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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

  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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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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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Illustration by Trevor Moore

No simple answers on role of feminism in society

Allison Galbreath // January 20, 2015
Controversy surrounds the latest "F" word as different interpretations argue for a path toward equality.
Illustration by Hayden Senter

Middle Class Scholarship needs to stay

Megan Mann // January 20, 2015
Families that are above the poverty line are often lumped in with higher income earners and often struggle to pay for college.

Student athletes should be allowed to be activists

Dylan Dewit // January 20, 2015
They may not be holding up the trophy, but the Ducks did something after their Rose Bowl performance that deserves serious recognition.
Illustration by Hayden Senter

Higher education mirrors fast food

Joseph Rogers // January 20, 2015
Academic freedom for students is limited because they are encouraged to graduate in four years, the educational equivalent of a Big Mac.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Miles Inserra // January 19, 2015
Chico can never really be home.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Dining difficulties for students with allergies in Sutter

Allison Galbreath // January 18, 2015
Sutter Dining is a fantastic place to eat if you have zero allergies whatsoever.

Millennials transcend their entitled reputation

Miles Inserra // January 18, 2015
Most students at Chico State belong to Generation Y — millennials. Past generations continue to doubt them and fail to acknowledge their potential.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Read the book first

Daisy Dardon // January 17, 2015
I'm still waiting for the day that a movie will live up to the book.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Perfume wearers are assets to society

Megan Mann // January 16, 2015
People who bathe in perfume are only trying to do good.
Julianna Eveland

Home for Christmas — with disappointing academic tidings

Julianna Eveland // December 19, 2014
Telling your parents you got bad grades this semester isn't the best feeling, but returning to improve is.
Matt Murphy

In support of a secular Christmas

Matt Murphy // December 18, 2014
Christmas may have begun as a religious holiday, but it is no more.
Veronica De La Cruz

Coping without coffee

Veronica De La Cruz // December 16, 2014
College students should substitute caffeine for healthier alternatives.
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