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INSIDE Vol. 80, Issue 15 KATE ANGELES - THE ORION
Cover Photo and below: Corey Silverstrom is a Chico State basketball player who has been selected to play for the Armenian National team after he graduates this semester.
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Page 16 One of the most expensive pieces of paper a student may own is their diploma. Learn more about the costs associated with graduating.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF JANNA WEISS PHOTOGRAPHY
Chico State softball won their 50th game of the season and can now call themselves “Team 50.” Learn more about their chamionship win.
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HANNAH YEAGER - THE ORION
Avenue Q came to Chico State and gave the audience a show similar to “Semsame Street” but with more adult humor.
DANIELLE CORTES—THE ORION
Ever taken the “morning after pill?” Learn more about it and how it may affect you.
KATE ANGELES - THE ORION
CORRECTIONS
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Friday Night Concerts kick off in the Chico City Plaza Josiah Nicholl Staff Writer
People filled the city plaza in downtown Chico Friday night to enjoy the return of Chico’s Friday Night Concerts. For the 41st year, free shows with live music will be put on by the Downtown Chico Business Association in the city plaza every Friday night throughout the summer. The shows start at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Friday’s show was Cinco De Mayothemed and featured a live performance by The Fritz, a local Chico band. The concerts will last until September 7 and feature performances by different bands every week. Josiah Nicholl can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @josiah_theorion on Twitter.
101st Pioneer Day Parade presents theme of learning Josh Cozine Staff Writer
Hundreds lined the streets of downtown Chico Saturday for a tradition, this year themed with education, the Pioneer Day Parade. Its theme: Celebrating the Chico Promise―A Journey of Learning Preschool thru Masters. “I want to see a lot of you at Chico State one day,” said President Hutchinson from the back of a convertible, standing and shouting over the crowds that lined the blocks of the parade route. The route followed 3rd Street, starting at Normal Avenue and reaching Main Street before heading South and looping the plaza. More than 50 local organizations were a part of the parade. Inspire School of the
Arts and Sciences and other local groups then performed in the downtown plaza. Several other local businesses and organizations also showed up at the plaza while the festivities took place. Further information, a full list of parade entrants, as well as vendors and performers can be found on the parade’s website. Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @joshcozine on Twitter.
Bidwell Bark brings community together Natalie Hanson News Editor
Dogs howled at the siren that commenced the 5K fun run Saturday before taking off at One-Mile in Bidwell Park. The sixth annual Bidwell Bark was held Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It was organized by the Butte Humane Society, and is the group’s second-largest fundraiser of the year, said Katrina Woodcox, executive director of the society. The fun run was followed by an easier 2k walk, pet demonstrations, tricks and a pet costume contest. Vendors, informational booths and other activities―like the dog kissing booth―ringed the Sycamore Field area of the park. The event was sponsored by several local organizations. Z-Rock had a booth and local DJ V led the announcements and race and walk send-offs. Overall, Woodcox said more than 400 people registered and she hopes the event will bring in about $50,000 for Butte Humane Society. Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.
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ALEX GRANT- THE ORION
Brigitte Dahrouj leads student protesters in a march around Kendall Hall Monday. Dahrouj organized and hosted the protest and sit-in.
Students protest fee increases at Kendall Hall Josh Cozine and Natalie Hanson Staff Writer and News Editor
Nearly 50 students gathered outside Kendall Hall Monday to protest the recently approved student fee increases. Student participants began the protest with speeches and a rally at about 11 a.m. Brigitte Dahrouj, who helped organize the event, was one of many expressing her frustration with the increases and student debt. “Next week is finals and we have to be out here (expletive) protesting instead of studying, because our livelihood is at stake,” Dahrouj said. President Gayle Hutchinson came out of Kendall Hall around noon to listen to speeches. Hutchinson stated that students had “misinformation” about the new physical science building and the funding of the new wildcat statue and said that her final decision to raise fees was for the well-being
of students. “The decision I made was a very difficult one but at the end of the day what I do... is to provide services for all ALEX GRANT- THE ORION students,” she President Hutchinson speaks said. to students about the decision At 1 p.m. to raise all three student fees. students staged a silent sit-in protest in Kendall Hall, making posters to place on the door to the president’s office, with phrases like “You’re taking money from students who can’t afford food,” “Because of the fees I might have to drop” and more. Several students also attended the final meeting of the Governmental Affairs Committee at 4 p.m. Associated Students President Alisha Sharma said that the final decision was made one week before the final GAC meeting and no formal action can be taken by the current committee. Josh Cozine and Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @TheOrion_News on Twitter.
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Chico State
DEGREE costs about $90,000 Lizzie Helmer Staff Writer
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ext week, hundreds of students will receive a bachelor’s degree from Chico State. It may be the most expensive piece of paper they’ll ever own. Each year on the university website, the Chico State Financial Aid and Scholarship office releases estimated costs of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation and personal expenses for a ninemonth period. The model used for these charts is based off of a student graduating in four years with no summer or winter classes.
It uses in-state tuition cost and does not factor in financial aid. The model also factors in oncampus housing expenses for the 2014-2015 academic year and offcampus housing expenses for the following three years. In addition, Chico State charges students a graduation fee. On top of that, many students need to purchase items for commencement, such as a cap and gown, stools and chords and graduation photos. Lizzie Helmer can be reached at newseditor@the orion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
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NEWS
DATA DATA DATA Total cost of factors over a 4 year period
The average cost of a degree at Chico State is about $90,000 for an in-state student. The data is based on students that live on campus for one year and off campus for three years. INFOGRAPHIC CREATED BY LIZZIE HELMER
Room & Board
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Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Personal Transportation
$2,500 2,500$
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$7,500 7,500$
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All data used in the charts above was drawn from Chico State’s Financial Aid and Scholarship website.
$10,000 10,000$
$12,500 12,500$
This graph displays the data which supports the claim, The cost of graduation is increasing as the years pass.
INFOGRAPHIC CREATED BY ANTHONY CARINI
NEWS COMMUNITY
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Butte County midterm elections coming, time to vote Roberto Fonseca Staff Writer
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n June 5, all California counties including Butte County will be holding midterm election primaries. Registered voters will be able to vote on twelve different positions that range from the overall state level to their own respective counties.
Congressional Candidates Butte County is located in Congressional District 1. There are seven other full counties in this district including Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama. There are also three counties that partially fall within CD-1’s boundaries including part of Glenn, Nevada and Placer. The current representative of CD-1 is Doug LaMalfa, a republican that has represented this district since 2012. There are currently seven candidates that are running against LaMalfa in the upcoming primary; four Democrats, two Republicans and one green party member. Democrats: • Audrey Denney - Former Chico State student and professor of agriculture • Jessica Holcombe - Business attorney in Auburn • David Peterson - UC Davis graduate with a master’s in business administration • Marty Walters - Risk officer and professional level violinist Republicans: • Doug Lamalfa - Incumbent • Gregory Cheadle - Real estate agent who describes
Chico State is marked on the map and District 2 consists of everything mainly north, west and south and southwest of the campus. himself as an “1865 Republican” Green Party: • Lewis Elbinger - Retired diplomatic officer with 28 years of experience in international management and conflict resolution
of ownership changes, maintains maps of parcel boundaries, updates property descriptions and physical characteristics.” Candidate(s): • Diane Brown - Incumbent • Randall Stone - Current Chico city council member
Assessor The role of the Butte County Assessor is to: • Locate and identify all taxable property in the county. • Establish taxable value for all property subject to property taxation. • Complete the assessment roll showing the assessed values of all properties. • Apply all legal exemptions. • According to Butte County’s official website, “the Assessor also “keeps track
Auditor - Controller The role of the Auditor - Controller is to provide effective fiscal monitoring, reporting and the safeguarding of public resources to the people of Butte County. Candidate(s): • Graciela Cano Gutirerrez Assistant Auditor - Controller • Kathryn Mathes - CPA and accounting manager
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The Butte County Supervisors consist of five districts that serve as the governing body for the entire county. In this primary, only two of the five districts are being elected. They oversee and exercise the legislative, administrative and appellate powers prescribed to it. In its legislative role, the Board may adopt ordinances and rules, both to control the administration of County government and to regulate public conduct within the unincorporated areas of the County. Using Chico State as a landmark, marked in the map above, District 2 consists of everything mainly north, west, south and southwest of the campus. Candidate(s):
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Debra Lucero - Businesswoman, consultant Larry Wahl - Incumbent Butty County Supervisor
District 3: This district consists of everything east of Downtown as marked in the circle. Candidate(s): • Tami Ritter - Mediator and conselor • Norm Rosene - Business owner • Bob Evans - Businessman amd business consultant Make sure to register to vote and to look up local voting places. Roberto Fonseca can be reached at newseditor@the orion.com or @rjfonseca13 on Twitter.
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Call Type: Suspicious Subject Tuesday, 5:32 a.m., W. 1st St. Transient was sleeping in front of staff entrance gate, shopping cart and miscellaneous items laid out. Call Type: Complaint Tuesday, 11:40 p.m., Sutter Hall Two suspects were riding skateboards inside the dining hall and refused to leave. Call Type: DUI Wednesday, 10:14 p.m., Laxson Auditorium Subject with odd muttering was knocking on front doors. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Thursday, 1:28 p.m., Modoc Hall A woman in the lobby of Modoc Hall reported a sexual battery case that had just occurred.
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Chico Police
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The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Call Type: Disturbance Monday, 5:41 a.m., 700 W 2nd Ave. Resident was out of control was screaming outside near the sidewalk. Call Type: Disturbance Monday, 9:21 a.m., 1400 Nord Ave. Female at bus stop in front of complex was throwing things and looked like she was hitting someone. Call type: Fight Tuesday, 9:12 a.m., 200 W 1st Ave. Two men were trying to choke each other. Call Type: Disturbance Tuesday, 11:34 a.m., 300 Memorial Way Customer was inside the store, stated that he was going to “come back and do something.� Call Type: Vandalism Wednesday, 8:56 a.m., 800 East Ave. A man was breaking all the displays inside the business. Call Type: Disturbance Wednesday. 6:45 p.m., W. 17th St./ Park Ave. Group of transients on the corner were yelling at passersby to get them more beer.
NEWS
Chico Police investigating shooting of two mobile homes in Chico Josiah Nicholl Staff Writer
Police responded to reports of a shooting at 370 East Lassen Ave. on Sunday around midnight. The Chico Police Department has confirmed that at the time of the incident, officers were already on the street responding to an unrelated call and were dispatched to the scene immediately. There was no suspect at the scene, but two mobile homes suffered damage after being fired on by a handgun caliber firearm. No people were found injured in the shooting. Officers searched the area and tried to locate the shooter but had limited information. They made contact with several suspicious subjects but were ultimately unable to locate the suspect. The shooting is currently under investigation by Chico Police Department officers and a crime scene investigator who has yet to determine a motive for the crime. Anyone with any additional information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact the Chico Police Department at (530) 897-4900.
Josiah Nicholl can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @josiah_theorion on Twitter.
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SUSTAINABILITY
CHICO STATE’S straw-less challenge successful in first 72 hours Kelsi Sibert Staff Writer
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ess than 72 hours after going straw-less, A.S. Dining sold 507 reusable straw kits at various coffee shops and dining areas on campus. On April 23, Chico State officially went straw-less and traded in plastic straws for paper ones. While paper straws are more compostable than plastic straws, student employees at Sutter Dining have also made straw kits that include reusable metal
Charles Stelzner, manager at Sutter Dining Services, shows a just completed Post Plastic straw kit on May 2.
straws. These kits cost $1.25 each and give students an even more sustainable option than paper or plastic straws. Wendy Cubias, a student employee at Sutter Dining, was one of the two students in charge of making the straw kits. “What comes in the straw kit is a sticker that says The Strawless Challenge, a metal straw and a straw cleaner,” Cubias said. A.S. Dining Marketing Coordinator Joelle Cabasa said the straw kit sales were past any expectations.
“We never expected anyone to want to have the kits or anything like that. It’s just an option,” Cabasas said. “This is just one more option that we provided for the students. So, the fact that they ran out of straws within 72 hours, was the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard of.” For the most part, Cabasa said there hasn’t been much negativity or backlash on going straw-less but rather called any push back “growing pains.” Though paper straws are only a fraction of a cent more than
Joelle Cabasa, the marketing coordinator for Associated Students, demonstrates the different parts of the Post Plastic straw kit.
plastic, they are kept behind the register for cost purposes but are available for anyone upon request. Paper straws were implemented not only to be more sustainable but to also cut down on as much post-consumer waste as possible. “Last year (Chico State) went through 130,000 plastic straws on campus,” Cabasa said. She estimated that 1,000 more straw kits will be made and distributed within the next two weeks. Cabasa also said that A.S.
Wendy Cubias, student employee at Sutter Dining, poses with a Post Plastic straw kit on May 2.
Dining is already aware of the products they buy and they make sure all products are as sustainable as possible. “As of right now, all of the utensils and paper products on campus, that are used…they’re all provided by eco products and the purchases that we’re making are the sustainable options that they provide,” Cabasa said. “And for the most part, that’s literally their whole product line.” Kelsi Sibert be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @ksibertoffial on Twitter.
A.S. Dining Student Lead Jordan Menkes assembles a Post Plastic straw kit on May 2. ALL PHOTOS BY MARTIN CHANG
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CONCERNS
NEWS
Fee increases pass against student votes Increases will be staggered over next three semesters Grayson Boyer Staff Writer
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hico State President Gayle Hutchinson announced on Thursday that she would be implementing the proposed student fee increases despite students voting against all three increases. The announcement came Thursday at noon through an email sent to all students. President Hutchinson decided on staggering the three proposed increases, likely in support of students who worried the jump in costs would be an extreme burden on low-income students. One fee increase will be implemented per semester, starting with the Student Health Services Fee ($99 per semester) in Fall 2018, the Student Learning Fee ($40 per semester) in Spring 2019 and finally the Athletics Fee ($51 per semester) in Fall 2019. Hutchinson stated in her email that the “comments during the forums and online were more evenly split.” The recently released Final Student Fee Adjustments Report includes summaries of both the forums and the online feedback, showing that responses were much closer to neutral in the online feedback. About 200 students voted in the online feedback, approximately one percent of the student population. Furthermore, the comment cards utilized at the meetings received about a 30 to
40 percent positive response rate. Only 85 students sent in response cards out of over 17,000 enrolled
Model UN is funded under the Instructionally Related Activity Fee, a completely separate fee
students. This is a diminished number when placed next to the 5,264 students, or about 30 percent of the student body, who voted on April 25 and 26. These students voted overwhelmingly against the increases with over 62 percent voted against each fee. Additionally, at a Government Affairs Committee meeting on April 30, several members expressed concerns to President Hutchinson and Vice President of Student Affairs Milton Lang. Many GAC members said they feared that voting results may be further skewed toward support of fee increases due to inaccurate information being circulated by some athletics students during the voting period. Associated Students Director of Legislative Affairs Danie O’Donnell said at this GAC meeting there were flyers around campus that reported false information. “There was a flyer going around campus saying, ‘This is what a yes vote means… This is what a no vote means.’ It (stated) under the fees, certain clubs that would be funded or not funded,” O’Donnell said. “There was a club listed as funded by one of the fees that’s actually not funded under one of the fees. Model UN is not funded by student (learning) fees,” she added.
that is not under consideration. Model UN is one of Chico State’s most successful programs, recently winning Outstanding Delegation at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. Therefore, its inclusion on the list of programs funded by the Student Learning Fee could sway students’ vote. Regardless, Hutchinson had the final decision on the fee increases. Her decision matches up with an administration that is mandated to keep an eye on both the fiduciary duties of the university as well as student well-being. Her decision to stagger the fee implementation and establish the athletics fee a year late will end up costing some amount of reserve money to keep the athletics program afloat. As the rationale for proposing the fees is based on dwindling university reserves, this sacrifice represents a nod to serious student concerns over economic well-being. The fees will still cost students over $380 per year by the 20192020 academic year. It’s clear that concerns about student financial well-being and equity in education still exist and perhaps will always be a part of the academic experience at Chico State. Grayson Boyer can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_ news on Twitter.
MARTIN CHANG—THE ORION
Gayle Hutchinson speaks on why the increased student fees are needed at the open forum on March 6.
ALEX GRANT—THE ORION
Of the students who voted during the online voting period, 63 percent voted against the increase while 34 percent voted for the increase.
SPORTS BASEBALL
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Larson, Beavers combine for two-hitter at the Nett Austin Schreiber Staff Writer
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he Chico State baseball team lost the first game of a doubleheader to Stanislaus State but finished its regular season with a victory as pitchers Grant Larson and Dan Beavers combined to throw a two-hitter in the second game of the day.
Game One: The Wildcats got off to a slow start in game one of the double-header, only managing one hit through the first six innings. Stanislaus State pitcher Joe Ryan finished the game with 11 strikeouts, but designated hitter Alex DeVito was able to break up the shutout in the seventh inning with an RBI double to left. After a hit and a couple of errors, Chico State was able to bring home two more runs in the eighth, but ultimately fell short losing 4-3. Chico State pitcher Hilario Tovar had a solid day on the mound, giving up just two earned runs over six innings despite the loss, falling to 6-6 on the season as the bullpen could not keep the Warriors from scoring.
Top performers: Hilario Tovar: 6 IP, 2 ER Andrew Schantz: 1 IP, 2 SO Alex DeVito: 1-4, 2B, RBI Casey Henderson: 2-3, R
Game Two: After a loss in the first game, the Wildcats bounced back with a BASEBALL 05/04 HOME
Stanislaus State CHICO
Grant Larson pitches during the second game on May 4. Larson pitched five innings, gave up no earned runs while allowing two hits. strong performance in game two. In the second inning, a bases loaded walk brought in the first run of the game and center fielder Dustin Miller brought in the second with a bases-loaded sacrifice bunt. Right fielder Kyle Blakeman capped off the inning with a tworun single to bring the Wildcats’ lead to 4-0. Starting pitcher Grant Larson earned his sixth win of the season after throwing five innings, giving up just two hits. Larson pitched
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to contact and was able to keep the ball on the ground most of the game, getting eight of the 18 batters he face to ground out to the infield. The lefty sophomore leads the starting pitching staff with a 2.38 ERA and has now thrown five or more innings in every start except one. Relief pitcher Dan Beavers also had a stellar performance on the mound, tossing two innings and striking out four batters. He issued one walk but did not give up a
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5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 SO G. Larson 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 SO D. Beavers C. Henderson 1-1, R, 2B, RBI, 2 BB
hit, helping the ’Cats cruise to a 5-1 victory in their final regular season game.
Top performers: Grant Larson: 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 hits Dan Beavers: 2 IP, 0 hits, 4 SO Kyle Blakeman: 1-3, 2 RBIs Casey Henderson: 1-1, R, RBI The Chico State baseball team finished its season with a 30-20 record overall, and a 26-18 record in conference. The ’Cats have already secured STAT 'CAT
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BASEBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL Third baseman Cam Santos finished second in the CCAA in stolen bases during the regular season with 17 in 21 attempts.
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a CCAA tournament berth but will have to wait for other teams to finish before being seeded and scheduled. They will begin tournament play on Wednesday in Stockton at Klein Family Field. Austin Schreiber can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @aschreiber94 on Twitter.
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WOMEN’S RUGBY
MEN’S BASKETBALL The Chico State women’s rugby club team finished first in Division I in the nation over the weekend.
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CCAA
Chico State softball’s ‘Team 50’ wins championship
SPORTS
UPCOMING - BASEBALL vs.
Austin Schreiber Staff Writer
Who: Cal Poly Pomona Where: Klein Family Field (Stockton) When: May 9 at 7 p.m. Price: $9 for general admission $12 for club
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he Chico State softball team earned its 50th win of the season in grand fashion Sunday morning. The Wildcats took home the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship title after defeating Cal State San Bernardino by a score of 3-2 behind ace pitcher Haley Gilham. It was the first CCAA tournament win in program history. Entering the tournament as the No. 1 seed, Chico State defeated No. 4 Cal State San Bernardino 12-0 in the first round of the tournament Friday before defeating No. 2 UC San Diego Saturday. San Bernardino fought off two elimination games against Stanislaus State and UC San Diego, before meeting the ’Cats in the finals once more. Starting pitcher Haley Gilham, who had not allowed a run in her previous five starts including two in the CCAA Championship, gave up two runs in the first two innings Sunday. Fortunately, she was able to settle in, retiring the next 12 batters in a row. Gilham went on to throw yet another complete game, giving her 25 total on the season. She gave up just four hits and struck out six in her seven innings in the circle. “We knew they were coming off two big wins and knew that they had some great hitters on their team. We were just trusting STAT 'CAT SOFTBALL
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PHOTO COURTESY OF JANNA WEISS PHOTOGRAPHY
Chico State shortstop Wendy Cardinali is carried off the field by teammates Haley Gilham and Amanda Flores. our defense and our bats to come through like they had before,” Gilham said. “I had to keep moving the ball while also changing speeds to try to keep them off balance long enough to take the game.” After leading the CCAA in hits, runs, RBIs and home runs as a team this season, the ’Cats’ offense was not its usual self in this one. In the bottom of the second inning, after a walk and a hit by pitch, catcher Claire Wayne chopped an infield single before Amanda Flores drew a walk to put the Wildcats on the board. Left fielder Megan Bowley followed Flores with a huge two RBI single to give Chico a 3-2 advan-
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tage. Bowley’s RBI single was an laser to right field, and proved to be the difference maker in this one, as Gilham and the Wildcats would shut down the Coyotes the remainder of the game. The year 2018 marks the the 50th year in Chico State softball history and “Team 50” as they have begun calling themselves checked off yet another box with the win in Stockton. Catcher Claire Wayne, who has been a leader for the Wildcats all season, talked about the huge win and what it means to “Team 50.” “I can not believe Team 50 got 50 wins and counting. We are definitely taking the momentum into next weekend. Next weekend is a new weekend so we can’t stop
H. Gilham CHICO 7 K. Worley UC San Diego TOP PERFORMERS 0 A. Flores
TOP PERFORMERS 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 3 SO 2-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI
now,” Wayne said. Chico State now hosts the National Collegiate Athletic Associatiohn West Regional Tournament. The No. 1 Wildcats begin the tournament against No. 8 Northwest Nazarene in game one at 2:30 p.m. held at University Softball Field. Tickets can be purchased throughout the tournament at University Softball Field. Prices are $5 for general admission; $3 for students and seniors and $2 for youth 12 and under.
Who: Northwest Nazarene Where: University Softball Field When: May 10 at 2:30 p.m. Price:$5 for general admission $3 w/ student ID $2 for youth 12 and under
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SOFTBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL The Wildcats had an eight run first inning, including three hom runs , in game one of the CCAA champinoships.
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SOFTBALL MEN’S PitcherBASKETBALL Haley Gilham did not allow a run during the CCAA Championship until the finals where she allowed two.
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OUTDOORS
Katalina Santamaria Staff Writer
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ocated in Upper Bidwell Park, roughly 10 minutes outside of Downtown Chico, the Yahi Trail is a simple, yet exciting hike that leads to Chico’s beloved Bear Hole. There are various ways to get to Bear Hole, such as simply driving on the road from Monkey Face. The Yahi Trail leads for an adventurous outing and has various off-path directions you can take through Bidwell Park. Heading down Manzanita Avenue towards Bidwell Park, the road runs straight through the heart of Bidwell and leads into Upper Bidwell. Follow the road past the Bidwell Park Golf
Course toward Monkey Face. Upon arrival to the Monkey Face parking lot you can park there. Next, continue down the road to the left where there is a gate usually blocked off for vehicles. After walking down that road for about three to five minutes you will come across stairs that lead down to the Yahi Trail, located on the right-hand side. After passing the Yahi Trail sign on a dirt path, you will reach Bear Hole. The hike itself takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how many breaks you take. The Yahi Trail leads through some beautiful scenery, leading down to the creek with the luminous trees surrounding.
The trail is surrounded by trees as well as the sound of the water flowing through the creek on the right-hand side. As mentioned before, alongside the trail you are able to venture off down to the creek or walk through various paths that lead you off the trail. At the end of the trail you come across huge boulders and the clear creek water letting you know you have reached Bear Hole. Check back next week to find another outdoor adventure in Chico. Katalina Santamaria can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @katalinaleanet on Twitter.
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national championship
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Stefani Bergerhouse led the team with five tries in the national championship game. Noah Enns Staff Writer
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he Chico State women’s rugby club are national champions in Division I after beating the University of Central Florida 54-26 in Fullerton. “As a team, we played the best rugby we ever have,” said Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference MVP Darby McFall. “We left everything we had out on that field and it paid off.” The team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Stefani Bergerhouse got the scoring started with a try in
the second minute. Bergerhouse would score the team’s first two tries of the game and finish the game with five tries in all. Chico State took a 40-7 lead at halftime and continued its offensive dominance in the second half. Darby McFall and Hannah Westfall contributed with tries of their own. UCF tacked on some tries of their own in the second half, but it would not be enough to overcome the high scoring pace of Chico State. The club finished the year undefeated with a record of 11-0. This is the first national championship since 2001 for Chico State and gives the club two
national championships in its history. Chico State earned the No. 1 ranking midway through the season and kept a hold of it all season. The club relied on its speed and communication in the backfield along with solid play in the middle from its prop positions. The Wildcats ran through most of its league opponents in the Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference, winning in blowout fashion. The club beat each division opponent twice before competing in postseason play. The toughest member of the conference that Chico State played was UC Davis, who also
made it to the Final Four. The club played its two toughest games against UC Davis, winning by scores of 24-20 and 33-10. Chico State scored more than 40 points in seven of their games. The club’s primary scorers for the season were Bergerhouse, Westfall and McFall. During postseason play, the club had a first-round bye and started their play in the round of 16 against UC Santa Barbara at Stanford. The Wildcats defeated Santa Barbara 74-10 to advance to the Final Four. The club opened the Final Four in Fullerton against the University of Virginia and beat them by a score of 41-20 and
followed that game with a win in the national championship. The club was also well represented on the Pacific Mountain Rugby AllConference team. The first team included Morelia Ayala, Stefani Bergerhouse, Jennifer Brissenden, Rebecca Kilmartin, Darby McFall and Hannah Westfall. McFall took home the conference’s most outstanding player trophy as well. Chico State reached its goal of adding a national championship and will look to defend that title next spring. Noah Enns can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @NoahEnns21 on Twitter.
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After Chico wins title, McFall named most outstanding player in conference McFall and rest of women’s rugby ranked first in the nation Noah Enns Staff Writer
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eader and team captain of the No. 1 women’s rugby team in the nation, Darby McFall was named Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference Most Outstanding Player of the Year. McFall, a senior, has been a part of Chico State’s rugby club all four years that she has been at Chico State and has been played a major role in the team’s success this season.
“I have been playing for four years and I try to work super, super hard, so I think it’s definitely one of my best, if not the best, college achievements I’ve had.” Darby McFall When asked about where winning the award ranks, McFall said, “I have been playing for four years and I try to work super hard. I think it’s definitely one of my best, if not the best college achievement I’ve had.” The club is undefeated and won not only the Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference but a national championship as well. The club joins the 2001 national championship team with a title of its own. The club beat the University of Virginia in its first game of the
Final Four by a score of 41-20 and defeated the University of Central Florida 54-26 in the championship. “I don’t even do it because I want to be the best, I do it because I just love the sport and I love the team and I love the atmosphere,” McFall said. McFall has been the primary scorer while playing fullback for the team and her stats speak for themselves. McFall finished the year with 21 tries, 44 conversion kicks and four penalty kicks. She totalled 205 points on the season. “This year I kind of changed my mindset. I knew that I had a pretty good season last year and I kind of knew what I needed to do to elevate my game, and that was just doing a little extra,” McFall said. “I picked up extra workouts. I made special time just to set aside to do rugby stuff as opposed to years past where I’ve just kind of incorporated rugby into my life. Now I really set aside time to watch rugby.” The coaching staff and hard work on and off the field are the reasons why McFall’s game has elevated to this level. “The coaches are everything,” McFall said. “Mary and Alex are there every single day. I think that after playing under them for four years, I kind of understand and clicked everything that they had been telling me in previous years.”
Darby McFall attempts to break a tackle while making a pass against UC Davis. McFall got into rugby with the encouragement of her sister, who also played on the rugby club at Chico State. “She played before me and if she didn’t play, then I probably would have never played,” McFall said. “I really owe it all to her.” Playing as a fullback puts a lot of pressure on McFall, but the senior embraces it and accepts the responsibility the position requires. “I’m the last line of defense and if I don’t make those tackles, if I don’t make those plays, then it’s
going to be a try scored against us,” McFall said. “It’s me or a try
“I don’t even do it to be the best, I do it because I just love the sport and I love the team and I love the atmosphere.” Darby McFall so I just need to perform.” McFall has had a successful career here at Chico State and hopes to leave a legacy filled with hard work. “I just want them (the team) to
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look back and remember the work ethic that we had that season, the team camaraderie, everyone just being so connected and all the hard work that we have put in,” McFall said. “We like to say that we play for the jerseys that came before us. We play for the jerseys that we are in now and we play for the jerseys that will come later on.” Noah Enns can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @NoahEnns21 on Twitter.
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CCAA CHAMPIONSHIP
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Chico State men’s track and field finishes No. 1 ith nine first place finishes, the men’s track and field team dominated the competition to win the California Collegiate Athletic
The final two victories for the men were by Domo Mosley in the 400 meter and Eddie King in the 5,000 meter. The Wildcats finished in the first five spots in the 1,500. King led the way, followed by Medina, Jack Johnson, Jason Intravaia and
Association Championship. Chico State scored 252.5 points, 89.5 more points than runner-up UC San Diego. The first victory for the Wildcats came in the decathlon Friday, as Randall LeBlanc finished first in three of 10 events. Teammate and Corning High graduate Alex Davilla finished second, winning three events total. Nolan Nagle and Wyatt Baxter were the other two first-place finishers Friday. Nagle won the shot put for the second straight year at the CCAA championships with a throw of 55-4 3/4. Baxter finished first in the 10,000 with a time of 34 minutes and 54.56 seconds. On Saturday, Tyler Arroyo won the high jump for the seventh time this season. His mark of 7-1/2 is now a CCAA championship record. The next first place finisher was Sefa Ilaoa in the discus, where he threw for a distance of 163-2. “I’m very happy about my performance. I was able to score points for the team in all three of my events and take the discus title,” Ilaoa said. “As for my teammates, I’m extremely proud of everyone as everyone put forth their best effort and ended up taking the conference title.” Later that day, Connor Fisher finished first in the 3,000 steeplechase while Kyle Medina finished first in the 1,500 meter.
Baxter. After the championship, it was announced that Chico State Head Coach Oliver Hanf was named Coach of the Year. It’s Hanf ’s third straight year winning the award and fourth overall in his six years leading the team. The women’s track and field team finished in third in the CCAA Championships behind second place Stanislaus State. San Francisco State won the championship. The women’s team had two first place finishers over the weekend. Megan Farrell finished first in the pole vault, vaulting over a height of 12-2, sixth best in school history. The other first place finish was by Alex Burkhart in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:39.77. Despite a second place finish in the 200 meter dash, Michelle Holt did break a school record with a time of 24.17, just .09 seconds behind the leader. “I ran every race as if it was my last and it ended up working for me,” Holt said. “The team did an amazing job. They gave every race their all and they ran with so much passion.” Holt also finished second in the 100 meter dash with a time of 0:11.75, which is the third-fastest in school history. Another Wildcat that got into the
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Eddie King races in the 5,000 meter run. King finished first in the CCAA championship on Saturday. top five of the school record book was Hannah Dorman in the 5,000. Dorman finished with a time of 16:36.12, fourth in school history.
Chico State track and field competes next at the Portland Twilight on May 11 and 12.
Andrew Baumgartner can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @abaum94 on Twitter.
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orey is a dynamic scorer and a great on ball defender,” said Chico State men’s basketball head coach Greg Clink. “He has the ability to score in different ways and because of his quickness and ball handling skills, he can play multiple positions.” In his career at Chico State, Silverstrom finished his career atop the leaderboard in several different categories.
Seventh in points scored - 1,310 Fourth in 3-pointers - 187 10th in assists - 262 Silverstrom is also one of 11 players in Chico State men’s basketball history to record 100 or more career steals, according to Chico State Sports Information Director Luke Reid. Silverstrom’s dreams of playing professionally were finally realized during a phone call after his senior year. “It really was just a phone call,” Silverstrom said. “I didn’t do anything special to get them to notice me. They already knew who I was and what I could do.” Being put on the roster of a professional international team is no small feat, although it seems to have begun to be quite a trend for Chico State Alumni. “Corey is the 11th player in the last 10 years to have the opportunity to play professionally,” Clink said. “He has a bright future and he’s going to do great things.” Every great player must start from somewhere and, for Silverstrom, everything began when he started playing basketball with his older brother. For them, it was a way for the them to bond over something that they mutually enjoyed. Silverstrom came to Chico as a graduate of Bullard High School in Fresno. His time as a Viking showed strong talent on the court coming out of high school. Silverstrom was named as County and Metro Athletic League MVP as well as the Division I First Team All-State honors from Cal-Hi Sports.
Silverstrom was a redshirt freshman his first year on the team and made sure to observe and absorb everything he was learning from the older players and coaches. Silverstrom is keeping his options open and plans to move up internationally before attempting to play in the NBA.
2014-2015
Finally becoming an active player in the 201415 season, Silverstrom played an average of 18.5 minutes per game but struggled with scoring accurately, finishing out his first season with 5.9 points per game and a .379 3-point field goal percentage. His down numbers only encouraged Silverstrom to work harder and perfect his technique.
2015-2016
The 2015-16 season was quite an improvement for Silverstrom. Moving up to 12.6 points scored per game, Silverstrom also increased his 3-point field goal percentage to .411. He moved from being ranked seventh to third on the team in points scored but surpassed everyone in 3-pointers made, holding the title forever in the books.
2016-2017
There wasn’t a huge improvement on scoring for Silverstrom during the 2016-17 season, moving his average up to 13 points scored per game. Silverstrom was knocked out of his number one position in 3-point field goals made but moved up ranks to first on the team in total points scored.
2017-2018
Showing improvement in one way or another throughout his years at Chico State, Silverstrom finished his senior year strong. In the 2017-18 season, he once again sat in the number one spot for most points scored and was also number one in field goals made. Silverstrom fell just short of the scoring the most 3-point field goals in the 2017-18 season to teammate Jalen McFerren. Coutney Chapman can be reached at sportsseditor@theorion.com or @courtneychaps on Twitter.
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U p c o mi ng Wed 9
may 9 - MAY 15
Thu 10 Erase The Stigma About Mental Illness
Soroptimist International of Chico is hosting a free public forum, Erase the Stigma: A Community Conversation About Mental Illness. The forum panel will be composed of individuals who are out in the world, in relationships and have jobs who have a mental illness. Panelists will speak on what has helped them successfully cope with their illness. Introductions will be followed by a conversation between panelists and the public, guided by professional facilitator, Florence Soares-Dabalos. Where: Manzanita Place When: 6:30 p.m. Price: Free Don’t forget to pick up your cap and gown in the BMU.
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Cap and Gown Pickup
Graduation seniors -- don’t forget to pick up your cap and gown from the BMU this week. Where: BMU 008 When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carnage • Battered Bruised & Bloody Tour
Stop by the El Rey Theatre to see Carnage at the Battered Bruised & Bloody Tour this Wednesday at 8 p.m. Where: El Rey Theatre When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Price: $32
Skip Culton at Red Tavern
Stop by the Red Tavern to see Skip Culton perform live while enjoying a meal between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Where: Red Tavern When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Price: Cost of your meal
Stop by this community conversation about mental illness.
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CALENDAR
END OF THE WEEK PLANS 11 Fri
Chico State Guitar Ensemble: Estampas
A guitar quartet takes center stage for this program, presenting the music of Federico Moreno Torroba. Eight short movements comprise this collection of impressionistic musical scenes, evoking the sights, sounds and flavors of Spain. A full guitar ensemble will take the stage to finish the concert. Where: Zingg Recital Hall When: 7:30 p.m. Price: $15 Adult, $13 Senior, $6 Youth & Chico State Students
Hello Summer
KZFR Presents Hello Summer. KZFR’s 2nd Annual Hello Summer outdoor festival concert is starring Mumbo Gumbo. Take your shoes off and dance in the grass at The End of Normal, 2500 Estes Rd. NorCal’s premiere party band is coming to Chico. Special guests Nina Gerber and Chris Webster open the show. Where: End of Normal When: 5:45 p.m. Price: $25
Stuff the Bus 2018
Each year KRCR News Channel 7, Wittmeier Ford and the Salvation Army collect canned goods during the annual Stuff the Bus food drive. Stuff the Bus delivers food to hundreds of children in need in our community and throughout the North State. Stop by to donate. Where: Downtown Chico When: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: Free
Donate to the Stuff the Bus food drive this Friday.
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WEEKEND EVENTS Sat 12
Sun 13
Momentum Spring Showcase
Come watch the Momentum dance team this Saturday. There will be Momentum apparel and raffle tickets available for purchase before and after the show and during intermission. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the show, so be sure to come early and get a good seat. The show is around 90 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission. Where: Bell Memorial Union Auditorium When: 7 to 9 p.m. Price: $5 pre-sale, $7 at the door GETTY IMAGES’ PHOTO
Daun Weiss and Rocky Winslow will be performing at Sierra Nevada on Sunday.
Crossroads
Join Daun Weiss and Rocky Winslow for an afternoon of jazz at the Zingg Recital Hall this Sunday. Where: Zingg Recital Hall When: 2 to 4 p.m. Price: Adult $15, Senior $13, Youth and Chico State Students $6
Caffeinate With Common Grounds
Are you studying for finals on campus this weekend? Be sure to stop by Common Grounds. They are extending their hours Saturday through Tuesday just for those studious Wildcats. Where: Common Grounds When: Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mother’s Day
Spend some of your time today and give your mother a call or, if you’re close enough, take a break from studying to go and see her. There are some mother-specific events happening in Chico so be sure to check those out.
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START OF THE WEEK Mon 14
Tues 15
Study Hall
Taimane
You need to study but you don’t need to study alone. Get out of the house and come to the BPC Student Center for free wifi, free coffee and free snacks with some study buddies. Where: BPC Student Center When: 7 to 10 p.m. Price: Free
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company welcomes international ukulele virtuoso, Taimane, and her Hawaii Trio to The Big Room for her first ever headline show in Chico this Tuesday at 6 p.m. You can either get general admission or premium dinner tickets. Be sure not to miss this show. Where: The Big Room at Sierra Nevada When: 6 to 9 p.m. Price: $5 to $25
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Ekaterina Samsonov and Joaquin Phoenix star as Nina and Joe in “You Were Never Really Here.”
‘You Were Never Really Here’s’ emotion engages audience Angel Ortega Staff Writer
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ith outstanding writing and brilliant performances, “You Never Were Really Here” is one of the best mystery-thrillers this year. The film, directed by Lynne Ramsay, follows Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), a veteran turned contract killer and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Joe makes his living by saving young girls from human trafficking and brutally killing their kidnappers and customers. A New York State Senator asks Joe if he can rescue his daughter, Nina (Ekaterina Samsonov), who has been kidnapped by traffickers. Joe agrees to the job and begins his investigation of her where-
abouts. However, while rescuing Nina, Joe discovers there is a bigger conspiracy involving the kidnapping of her. “You Were Never Really Here” is one of the best written and produced mystery films in years. Ramsay did an exceptional job writing and directing this cinematic masterpiece. There was never a dull moment and the writing created a captivating narrative with enough suspense to leave you hanging on the edge of your seat. The musical score accompanies the film very well. Composed by Jonny Greenwood, lead guitarist of Radiohead, the score combines orchestral arrangements with synth-pop and vaporwave. At first, I thought this was a bit unorthodox for a film soundtrack,
but it exceeded my expectations and complimented the tone of the film. Though the writing of the film was great and Greenwood delivered another enthralling original score, what made this movie go from good to great is Phoenix’s performance. Phoenix’s performance as Joe is the driving force of this film. Known for other films such as “Gladiator” (2000), “The Village” (2004) and “Her” (2013), Phoenix has established himself as an actor with great range and that talent is highlighted in “You Were Never Really Here.” Phoenix’s portrayal of Joe is worthy of an Oscar. Joe’s mannerisms and demeanor creates a character that is intimidating and dreadful.
Yet, there are moments where Joe becomes emotionally vulnerable because he is constantly haunted by tragic memories of his past. These moments of genuine emotion engage the audience because they create intimate moments that help the audience become emotionally attached and invested in the film and in Joe’s character. In the film, Joe suffers from PTSD. Although the origin of how he got PTSD is slightly referenced in the film with flashbacks, it is never confirmed what exactly Joe went through that caused him to have this post-traumatic stress. However, Ramsay and Phoenix were able to portray PTSD very well in this film with various filmmaking techniques. The
clever use of cinematography and sound editing, along with Phoenix’s performance, were used to show how much PTSD affected Joe on a day-to-day basis and how horrid it is to live with this illness. Phoenix has demonstrated, just in this film alone, that he is an actor with an immense amount of talent. His character exemplifies the highs and the lows of the human condition and his performance makes “You Were Never Really Here” one of the best films of the year.
Angel Ortega can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter.
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VIDEO GAME
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Then, now: ‘Star Wars’ games that continue to satisfy
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tar Wars” games have been around since the 70s and they span a wide variety of genres. These games have different things to offer and they have universal appeal. The list is in no particular order.
1. ‘Knights of Old Republic’ Bioware was given the opportunity to create their own story, set thousands of years before the movies. The story is still about the light vs. the dark side, but the unique thing about “KOTOR” is the choices players are able to make. You could be a perfect Jedi, a ruthless Sith or something in between. The story and characters fit the tone that fans expect from “Star Wars.” While the combat hasn’t aged well, the writing is the best out of any “Star Wars” game out there.
2. ‘Battlefront II (2005)’ Possibly the overall best “Star Wars” game ever made. Not only has the original “Battlefront II” aged well, it plays better than the recent release of the same name. The large scale battles never get old and being able to play as various characters from the movies feels great. The different classes feel distinct and have even more nuance, depending on which faction you’re playing as. The galactic conquest mode lets players take over the galaxy one planet at a time. It’s always fun and it’s even better when playing with someone locally.
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Intense fighting scene from the game, “Knights of the Old Republic.”
3. ‘Republic Commando’ Set during the Clone Wars, “Republic Commando” has players leading a team of clone troopers through various missions. “Republic Commando” has a darker feel than most “Star Wars” games. It feels like a combination of more grounded military tactics and the sci-fi sounds and enemies from “Star Wars.” The action is fun and offers a challenge.
“Contra” and other side-scrolling action games. “Super Star Wars” is notoriously difficult, but it’s not unfair. This is an arcade-style game that requires patience and the will to die over and over again in order make progress. The presentation is very faithful to the movie and, despite the limited graphics, the game can feel nostalgic to people who have never played it.
4. ‘Super Star Wars’
5. ‘Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy’
This game is an adaptation of “A New Hope” and plays a lot like
Set after “Return of the Jedi,” “Jedi Academy” has players
create their own Jedi trainee in service of Luke Skywalker. Customization options are varied and let you make your Jedi how you want them down to the powers that they use in combat. The biggest highlight of this game is the lightsaber combat. Fighting with lightsabers is fast-paced and makes the player feel empowered when fighting normal enemies and challenged when fighting Sith opponents. Ulises Duenas can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @OrionUlisesD on Twitter.
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Troopers preparing to bettle from '”Star Wars” game, “Republic Commando.”
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Avenue Q
performance brings sass, humor to Chico State Hannah Yeager Staff Writer
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othing could have prepared the audience for the fantastic performance brought by the School of the Arts at Chico State. On May 5 at 7:30 p.m., Avenue Q showed at Laxson Auditorium for its second show at Chico State. Avenue Q is a musical set up like the children’s show “Sesame Street.” The audience was educated in matters like “The Internet is for Porn” or “Purpose.” Concepts like this were explained through song, dance and talking objects (Purpose). The one song, however, that got the most laughs and nods from the audience was “The internet is for Porn.”
“The performance is really funny,” said Brad Lefler, a Chico State student. “I think that the ‘Internet is for Porn’ song is the funniest song so far.” When a big green monster Trekkie Monster (Juan Bolanos), would interject the phrase “for porn,” every time the character Kate Monster (Kathryn Aarons) would sing about teaching the internet to kindergarteners. The Trekkie Monster character was created to almost directly resemble a mixture of Cookie Monster and the Grouch from “Sesame Street.” The voices of each of the puppets had a uniqueness about them and each song had a level of professionalism to it that just blew the audience away. The whole show revolved
Avenue Q used puppets, similar to those in “Sesame Street,” to educate an adult audience on many different topics.
around the idea of purpose.
given in a humorously sarcastic
handle the loss of his job.
Princeton (Brandon Burchard), the newest puppet on the block, moves in to find out he lost his job, which sends him on this journey to find his purpose in life. Through the adventures of love, relationships and discovering himself after college, Princeton realizes that he just might not find his purpose and that’s alright...For now. The ending song, “For Now,” wraps up the performance by literally saying that the whole point of the 2 1/2-hour musical was pointless. Some people never find their purpose and “we'll accept the things we cannot avoid, for now.” The concepts presented in the musical may seem skewed or
way, but that was the whole point of the musical, to give adults something to laugh about because who really needs to be reminded about how awful life can be? “I think the show is funny and relatable,” said Erika Gonzalez, who was attending the musical with a friend. The one aspect of the music that really gave it a “Sesame Street” vibe was the constant appearance of the Gary Coleman character (Patrice Berry). “Sesame Street” would always have a guest star to help the puppets out in some way. Gary Coleman helped one of the puppets become homeless, helped another one with his sex or sexual orientation issues and helped Princeton
The performance put on by the Center of the Arts and the Pleasant Valley High School Music Department really stood out from the batch of performances that Chico Performances has brought to Laxson Auditorium and this was, of course, due to its vulgarity and authenticity. "I like how it was serious and very lighthearted,” Gonzalez said. “Almost like it was done for kids but for teenagers or adults instead.” Hannah Yeager can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @Hannah_K_Yeager on Twitter.
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I like how it was serious and lighthearted. Almost like it was done for kids but for teenagers or adults instead. -Erica Gonzales on her thoughts after attending the show
The performance was set up in a humorous way and entertained the audience while touching on serious topics.
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PARTY CULTURE
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'Blackout or dropout' motto dangerous to students Lack of knowledge can cause young students to drink in excess, creating unsafe ideas Danielle Cortes Staff Writer
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ave you ever heard about or experienced being blackout drunk? According to Duke University in a survey, almost 40 percent of students have experienced a blackout. However, just because you go to Chico State with a reputation that everybody loves to get drunk on the weekends and weekdays, doesn't mean you should be part of this statistic. Blacking out is considered a normal habit for many college students because of their lack
of knowledge on drinking safely. Especially those freshmen, am I right? Usually, at frat parties, it's easy to spot them because they are not able to handle their liquor. You can not blame them, they are still learning how to drink. Personally, it kills my mood when I see others in this state. Whether it is someone being too drunk to walk properly or that
Personally, it kills my mood when I see others in this state.
one person crying alone while sitting on the curb not knowing where they are, it's just sad to witness. Even though you want to help them out, it is still hard to see this happen so often.
That one person crying alone while sitting on the curb not knowing where they are, it's just sad to witness. I cannot say I have not been there myself, because I did have my moments which I have learned from. I just do not like the feeling of not remembering
what I did or said, for obvious reasons. But for others I notice, it is an actual motive they have for the night or day and that is something I can't relate to. For instance, I casually overheard some frat guy the other day while walking to class say, “I am trying to get as blacked as possible, tonight!” I can't make this stuff up. My question is why? Why would anybody want to purposely put themselves in a situation where they have no consciousness or recollection? Sounds like a big joke to me. I can't judge, frat boy "Jake"
could be going through some heavy personal issues of his own that result in drinking away his sorrows or he might just trying to fit in because of that lame motto “blackout or dropout.” Whatever be his reasoning, my opinion stands strong that students should be more cautious with the amount of alcohol they consume. It can be really dangerous and it might seem like common sense, but apparently not for some. Danielle Cortes can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter
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ONLINE LIVES
OPINION
Social media stalking does more harm than good Karen Limones Staff Writer
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2. Stalking one person leads to stalking others
ave you ever found yourself clicking the @ mentions on a social media platform or browsing through a person’s Facebook to get to know
This is where the mentions on Instagram or Twitter come into play. You find yourself clicking on one person’s tagged photos or posts on their profile, then
them a little better? You may be stalking without even realizing it. Nowadays, the internet has become the easiest way for stalkers to track you, follow you and research your likes and dislikes, according to SimpliSafe. It’s common for stalking to happen. When has it ever been OK? Usually never. I mean there was never really anything wrong with you checking someone else’s social media platform but if you find yourself returning to a certain page repeatedly, then you may want to consider whether or not you’re stalking. If you are doing this, stop. It’s better to stay away from stalking people’s social media and here’s why:
clicking on their friend’s profiles, and then another. Before you know it, you’ve read the whole conversation between the person you follow and their followers. Not only that but you’ve collected all the 411 on them while doing so. What a waste of your precious time.
1. You’ll most likely find something you don’t like It could be the post, caption, photo or the comments people leave on a post, you may encounter something you don’t want to see. This can lead you to experience a roller coaster of emotions that you don’t need to be. According to Bustle, a study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found young adults who use social media more tend to end up less happy.
3. Social media stalking creates unnecessary low self-esteem When participating in social media platforms, we find posts that may or may not say some good things but, in some occasions, we end up comparing ourselves to other people. I admit, I’ve partaken on looking at my crush’s Instagram profile and checking the comments on some of his posts to see my competition. Either way, this is never a good idea because it can lead you to be judgmental toward other people or yourself. BRIANA MCDANIEL—THE ORION
4. Risking the double tap By visiting and stalking other people’s profiles, you’re risking accidentally liking an old picture while you didn’t even want that person to know you were on their profile. Not only did you stalk someone but, you’re letting others find out that you’re stalking
people. From experience, I have come to do this before and oh gosh, this is the most embarrassing feeling because once you like a post, you can’t take it back. You don’t want to be a creep. Therefore, I suggest you think twice before choosing to click on
your friends tagged posts or visiting a profile page that you’re not connected with. Enjoy what is on your feed and consider starting a conversation with the people you do follow. Before you scroll through anyone else’s social media ask yourself if you would be embar-
rassed if you accidentally liked one of their pictures. Or even then, steer away from your phone for a while. It’ll be a healthier choice for you. Karen Limones can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
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The morning-after pill probably won't kill you hat happens inside the body when taking Plan B, an alternative contraceptive to birth control,
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ed to be taken after 24 hours of having unprotected sex. It's offered at the Student Health Center for $32 to $47 for purchase or it's free if the student is a member of Family PACT, a program that offers affordable
body but, somewhere along the line, emergency contraceptives developed a bad reputation. For example, the pill has been linked to claims about infertility, weight gain and depression. This could easily be blamed
sounds a lot riskier than it actually is. Plan B, with its painfully un-ironic brand name, is a pill that can be consumed up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. It’s known to many as “the morning-after pill” and is a popular purchase at Chico State's Health Center. According to USA Today, a study showed that 5.8 million women have tried the pill at least once. It is proven to be 95 percent effective when taking it within 72 hours. Although it's recommend-
reproductive health services to low income California residents. The woman who will be taking the contraceptive does not have to be the one to pick it up from the Health Center, a friend or partner can purchase it with no questions asked. It can also be purchased at Planned Parenthood for $50 to $70. When looking up Plan B online, most of the headlines will read things like "what to expect when you take Plan B." Which is vital information to know when putting a foreign substance into your
on the stigma that a couple was being irresponsible by having unprotected sex but it’s important to recognize how the contraceptive works and it's possibly adverse side effects. Four Chico State students talked about their experiences using Plan B. Three of them didn't have any of the negative side effects after taking the morning after pill. All experiences were effective in preventing pregnancy. “I’ve heard a lot of myths about how it could make you infertile or that it was generally bad for your reproductive system,” said Heather Huber, senior international major. "But the women at the health center were really helpful and told me that it was actually just more of the hormone that is used in everyday birth control (pills).” Huber is referring to progesterone, which is the hormone that is in Plan B. It basically works by flooding the system with enough of the hormone to inhibit the ovulation from happening, according to a study done by Splinter News in 2016. This also busts the myth that Plan B is the same as getting an abortion. Many women expressed many of the concerns about taking Plan B, but it is still used as an emergency contraceptive. "I know it's probably not good for you," said Nicole Schubert,
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junior communications major. "I would just rather be safe than sorry." No contraceptive is flawless (although the IUD comes pretty close) but it's reassuring that
this method is reliable for last minute...accidents. Nicole Henson can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or on Twitter @theorion_news.
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Traveling is possible as a young adult Nicte Hernandez Staff Writer
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raveling is seen as a leisure and can seem a bit unattainable. But, that does not have to be the case. With thorough planning, traveling in your 20s is not impossible and we should all take advantage of this time in our lives. Here are a few reasons why traveling is important:
Exposure to new cultures and people When in a different country or city, we are immersing ourselves in a culture different from our own. This is important and is one way we become accepting of each other's differences. Exposure “makes you a more tolerant, open-minded person,” said Mark Twain after traveling the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Never leaving your country of origin or, in some cases, the city you grew up in, leaves no room for growth and at times can keep you close-minded.
Now is the time As young adults, we don't have much spare money to spend after bills and rent. However, what we do have a lot of is time. Most of us do not have families who need us present nor do we have spouses we have to coordinate our plans with. We should
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be spending time getting to know another culture before all those extra responsibilities settle in. Visit Roman ruins or swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Now is the time.
Differences make this world a beautiful place Lastly, another reason why traveling is so important is learning to embrace those differences between us. Within one community, people tend to be similar and, at times, do not realize how many different cultures and languages are out
there. Even learning a new language is beautiful as you learn how others communicate. In a time when cultural differences are seen as a negative thing, it is important to remind ourselves that these differences are not due to biology but are a result of the many communities and cultures established throughout the world. Immersing yourself in these differences by traveling will show you how we are all humans working toward the same end: happiness.
There is a big difference when you're being exposed to a culture in its country of origin. There are many different reasons to travel but what I see as the most important are the cultural differences one immerses themselves in when traveling. Our societies are globalizing and in order to progress, we must too. Living in the melting pot that is America, we can be exposed to a variety of cultures, though there is a big
difference when you're being exposed to a culture in its country of origin. You become the minority and the feeling of being “the other” is important as you will take this feeling with you everywhere and it will change your perspective on other minorities. Traveling is definitely possible and we should all look to experience it.
Nicte Hernandez can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @NicteHernandez4 on Twitter.
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Fee increase decision goes against students' votes Parents back home Dear Mom and Dad, Hey folks, guess what? The semester is coming to an end and you know what that means… I am moving back for the summer. I wish I could stay here, to be honest. Don't take it personally, I miss being back home but at the same time, I am going to miss my freedom and independence even more while living in a college town, where I never have a feeling of boredom because I am constantly busy. It's going to feel weird going back home and not having something to do all the time. However, I should be thankful because I don't have to stay up in here in Chico where the temperature over the summer reaches above 100 degrees. Thank you, for giving me the opportunity to go off to college by supporting me both financially and emotionally, for always listening to me complain about the struggles I face trying to balancing my adult life. I definitely would not be here without you guys. So, thanks again. I am still in denial of having to leave but I am sure once I see your beautiful faces I will be so happy. So for now, I am going to cherish my last moments of this semester and eat pizza for every meal while I still can. See you guys soon.
Sincerely, A Wildcat Danielle Cortes can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
President Gayle Hutchinson just taught all Chico State students that their voices don’t matter. Going against student’s advisory vote, Hutchinson decided to approve three proposed student fees on campus. This goes to show one thing: Administration on campus is not interested in students' voices. The advisory vote that was held April 25 got over 5,000 votes. Not ideal for a school of over 17,000 but still a large number. Over 3,000 of those votes were against the proposed fee increases, and hundreds of letters over the semester have also been submitted to Chico State’s administration. In an email sent to students from Hutchinson, she stated that this fee increase would sustain athletics, student health and education for the next five years. So what does that really mean? Hutchinson has said that all of those organizations are in debt and without the fee increase they would have to be cut back, but by how much? It seems as if Hutchinson and the administration at Chico State are looking for an easy way out of a difficult financial situation. What happens when the next five years come to
an end? It doesn’t quite make sense. Students voted to not have a fee increase, even if it was advisory, it should still be taken seriously. That is the reality. Why did Chico State even hold a vote if it didn’t matter in the first place? Why did it hold seven forums for students to come and state their concerns about the fee increase if those statements weren't taken seriously? Hutchinson and her team can say that they care about your financial frustrations but it won't show until they choose to put students’ voices first.
The Orion editorial is a collaborative effort of the entire editorial board.
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NOW YOU KNOW A WEEKLY FACTOID FEATURE
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How do the editors decide what stories go in the print edition?
A: Each week, the section editors list all of their available stories on a whiteboard in the newsroom.
On Sunday mornings, the editors come in and see what stories are ready to be laid out to go in print.
The amount of pages given to each section are determined by the number of stories that are complete and ready to go on Sundays.
THUMBS Thumbs up to Chico State's softball team winning their 50th game of the season. Go Wildcats! Thumbs down to social media stalking. You might find things you don't want to see.
Thumbs up to the strawless challenge being a success on campus. Way to be sustainable!
Thumbs down to finals coming up. Remember to study. Good luck Wildcats!