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Ariana Powell

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor

Ariana Powell is going into her fourth year at Chico State as a media arts (production) and journalism (news) double-major. Now in her third semester on The Orion she is prepared to continue helping upcoming journalists, and endeavors to continue building her repertoire of multimedia and writing skills. In her free time, she enjoys writing, watching and analyzing films, reading and spending time with her loved ones.

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Chico State President Steve Perez and students react to tuition raise

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
September 17, 2023
The Board of Trustees convenes for a three-day September meeting. Screenshot taken by Ariana Powell on Sept. 13, approved by the CSU system.

CSU Board of Trustees approves multi-year tuition raise proposal

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
September 13, 2023
Created by Ariana Powell on Sept. 11.

Rally to take place during CSU Board of Trustees meeting to oppose proposed tuition raise

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
September 11, 2023
bright green mi taquito grill food truck

A guide to campus food truck Mi Taquito Grill

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
September 11, 2023
Ryan Muscat, shown above, was convicted of felony assault in 2019 after attacking a Chico State professor in 2017. Courtesy: Butte County District Attorney’s Office

District attorney: Sentence reduced for man convicted of 2017 attack on Chico State professor

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
September 4, 2023
Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 30.

CSU tuition costs may rise as Chico State enrollment continues to suffer

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
August 31, 2023
cherry williams swings rainbow poi balls

Canvas Cabaret at MONCA: scenic live model drawing

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
August 28, 2023
Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 28.

A look at beginning of semester events

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
August 28, 2023
Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 28.

[Photo] Check out this weeks campus events

September 17, 2023
Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 25.

Possible CSU faculty strike: What it could mean for faculty and students

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
August 28, 2023
Created by Ariana Powell on Aug. 26.

Title IX reports offer suggestions for Chico State

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
August 26, 2023
An employee prepares drinks during Taste Me Teas soft opening.

Taste Me Tea: Chico’s new tea and coffee central

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
August 25, 2023
The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

Suspect arrested on suspicion of brandishing gun on campus; timely warning notification delay

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
August 23, 2023
A side-by-side of two versions of Angel Baca-Ficklin and Neavh Lovecreeks Nerium cover.

‘Nerium:’ experimental noise as a reminder to ‘feel alive’

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
July 26, 2023
One of Chico State’s conceptual sketches for the eventual upgraded Human Identification Lab. Courtesy: Chico State

California budget allocates bond funds for Chico State Human Identification Lab

Ariana Powell
July 20, 2023
Front view of Kendall Hall

Summer orientation under way for incoming students

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
June 22, 2023
Future Chico State president, Stephen Perez, poses with Willie the Wildcat during Giving Day. Courtesy: Jason Halley/University Photography

CSU Board of Trustees announces new Chico State President Stephen Perez

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
May 30, 2023
Chico police are looking for a third suspect, Alejandro Manuel Douglas, connected to the May 6 Columbus Avenue mass shooting, pictured here. Courtesy: Chico Police Department

Chico police identify 3 suspects possibly linked to Columbus Avenue mass shooting

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor
May 30, 2023
People play “Dance Dance Competition” and “Hoop Fx” during Coin-Op’s hard opening on Thursday. Taken by Ariana Powell on April 27.

Game and drink, never stop, it’s all the same at Coin-Op

Ariana Powell, City Editor
May 1, 2023
Chico State associate professor, Lindsay Briggs, poses for a photo. Courtesy of Lindsay Briggs.

Lindsay Briggs on multiple controversies stemming from CUSD board meeting

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 19, 2023
The green and black food truck, The Black Kettle, rests by the science bridge enticing students on their way in the direction of Meriam Library. Taken by Ariana Powell, March 29.

The Black Kettle: More drinks than food

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 19, 2023
Picture of Phi Delta Theta fraternity sign

More hazing investigations: Phi Delta Theta and Lambda Sigma Gamma

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 17, 2023
The Delta Chi house April 10. Hours after having their chapter revoked the lights on their letters remain lit. Photo taken by Molly Myers.

Delta Chi’s hazing history

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 14, 2023
A woman looks over her shoulder. I am a woman. Whats your superpower? is written in dark red paint on the models back. Shes wearing a white tank top, the straps sliding off of her shoulders.

Keep your words off my body

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 12, 2023
A dark wood coffee cart sits at an intersection. A circular, cyan emblem sits attached to the middle of the front of the cart. Two whiteboards sit on either side of the emblem.

Cafe Muse: fresh, fresh, fresh coffee and tea

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 12, 2023
The Delta Chi house April 10. Hours after having their chapter revoked the lights on their letters remain lit. Photo taken by Molly Myers.

Fraternity Delta Chi loses charter following hazing incident report

Ariana Powell and Molly Myers
April 10, 2023
Grey house on a cloudy day with a red truck in front. Greek letters in red on the house

Fraternity Delta Chi under investigation after hazing incident report

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 7, 2023
The bright red Halal Platter food truck sits in the Student Services Center Plaza.

Halal Platter: food with a smile, large portions

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 5, 2023
Lulu Fatale dramatically leans back and to the left as she performs. A large purple flower can be seen in her black hair. She is also wearing red-soled heels and a silver studded bra.

GSEC’s erotic art show: drag, burlesque and art

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 4, 2023
An illustration of a doberman biting at bubbles set on a black square background with the words Fall Out Boy above it, and So Much (For Stardust under it.

Fall Out Boy’s ‘So Much (For) Stardust’ album review

Ariana Powell, City Editor
April 3, 2023
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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