Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

For cheap textbooks, make like a pirate

Veronica De La Cruz // October 3, 2014
There are several alternatives to buying expensive textbooks from the Wildcat Store.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Students shouldn’t suffer for Blackboard’s faulty technology

October 1, 2014
The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

NFL malcontents are nothing new

Matt Murphy // September 30, 2014
The league's misconduct isn't getting worse, America is just more aware.

Students aren’t aware of personal bubbles

Julianna Eveland // September 29, 2014
It's difficult to stay aware of other people's spatial boundaries, but being oblivious is even worse.

Better to shut up than one-up.

Alyssa Dunning // September 29, 2014
When complaining becomes a competition, no one wins.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

‘Pocket Points’ feeds brains, bellies

Veronica De La Cruz // September 28, 2014
New app gives students an incentive for going to class and not using phones.
Illustration by Zachary Phillips

Women’s rights shouldn’t hinge on relationships

Alyssa Dunning // September 27, 2014
Feminism should matter to men because it is right, not because they love their mom.
Illustration by Alyssa Dunning

Mission impossible: Aim for 4

Megan Mann // September 26, 2014
The campus program for graduating in four years is completely unreasonable.

Hangover supplements fail to soothe

Veronica De La Cruz // September 25, 2014
Classic cures are more effective than the latest liquor store tricks.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Trigger warnings should be out of courtesy, not constraint

September 24, 2014
The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.

Fads don’t hold secret to good health

Julianna Eveland // September 23, 2014
A summer spent following bizarre health trends didn't amount to much.
Illustration by Zachary Phillips

Victim statements compromise courtrooms

Matt Murphy // September 23, 2014
There's a time to be emotional. The courtroom isn't one of them.
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