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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Brandi Gualco
The morning-after pill probably won't kill you

The morning-after pill probably won’t kill you

Nicole Henson
May 6, 2018
Smokey the Groove bandmates combine rock and funk with some jazz tunes. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Smokey the Groove presents the party challenge

Nicole Henson
April 18, 2018
La Salles Plate and flight during breakfast time. La Salles' website's photo

Cheapest eats and drinks for college students

Nicole Henson
April 4, 2018
Cops break up a party.

[Photo] Interactive map: César Chávez 2018

Kayla Fitzgerald
April 1, 2018
Luke Davies reads his poetry during a writer's voice session in Zingg Recital Hall

Writer’s Voice showcases authors and established writers

Hannah Yeager and Nicole Henson
March 27, 2018
Hayden Duncan is a 23-year-old recording arts student. He refers to gear as his console. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Artist of the week: Hayden Duncan

Nicole Henson and Mitchell Kret
February 28, 2018
Bandmates Lorenzo Thruston, Fahradin Nushi and Mike Justin are three roommates who came together to form up-and-coming band, Spun

Roommates turned bandmates are now performing in Chico

Nicole Henson, Arts Editor
February 28, 2018
A batch of "prepared" Kratom.

[Photo] Getting kray-zy for opioid alternatives

Mitchell Kret
February 6, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Tinder for dummies: Master the art of dating in a college town

Nicole Henson
January 31, 2018
Sophi "tootles" holds up a message. Photo credit: Nicole Henson

Homeless homies project

Nicole Henson
November 30, 2017

Your dad’s favorite songs

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
November 9, 2017

Your Dad’s Favorite Playlist

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
November 9, 2017
Tame Impala- Innerspeaker Photo credit: Tame Imapa

Midterms: After-hours

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 24, 2017
King Krule- The Ooz

Midterms; After-hours

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 24, 2017

Sad Boy / Girl Playlist

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 3, 2017
Sad girl/boy albums

Sad girl/boy albums

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 3, 2017
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Local DJs play stage-side with Baauer at the Senator

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
September 26, 2017

So, who actually uses condoms

Nicole Henson
September 20, 2017
Brown Beret activist stands tall next to student-made banner Photo credit: Nicole Henson

Everything to know about DACA

Nicole Henson
September 13, 2017
Authorities will be detaining those who participate in underage drinking. Photo Coutesy of Creative Comments.

ABC works alongside local law enforcement for Labor Day weekend

Nicole Henson
September 2, 2017

Chico State lands in Money magazine

Nicole Henson
August 22, 2017
A three-day pass to attend Outside Lands costs $375. Amber Campbell of KCSC attended the event for free and was the only college radio representative.

[Photo] Chico State insider at Outside Lands

Caitlyn Young
August 22, 2017
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

OrionScopes: Week of May 15

Brandi Gualco
May 15, 2017
Photo credit: Nicole Henson

Celebratory peanut butter pizookies

Nicole Henson
May 13, 2017
Photo credit: Brandi Gualco

Shrimp alfredo pasta recipe for two

Brandi Gualco
May 9, 2017
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

OrionScopes: Week of May 8

Brandi Gualco
May 8, 2017
Photo credit: Jessica Johnson

Millenials searching for mental vacations

Nicole Henson
April 29, 2017
Photo credit: Franky Renteria

City of Chico limits recreational marijuana use

Nicole Henson
April 21, 2017
High kids getting good grades

High kids getting good grades

Nicole Henson
April 16, 2017
Shots fired outside of fraternity annex house. Photo credit: Nicole Henson

Shots fired at frat party, two arrested

Nicole Henson
April 10, 2017

The O Face: ‘Rape or regret’ situation causes blurred lines

Nicole Henson
April 9, 2017
Photo credit: Kristina Judy

University housing remains silent

Nicole Henson
April 6, 2017
Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Surviving college on coffee

Nicole Henson
April 5, 2017
Twitter screenshot that depicts the student excitement surrounding Ceasar Chavez day. Photo credit: Nicole Henson

Stop drinking tequila for Cesar Chavez

Nicole Henson
March 31, 2017
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

OrionScopes: Week of March 27

Brandi Gualco
March 27, 2017
Photo credit: Chase Falk

Chico scrutinizing binge-drinking too harshly

Nicole Henson
March 26, 2017
Photo credit: Katia Berg

Doug LaMalfa remains unknown to students

Nicole Henson
March 19, 2017
Photo credit: Garrett Isley

Pedestrian killed by train

Nicole Henson
March 18, 2017
Photo credit: Jenny Salazar

Students adjust to dorm life without RAs

Nicole Henson
March 14, 2017
Photo credit: Brianna McDaniel

OrionScopes: Week of March 6

Brandi Gualco
March 6, 2017
Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson gives a speech during her inauguration. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco.

Hutchinson’s promises as Chico State President

Nicole Henson
March 4, 2017
Photo credit: Chase Falk

Dispelling arguments against veganism

Nicole Henson
March 1, 2017
Resources for rape victims available on campus

Resources for rape victims available on campus

Nicole Henson
February 28, 2017
Photo credit: Brianna McDaniel

OrionScopes: Week of Feb. 27

Brandi Gualco
February 28, 2017
Photo credit: Katia Berg

America inching toward Civil War

Roberto Fonseca and Nicole Henson
February 23, 2017
Many evacuees received donations from locals including clothing, shoes, and water. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Spillway evacuees tell their stories

Nicole Henson
February 21, 2017
Photo credit: Brianna McDaniel

OrionScopes: Week of Feb. 19

Brandi Gualco
February 19, 2017

Protesters call for Chico State to cut ties with banks lending to North Dakota Access pipeline

Nicole Henson
February 19, 2017
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Celebrating being single

Nicole Henson
February 18, 2017
Peppermint bark. Photo credit: Brandi Gualco

No-bake peppermint bark makes a cheap and tasty treat

Brandi Gualco
February 17, 2017
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Freedom absent at Berkeley

Nicole Henson
February 15, 2017
Photo credit: Chase Falk

Global warning

Nicole Henson
February 7, 2017
Photo credit: Brandi Gualco

Vegan butternut squash soup

Brandi Gualco
February 7, 2017
Photo credit: Chase Falk

The O Face: Testing, testing STI’s

Nicole Henson
February 7, 2017
The Zombies album Odessey and Oracle. Photo courtesy of commongrounds.

The Zombies

Nicole Henson
February 2, 2017
Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Increased tuition raises questions and encourages struggle

Nicole Henson
February 1, 2017
Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Male contraceptives coming soon

Nicole Henson
January 27, 2017
The XX I See You album cover. Photo courtesy of Common Grounds.

The XX: I see you

Nicole Henson
January 25, 2017
Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Facebook doesn’t mean fact

Nicole Henson
January 24, 2017
OrionScope: Week of Jan. 22

OrionScope: Week of Jan. 22

Brandi Gualco
January 21, 2017
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