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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter

Alejandro Zepeda is a senior that transferred from Butte College during the midst of the pandemic. He is majoring in Communication Studies with an option in Public Affairs and minoring in Journalism Public Relations. This is his first semester in The Orion and he is super excited to get reporting and good experience with the help of his wonderful staff in The Orion. After graduating he hopes to work in a non-profit organization to better improve the disparity between populations and make college accessible for all who want to pursue higher education.

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Finished tortillas. Taken by Alejandro Zepeda

Flipping tradition: The tortilla adventure

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter
May 7, 2023

Tortillas are more than just a tasty addition to your favorite Mexican dish — they represent a rich cultural heritage dating back thousands of years. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans, to modern-day...

The Orion Podcast: Walgreens, yerba mate and hazing

The Orion Podcast: Walgreens, yerba mate and hazing

Gabriela Rudolph and Alejandro Zepeda
April 26, 2023

In this weeks podcast, hosts Gabriela Rudolph and Alejandro Zepeda discuss different brands of yerba matte, the closing of Walgreens in California and recent hazing investigations at Chico State. Listen...

Photo of scuba course doing confined water training. Photo courtesy of Scuba Hut.

Chico State scuba class: Diving into a wondrous world

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter
April 18, 2023

The idea of diving deep into the darkness of the ocean with nothing but a tank of air and some flippers may seem terrifying. But for a growing number of students at Chico State, scuba diving is becoming...

Students outraged at proposed Adventure Outings budget annihilation

Adventure Outings, an Associated Students-run program at Chico State, is facing a budget cut to zero dollars, putting its future in jeopardy. The Associated Students Facilities Committee held a meeting...

Photo of the BMU. Taken March 29 by Alejandro Zepeda.

Quiz the Candidates: Chico State’s AS election Q&A

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter
March 30, 2023

Quiz the Candidates: Chico State’s AS election Q&A Chico State hosted its Quiz the Candidates forum on March 29, for the upcoming student government election. The event took place in Bell Memorial...

Senso-ji Temple. Taken March 11 by Alejandro Zepeda

Embark on a journey of sushi, speeches and serenity: Discovering the wonders of Japan

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter
March 21, 2023

When I found out that I had the opportunity to represent Chico State’s speech and debate team at the International Forensics Association tournament in Tokyo, Japan, I was thrilled. As an aspiring public...

Grace Gallagher hitting at home base.
Taken Feb. 10th

Chico State Softball team hit it off in their first home game

Alejandro Zepeda, Reporter
February 14, 2023

Chico State’s Softball team played three intense home games this weekend against Academy of Art and Stanislaus State. On Friday morning, the Chico State Wildcats faced off against Academy of Art...