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Ariana Powell, Reporter

Ariana Powell is going into her junior year at Chico State, and is currently majoring in media arts (production), and is working to declare a second major in journalism (news). This is her first semester on The Orion, and she looks forward to her time on staff.

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Harvester stands between Tehama and Butte Halls with customers waiting for their food. Taken by Ariana Powell, March 28.

Harvester: smoky flavor, cold bread

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 29, 2023
Students walk on Chico State campus near the Bell Memorial Union. Taken by Ariana Powell, March 27.

Downsides of student conduct reporting at Chico State

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 29, 2023
Students gather around candidates Autumn Alaniz-Wiggins, to the left, and Chris Sullivan, to the right. Taken by Ariana Powell, March 22.

BBQ and politics: Meeting the AS general election candidates

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 25, 2023
Ghostface in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Groups Scream VI. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

‘Scream VI’: Killers imitating killers, movies imitating movies

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 16, 2023
People gather at the Purim buffet as the feast begins. Taken by Ariana Powell, March 7.

Purim: Celebrating Queen Esther, a savior of Jewish community in 4th century BCE

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 10, 2023
Two different pins sit on a gold and white clothed table: the white pins say : As strong as the woman next to me, the mauve pins say Woman, women, womxn

Juanita Mottley at leadership symposium: ‘Stop telling me to be strong; I don’t need to be strong’

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 5, 2023
Image by Bianca Van Dijk from Pixabay.

GSEC’s upcoming Period Week: Breaking ‘stigma-taboo surrounding periods’

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 2, 2023
Image by Tommy Hammarsten from Pixabay.

The secret to relaxation: angry rock music

Ariana Powell, City Editor
March 2, 2023
Courtesy Associated Students

What to do and expect during AS general election season

Ariana Powell, City Editor
February 26, 2023
A skull rests in the middle of a metal circle with wires stretching out to the sides. Blue, green and purple colors are diffused through the sheers attached to the back of the shadow box. A small digital screen rests below the main center piece, it says and dreams begin. Medium brown wood creates the box and lights in The Naked Lounge reflect off of the boxs glass.

Zak Elstein: Artistic capsules and windows to thought

Ariana Powell, City Editor
February 22, 2023
In no particular order, President Gayle Hutchinson, Interim Provost Stephen Perez, College of BSS Dean Eddie Vela, Associate Dean Ryan Patten, BSS Student Senator Brenna Gossner, AS President Krystal Alvarez, Faculty Senate Chair Marianne Paiva, Staff Council Chair Tawnie Peterson, Mechoopda Indian Tribal Chairman Dennis Ramirez, City of Chico Mayor Andrew Coolidge, Turner Construction Company Representatives Jim Hull and Dan Wheeler, AC Martin Representative Danielle Martin Spice and CPDC Representative Zachary Smith take part in Wednesdays shovel ceremony. Taken by Ariana Powell, Jan. 8.

Excitement abounds during new behavioral and social sciences building groundbreaking ceremony

Ariana Powell, City Editor
February 10, 2023
Image by congerdesign from Pixabay.

Valentine’s Day: love, care and inclusion

Ariana Powell, City Editor
February 8, 2023
Vagina Monologues: Empowering vagina-owners of all identities

Vagina Monologues: Empowering vagina-owners of all identities

Ariana Powell, City Editor
February 8, 2023
Noah Skaiepz begins his theatrical performance on stage at The Naked Lounge.

‘I want to be a punk rock band’ Safe Space fundraiser

Ariana Powell, City Editor
February 1, 2023
The Orion News Brief

University: Chico State alerts system has been fixed

Ariana Powell, City Editor
February 1, 2023
A large crowd pushes up against the small stage in The Naked Lounge.

Rockin’ seditious and sadistic exposure to hardcore

Ariana Powell, City Editor
January 29, 2023
The Orion News Brief

University announces Chico State alerts system has been fixed

Ariana Powell, City Editor
January 27, 2023
People gathered for a presentation

Student, ‘Can Stachura just walk onto campus?’

Ariana Powell, City Editor
January 26, 2023
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/adult-blur-books-close-up-261909/

Finals stress, comfort media and how to access it

Ariana Powell, Reporter
December 16, 2022
Attendees mill around The Naked Lounge before the performances start at around 8 p.m. Taken by Ariana Powell, Dec. 3.

Sonic sounds in the lounge

Ariana Powell, Reporter
December 7, 2022
Photo by fauxels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-near-table-3184465/

Clothing and interview standards in the workplace

Ariana Powell, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Drunken Dumplings Fijian Rice Bowl with rice, curry, spam and various garnish. Taken by Garrett Hartman, Nov. 17.

Delectable Drunken Dumpling: Asian fusion cuisine

Ariana Powell, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Left to right, guitarist Sam Wong, vocalists Susana Correa Avila Robb, Alexis Ong and Demondra Martin and drummer Reese Villafranca. The three vocalists move around onstage as they perform at KCSCs Goblin Gala. Taken by Ariana Powell, Oct. 28.

Night of the living bands: A spooky night to remember

Ariana Powell, Reporter
November 17, 2022
Some skateboards were hidden under the wall shelves. Taken by Ariana Powell, Nov. 4.

Anemone Company art show

Ariana Powell, Reporter
November 11, 2022
Photo by Ibolya Toldi: https://www.pexels.com/photo/carnival-mask-decorated-with-pink-flower-3836671/

Cool costume? No, cultural appropriation

Ariana Powell, Reporter
October 30, 2022
Image by Sam Williams from Pixabay.

Oh, the horror!

Ariana Powell, Reporter
October 22, 2022
Neavh Lovecreek, founder of Effigy Designs, as photographed by Jen Vasquez, Oct. 15.

Common suspect: dark fantasy fashion

Ariana Powell, Reporter
October 19, 2022
The email received in 2020 inviting me to apply to the Honors Program after choosing Chico State.

Honorstly: behind the scenes

Ariana Powell
October 18, 2022
Politics, legislation, and bills oh my!

Politics, legislation, and bills oh my!

Ariana Powell, Reporter
October 13, 2022
Graphic courtesy: Jolie Asuncion

Holidays: fodder for drunk stories or environmental hazards?

Ariana Powell, Reporter
October 10, 2022
A woman with her back to the camera wears a black hijab, beige clothing and sunglasses rest on her head.

Iranian blackouts: losing internet or morality?

Ariana Powell, Reporter
September 29, 2022
Graphic courtesy of Jolie Asuncion

Fighting to feel better: the first step

Ariana Powell, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Graphic courtesy of Jolie Asuncion.

Sex, incest and menstruation: cultural censorship

Ariana Powell, Reporter
September 20, 2022
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