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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Visualization of an anxiety attack

How to have an anxiety attack

Kit Beauchamp, Reporter
December 7, 2023

It starts with a wave of sickly arousal. My head swims, I look around and I feel dizzy. Dread creeps in like nausea; This is an anxiety attack.  My ears get a little hot, often I feel flushed or sweaty....

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Taking a breather

Ellie Marty, Opinion Editor
December 5, 2023

Amid the hustle and bustle of college life, there lies an oasis of tranquility known as Dead Week. Just hearing the words can make any stressed-out student breathe a sigh of relief.  It’s what feels...

A sad winter cabin

‘Tis the seasonal depression

December 2, 2023

The end of the year leads to spiked stress levels for many students.  The combination of holiday events, finals week, and the change of weather can cause the winter blues. Symptoms include feeling...

A parody of CupcakKe's album Cum Cake

Deep

Nadia Hill, Reporter
November 30, 2023

When CupcakKe said, “Imma pick it up with chopsticks” history was changed forever.  Elizabeth Eden Harris also known as CupcakKe is a well-known female rapper who rose to popularity almost a decade...