Goats in Butte County help control overgrowth

(Top) The terrain looked better after the goats ate up the overgrowth. (Bottom) Goats came through earlier and ate away the vegetation.

Jessie Imhoff Staff Writer

A herd of 488 goats have been deployed in Upper Bidwell Park as a cost-saving measure to remove invasive species and dangerous plants, including those that pose a fire risk. The goats, owned by Capra Environmental Services Corp, are on a 55-acre contract according to Linda Herman, Chico’s Park and Natural Resources Manager. The current plan, according to Herman, is to stop once the money for the goats runs out. This is not the first time goats have been used in Chico for this purpose. Capra Environmental Services Corp. also brought their goats to Bidwell Park in the fall of 2018. Butte College also has its own herd of goats to help with overgrowth in the Clear Creek Riparian zone on campus. “About 20 years ago they introduced the goats out here to do vegetation control, specifically for blackberries,” Michael Walters, Butte College’s Farm Manager and Environmental Services Technician said. Throughout the years, the goats have been able to eliminate a significant number of blackberry plants. “We have knocked down probably 75% of the blackberries,” Walters said. “The goats did a really good job on that.”

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The goats work by fencing off a section of the land that needs to be cleared and letting the goats roam in that area, feeding on the overgrowth. When the goats have cleared enough of the land, the fencing is moved to a different section. Goats are also a great alternative to pesticides. “I try to stay away from pesticides as much as possible, especially being a wildlife refuge here,” Walters said. The goat program at Butte College is currently winding down. At the height of the program, Butte had around 30 goats on campus, according to Walters. That number has been decreasing. “I started with 18 goats, and I am down to five,” Walters said. “At five goats, they don’t do that much.” The numbers of goats have been dropping due to a mix of dying goats and a lack of funding for the program. “The funding for the goat program has been pretty much cut off and so we haven’t been able to replenish those goats as they pass,” Walters said. At Bidwell Park, the goats are scheduled to come back in the Spring. At Butte College, the school is figuring out what to do about the goat program, including looking into alternatives. “Right now we are talking about the next steps,” Walters said. Jessie Imhoff can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

A+E

Vol-83 Sept. 18, 2019 Issue 4

‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ and so is my heart

ILLUSTRATION | JACOB COLLIER

Melissa Joseph Staff Writer

Comprised of 17 songs with 10 featured artists, Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” is an experimental masterpiece that combines genres ranging from rock to pop and everything in between. Malone’s third studio album came as a surprise with its sudden release and already-chart-topping hits. Just a week after its release, four songs off of “Hollywood’s Bleeding” have hit the top 15 on Billboard’s Hot 100, climbing higher every day. Among the chart-toppers on the album are a myriad of other badass songs including “Saint-Tropez,” “Allergic” and “Take What You Want.”

Each track has its own unique style, giving the album multiple dimensions, but remaining cohesive throughout by encapsulating Hollywood’s dark sides. “Saint-Tropez” is the second track, opening with classic, boyish Post Malone lyrics: “Abs like Abercrombie Fitch. Mille, on my (wrist). Versace boxers on my dick. Bud Light runnin’ through my piss.” Despite the grimy lyrics, the music video for “St. Tropez” has already generated 3.1 million views in one day, proving its worth and influence on the album. Besides, it wouldn’t be a Post Malone album without at least one Bud Light reference. Next comes “Enemies” and “Allergic.” Both songs carry a more mainstream beat that is undeniably likable. Through

these tracks, we get a glimpse of Malone’s vulnerable side, a side that he seldom reveals. “Enemies” carries the main theme of the album, discussing the betrayal and deceit of a supposedfriend while “Allergic” has an iconic pop sound that accentuates Malone’s struggle with drugs and separation. A few tracks later, Malone is back to his harsh vocals and heavy guitar riffs in “Take What You Want,” featuring Travis Scott and heavy metal prince Ozzy Osbourne. At first, I thought this collaboration would be a cringeworthy mess, but after a few plays, the track grew on me. I can’t ignore how well Osbourne and Malone’s vocals complement one another. Malone’s extensive knowledge of various genres and

instruments is displayed beautifully in this track, proving he isn’t confined to one style and is capable of dominating outside of the rap world. Throughout the album, Malone reveals his ability to collaborate with artists from all different musical backgrounds and still manages to make the music his own. After three incredible albums and monumental tours, I can only imagine how good Post Malone’s fourth studio album will be. Until then, we have 17 brand new songs that will keep us entertained. Rating: 4 / 5 Melissa Joseph can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com or @melisstweetz on Twitter

“Hustlers” is funny, yet thoroughly fleshed-out

ILLUSTRATION | JACOB COLLIER

Angel Ortega Staff Writer

“Hustlers” is surprisingly profound, nuanced and displays a compelling performances from the lead actresses. Inspired by an article written by Jessica Pressler, “Hustlers” tells the story of how strippers Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) and Dorothy (Constance Wu), a.k.a. Destiny, are able to live lavish lives by dancing for successful Wall Street brokers. However, when the 2008 financial crisis hits and Ramona and Destiny’s regular cliental dwindles, the two struggle to make ends meet and take drastic measures in order to support their families and maintain their expensive lifestyles. When I first saw the trailer for this film, I felt that this would be another run-of-the-mill comedy that was all bone and no meat. I didn’t think that this film would have anything to say, narrative-wise. I wasn’t keen on seeing celebrities, like rapper

Cardi B and singer-songwriter Lizzo, in supporting roles. I’m not fan of anything Lopez has done in recent years. I thought “Hustlers” was going to be a boring film. I was wrong. The well-known saying is that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I did so nonetheless. “Hustlers” was a lot more insightful and profound than I had anticipated. Wu’s performance as Destiny showed not only the success a sex worker can achieve, but also the harsh realities that they have to face on a day-to-day basis. With “Hustlers,” sex workers are humanized sex workers and not judged by their negative stigma, specifically with Wu’s character, Destiny. In the first half of the film, we see how Destiny struggles to make pay bills and support her family as an amateur dancer. Destiny’s character immersed me into the film and made connect with her character on an

intimate and personal level. In fact, that’s what I admired the most about this film: That it shows that sex workers have families to take care, bills to pay and responsibilities to fulfill just like anyone else. “Hustlers” reminds us that sex workers are people, too. While later in the film we see how Ramona and Destiny commit crimes and undertake in some illegal practices to maintain their lifestyle and prey on rich men, I never felt that this film was glorifying or justifying their actions. Rather, this film was highlighting that no one is perfect and no one is superior to anyone else. I think that’s an important factor of the human condition that to be reminded of from time-to-time. Wu’s performance as Destiny is one of the most compelling performances I’ve seen this year and far surpassed any expectations I had going into this film. I truly believe that her performance is even Oscar

nomination-worthy. I went into this film expecting bland, overly-produced Hollywood garbage. When I left the theater, I was satisfied with what “Hustlers” had to say and how it delivered its message. Not only is “Hustlers” growing on me as one of my favorite comedydramas of the year, it’s made me rethink how I should approach films of the same caliber as “Hustlers” in the future.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Angel Ortega can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com or @angelorteganews on Twitter

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Featured Artist: JAMM tells all about upcoming music

THE ORION | MELISSA HERRERA (Left to right) Mitchell Koff (drummer), Anthony Caseo (vocals/guitar), Justin Jackson (bass), and Matt Crocco (lead guitar) sat down for an interview at the Naked lounge.

Katie Morris Staff Writer

In just a year, the band JAMM has made a name for themselves in Chico. With upbeat, feel-good music and a sound that combines a variety of styles ranging from reggae and blues to heavy metal, they are now set to release their first EP (an album with six tracks). JAMM is made up of Chico State students Matt Crocco (guitar), Ian McIsaac (bass), Anthony Coseo (vocals/saxophone) and Mitchell Koff (drums). The band formed from close connections and a little bit of advertising. “Mitch and I are actually cousins, so I’ve known him my whole life. . .and then we put up a Craigslist ad for a singer and that’s how we found Anthony,” Crocco said. Q: If you could describe your

style in just two words - what would it be? “I can actually give you one word. Our style is eclectic,” Koff said. “It pulls from many styles. . . all of us have our own taste and influences that we bring into our songs.” Q: Who or what are your biggest influences? “My number one influence is definitely Pink Floyd,” Crocco said. “Pink Floyd and Stevie Ray Vaughan.” “Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers. He’s probably one of the best bass players out there,” McIssac said. “I used to play in a jazz band so from then I was listening to a lot of [Grant] Green, Wes Montgomery,” Coseo said. “Whatever we’re playing, we’re listening to.”

“For me, I started out really with heavy metal, thrash metal from my dad. Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax,” Koff said. “ As I started getting my own taste, I got really into grunge and hardcore punk. . . and then I took a big soft turn and really settled into reggae in the past like two years.” For JAMM, the ability to connect with their peers brought them a lot of opportunities. Q: What about the Chico music scene do you enjoy most? “The music scene and really the city of Chico is very communitycentered,” Koff said. “We popped up as a local band doing yard shows and within a month we were connected with local bands in the area and hopping onto local shows and venues. In the next month, we’re heading up to Redding to do a show with

Evertone and Abstract Blue, you know, guys we met a year ago.” As for JAMM’s future plans, be on the lookout for their first EP and plenty of shows. “We’re called JAMM for a reason - because we jam, and it’s a lot of fun and a lot of high energy tunes,” Koff said. “I can’t stress enough that it would be a good time for everybody to come out to these upcoming shows.” You can catch JAMM live at one of the following dates:

September 25 @ 12 pm - Trinity Commons / Chico, CA October 2 @ 8 pm - The Maltese / Chico, CA October 5 - Brew Craft Coffee / Redding, CA For more information, JAMM can be found on Instagram @jamm. official. Katie Morris can be reached at managingeditor@theorion.com or @neutralsoymilk on Twitter

Circus Vargas enchants audiences of all ages

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Danielle Kessler Staff Writer

Circus Vargas brought a little magic to the Chico Mall Thursday night, for its 50th anniversary, “Greatest of Ease” show. With talent varying from tightrope walking, juggling and to aerial silk acrobatics, there was entertainment for everyone. Immediately, the show was set up to pay homage to circus traditions of the late 1800s. The stage was set with artifacts from the golden era of the circus, including an authenticlooking train that held the audience in bewilderment. The first act was a contortionist who kept the crowd on the edge of their seats

as she twisted her body in ways that made some audience members cover their eyes. To finish off the act she even performed a bow and arrow routine using only her feet, which resulted in a fantastic round of applause from the entire room. Other acts that followed included a tightrope performance that incorporated all kinds of objects like hoops and knives and an insane trampoline act. As an audience member, I had never seen anyone use trampolines the way the Circus Vargas performers did. They were jumping, flying and even running up the sides of the huge train prop at the center of the stage.

Another highlight of the show was the adorable “Singing in the Rain” solo performance that was primed with a really fun skit that even made the crew of the circus a part of the show. It was the small details like this which proved how much effort was put into the show. After a short intermission, the evening’s entertainment was back, this time with a group trapeze act that included more performers flying and swinging in the air, and even some two-person tricks. Just when the crowd thought they had seen everything, a group of motorcyclists came out and rode inside “the Globe of Death,” a fearfully named sphere cage, that fit four cyclists in it at

once. The audience’s reaction was pure astonishment. The night closed off by bringing back the full Circus Vargas cast of trapeze artists, contortionists, cyclists and other talented performers alike. Since 1969, Circus Vargas has been keeping the vision of founder Clifford Vargas alive by creating an experience that captures the traditional circus essence. With the sole amount of talent that was packed under the big top, it’s certain that Vargas’ vision will be kept alive for as long as the circus continues to amaze and entertain. Danielle Kesler can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com or @reserv0irpups on Twitter.

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Easing into anime: Five shows you should watch

ILLUSTRATION | JACOB COLLIER

Ricardo Tovar Staff Writer

Anime as a form of entertainment can been traced to the early 20th century, with the earliest films using artistic styles from 1917. In the 1940s, anime animated films were used in World War II as propaganda for the Japanese. In the 1980s, anime became mainstream and has slowly spread around the world. This past decade has seen an explosion of popularity in the west for anime. Conventions, merchandise and streaming sales have garnered more attention than ever before in the United States. No longer are just shows like Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon taking the center stage. If you are curious about anime but unsure of what you should watch, here are some suggestions that are great for anyone.

“Erased (The City Where Only I am missing)” 12 episodes “Erased” tells the story of a 29-year-old man working a dead-

end job at a pizza place. Satoru Fujinuma feels like he has wasted his whole life by never taking any chances, especially in pursuing his dream of becoming a manga artist. He is a regular guy, minus the fact that he has an ability to go back in time to prevent deadly accidents around him from happening. One night, his mother is murdered and it’s up to him to travel back in time and unravel the mystery of his mother’s death.

“Your Lie in April” 22 episodes If you’re looking for a romantic drama, “Your Life in April” is just the one. Kosei Arima is a former piano prodigy who has lost both his joy the ability to hear the piano in the wake of his mother’s death. This all changes when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a talented violinist. Her love and passion for music, as well as signing Kosei up to be her accompanist, helps them both grow as people. Mix in a little romantic drama with Kaori and Kosei’s best friend and you have a show worthy of any anime beginner.

“The Devil is a Part-Timer!” 13 episodes Comedy has long been a staple of anime and few shows do it better than the “The Devil is a Part-Timer!” Sadao Maou is a powerful Demon Lord in the world of Ente Isla. Thanks to the great hero Emilia, she vanquishes Sadao and transports him to modern-day Japan with his General Shiro Ashiya as regular humans. Given the circumstances, they are forced to take on everyday life and even have to find jobs to survive. Tremble as the evil Demon Lord asks you if you would like fries with your meal!

“Mob Psycho 100” Episodes 25 Picking manga artist ONE’s more popular series, “One Punch Man” would have been easier, but that series doesn’t need more attention than it’s already received. Equally as great is his series “Mob Psycho 100.” It follows an eighth-grader named Mob who is an “Esper,” someone with deep psychic power. Despite

his otherworldly gifts, he is a shy, socially awkward boy with a bad bowl-cut. He doesn’t want to use his powers and wishes to overcome his flaws. This show teaches you no matter how great you are there are always ways to improve.

“Demon Slayer” Currently airing and on episode 26 The most popular anime on this list has taken the anime community by storm. Popular former Twitch streamer Ninja tweeted: “Demon slayer might be my favorite anime of all time.” The series focuses on Tanjiro Kamoda, a boy who lives in the mountains with his family. One day, he goes into town and when he returns home he finds his entire family has been killed by a demon. His younger sister Nezuko, has turned into a demon, but unlike other demons wishes no harm to humans. They now travel the land as a team fighting off demons in the hopes of changing Nezuko back. Ricardo Tovar can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com or @rtovarg13 on Twitter.

Lana Del Rey new album’s feminist message Melissa Joseph Staff Writer

Listen to the track “The Man” from Taylor Swift’s new album, “Lover” and the message it sends is immediately clear. If I was the man, she said, “I’d be a fearless leader. I’d be an alpha type.” Swift is no stranger to penning grade-A girl-power bops — her pop debut, “1989” was a self-empowerment album from start to finish. Swift, along with other women in pop music, has taken a formulaic approach to writing feminist anthems. It’s the same formula that Destiny’s Child nailed about 18 years ago when they released “Independent Woman.” With few words, it acknowledged the societal institutions that still hold women back, while promoting independence and self-love. Beyoncé perfected that message about five years ago with “***Flawless.” “So what happens when we switch up that narrative? Back in 2014, when Beyoncé released her 2014 self-titled manifesto of feminist liberation, Lana Del Rey released “Ultraviolence.” She wrote about women relative to powerful men. She wrote about romanticized abuse and codependency — everything that modern feminism shunned. When Del Rey released “Norman Fucking Rockwell!” this year, again she placed herself in opposition to the feminist narrative. “Can’t a girl just do the best she

can?” Del Rey asks. “Catch a wave and take in the sweetness / Think about it, the darkness, the deepness / All the things that make me who I am.” While so many women in pop music focus on highlighting all of the things that make women “flawless” and “perfect,” Del Rey takes a more candid approach. She writes about a woman with toxic qualities. With that being said, can you be a strong woman who is also helplessly and hopelessly romantic? When it comes to the feminist anthem formula, the prevailing idea is that a strong woman doesn’t need a man. When Del Rey sings “Fuck it, I love you” on “Norman Fucking Rockwell!”, she surrenders her power, rejecting the feminist narrative entirely. So much of Del Rey’s songwriting rvolves around being utterly and tragically in love — so in love that she finds herself out of control. “You know that I’d just die to make you proud,” she proclaims, on “Love Song.” “Cinnamon Girl” features Del Rey at her most vulnerable. “If you hold me without hurting me / You’ll be the first whoever did,” she sings, a painful reflection of an abusive relationship. What Del Rey does on “Norman Fucking Rockwell!” is portray a side of her womanhood that we often forget. It’s the part where being strong isn’t always attainable. Melissa Joseph can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com or @melisstweetz on Twitter.

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Upcoming Games Women’s Soccer

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Men’s golf season preview:

Chico State

Azusa Pacific University

Josh McCollum attempts to bury a shot at the Western Washington Invitational in this archived photo

Wesley Harris Staff Writer

When: Sept. 19 Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: Chico

Upcoming Games Volleyball Team

Chico State

CSU, Monterey Bay

Chico State men’s golf reloaded its roster for another high-performance year. As a nationally recognized team, Chico State men’s golf is hoping to maintain the skills that helped them place as the number five team in all of Division II golf last year. This semester yields a new set of goals to help the team surpass last years record. “I think every year you come in wanting to get the first event going and see where you stack up,” men’s golf coach Nick Green said. “We’ve been playing well, so I definitely am encouraged by what I’ve seen so far. Then it’s just transferring it from your practices and qualifying to play tournament golf.” Even after saying farewell to five seniors from last year’s team, the team has no shortage of confidence in their ability to represent Chico State’s name proudly. The 2019 to 2020 team features a roster that many competitors have written off, as the team is comprised of several players without extensive competitive golf experience. It is a different position compared to last years roster but the team is optimistic that they will surprise their competitors. “It’s just a little different,” Green said. “You go from people having the bull’seye on you, but three years ago we had the same thing. We went out and won our first tournament, finished second the next one and won the third one.”

Chico State’s top two men’s golfers plan on making an impact this season. Nicholous Caputo and Christopher Colla are the seniors leaders of the team and will dictate how far the team goes. It’s in the seasons plan for these players to achieve their aspirations of being named an All-Americans. “We’re gonna make this play here, we’re gonna try to be smart on this hole, attack these holes’, just get them thinking in the mindset of the team, of the seniors, so that when we’re gone, they’re gonna follow that right back down,” Said Colla To stay prepared for the upcoming season, it’s important for players to compete in individual tournaments throughout the summer. Even more important than working on their stroke by themselves, competitive golf tournaments are the most effective way to stay sharp and improve their skills. “I played a few tournaments in the summer,” Caputo said. “I’ve just been trying to keep my reps and stay competitive because that’s kind of what it comes down to. Take a summer off and you don’t have that competitive atmosphere. I played a couple tournaments and went deep in one of them, which personally set the tone for this season and gave me a lot of confidence.” The team is excited for all of the road trips planned for the year which include trips to San Diego and Monterey Bay. One of the most anticipated tournaments for the year includes The Sierra Wildcat Classic

Image courtesy of Chico State Athletics

here in Butte County, which the team will be hosting. ”I am also looking forward to the home tournament,” Colla said. “My mother is coming, so that’s cool. It’s at home so hopefully there will be a few spectators out there. We’re flying down to San Diego next semester, which is always fun.” An element that the team hopes to integrate this season is basic camaraderie toward other teams. Golf can become a selfish and individualized sport if one focuses solely on their own improvement. It is something that can encourage friendly competition, which can strengthen the team. “As far as team chemistry and working as a group...supporting each other is one way we can improve, (by) having more of that team sport,” Green said. “As far as golf is concerned, it’s always an individual sport, so you get some personality and ego. To be honest, it’s been refreshing so far the first few weeks here. We have a good unit, we have a good group of guys who are working hard and they support each other.” Overall, this team is filled with excitement and optimism. They understand why other golf teams have ridiculed their roster, but it hasn’t taken away from the high standards being set for themselves. With a strong and competitive group of athletes on par, the men’s golf team is striving for another successful season. Wesley Harris can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com.

Wildcat students enjoy intramural sports When: Sept. 20 Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: Chico

Stat’Cat

Men’s Soccer 2018 Season Record

Overall: 13-6-1 CCAA: 9-3-0 Home: 9-2-0

Away: 4-2-1 Notable Athletes Jeremiah Egujie 9•G 2•A 20•PTS 51•SH 28•SOG

Garrett Hogbin 4•G 1•A 9•PTS 11•SH 9•SOG

Justin Bethke 2•G 3•A 7•PTS 18•SH 8•SOG

THE ORION | OLIVIA SIMPSON

After a defensive steal, Marcus Rehrman charges down the court toward the basket with the defender, Peter Koenen, closely guarding during a scrimmage game on March 4, 2019.

Karina Cope Staff Writer

Intramural sports here at Chico State have been one of the many things that this school takes pride in. In a fun, structured environment students enrolled in six or more units can sign up for any team sport, regardless of experience or athletic skill. During the fall semester, the sports being offered include basketball (5on-5 recently replaced 3-on-3), flag football, indoor and outdoor soccer, inner tube water polo, ping pong, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Within each sport, there are different divisions including men’s, women’s, coed, fraternity and sorority. Within the men’s and coed leagues, there are two brackets, gold and recreational.

The gold bracket is for players who are somewhat advanced in their skill level and who are looking for a more competitive atmosphere. The recreational bracket is designed for individuals who have some previous experience and skill in team sports but are looking to improve their athletic performance while having tons of fun. Team sports are a great way to get students involved on campus and meet others with similar interests. The Chico State Intramural Sports Program is designed for the enjoyment of the entire campus community. Anyone can come cheer on their favorite sport or favorite team in a relaxed, yet also energetic environment. “It’s a great opportunity for students who were athletes in high school who aren’t on a Division II sports team at Chico State to be apart of a team

and experience teamwork,” Gamma Phi Beta Sorority flag football player Rachel Stuckey said. Getting in shape and working on one’s fitness is another reason that draws individuals to the intramural league. With college life and what it entails, students want to form healthy habits and stay in shape as much as one college student can. “The feeling of being sore after a practice where you push yourself and work your hardest is very rewarding,” Stuckey said. Intramural sports offer just another outlet to put oneself out there and do something fun with other students looking to do the same thing.

Karina Cope can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

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Men’s Soccer dazzles in home opener

THE ORION | HANA BEAUTY

(Top, Left) Garrett Hogbin celebrating in a victory run. (Bottom) Chico goes against two Concordia players. (Top, Right) DiAngelo Gleaves in defensive position to regain possession of the ball.

Wesley Harris Staff Writer

Chico State puts on a three score show at University Stadium in home opener over Concordia University (Oregon). “It always fun playing at University stadium. It’s such a special place to play,” coach Felipe Restrepo said. “The guys are fortunate enough to have this facility, and we have such wonderful fans here.” The Wildcats would seize control late in the match in response to a 1-1 equalizer scored from Concordia. The featured scores from three separate Wildcats reflected how well they moved the ball as a unit the entire match. Matt Hafizi would get the ball rolling for Chico while Garrett Hogbin and Jacob Chong found creases in the defense late to put the game far out of reach. An intense defensive effort wouldn’t allow Concordia to get comfortable at University Stadium.

“At the beginning we wanted to press and not let them have time on the ball and not let them get comfortable in our home for the first game,” Matt Hafizi said “We pressured them earlier on and tried to get the first goal quick.” The first fifteen minutes of action looked as if the teams were evenly matched as neither team controlled the time of possession. There would be a major turn of events as Chico found their groove to force three corner kicks in a five minute span. The anticipation of a goal continued to grow until Matt Hafizi tapped one in from five feet out off a rebounded shot. “It ended up on (Alex) Fluitt, he had it above the 6 (yard box). I was in front of the goal waiting for him to get it in,” Matt Hafizi said.”I thought he was going to hit it in. I just anticipated the shot and the easiest part was tipping it right in. “ The Wildcats were in the driver’s seat after the first goal. The second half for the Wildcats was operating effectively and smoothly until Concordia’s Bendan Laun would sneak one inside the left

post off a cross from the right side of the field. “That I was super proud of. I just felt like they gave up a goal, we missed a few cues on a transition piece, on a set piece. We’ve worked on that and they were kind of upset with themselves that they did that,” coach Restrepo said. “For them to put the game back on, respond and get the goals was pretty good.” The dynamic of the game would change after the equalizer, but the momentum carried in Chico’s favor as redshirt freshman Alex Lowe would set up the play of the game. Garret Hogbin would take Lowe’s cross with a diving header to take the lead with 15 minutes left. Shortly after the second goal would come a surge of confidence for the Wildcats. Chico was not satisfied with being up one score as Jacob Chong delivered an absolute strike to put the

game out of reach in the final minutes. “The fair assessment would be, we have some veterans that are really working hard to be good leaders and teach the young guys how to win,” coach Restrepo said. “And we’ve got some young guys who have a lot of talent who are working hard to get on the field, and you can see that we’re in good shape for the future but we got a lot of learning lessons.” Chico is now 2-0 in conference and enter their next match at home with a ton of confidence against Fresno Pacific.

Wesley Harris can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

Wildcat comeback falls short to Concordia

THE ORION | RICARDO TOVAR

Kim Wright (left) celebrates a kill against Humboldt State in this archive photo.

Wesley Harris Staff Writer

The Wildcats took command at the beginning of the Division II West Region Volleyball Showcase as they swept both Montana State Billings and Saint Martin’s Saints only playing six sets on Thursday night. The drive continued on Friday night and Chico State took another win in four sets against Academy of Art. The Wildcats were close to an unbeaten tournament but on Saturday night Concordia (Irvine) gave a five set battle and left Chico packing home. Chico State’s confidence in the opening set was at an all-time high as they faced their last team of the tournament. But the Eagles made sure the Wildcats weren’t leaving the tournament without a five set game and were neck-to-neck the whole game. Concordia got an early lead in the first set with a score of 5-3 but that did not budge the Wildcats as they came back in a 9-1 run with the help of Bekah Boyle as she contributed 3 kills and Kim Wright with a service ace.

The score continued to fluctuate as both teams closer as Concordia continued to lead 18-13. traded off the lead. Once the Eagles reached The Wildcat trio persisted with kills as they 24-points, Chico only managed to score two managed a 8-2 run that gave them the first more points. The set ended in favor of Concordia lead of the set 22-21. As both eventually tied at 26-24. 23-points, Makaela Keeve and Shepherd took The Wildcats reciprocated the momentum the set for Chico with a kill each pushing the and took an early lead of 10-7 in the second set. game into a deciding set. Chico continued to lead thanks to Boyle and With adrenaline radiating in the court, Brooke Ono knocking kills left and right, and Concordia was ready to shut the game down some Concordia service errors. The Eagles were with a beginning 4-2 lead. The Wildcats fought not ready to let Chico State win as they snuck up back and managed to pull a one-point lead. and took the set 25-20. The Eagles had enough and exerted an 8-2 run In the third set, Concordia lost no time and putting them in the lead 14-9. took the early lead of 7-3. After a much needed Chico hoped to comeback like in the other sets timeout to strategize Wildcats Boyle, Ono, but only scored one more point before the Eagles Wright, Evelyn Clonts, and Grace Shepherd took the set 15-10. came out ignited contributing kills to a 16-8 run The Wildcats look forward to an eventful week that put Chico ahead. as they encounter their first games of conference Chico kept the energy going and took the set play, Chico State starts regular season play 25-23 keeping them in the game. on Wednesday night facing Stanislaus State The Eagles did not make it easy for the Warriors in Turlock at 7 p.m. Wildcats as they started the fourth set with a 9-3 run. Wright, Boyle and Shepherd continued Wesley Harris can be reached at with strong kills but that only got Chico slightly orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

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Vol-83 Sept. 18, 2019 Issue 4

Chico State parking is expensive and unreliable Natalie Hanson Editor-in-Chief

Here we go again - it’s fall, another round of parking permits have been sold, and students are once again battling for parking spots every morning. It seems redundant at this point to say it, but it’s still true parking at Chico State is a nightmare with no solution in sight. Except this time, there’s even fewer parking spaces than before. At the beginning of the semester, President Gayle Hutchinson emailed to let students know that more General (G permit) spaces would be turned into R 1-3 permit spaces for faculty and staff, including critical spaces in the parking garage on Cherry and West Second Street. It’s no secret that parking at Chico State is a war and has been for years. It’s standard to sell more parking permits than there are parking spaces, and the mad dash to get parking spaces every morning is notorious for being nearly impossible. This change took away more parking spaces from students who buy them every semester. And sure enough, at the beginning of the semester, the parking garage had many reserved spaces left empty. This included the ramp where many students used to park but are now restricted from using. To put into context the deep, building frustration this situation causes in myself and many other students, I think a personal story would help. My first week at Chico State was a trial in itself. I learned that in order to find parking, you couldn’t show up at 9 a.m., as alumni told me. There were absolutely no spaces left in either of the garages or the overflow parking lot by the train track. I learned that you have to get to campus before 8:30 a.m. to have a chance at finding a space anywhere - and if you have to leave and come back at any time of day, you probably won’t be able to find another one when you return. It got even worse during my second semester, when I found myself forced to get to campus before 8 a.m. every day. I was left sitting on campus for nearly four hours every day waiting for my noon class, in order to keep my spot - because if I waited until 8:30 a.m., all of the spots would be gone. There’s no way you can find parking between 9 a.m. and noon in college parking lots. Adding to the irony, every time I would scour the garages for a space, I would have to drive through the bottom level where the R1to R2 spaces were, and see just how many were standing empty. What’s that about? It was the same for my third semester - getting to campus by 8 a.m. was imperative to having a parking space for the day. You’re left stuck on campus all day if you have to drive to school, as I do due to living off of campus, and if you have classes at different times of the day. That’s why, last spring, I boldly

ILLUSTRATION | MELISSA JOSEPH

returned my parking pass. I got a job that required me to be at work in the mornings and my first class was at 10 a.m. - meaning that I would never be able to find parking between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. It’s impossible. However, I quickly discovered that if you scour the blocks around the college, there’s always spots to be found - you just have to walk at least five blocks to campus. But hey, at least I’m not paying for a parking pass that does nothing to help my chances. I still struggle with the nightmare of parking, but I do it a few blocks further away from campus - and almost always find a free spot, even if I have to park eight or nine blocks away. Why spend the $120 when I can’t even get to campus before 8 a.m.? I want to remind Wildcats that these requirements were the reality before the new parking situation. Chico State has taken away even more spaces that were previously assigned to G permit holders - making more R-1, R-2 and R-3 spaces than ever before. And what happened? These spaces routinely stand empty, as you can see in the photo here. Perhaps in response to this madness, President Gayle Hutchinson then made the exceedingly generous offer to give up about 70 R-3 permits to students, priced at a screamin’ deal of $197 - nearly 40% higher than the price of a general parking permit. “Reserved R-3 permits are sold on a one-to-one ratio, so they offer a guaranteed spot in one of the R-3 lots (which are the Student Health Center lot and the Brice South gravel lot located off Warner Street between College Drive and Brice Avenue),” the email said. The limited number of R-3 permits became available on a first come, first-serve basis starting last Thursday at 9 a.m. It seems safe to say

THE ORION | TRENTON TAYLOR Empty, reserved spaces stand in the parking garage on Cherry Street.

they’re all sold out now. Chico State, this is a Band-Aid on a deepening problem. The parking situation on campus has got to start prioritizing students. This isn’t only an issue that robs students of money for a permit that doesn’t guarantee them a parking space - it’s a safety issue. Many students, including myself, are left walking blocks and blocks to reach their faraway car or a bus stop, often at hours after dark once the summer daylight is gone. Campus Connection is there as a last resort, but they’re hard to get ahold of. Asked what students should do if they’re left walking after dark, however, what did the head of University Housing, Connie Hyuck, say to one of my reporters? Not only did she not know what paths are more dangerous than others, she told students to take a Lyft or Uber (the most expensive way home) instead of walking, and then said: “I don’t know, I think everyone has to determine that for themselves, I think that students need to be aware of their surroundings and take the safest way home possible.”

Not only does the head of housing not know where a safe walking route is or mention Blue Light on campus but they instead tell us to pay to take a taxi home instead of walking. All of this demonstrates that Chico State is incredibly out of touch with the reality of student life. It’s time they stop slapping Band-Aids on a major issue and give more parking spaces to students, who are paying higher and higher tuition and fees to attend the college every year. If you’re like me and you’re fed up, sell your parking permit back for a full refund by 5 p.m. Thursday. Otherwise, the refund will be on a pro-rated basis per the Chico State refund schedule. If you can park further away then walk or bike to campus any distance, try to do so instead of paying for these pointless parking permits. It might be the only resort we have to let the university know just how little these permits do, in the face of a parking crisis they can’t fix. Natalie Hanson can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com

A tall girl’s criticism of Netflix’s ‘Tall Girl’ Rayanne Painter Opinion Editor

Before I launch in, let’s set the scene of Netflix’s original film, “Tall Girl”: Jodi (Ava Michelle) is a white, cisgender, straight, thin, able-bodied, middle-class, blond and blue-eyed woman - Oh, and she happens to be 6’1” and her life is hard. “You think your life is hard? I’m a high school junior wearing size 13 Nikes,” said Jodi in the film. Boys at her high school don’t like her because they’re mostly shorter than her. Although, her shorter - and incredibly sweet - male friend competes for her affection the entire movie and she blows him off because of his height. Her classmates constantly bully her and joke about her as she’s walking down the halls, but yet she still has a group of supportive and loving friends. She struggles with body-image and loneliness until a tall Swedish exchange student walks into her class. Suddenly, the movie takes a turn as Jodi spends the next hour and 30 minutes battling her shorter hot-girl nemesis for the exchange student’s love and attention and ends up learning a lesson or two about loving her uniqueness. This film was originally criticized when the trailer was released by Netflix prior to them posting it online. The Internet furiously claimed that other social groups, such as LGBTQ+ people, people of color and disabled people, are more worthy to be featured in a film about high school bullying, rather than a tall white woman who has no other “marginalized” aspect other than her height. Personally, I’m also a white woman who reached the height of 5’11” in 7th grade. I see what Netflix was trying to accomplish; I was also alienated romantically, wore an abnormally large shoe size and was teased by my peers. But, my perspective

vastly differs. When my classmates would riddle me with nicknames Jodi and I both had the pleasure of experiencing (mine varied as “sasquatch”, “bigfoot”, “giant” and “Big Bird”) they were mostly aimed at the fact that I was fat and tall. There were girls at my high school who were taller and thinner than me - one of them a highly valued volleyball player who won homecoming queen and of course I can’t know their exact experiences, but I know for a fact they weren’t tormented to the extent I was. I don’t disagree that tall people feel ostracized from society or have body image issues. My problem is Netflix’s way of portraying these issues without alluding to the fact that Jodi’s character is not marginalized and that people who look like and experience the world like her are not defined by their tallness. People might make jokes or not want to date you because of height, but you are not going to lose a job, refused housing, assaulted or killed on the street because you are too tall. Jodi’s entire dilemma revolves around her height altering her life so extensively that her classmates, teachers and family members treat her like an outcast. This isn’t true for somebody who is solely “too” tall. It’s over-exaggerated and is a disgrace to people of color, queer people, trans people, fat people and disabled people who experience actual discrimination based on what they can’t control. Where’s the movie about those people, Netflix? Tell me I’m nit-picking over a mediocre young adult movie, but this is just a waste of money and millions of viewers worth exposure towards demographics that don’t need it.

Rayanne Painter can be reached at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com.

Ava Michelle plays Jodi in “Tall Girl.” IMAGE COURTESY OF NETFLIX

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