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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Brittany McClintock

Brittany McClintock, Staff Writer

All content by Brittany McClintock
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

White isn’t always right

Brittany Mcclintock
May 18, 2016
White privilege is not something I'm proud of. Never have been, never will be.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

14 going on 25

Brittany Mcclintock
May 11, 2016
Kids don't look like kids anymore, which means I don't look like an adult now. Stop growing up faster than you need to.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Be civil in Facebook political debates

Brittany Mcclintock
May 3, 2016
Politics are personal. Facebook is personal. Facebook political postings shouldn't be as personal.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

The language of gender

Brittany Mcclintock
April 27, 2016
Being bilingual means speaking two different languages. That doesn't mean just speaking both Spanish and English, but speaking both masculine and feminine.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Stop ignoring low-income neighborhoods

Brittany Mcclintock
April 19, 2016
When the rich are greedy and don't bother funding low income areas, it really hurts the people who live there.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

College can be a culture shock

Brittany Mcclintock
April 13, 2016
College can be shocking in many ways; I just never thought that culture would be one of them.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Best roommates forever

Brittany Mcclintock
April 5, 2016
Living with your best friend should be the easiest decision you should be able to make.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Reunion TV episodes are the best

Brittany Mcclintock
April 3, 2016
A reunion show will always be my favorite part of a series, even if I don't watch the series.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

End the cycle of bullying

Brittany Mcclintock
March 25, 2016
Never use the excuse that you were once bullied so you get to bully others. That's stupid and not an actual valid excuse.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Don’t live in your sibling’s shadow

Brittany Mcclintock
March 15, 2016
You may feel like you can never pass your sibling in the game of life, but just wait on it.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Big boobs, big problems

Brittany Mcclintock
March 7, 2016
Big boobs seem great until you finally have them. Then they are actually just a nightmare.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Money talks, just not in front of the kids

Brittany Mcclintock
March 1, 2016
Talking about money in front of children can have a huge psychological effect on them.
Photo credit: Grant Garnsey

Pets are the best therapy

Brittany Mcclintock
February 23, 2016
When in doubt, talk to your cat. That's not crazy cat lady status, but if you don't talk to them, you might go crazy.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Love is color blind

Brittany Mcclintock
February 16, 2016
Interracial couples are the best kind of couples.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

I love the ’90s

Brittany Mcclintock
February 8, 2016
I have always been a firm believer that the 1990s was the best decade, but I'm not alone. Social media seems to have my back in this.
Illustration by Adriana Macias Photo credit: Adriana Macias

Cops don’t bother to answer student calls

Brittany Mcclintock
October 26, 2015
Police are suppose to serve and protect, but sometimes I can't count on them to come when I call for help.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Women play sports too

Brittany Mcclintock
October 3, 2015
Women in sports perform just as well as men and shouldn't be belittled any longer.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Behind these virgin ears

Brittany Mcclintock
September 27, 2015
I never chose to stab holes in my ears, but I'm the weird one.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Living the not-so-Greek life

Brittany Mcclintock
September 19, 2015
I don't understand what is so special about Greek life— and I don't really plan on it.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

ADHD is no laughing matter

Brittany Mcclintock
September 12, 2015
ADHD isn't just the boy who had too much sugar; it's a serious mental disorder.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Celebrity beef just another ploy to make money

Brittany Mcclintock
September 4, 2015
Everyone loves drama, but are viewers just giving celebrities money for fighting with one another?
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Service tradition during church needs altaring

Brittany Mcclintock
September 1, 2015
I just wanted to be like everyone else and attend church. Little did I know that would lead me into a cult-like setting.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Loving through long-distance relationships

Brittany Mcclintock
August 25, 2015
Being in a long-distance relationship is one of the toughest things I've done, but he makes it totally worth it.
Chico State third year Sylvia Dorghalli places her candle to spell out Nepal outside of Siskiyou Hall

Candlelit vigil held for Nepal victims

Brittany Mcclintock
May 9, 2015
A ceremony was held in remembrance of those who died during the Nepal Earthquake.
Fire truck at Safeway on Tuesday morning after a dumpster fire. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Safeway fire leads to evacuation

Brittany Mcclintock
April 30, 2015
The Safeway on Mangrove had to be evacuated after dumpster fire spread to the building.
Melody Souphilavong leads small groups in activities during her passion project for the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center. Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Student project focuses on coming-out stories

Brittany Mcclintock
April 16, 2015
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center presents the first passion project of its new program.
The logo for this year's election. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Vote today for student elections

Brittany Mcclintock
April 15, 2015
Associated Students, Real Food Chico and on campus organizations hold their elections through April 16.
A shooting victim went to Enloe Medical Center moments after shots were heard on Nord Avenue. Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Shooting on Nord Avenue

Brittany Mcclintock
March 27, 2015
Drive-by shooting leaves one victim injured, no leads on a possible suspect.
President Zingg recovering after heart surgery

President Zingg recovering after heart surgery

Brittany Mcclintock
March 19, 2015
Chico State's top administrator underwent bypass surgery on Sunday and is expected to make a full recovery.
A two car accident occured on the corner of West Sacramento Avenue and Warner Street. Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Car accident on West Sacramento Avenue and Warner Streets

Brittany Mcclintock
March 7, 2015
A two car accident causes a lane closure on West Sacramento Avenue on Friday afternoon.
Race is on to see who has the lucky duck

Race is on to see who has the lucky duck

Brittany Mcclintock
March 6, 2015
The psychology honor society, Psi Chi, will be hosting a ducky derby fundraiser on campus on Wednesday.
Drunk man chased by neighborhood dogs

Drunk man chased by neighborhood dogs

Brittany Mcclintock
March 5, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police Department. March 4.
A Chico State student was arrested on suspicion of drug sales and possession at University Village, located on Nord Avenue, Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Student arrested on suspicion of selling drugs

Brittany Mcclintock
March 5, 2015
A county narcotics task force and University Police served a search warrant on a student living in university housing and found thousands of dollars worth of drugs.
Mario Morales gives Ariel Kittredge, a junior at Chico State, her free shirt she won during the raffle outside of Kendall Hall. Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Chico State celebrates National Pink Shirt Day in solidarity

Brittany Mcclintock
February 25, 2015
Chico State students, staff and faculty members walked around in pink shirts today to bring awareness to the campaign to end bullying.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Female found with a knife after break-up

Brittany Mcclintock
February 18, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Feb 18.
From the left, Devjani Banerjee-Stevens, Maurice Bryan, Prisca S. Ngondo, Pedro Douglas and Tracy Butts. members all with PhDs discuss challenges they face being a minority. Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Forum addresses minority trials navigating majority-white campus

Brittany Mcclintock
February 18, 2015
Faculty and staff members discuss the challenges they face working at and being part of a predominately white community.
Pam Morrell and Lori Adrian are on table duty selling valentines and desserts to raise money for Relay For Life Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Valentine sweets for Relay For Life

Brittany Mcclintock
February 13, 2015
Valentines and delicious desserts sold on campus to help raise money for Relay For Life.

Student thinks tutor works for the government, is stalking him

Brittany Mcclintock
February 11, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Feb. 11.
Photo courtesy of CADEC

CADEC hosts relationship and alcohol awareness events

Brittany Mcclintock
February 7, 2015
The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center will be hosting alcohol and relationship education events during the week of Feb. 8.
Professionals of Color Coalition president, Malcolm J. McLemore leads the group in discussion. Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

Coalition discusses diversity problems at Chico State

Brittany Mcclintock
February 1, 2015
Forum on Jan. 28 discusses the issue of diversity and the necessary steps to fix it.

Man threatens to stick knife down person’s throat

Brittany Mcclintock
January 29, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Jan. 29.
Police cars line the street behind Walgreens on Nord Avenue following the arrest of three men involved in a shooting. Photo credit: Brittany Mcclintock

3 men arrested after Walgreens shooting

Brittany Mcclintock
January 28, 2015
The shooting was not gang affiliated and the suspect is in custody.
Elementary school student threatens to shoot up campus

Elementary school student threatens to shoot up campus

Brittany Mcclintock
January 22, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Jan. 22-23.