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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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...

A screenshot of the Feb. 3 email sent to The Orion faculty advisor by PR Manager Andrew Staples in which Staples refers to Orion reporters as "entitled and demanding." This email was obtained through a California Public Records Act request.

‘Entitled and demanding’

The Orion Editorial Board
April 11, 2025

These were the words used by Andrew Staples, a key figure in Chico State’s communications office, to describe student journalists — journalists who work tirelessly to inform the campus community with...

Radiohead’s album In Rainbows is a popular choice for students on KCSC Radio. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on April 10, 2025.

Radiohead’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ Album Analysis

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
April 10, 2025

“A Moon Shaped Pool” is Radiohead’s comeback from arguably their most disappointing record in their discography, “The King of Limbs.” It’s not easy for a band to make such a remarkable comeback...

Owen Messer shows his love for the environment on campus. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on March 27.

Keep Chico green

Maya DeHoyos, Opinion Reporter
March 27, 2025

If you chose Chico State to call your home, it’s no surprise that a big part of this decision came from the nature on and surrounding campus.  Our campus is filled with vibrant trees and glistening...