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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Giving ‘Fifty Shades’ a chance

Daisy Dardon // February 6, 2015
I won't be alone on Valentine's Day. I'll be watching "Fifty Shades of Grey" with hundreds of other strangers.
TJ Carter Photo credit: Annie Paige

The upside of anger: makeup sex

Tj Carter // December 17, 2014
After a heated debate with your partner, the sex sizzles.
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Common misconceptions about sex

Michael Karp // May 6, 2014
Some perceptions about sex may be disconnected from reality.
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Compromising on sexual appetite

Michael Karp // May 5, 2014
How to work through differences in sexual desire with your partner.

The O-Face: Repeated romps beat random hookups

Michael Karp // April 27, 2014
The sex columnist finds sex in a relationship to be more personal and pleasurable.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Toying around with sex toys

Michael Karp // April 26, 2014
See what the sex columnist has to say about a variety of vibrating tools.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Sexual competition, contentment

Michael Karp // April 23, 2014
The frequency that you have sex probably affects your happiness.

The O-Face: Subtleties of sex drives

Michael Karp // April 22, 2014
Discussing differences in sex drive and sexual desire between the genders
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Bound, blindfolded bedroom fun

Michael Karp // April 16, 2014
Learn why the sex columnist enjoys BDSM and how to safely try it yourself.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Cultural comparisons of sex

Michael Karp // April 14, 2014
The sex columnist shares his exploration of sexual trends from India and Japan .
Michael Karp

The O-Face: The gift of giving head

Michael Karp // April 8, 2014
The columnist explains how oral sex should be enjoyable for both partners, even if not physically.
Michael Karp

The O-Face: Lessons sex education doesn’t teach

April 7, 2014
Practicing safe sex goes much farther than learning how to put a rubber on a banana.
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