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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Donald Trump currently serves as 47th President of the United States. Courtesy of Owantana on Pixabay.

Donald Trump’s Instagram is confusing, unprofessional and at times insulting

Marianne Akre, Reporter
May 22, 2025

It’s always hard to watch old politicians appeal to younger generations through social media use, but Donald Trump takes it one step further with his bizarre posts. Trump is an anomaly when it comes...

Tumblr is a well-known social media platform that girlblogging thrives in. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on May 15.

Girlblogging is becoming dangerous

Marianne Akre, Reporter
May 15, 2025

Content warning: eating disorders, body dysmorphia Being a girl on the internet 10 to 15 years ago felt like navigating through the Wild West on platforms such as Tumblr and Pinterest.  It was near...

Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso’s new EP “Papota” is out on all platforms. Graphic created by Marianne Akre.

You should be listening to Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso

Marianne Akre, Reporter
May 15, 2025

When you form a band with your best friend, you’d never expect to be touring the world to screaming crowds of fans around the world that know every word to your songs.  However, the South American...

Students lock up their bikes on and around campus highlighting the strong biking culture. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 30.

How bike-friendly is Chico State?

Maya DeHoyos, Reporter
May 3, 2025

When moving to college a big question for those without a car is, “How am I supposed to get anywhere?” Whether you couldn’t get a parking permit, don’t have a license, or simply don’t want to...

El Malilla holding a Mexican flag during his first Coachella performance. Photo by Pedro Apolinar on April 12.

Straight out of México: El Malilla

Pedro Apolinar, Opinion Reporter
April 28, 2025

Born and raised in a small community in Mexico City, Fernando Hernández Flores, better known as “El Malilla” puts his authenticity into his music. His lyrics are infused with the hustle, identity...

Coachella grounds are bustling on the first day. Photo taken by Pedro Apolinar on April 11

Coachella is drowning in expectations

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
April 28, 2025

Coachella is typically known for its wild lineups and sweltering heat, however, it’s starting to garner a new reputation: overcrowding from influencers, too expensive and low-energy performances from...

Beatriz Rosales dunks Jessi Bentley outside of Konkow hall. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 20

University of South Carolina’s Speak Your Mind Challenge makes it to Chico

Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
April 23, 2025

There’s no doubt that if you have Instagram you’ve recently seen at least one person’s story of someone having ice water dumped on their head, and nominating someone else to do it within 24 hours....

Graphic for The O-face, created by Nadia Hill on Feb. 2.

Hookups and health: The real talk you need

Rachel Shawver, Reporter
April 17, 2025

Let’s be real — dating in the digital age is basically a full-time job. One minute you’re matching, the next you’re ghosted, and somewhere in between, there’s a maybe hookup. But in the chaos...

The Transit Center on West 2nd Ave serves as Chico's central hub for the Butte Regional Transit B-Line. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on April 11.

America has a problem: Public transportation

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
April 16, 2025

Sprinting down the sidewalk, out of breath, the bus turns the corner and very quickly it vanishes. It might be thirty minutes until the next bus. That is, if it’s on time. The U.S. has focused their...

Bear Hole is a well-known swimming spot in Bidwell Park. Photo taken by Laura Daniels on April 12.

Soak up the sun: Chico’s best warm weather escapes

Owen Daniels, Reporter
April 16, 2025

If you live in or around Chico you know that as the weather gets warmer the city comes alive. Parks and pools fill up as everyone gets outside again. The lush cool water of Chico's swimming holes and the...

Let’s just call this whole thing a minor mistake. There is still time, dear reader, to turn and run for your life.

An in-depth breakdown of the greatest Division of IT produced rap video in Butte County history

Sean Shanks, Web Editor
April 15, 2025

Someone had to do it. And by “it” I mean this article. There is no logical reason for that music video to exist. Yet here I am, attempting to type while wrist-deep in cringe. “Let me talk...

Imagining a restructuring that includes university leadership

Imagining a restructuring that includes university leadership

Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
April 13, 2025

As students face academic limbo and faculty face job uncertainty, Chico State's top administrators occupy jobs paying more than triple the Chico average. Unfortunately, the salaries of the top administrators...