Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Smartphone users represent new face of addiction

Matt Murphy // February 13, 2014
Based on definition alone, we are all addicted to our smartphones.
Kevin Crittenden

TED talks provide free, fascinating education

Kevin Crittenden // February 13, 2014
Technology Entertainment & Design offers an intellectual feast of informative videos.

Middle of the semester vacations

Prin Mayowa // February 12, 2014
Taking a vacation during the semester can give some perspective

University ignores students’ voices

February 12, 2014
It is said that change starts with one person, but that rarely seems to be the case. This semester, students in a geography class are working toward change on campus. Students in the Environmental Thought in Action course are currently trying to get a new advisory measure on the Associated Students spring election ballot. They...
Prin Mayowa

Make a memorable impression or be forgotten

Prin Mayowa // February 12, 2014
Being a social deity is awesome, but it’s not so cool when the people you’ve met can’t recall meeting you.

The four C’s of using profanity in writing

Valerie Teegardin // February 12, 2014
How to effectively apply profanity in writing.
Zachary Phillips

Combatting rape culture on campus

Zachary Phillips // February 11, 2014
Chico State needs to change the way it prevents sexual assault.

Social media has changed the way we meet people

Matt Murphy // February 10, 2014
Instead of meeting people and then getting to know them, Facebook has made it so we do the opposite
Julianna Eveland

Constant comparison corrodes self-confidence

Julianna Eveland // February 10, 2014
Break the unhealthy habit of holding oneself to others' standards.
Matt Murphy

Climbing costs keep students from exploring courses

Matt Murphy // February 9, 2014
Rising tuition rushes students to graduate without experimenting outside of their major.

How effective are campus emails

Veronica De La Cruz // February 8, 2014
Chico State should create new ways to reach out to the student body about campus information

Reading is a last resort of entertainment for college students

Kristina Martinez // February 7, 2014
Do college students even read outside of textbooks anymore?
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