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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Beatrice Williams

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter

Bea Williams is a third-year student majoring in journalism with a minor in Spanish. This will be her first semester at The Orion, though she has previously contributed to the paper. She loves storytelling and is excited to join The Orion to report on local events. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, attending concerts, and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.

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Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this november. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

En la boleta:¿Qué es la Proposición 32?

Beatrice Williams, Reportera de Noticias
October 22, 2024

La Proposición 32 es una de las 10 nuevas propuestas que se presentarán en California en noviembre. Si se aprueba, la Proposición 32 aumentaría el salario mínimo de inmediato a $17 y luego a $18 a...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 36?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter
October 18, 2024

Proposition 36, one of 10 new propositions coming to California in November, will allow felony charges for the possession of certain drugs and for thefts under $950, if the defendant has two prior drug...

Steve Garvey is a former baseball player running for the U.S. Senate. Courtesy: Steve Garvey

U.S. Senate candidate: Steve Garvey

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter
October 9, 2024

Steve Garvey is a Republican candidate running for U.S. Senate in November against Congressman Adam Schiff.  Originally born in Florida, Garvey earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Michigan...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 32?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter
October 4, 2024

Proposition 32 is one of 10 new propositions coming to California in November. If passed, Prop 32 would raise minimum wage immediately to $17 and then to $18 starting Jan. 1 for employers with 26 employees...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 6?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter
September 30, 2024

The California general election this November will have 10 new propositions. Proposition 6 would remove part of the original California Constitution that grants prisons and jails the ability to force those...