The Orion

Overcoming racism made me stronger

Daisy Dardon // April 11, 2015

Racism is alive and well in Chico, but it shouldn't deter people from making a difference.

Feminism ruins everything

Alyssa Dunning // November 30, 2014

It's hard to enjoy the simple things when everything reeks of inequality.

Halloween costumes offend cultures

Madison Holmes // October 31, 2014

Guest Opinion Columnist Madison Holmes and her readers debate offensive Halloween costumes.

Chico international students face racism

Madison Holmes // October 29, 2014

International students facing racism is not uncommon. Students and members of the community have a responsibility to educate themselves on shared similarities between cultures in order to end racism said Frank Li, director of the International Education office.

Americans shouldn’t fear identity labels

Alyssa Dunning // October 18, 2014

Pretending that differences don't exist doesn't fight prejudice.

New movie, TV show will spark race conversations

Alyssa Dunning // September 14, 2014

"Dear White People" and "Blackish" are welcome movies to a writer with a mixed-race family.

Post-racial universities are a myth

Kristina Martinez // May 15, 2014

Racism is still very much alive in California State universities.

Campus ceremony reflects on racism

Dominique Diaz // May 4, 2014

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and other organizations hosted an event to celebrate the Trees of Peace.