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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Bria Martinez

Bria Martinez, Reporter

Bria Martinez is a transfer student from Las Positas College hoping to pursue a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in political science. Journalism has been an interest since joining the middle school paper in her hometown of Livermore, Calif. In her free time she enjoys going on long walks and writing short stories.

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Outside of GSEC office, there are many more mental health resources and pamphlets for anyone to grab. Photo taken by Bria Martinez April 30, 2026.

May is more than finals

Bria Martinez, Reporter
May 11, 2026

May marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and as the semester comes to a close many students are experiencing the stress of finals and life after graduation. The overlap between the month’s...

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You are not alone

Bria Martinez, Reporter
April 30, 2026

Resources at Chico State ensure the safety and security of students and faculty alike, providing opportunities for advocacy and care. As April comes to a close, sexual assault awareness continues to thrive...

The Denim Wall, a featured way of protesting the 1999 court case. Photo taken by Bria Martinez, on April 29, 2026.

Clothing is never consent

Bria Martinez, Reporter
April 29, 2026

April stands as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year, April 29 marks the Denim Day protest on campus, allowing students to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.  Denim Day...

Ice cream flavors offered at Sweet Chico. Photo taken by Bria Martinez April 23, 2026.

Here’s the scoop

Bria Martinez, Reporter
April 26, 2026

With summer around the corner, temperatures in Chico are expected to rise more this year than last, according to Long Range Forecasts. Ice cream shops in Downtown Chico offer the perfect solution to relieve...

Antonio Flores (right) of Butte Valley salsa stand at Thursday night market. Photo taken by Bria Martinez April 23, 2026.

Taking bites of culture

Bria Martinez, Reporter
April 26, 2026

The Thursday Night Market in downtown Chico offers more than just food, it offers the opportunity for community gathering, memories and indulgence in other cultures separated by colorful tents. For...

Posters of popular musicians are available and affordable at Melody Records. Photo taken by Bria Martinez April 17, 2026.

Treating yourself on a budget

Bria Martinez, Reporter
April 25, 2026

Walking into any business with only $10 in today’s economy may seem quite daunting and setting a hard limit with no exceptions is often hard to implement. The question of “what do I want?” quickly...

Families flying their kites for Kite Day 2026. Photo taken by Bria Martinez on April 19, 2026.

Kites paint the Chico sky

Bria Martinez, Reporter
April 21, 2026

The sky above the wide open space of Community Park filled with an array of motion and color as an array of kites lift into the air, flying over the grass. “Kite Day has been going on in Chico for...