Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Allisyn Shaw

Allisyn Shaw, Reporter

Allisyn Shaw is a transfer student from Shasta Community College and has her associate’s degree in English Literature. She transferred to Chico State to finish her Bachelor’s degree in journalism. She gained a passion for journalism when she attended high school in her yearbook class. On days she’s not at college, she works as a part-time baker and creates art in her free time.

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Open roads make the commute to school seem deceivingly longer than it is. Photo by Allisyn Shaw.

Commuting: An expedition for an education

Allisyn Shaw, Reporter
October 22, 2025

I woke up around 6 a.m., when the sun was just beginning to rise, its bright, bleeding orange stretched across the horizon. I tried to convince myself that being late and unable to find a parking spot...

In the online world, the industry built upon sophisticated phishing techniques has continued to grow. The DoIt is in their third year of the Festival of the Phishes, an event designed to educated students and staff about ways to keep their information secure. Photo courtesy of the Chico State Division of Information Technology.

Festival of the Phishes is back

Allisyn Shaw, Reporter
October 15, 2025

The Division of Information Technology will host the third annual cybersecurity awareness carnival, “Festival of the Phishes,” on Thursday. Students, faculty and staff will come together to generate...