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Hutchinson to be reviewed after three years Students are being asked to review President Gayle Hutchinson after three years as president before Sept. 30.
Missing student found dead after rafting accident Jessie Imhoff News Writer
The body of missing Chico State student Anthony Mahr was found Thursday afternoon, nine days after he was reported missing. On Aug. 20, an individual living by the Sacramento River reported someone in
his home. Butte County deputies responded, leading to the arrest of Brentston Rhodes. Rhodes was arrested with charges of residential burglary, according to the initial press release from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. After the arrest, Rhodes reported two of his friends missing
after a tubing incident earlier that day. The three were tubing down the Sacramento River when they hit a snag, and all went under. Deputies were able to locate Lavina Corsbie, who was one of the persons missing. Corsbie informed the deputies that she was able to swim to safety after Image courtesy of Chico State.
New building casts larger shadow See A7 Sports
Lucky equalizer for the Wildcats With the Men’s Soccer season starting to pickup again, Chico State took on Holy Names University in an exhibition match under the Saturday night lights. The Wildcats took home a tie, with the final score 1-1.
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Travis Scott’s life and career From performing in front of just 15 people to selling out full-sized arenas, “Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly” documents Travis Scott’s musical career in his new Netflix original documentary.
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The future Physical Sciences Building is in active construction next to Meriam Library on Warner Street this week. Chico State plans to move all physical sciences classes to this building, set for tentative completion in 2020.
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Chico State introduced a new bus schedule to the incoming Wildcats having a stay at University Housing for the 2019-2020 school year. The University Housing has provided this shuttle service through University Village (UV) since August 2017 on the first day of classes. This service gives students the opportunity to catch a ride to campus every thirty minutes from 7:00 A.M. to 8:40 P.M. Mondays through Thursdays, and 7:00 A.M. to 7:40 P.M. Fridays. The shuttle service does not run on weekends. “University Village students can utilize the UV Bus leaving UV every
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thirty minutes to transport students to classes on the main campus as well as the Chico State Farm.” University Housing informs students on their Frequently Asked Questions page under the transportation services tab. Executive Director of University Housing Connie Huyck was interviewed about the new schedule and policies for this academic school year concerning the shuttle. “We have hired two full time bus drivers, that were in the past part time, to allow for more consistency in the drivers,” Huyck said. “When you hire a parttime staff, there are times where somebody can’t show up and it’s a hardship for the shuttle...” See A3
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Ruth Ibarra helped lead a NorCal Resist ICE training Friday at Blackbird Cafe.
NORCAL Resist asks for community volunteers Julian Mendoza News Writer
NorCal Resist and Blackbird Cafe hosted an informational session discussing what you can do in the event of an ICE raid An ICE resistance training session was hosted at Blackbird Cafe Saturday night by NorCal Resist.
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The police blotter is a section of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department
University Police Crime Type: Vandalism/Graffiti Thursday, August 29, 200 Block of W 1st The Physical Science building was vandalized with graffiti.
Crime Type: Assault Saturday, August 31, 11:28 p.m. 500 Block of Citrus Ave Outside of Lassen Hall, University Police were involved in stopping a domestic abuse case.
Crime Type: Assault Saturday, August 31, Midnight, Whitney Hall University police went to Whitney hall to respond to sexual battery for arousal/abuse. This incident was labeled a misdemeanor.
Crime Type: Alcohol Related Issue Sunday, September 1, 12:40 a.m. Sutter Hall Subject being transported to Enloe ER via ambulance. . Disposition: Released to Medical Personnel.
Crime Type: Theft
Chico Police Call Type: Possession of fake ID Thursday, August 29, 11:32 p.m., W. 4th St/Hazel St
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18-year-old student arrested for trying to use a fake identification card. Was fined $3,000 for the incident.
Call Type: Aggravated Injury Friday, August 30, 5:31 a.m.,1200 Block Nord Ave Police were called over and tried to arrest a man who had assaulted another person. Man resisted arrested and attempted to take the arresting officers gun from the holster.
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Call Type: Domestic Abuse Saturday, August 31, 4:51 p.m., 3500 Block Esplanade Police responded to a call a man inflicting corporal injury on his spouse. He was arrested and his bail is set at $50,000.
Call Type: Assault With a Deadly WEAPON Saturday, August 31, 1:02 a.m., 500 Block Notre Dame
Sunday, September 1, 06:43 p.m., Shasta Hall Bike theft occurred in the past 24 hours. Cut lock found on racks, bike missing, has online registration with Chico Police info. Report taken.
Crime Type: Theft Friday, September 1, 09:06 a.m., Lassen Hall Wheels and bike parts taken from blue felt compulsion mountain bike parked in racks in the previous night. Video surveillance needed.
Chico Police responded to a call of a stabbing at Creekside Village Mobile Park. A 29-year-old woman stabbed another woman. The suspect was found near the bridge on Esplanade.
Call Type: Driving While Under the Influence Saturday. September 1, 1:56 a.m., W 2nd St/ Broadway St A 23-year-old man was pulled over by a police officer for erratic driving. He was breathalyzer and found to be over the legal limit and he was arrested.
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Gayle Hutchinson getting performance review Jack Lewis News Writer
The office of the Chancellor sent out a campus-wide email to students Friday, requesting constructive feedback of President Gayle Hutchinson. The email contained a letter from Chancellor Timothy P. White describing the process as well as a list describing the areas that can be addressed. White states that this “process
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is intended to provide feedback to the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor about the leadership of President Hutchinson and the current state of affairs at California State University, Chico.� Some of the recommended topics that the university lays out in its list include community involvement, fiscal management, human and physical resource allocation and personal characteristics. Upon completion of the report, President Hutchinson will be
briefed by the board of trustees. The process is standard policy and is completed every three years. Students are encouraged to respond and give feedback as part of this process. All responses must be submitted by September 30 to Chancellor White.
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Student charged with sexual assault, burglary Ricardo Tavar And Natalie Hanson Staff Writers
A student charged with molestation and burglary is currently booked in the Butte County jail. Chico State administrators have been hesitant to provide information about this student, who is an employee on campus. On August 18, the Chico Police Department responded to a call reporting a prowler lurking at the 1000 block of Columbus and West Sacramento Aves. An 18-year-old woman had reported that around 3 a.m., a man unknown to her had been touching her sexually while she slept. When she woke up, the man fled the scene. The door of the victim's apartment had been unlocked. At first, police were unsuccessful in finding the suspect. Neighbors spotted a man matching the description later in the day, and he was arrested near where the initial assault took place. The man was identified as 22-year-old Martin Morales, a Chico State student. Morales had been seen going to the doors of other nearby residences in the area before being arrested. He was booked into the Butte County jail on charges of molestation and burglary. The case is still under investigation. Various administrators at Chico State contacted about this case have refused to release more
information about how involved Morales was on campus. Morales is still an active employee at Chico State, according to Human Resources. He has held positions as a front desk attendant for University Housing and working for student affairs as a student assistant. He also volunteers at the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry. Morales was also confirmed for appointment on the Committee for Diversity Affairs Council as the commissioner of sustainability affairs last November. However, Chico State's communications department as well as the other departments Morales was employed at have been reluctant to release any information about Morales besides the fact that he is a student at Chico State. "While the University can confirm that the suspect identified is a student at CSU, Chico, due to privacy concerns, the University cannot release further information regarding the student," University Communications said. When asked to clarify what privacy concerns were, Media Relations Coordinator Sean Murphy said: "It's an active investigation and the University doesn't comment on active investigations." On first contact, Student Affairs denied that Morales had ever worked for the university. The department later confirmed that he had recently been active but could not confirm what his position had held. Associated Students denied that Morales had
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ever been involved at first, claiming that records are not usually kept on student members of the board, but later confirmed that Morales was previously a student assistant at AS. When asked for comment on this matter of student safety, Trevor Guthrie, president of AS, said that he would give no comment.
This story is still developing per further information on Morales' case.
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ICE training Continued from A1 officers. They also have a “Migra Watch” system that documents and sends ICE raid alerts in real time. They also help reconnect families that may have been separated by ICE. Core members of Norcal Resist, Ruth Ibarra and labor and employment attorney Autumn Gonzalez presented multiple strategies on what to do if ICE officials begin a raid and what can be done to protect one’s self and others. Advice given in this training session is not official legal advice. “We’ve all been through extensive training,” Ibarra said. “We are constantly reading on what’s happening, we are constantly out in the community ensuring that our communities protect themselves”. At a young age, Ibarra witnessed ICE raids and said she still vividly remembers how they happened. “It was horrific, it was traumatizing,” she said. “You are a five-year-old and you’re watching
Enforcement... your family members run from nowhere out of nowhere, screaming shouting hiding in dryers that dry fruit.” Ibarra and Gonzalez went over what someone can do if someone finds themself in an ICE raid or what to do to help those affected as a bystander. One of the first things mentioned was to remain silent so that nothing said can be used as evidence. Another was to not sign anything that an ICE officer may give you. Staying silent is another tip given so that nothing said can be used as evidence. If someone is a bystander, it’s recommended that they document and record anything that happens using their phone while being careful around law enforcement in order to avoid any legal issues themselves. Gonzalez also said that it is important that any observers verify that ICE is actually committing
a raid in order to reduce any stress that may be caused by misinformation. “People might not let their kids go to school that day or they might not go to work,” Gonzalez said. “It takes people’s power away.” Ibarra wants to let any undocumented citizens know that these meetings are a safe place to come learn about your rights. “Don’t be afraid, these are just trainings, these are to educate yourself on what you can do and to know your rights,” Ibarra said. NorCal Resist can be contacted at 916-3820256. A Rapid Response Hotline can be reached at 916-245-6773 for any ICE sightings.
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Bus safety Continued from A1 Asked about suggestions on what to do when a student misses the bus, Huyck suggests that students take the B-Line, ride their bikes or walk. “There are times when the buses are going to be fuller than others and to recognize that to plan ahead, we know it can be difficult,” she said. “It’s a 30 passenger van and what we found is that most of the time, passenger count is between nine to 16 people. There are a few times in the early morning that it is a heavier ride show. We feel that the shuttle is providing a service for the students.” Asked how the service is impacting the safety of the students, Huyck said, “It’s only three-quarters of a mile from campus. Many students who live ¾ quarters of a mile walk, folks who end up parking in the streets and avenues end up walking further than that sometimes. But we just wanted to provide this as a convenience for the students. There’s opportunities for of course for it to be a safer situation for students, especially in the evening hours.” Pre-nursing major and freshman Angelina Talauta was interviewed about her experiences with the shuttle and how it fits THE ORION | ANGELICA MENDEZ with her schedule. UV Shuttle arriving at Whitney stop to pick up students to take back to UV. “I like the shuttle a lot but sometimes the times are off,” she said. “Like when you have takes students to and from campus comes that students need to be aware of their a 2:00 class you have to leave at 12:15 or you every 30 minutes at local surroundings and take the safest way home will be late. There are some stops on academic days. This possible.” Huyck explains when asked about gaps in the schedule that just I encourage them service also take students the safest paths. don’t make sense.” to find a safe way home through downtown Chico as The University Police Department also Taulta also reported how whether that is one of the well. provides a free service to the students called on her first day of school, she Huyck doesn’t recommend Campus Connection which travels to the was left by the shuttle due to services in Chico, taxi, students who miss the last campus community and to housing. “Campus the lack of space and she had uber, lyft, because that’s shuttle in the evenings to Connection has a stop at University Village to rush to class which was just gonna be the safest walk home when asked to provide our residents a safe way to get stressful. option.” about what are the safest home from campus at night.” University Connie Huyck | Executive Director of University Housing also also provides on the campus website under University Housing routes to take home when informs students alternate the shuttle service or campus Frequently Asked Questions. transportation services that connection isn’t available. are offered to students for free, such as the “I don’t know, I think everyone has to Angelina Mendez can be reached at local public bus system called B-Line Bus that determine that for themselves, I think newseditor gmail.com
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Featured Photos: Blacklight Bingo lights up
THE ORION | MELISSA HERRERA (Left) Many students were swallowed up by the blacklight at the event. (Top Right) The night’s host, Taj Muhammad, excitedly announced each bingo number that was drawn. (Bottom) Each game had a series of dots that students needed to match in order to win some of the grand prizes. The last game gave you a chance to win Apple Air Pods.
Skaters lace up at Wrec n’ Roll Carolyn Hall Staff Writer
Friday night, students flocked to the second annual WREC ‘n’ Roll at the Wildcat Recreation Center. Lines were down the hall inside and music echoed throughout the entire building as students anxiously waited to get their turn to skate. “We brought in a new Dj and some lights to make it a little bigger, more exciting,” said WREC Programs Coordinator Brooke McCall. McCall anticipated five to six hundred students would cycle through the event. The event also provided complimentary snacks and drinks for participants. WREC employee and student Christy Levine, who worked the event last year, said it was a big hit. “We rented skates the first time around and there were a lot of child sizes, so we couldn’t accommodate as many people as we wanted to,” Levine said. “But this year we purchased our own skates.” Students had the option of inline skates or traditional with about 20 pairs in each size, according to Levine, and some students brought their own. The event began at 7pm and ran until 9pm with smiling faces throughout. One of them being sophomore Yihu Her who attended the event last year and had so much fun he made sure to come back this year. “It’s a lot of people, but it’s fun,” Her said. He also said the fact that the event was so close and free were big reasons for wanting to come back. The event was apart of Wildcat Welcome Week, targeted towards new students. However, there were a variety of grade levels who wanted to get in on the action. If you missed the event there are still other opportunities to skate. On Halloween there will be another WREC ‘n’ Roll event: The Halloween Spooktacular. • Carolyn Bailey can be reached at newseditor@gmail.com.
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MISSING STUDENT FOUND ... Continued from A1 Anthony Mahr, 22, was not found, starting a search for him. The search extended to all Chico State students, who received an email from Student Affairs regarding Mahr. Students were encouraged to contact the Butte County Sheriff’s Office with any information they may have about Mahr and his location. The search ended Thursday after a body found in the Sacramento River was positively identified as Mahr. The body was discovered and reported Thursday morning by a fisherman near Scotty’s Boat Landing. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Mahr’s death. The cause of death will be released after the pending autopsy, according to a release issued Thursday. •
Jessie Imhoff can be reached at newseditor@gmail.com.
New veterans’ clinic opens in Chico
THE ORION | MELISSA HERRERA (Top) The emblem showed big and colorful for locals to see as they make their way towards the doors of the main entrance. (Bottom, Left) The VA’s main entrance is comprised of glass windows, and this cement overhang brings in an enticing feature. (Bottom, Right) The emblem showed big and colorful for locals to see as they make their way towards the doors of the main entrance.
Abram Melendez Staff Writer
On Aug. 27, a new Veteran’s Affairs building opened on 1601 Concord Ave. in Chico. This new clinic is replacing the old care facility on 280 Cohasset Road. New services offered include optometry, ophthalmology, audiology, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, chiropractic and prosthetics. The Concord Ave. clinic is roughly double the size of the old building on Cohasset at 42,000 square feet. It offers more support for the 9000 veterans living within Butte county.
The opening of the new clinic makes traveling between Chico and Redding, (an hour long drive), no longer a requirement for any veteran needing the specific services that were only offered in Redding or Sacramento. Besides the new healthcare services, all current services will still be available at the new facility. The facility also directly benefits the veterans that go to Chico State, offering the same services that otherwise might be out of budget for veteran students. This new facility offers veterans of the community the convenience, care and compassion they so deserve for protecting freedoms and serving this •
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Chico State students play live Bluegrass music in downtown
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A new local bluegrass band performed at Tender Lovin’ Coffee in Downtown Chico on Thursday night. The band Green Mountain Bluegrass consisted of a guitar player and two Chico State students on banjo and mandolin. The band played several lighthearted songs with titles like “Back to the Bar Room,” “Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail” and “Too Much Mountain Dew.” The crowd at Tender Lovin’ Coffee sat either at the single long bar-style table or in stools bordering the room. Many nursed beers, ate pizza and tapped their feet to the band’s lively, easy-going set. One among them was Diane Wall, visiting her friends who often enjoy live shows at the venue.
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New art exhibit celebrates faculty artists Danielle Kessler Staff Writer
The Janet Turner Print Museum has a new collection, “Drawn In-By Hand,” which includes pieces curated by various art professors at Chico State. The intention of this exhibit is to show each instructor’s own diverse teaching philosophy while also expressing the importance of drawing for printmakers and for artists of all kinds. “Basically, they teach in the foundation area in the Art department, so what they did is they chose works of art from the collection, that visualized their teaching philosophy,” said Catherine Sullivan, the museum’s main curator. Sullivan explained that the art pieces were chosen because “they most clearly give you the variety of drawing and the emphasis in the drawing area that that particular instructor wanted to see.” Faculty guest curators include Sheri Simmons, Trevor Lalaguna and J. Pouwels, with each instructor showcasing their own values as an art
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professor. For example, Simmons, a professor in sculpture and drawing, focused her collection on the idea that even the simplest of drawings can represent more about the state of the subject itself. The exhibit contains many print drawings from different artists including the work of Christo Vladimir Javacheff, as curated by the featured faculty artists. Sullivan also explained that what makes the art department on campus different from other
departments is “the artists that teach are also continually practicing themselves.” This makes the emphasis on their teaching philosophies especially compelling to art students and art lovers alike. “For most artists, whether or not they are graphically inclined or going to be painters, the ability to draw is part of refining your ideas,” Sullivan said about the importance of drawing as a basic skill for anyone in the department. The basis of the exhibit is truly to focus on the idea that drawing
is a fundamental learning process for anyone, artist or not. In addition to the exhibit art, there are other print works on display, including art by Stockton artist, Kara Walker and of course the late Janet Turner. To find dates and times the exhibit is open for viewing and scheduled presentations from the showcased artists, visit The Janet Turner Print Museum’s website. Danielle Kessler can be reached at artseditor@gmail.com.
Documentary explores Travis Scotts life
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“I’m here because my dentist is in the band,” Wall said. The live music also drew Butte College student, Adriane Jones to the venue. She liked the music scene in Chico because of its variety and entertainment value and further explained that music appreciation classes opened her perspective on different genres of music. Jones watched Theissen pluck out a complicated mandolin solo for “Too Much Mountain Dew”. “Seriously, look at that!” Jones said during the solo. “One hand’s moving faster than the other.” After their performance, the band opened up about their own musical influences. “My grandfather worked at a fire station in St Louis and he and all the guys would play together,” local dentist and Green Mountain Bluegrass’ guitarist Steve Lawson said. “My dad plays guitar and he’s the one who brought me to the Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley where we all met,” Christine Wilhoyte, a Chico State senior, said. Tender Lovin’ Coffee hosts local live music on Thursdays, Saturdays, and during their Sunday vegan brunch. Alex Coba can be reached at artseditor@gmail.com or @ThatOneGuyCoba on Twitter
From performing in front of just 15 people to selling out full-sized arenas, “Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly” documents Travis Scott’s musical career in his new Netflix original documentary. The documentary begins with an interviewer asking Scott, while they both ride a rollercoaster, about his feelings towards “Astroworld,” Scott’s long-anticipated third studio album, released in August of last year. Scott expresses his content and happiness of “Astroworld” and how it represents some of the best moments of his life. “I feel like, at some points in life, you have to just be extreme and sometimes you have to take all matters to the extreme,” Scott said as he rode a vertical loop. While this form of interviewing a person may seem unorthodox to some, even unprofessional, I can’t help but feel this opening scene perfectly captures the essence of Scott’s character, music and his general aesthetic. Born as Jacques Webster II, Scott is a rapper and producer known for popularizing and pioneering the traprap wave in hip-hop with, specifically with his 2015 debut album “Rodeo,” an album that is regarded as one of the best in recent hip-hop. Scott entered more into the mainstream with his 2016 release, “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.” It wasn’t until the release of his third album “Astroworld” that elevated Scott from popular rapper to international superstar. Thus, inspiring the production of this documentary. Named after the now defunct Six Flags AstroWorld, located in Scott’s hometown of Houston, “Astroworld” saw Scott’s first number one record
and first Grammy nomination as a solo artist. “Look Mom I Can Fly” essentially captures all the moments leading up to and following the release of “Astroworld.” Some of the biggest moments in Scott’s life captured in this documentary include the release of “Astroworld,” the birth of his and his Kylie Jenner’s, his significant other, daughter, Stormi Webster and his 2017 arrest for “inciting a riot” after a crowd at one of his concerts got too rowdy. It also included his 2019 Super Bowl halftime show performance (as well as the controversary behind said performance) and the inauguration of Astroworld Festival, a music festival held near the former grounds of Six Flags AstroWorld in an effort to bring the spirit of the former theme park back to Houston. This documentary doesn’t follow any of the traditional conventions of documentaries. There is no consistent narration. There are no formal sitdown Q&A’s. In fact, the only Q&A’s in the documentary are short, informal questions answered by Travis Scott fans, or “ragers” (since Travis Scott fans are known for being extremely rowdy during concerts) immediately after they left a Travis Scott show. Most of the documentary is a compilation of videos that were edited together to tell the story of Travis Scott’s upbringing, career and personal life. What I admired the most out of this minimalistic approach was how most of the images shot were not clean, pristine images, but rather were presented as grainy, amateur footage. This cinematographic approach brought a melancholic tone that nicely juxtaposed with the chaotic concert crowds and the larger-than-life performances.
While the documentary certainly highlights the high points in Scott’s recent life, there are heartfelt moments presented as well. One of my favorite moments is when Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner addresses and acknowledges Scott’s frustrations (after Scott had failed to win a Grammy the weekend prior) right before Scott’s homecoming performance at the Toyota Center in Houston. Mayor Turner tells Scott that before he had won the mayoral office, he had already lost two elections already, but he kept pursuing and persevering. Mayor Turner then advises Scott to do the same because while Mayor Turner does not have an extreme reach to the youth, Scott does have that and he can use that to deliver a message of perseverance because it would resonate with many others who may be in emotional turmoil. In this scene, Scott’s sadness, yet acceptance of his situation, embodies Scott’s character. Despite all the obstacles he’s faced in his early life, and continues to face, Scott could not have reached the success he has now obtained had it not been for his persistence and confidence in himself and in his music. This documentary is most definitely made for the hardcore-Travis Scott fan like myself, but that’s not to say this documentary is only meant for Travis Scott fans, as its message is universal and can resonate with anyone who at one point doubted themselves and their ability to pursue their ambitions. Lastly, if there’s anything worth taking away from this documentary, it’s that Travis Scott is a monumental force in contemporary music that’s not to reckoned with and we have yet to see the last of him. Angel Ortega an be reached at artseditor@gmail.com.
Playlist: The best songs ever Vol-69
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Miss Independent Ne-Yo - Year of the gentleman(Bonus Track Edition)
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Content warning: playlist contains explict and sexual language. I usually go through phases where I listen to a genre or artist excessively until it gets old, then rotate to the next style. It can help keep the music fresh for
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me, however it means I sometimes go through phases of admittedly bad music. This playlist is not from one of those phases. I fully stand by this playlist for literally any situation. The beginning of this playlist gives a fantastic taste of the era when autotune
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was blossoming, and artists like T-Pain and Akon were showing how much further their voices could go with some digital assistance. Crossing these sing-
ers with the blunt and ignorant Plies assured club bangers that almost sound romantic if it weren’t for the rapper announcing he’s “yiked up and ho’ny.” Temperature and Gasolina give everyone a chance to dance and shout unintelligibly because no one knows the actual words. Beautiful Girls follows to give everyone a nice, basic, terrible song. Arts and Entertainment Reporter Angel Ortega desperately wanted me to remove this song from the playlist, but I refused because the media doesn’t control me. The back end of the playlist gets hot and heavy, starting with Lil Wayne accompanied by Bobby Valentino imitating a police siren. The songs only
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Gasolina Daddy Yankee - Barrio Fino (Bonus Track Version)
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Temperature Sean Paul - The Trinity
get more and more sexual as The Dream and Ray J each sing about their semi-romantic affairs. The playlist ends with two songs that are sex in the form of soundwaves, absolute classics and titans of the explicitly-raunchy sex music: My Neck, My Back and Fuck the Pain Away. Music really doesn’t get more human than a low-sound quality live performance over a beat that is made up of a lone, blown-out bassline and a monotonous Canadian repeating “Fuck the pain away.” The original theme of this playlist was “Back to School,” however when I thought about how few school-themed songs there
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lege,” I decided it was my responsibility to give the people the playlist they really want. I hope everyone enjoys listening to my playlist as much as I enjoyed creating it. Mitchell Kret can be reached at artseditor@gmail.com or @mkret222 on Twitter
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Sexy Can I (feat. Yung Berg) Ray J - All I Feel
My Neck, My Back Khia - Thug Misses
Fuck the Pain Away Peaches - The Teaches Of Peaches
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THE ORION | LUCERO DEL RAYO-NAVA (Top) Ben Souza running with the ball in offensive play against Holy Names University Saturday night. (Bottom, Left) Mikey Hirsch running towards Holy Names player in exhibition match Saturday night. (Bottom,Right) The men’s soccer team in a huddle before the start of the second half in their game against Holy Names University Saturday night
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Overall: 14-12 CCAA: 7-11 Home: 5-5
Away: 3-6 Notable Athletes Bekah Boyle 324•K 3•A 5•SA 151•D 27•B
Kim Wright 273•K 16•A 35•SA 14•D 86•B
Brooke Fogel 3•K 70•A 32•SA 429•D 0•B
Karina Cope Staff Writter
With the Men’s Soccer season starting to pickup again, Chico State took on Holy Names University in an exhibition match under the Saturday night lights. The Wildcats took home a tie, with the final score 1-1. While the game does not count toward the team’s overall record, it does open a window into what we can be expecting to see from the boys this year. A battle of the defenses would be the best way to describe this game, as each team put forth a strong, resilient defense that made scoring difficult. The second half, however, showcased a bit of a change in the type of soccer we saw from the Wildcats. “I think first half we kind of struggled a bit getting up the field. So, we were just more focused on defense, making sure they didn’t get any chances on us. Once we got comfortable we started to go
forward and attack them,” Center Forward Andrew Hazzard said. Holy Names put their name on the leader board first with four minutes remaining in the first half. Chico remained scoreless for the entire first half and most of the second, until Holy Names scored an own goal, allowing the Wildcats to put their first number up. The game became tied at 1-1 and stayed this way for the remainder of the game. While Chico State are still kicking off the summer dust, they are eager to give the fans a show. Summer, however, did give the boys an opportunity to sharpen up their skills to come back stronger and ready to take on this season. “We came and we worked hard. Everyone was on the same page, just the same as last year. We won league and came in with the right mindset,” Defensive Center Samuel Licona said. The team is looking to dive into the season after working out a few kinks and finding their groove as a
whole. With young, new talent on the team returning veterans will be leading the charge and taking on the team’s task at hand. “I’m really excited for the seniors. I just think that they’ve had a nice career already. They’ve made the playoffs, they’ve made the NCAA Tournament, they’re going to bring some leadership to the group,” Head Coach Felipe Restrepo said. “I’m excited for them to kind of take control of the team, really mold it in the way they want to, and really set some good outcomes for themselves and chase some nice goals.” With much to look forward to this 2019 season, Chico State soccer fans are sure ready to pick up where they left off and get right into the swing of things. We will see what this new, talent-filled team brings to the table in their next game on September 5th at Western Washington. Karina Cope can be reached at newseditor@gmail.com
The responsibilities of a student athlete “It’s pretty crazy, especially in the fall when we’re traveling,” Boyle said. “Being a science major, I have labs Staff Writter and It’s very time consuming to be in school and then The hustle and bustle lifestyle of a student athlete is contributing so much time to volleyball.” To detach herself from the responsibilities of not one for the weak minded; it’s a lifestyle that includes memorizing game plans and the foreign language sprints before dawn, tortuous study sessions after the rest of town goes to bed and a list of anxieties between of biochemistry, Boyle finds her solace through the literature of Harry Potter and Stephen Hawking, fitness them. The precious time reserved to be able to let yourself training on her off time and hiking through Chico’s stapled parks. This is the go is an important formula to aid in her process of challenge that is required being the best athlete possible. to maintain a healthy Boyle was humbled and mind, body and soul for grateful for the opportunity to student athletes. Chico be a college athlete and found State Volleyball kills it immensely important to leader and co-president give back to her community of the Student Athlete who have showered her with Advisory committee, support. She also found another Bekah Boyle found the passion that puts a smile on her perfect balance between face that she never saw coming being herself and being a 4 THE ORION | LUCERO DEL RAYO-NAVA by becoming a Student Athlete Bekah Boyle strategizing with the team as Brooke Fogel sets up time California Collegiate for a serve. September 22, 2018 Advisory committee leader for Athletic Association all her community. academic team honoree and “I wanted to become a representative originally community leader. because I thought it would be fun to get involved,” Boyle “As a student athlete, you get stressed about school, you get stressed about sports, there’s a lot on your plate,” said. “But as I spent more time here in Chico, what I love Boyle said. “Getting that time and making sure that you most about being here is the community. Being in the have time to relieve stress is important to both mental athletic department, the community gives us so much and physical health. If you’re mentally and physically support.” The life of an athlete is time consuming and requires a exhausted it’s so hard to keep on track.” lot of sacrifice and discipline to stay on track. It is a life The first couple weeks of the school year is a time that may leave one exhausted, but Boyle has made that for students to familiarize themselves with their new classes, teachers and of course the college town time worth it.
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night life. It’s a reality that sport stars do not get the pleasure seeking, as they are immediately tossed into a tumultuous schedule of three hour practices and missing much needed class time while on the road.
Wesley Harris can be reached at newseditor@gmail.com
Sports
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Chico State’s unfortunate football program
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Chico State running back Glenn Witherspoon takes a handoff during the 1987 season.
Matthew Ferreira Staff Writer
Each fall when college football makes its return, Chico State students can’t help but wonder why the Wildcats don’t have a team to partake in the competition. While there isn’t one concrete reason the university discontinued the program there are a few signs as to what led to it happening. Nov. 16, 2019 will mark 23 years since Chico State’s last football game. Then-President Manuel A. Esteban put out a press release regretfully informing students and faculty of the program’s end. One of the key factors in the university’s decision to end the program was due to the conference change that year.
The Wildcats were a part of the Northern California Athletic Conference (NCAC) but when the conference shrank to only two teams, Chico State decided to switch to the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) which doesn’t offer football for any of its schools. The conference change made it especially difficult for Chico to travel to their away games as all of their opponents were so far. This would have led to increasing travel costs added to the already strained budget. According to the fact sheet released by Chico State, football would cost Chico State a quarter of a million dollars a year and it would be even harder to fund than in years prior.
Another issue that came into play was compliance to the Title IX policy regarding gender equity. Title IX measures that both women’s and men’s sports get the same resources, facilities, etc. to give same opportunity to both athletic programs. There could be variation within the programs, but they have to be justified. As the costs for the football program rose, these particular Title IX regulations became harder to follow, especially with women’s sports. While the program’s end was abrupt, the university did its best to accommodate the students and coaches that were affected by the decision. In the press release, Esteban stated that the school was going to help students transfer
to other schools and honor the contracts of the coaches and team staff. Sports information director Luke Reid said that he has not heard anything about a possible return of a football program for any CSU campus. “In fact, Humboldt State recently discontinued its football program leaving only Azusa Pacific among Division II programs in California,” Reid said. It seems for now, we shouldn’t have any expectations for the program to make a return.
Matthew Ferreier can be reached at newseditor@gmail.com or
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Chico State, we deserve better Natalie Hanson
Editor-in-Chief In the past month, Chico State administration has stood in the way of providing information and assistance to students, including student journalists in a variety of critical issues facing the student body. The Orion has been following several stories that directly affect students, from local safety and dropping enrollment numbers to budgeting and faculty turnover. The administration, however, would prefer to control which sources the paper talks to and obscure information as much as possible if it serves the image of the university. -In the case of Martin Morales, a student who was arrested on charges of sexual battery (he has not yet been convicted), Chico State would not release information beyond confirming the fact that he is a student. Because of the sexual nature of the case, the university and Associated Students would not admit that this student has been an employee and volunteer on campus. -Chico State told us that their enrollment for the year is about the same as last year. This is not true. The university would not release reports that gave the actual numbers of freshmen. The Chico News & Review finally obtained the public report which reveal that the drop in enrollment has reached about 8%. - Chico State has hired 19 new faculty members this year, but the Facilities and Management Services department has lost a number of employees over the summer. The department has made it very difficult to find out just how many positions have been left vacant. In the meantime, classroom tasks around campus are left unfinished (like floors in Tehama Hall that weren’t waxed) and it’s clear that the department might be understaffed - whle the new Physical Sciences building is in active construction and Butte Hall is being torn down. Perhaps most disturbing to this journalist, as the editor of our paper, is to find out about interviews being interfered with by the University Communications department here at Chico State. An Orion reporter looking to interview the head of a department that has seen some loss of staff was abruptly told that his interview was canceled, after setting it up with the faculty member. He was told by the UC office that Orion reporters are supposed
to come to the UC office first, always, before going to other sources. The University Communications department then set up the interview again but insisted on being present for the interview and taking notes. For the university’s PR department to demand that student newspapers must talk to them first before going to other sources only to then set up heavilymonitored interviews is not something unique
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to student journalists. It happens more and more frequently these days as PR offices are becoming increasingly aggressive about pushing the agenda of their clients and trying to manipulate the facts available to journalists - and as journalists are fewer and fewer in number. This gate-keeping of important information has to be resisted, starting at the student level. The PR department claims that they will be the ones to best direct The Orion to “the right sources.” In response: I will never ask my reporters not to pursue their own reporting or hunt down sources based on their own intelligent information-gathering and research. I will never tell them to talk to the PR head
instead of interviewing a wide variety of sources to represent as many voices as we can. Bottom line: I can’t ask a staff of reporters to default to the University Communications’ take on every single story. That isn’t news. That makes us the mouthpiece for what the university wants people to hear. That’s the end of free speech and democracy on our campus. It is always the job of the news to find sources without the help of the public relations entity. It’s the same in the “real world.” You never go straight to the public information officer and let him tell you exactly what they want the public to hear. You hit the pavement and you talk to witnesses and go to people’s offices. It’s the same here even if we’re just college students. A public institution like Chico State that tries to interfere with the process of informationcollecting and independent sourcing is trying to control which voices are being heard in the free press. The Orion is not backing down from these attacks on our freedom to report and to demand public information. We do not need cooperation from the communciations department, whose job is to make the university look good at all times, to find sources and write stories. Our prerogative is not to make the university look good - it is, and always will be, to uncover the truth. I want to remind Wildcats that this communications department is following orders from Gayle Hutchinson’s administration. If Hutchinson’s administration continues to try to withhold information and stand in the way of transparency, especially when student safety is on the line, we will continue to let the public know. It’s our duty to our fellow Wildcats and our community as a whole. Everyone needs to know what is really happening, and a key to preserving free speech and democracy is to purue the dissemination of truth here on our campus. President Hutchinson is now up for review for her three years’ performance. I hope that all students take the events of the past year into account when they submit a report on her performance, due before Sept. 30. Please make sure you do it.
Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor gmail. com
Getting real about safe, casual sex Melissa Joseph Columnist
Going back to school can mean a lot of things to the average college student, like getting new classes, making new friends and, of course, having more sex. It’s no secret that college involves parties every weekend and that the student body isn’t afraid to have fun. Finding an easy hookup can be pretty simple, especially if you’re in the dorms. The real challenge is being safe while doing it. For the incoming freshmen and the people who are eager to start experimenting, here is a survival guide to casual sex. 1. Always use protection I cannot stress this enough: use protection. There is nothing worse than waking up the morning after a fun night and having to worry about an accidental pregnancy or disease. It took me at least two pregnancy scares during my freshman year to realize pulling out just doesn’t cut it. Contraceptives may seem like an inconvenient burden, but they protect you and your partner from risks like unexpected pregnancies and STIs. For pregnancy prevention, condoms aren’t your only options, either. If you prefer birth control or PREP, they can keep you baby-free without the physical barrier. It’s important to remember that condoms are one of the only forms of contraception that can protect you from STIs, though. If you don’t have access or funds for contraception, resources on campus, such as the Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition provide free contraceptives and sexual health referrals and condoms are free at the Student Health Center. 2. Get tested regularly Let’s get real, you may have unprotected sex once or
twice, I know I did. It’s important to be tested for STIs, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Young adults can go weeks, if not months, before they realize they have an STI. Getting tested on a regular basis helps keep you and your sexual partners safe. I always make sure to get tested at least three times a year. It’s free and ensures my physical health, so why not? A good resource for dorm students is the Student Health Center on campus. They are completely confidential and provide free tests among many other sexual health services. STIs are more common than we want to believe and the last thing we need is an outbreak on campus. Get tested. 3. Tell someone where you’re going Tinder and Grindr hookups can be exciting, but if you don’t watch out for weirdos, things can get bad quick. Most people want to meet at their house or pick you up in their car, but your safest option is to meet in a public space. The first time I was in the dorms and met someone over Tinder, he picked me up and as we were driving to his place, we got on the topic of politics. He goes: “I love Trump. I think he’s done a lot of good.” I laughed because I thought he was joking, but he wasn’t. When we realized just how different our values were, the rest of the night went downhill from there. Trust me, if the person you’re meeting is making you uncomfortable, it’s much easier to leave the situation when you’re in public. If you don’t choose to meet in public, tell your roommates or friends who you’re going out with and share your location on your phone. 4. Consent is absolutely necessary Consent is the most important aspect of ho-ing around. If you don’t feel 100% comfortable, then don’t feel pressured to partake in hookup culture and definitely don’t pressure somebody else into it. Being a freshman in the dorms can be intimidating
when you’re forced to become familiar with a bunch of strangers, but don’t allow the influence of those around you dictate how you feel or act. Hookup culture centers mostly around partying or the bar scene, but it can also occur in the dorms. If you feel that your partner isn’t sober enough to consent consciously, then don’t engage in sex. It’s important to acknowledge that both parties are consenting. 5. Have fun! Regardless of what you’re doing or who you’re doing, remember to have fun! As long as everyone is safe and consenting, do what makes you and your partner feel good. At the end of the day, you are your own person and don’t let anyone stop you from being the safe, sexy ho that you truly are. Melissa Joseph can be reached at newseditor gmail. com
Yankees’ season shatters records Karina Cope Reporter
Records are made to be broken and the New York Yankees are the powerhouse breaking them. On Aug. 25, in a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees set yet another MLB home run record. The record for most home runs by a team in a single month was broken when DJ LeMahieu hit a home run off of Clayton Kershaw, marking the Yankees’ 59th during this month alone. Later that night, Aaron Judge and Mike Ford contributed two more home runs for a total of 61 in August. Their previous record was held at 58 home runs by the 1987 Baltimore Orioles and the 1999 Seattle Mariners. It’s not surprising that this record was broken by the Yankees. In late September 2018, the Yankees
cracked the 1997 Seattle Mariners MLB record for the most home runs in a single season. With a run from Gleyber Torres, the club gained 265 team home runs. Torres, a 22-year-old All-Star, has been on a roll with 12 homers in only 21 games. He has contributed the most shots this month and season. He reached a total of 32 home runs and his spot in the lineup rose. Earlier in the 2019 season, Gary Sanchez hit two runs against the Orioles, setting a new Yankee record with 18 consecutive runs scored. This remains the longest streak in the league since 1977, when 16 consecutive runs was the record. While the 2019 season progressed, they also managed to reach a streak of 28 consecutive games with at least one team homer, earning them a new major league record. Earlier this August, the club hit their 30th home run in Orioles Park at Camden Yards, setting the bar for the most long-shots a team has hit in a single road
ballpark during just one season. The team’s nickname “Bronx Bombers” is well earned. The most impressive factor in this record-smashing feat is the fact that the Yankees did all this without help from star players Luke Voit, Giancarlo Stanton, Edwin Encarnacion and Aaron Hicks. While all of them have been on the disabled list throughout the month, they are expected to return in early to mid-September. If the Yankees can put up stats and break records while missing four key players, what kind of havoc could they wreak with a full lineup? The important question here is: Do the Yankees have what it takes to reach 300 home runs before the end of the regular season? With 25 games to go and already 250 homers on their stat sheet, this is a strong possibility. The Yankees club has already broken several long-ball records both this season and past seasons, so why not make a crack at another? Abram Melendez can be reached at newseditor gmail. com
September Wed. 4 • Tue. 10
Pairing your McGraw Hill Connect Content with Blackboard Learn 2:30 p.m.–4 pm, SSC 410
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5 Local Job Fair 3 p.m.–6:00 pm, BMU Auditorium
Wildcats Can! Noon, BMU Lobby
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CLUBTACULAR - Student Involvement Fair 11 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Trinity and Glenn Lawn
Dream Student Welcome 3:30 p.m.–5:30 pm, Selvester’s Cafe
Bienvenida 2019
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Aca Awesome Karaoke Night 10 p.m.–2:00 a.m., The Hub
10 Campus Forum: Exploring GE Pathway Possibilities
noon–2:00 pm, ARTS 2nd Floor Collaborative Space and Critique Space