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All content by Brooke Martin

Five ways to spread holiday cheer, not germs

Brooke Martin
December 14, 2018

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s; these holidays are here but so are sicknesss.Winter is a great season for romance. It’s filled with matching ugly Christmas sweaters, the sexy New...

‘Orbiting’ is the new ‘ghosting’ and single life has never been weirder

Brooke Martin
December 14, 2018

When you think about it, we meet so many new people each and every day. However, only a small percentage of these people end up staying in our lives.Friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, family, acquaintances...

CA fires: Celeb mansions vs. ‘the average joe’s’ house

Brooke Martin
December 7, 2018

When celebrities and the ‘average joe’ deal with the same struggles, the spotlight tends to center on the celebrity, but this shouldn’t be the case with the recent fires.Tragedy has struck...

Keep Chico state a ‘dry’ campus

Brooke Martin
November 14, 2018

Chico isn’t dry, but Chico State is. Chico is California’s ‘drunkest city’ and is home to the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Our town is definitely not short on alcohol. Most students...

Man and woman getting intimate. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Porn is more than just Playboy magazines

Brooke Martin
November 6, 2018

When thinking of the word ‘porn,’ you may picture videos depicting extremely graphic sex or old Playboy magazines. While this porn exists, there are other types too.Growing up, parents and...

The ‘pink tax’ is making me pink in the face

Brooke Martin
November 4, 2018

College kids hate taxes. Income taxes, grocery taxes, any tax - you name it we hate it. It makes sense why most taxes exist, but the ‘pink tax’, however, does not.Women and men, for the most...

Wildcat on the Street: Does greasy food cure hangovers?

Brooke Martin
November 4, 2018

Reporter Brooke Martin went around Chico State to ask students their opinion on greasy food and if they believe it cure's hangovers.Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected] or @bmartin471...

Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Stay at home ‘baby daddies’

Brooke Martin
October 31, 2018

When calling him ‘daddy’ turns literal.There’s always been a stigma that men are the providers, the ‘breadwinners’. They are in charge of providing financially, while women...

Student sits calmly alone. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

‘Loners’ aren’t always lonely

Brooke Martin
October 30, 2018

There’s a difference between being a ‘loner’ and being lonely.You’re at a restaurant with your friends. You see a girl sitting in the corner booth, mindlessly eating her sandwich...

Off the Record: Chicoween

This week on Off the Record, Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about the importance of cultural appropriation, consent and out-of-towners during Chicoween. 0:01- Introduction0:07- Topics0:15-...

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Off the Record: gender neutral bathrooms and men who can’t donate blood

This week on Off the Record, Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about the necessity of general neutral bathrooms needed on campus and the men who can't donate blood during the blood...

Start living in the now

Brooke Martin
October 23, 2018

College students are planning for the future, but might be forgetting about the now.Midterms, grades, internships and careers weigh heavily on college students’ minds. Under all of this stress, it’s...

The scary part of people visiting for Chicoween

Brooke Martin
October 22, 2018
Out of towners coming up on Chicoween, is more of a trick than a treat.
Forager is a healthy drink alternative that is dairy-free and probiotic. Sold at Urban Roots in the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Plastic is making you fat

Brooke Martin
October 17, 2018

All of the hard work we put into looking good may be going to waste by just one simple thing - plastic.At the gym, in class or simply on the streets, you will see people chugging water from plastic bottles....

Men should not be left out of the equality fight

Brooke Martin
October 17, 2018

Meninism: myth or fact?President Donald Trump was recently quoted saying, “It is a very scary time for young men in America…” He has since faced much backlash for this comment, but it...

Seven reasons why your friend might be the real snake

Brooke Martin
October 10, 2018

Toxic friends come in many shapes and forms. Most of us, if not all of us, have had a friend that’s turned out to not be an actual friend. Snake venom is toxic, but friends shouldn’t be. Friends...

Sergio Delgado says size does not matter, it is about how you use it. Photo credit: Karen Limones

The male package: one size doesn’t fit all

Brooke Martin
October 9, 2018

Put those rulers and growth pills away because we don’t care what your penis size is.Our society is obsessed with appearance, looks and being perceived as ‘sexy’. At least five million...

Photo credit: theorion

Off the Record: sex workers and sensitive language

This week, reporters Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin shared their opinions on sex workers and sensitive language that students use.Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected]...

Student packing up while another student behind is still working. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Packing up premature is immature

Brooke Martin
October 7, 2018

We have all been there, myself included. When we have to sit through a lecture that is not to our liking, we feel like we're going to die before the class is over. You slowly start to zip up your backpack...

Jack Mason (current member of Sigma Nu) and James Sandlin (current member of Sigma Nu) survey the damage of the car. Photo credit: Brooke Martin

Brotherhood and bashing cars: How many frat guys does it take to destroy a car?

Brooke Martin
October 2, 2018

Every year students rush fraternities and sororities hoping to become a new member of Greek life. While there are many recruitment events that take place, one stands out. It involves sledgehammers, lots...

(From left to right) Gerardo Gutierrez, Tyrell Whitaker, and Charlie Ojbion became friends after having similar classes and getting to know one another. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Maintain relationships far from home

Brooke Martin
October 2, 2018

Dear best friend from high school, It's been a while since we've spoken. Being an adult takes up a lot of time, especially since I attend school, work, and try to maintain a social life. I know this...

On this week's podcast, Racheal Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about two topics; friendships and using lubrication in the bedroom. Photo credit: The Orion

Off the Record: Friendships and lubricating in the bedroom

This week, columnist Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin hit on topics about friendships in and out of college and using lube in the bedroom.Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin...

Off the Record: Sugar Parents and Hickies

Brooke Martin, Rayanne Painter and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018

This week, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin with guest Sammy Browne share their opinion on hickies and potential sugar parents.Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected]...

A ‘lovebite’ is an affectionate sign of love, embrace it

Brooke Martin
September 17, 2018

Sucking a neck isn’t just for the vampires in "Twilight." Look in my closet and you will see several long, dark blue turtlenecks. These are mainly from my younger days when I didn’t want my parents...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Wildcat on the Street: Parking

Brooke Martin and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018

Reporter Brook Martin went around campus to ask students for their opinions on the Chico State's parking issues on and off campus.Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected] or @bmartin471...

Selfies are self-confidence boosters

Brooke Martin
September 12, 2018

Filters and Snapchat selfies should be celebrated, not looked down on.How many times have you asked someone to take a photo of you and it doesn’t look the way you want it? This is a problem I am...

Example of a kegel exercise people can do to strengthen muscles for better sex. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Kegels are the next best thing to better sex

Brooke Martin
September 10, 2018

It’s no secret that lots of men are attracted to virgins.If a girl hasn’t had her “cherry popped” yet, then having sex with her will feel different, right? Wrong.Some men (and women)...

How to live the life of luxury as a college student

Brooke Martin
September 10, 2018

Budgeting is not fun. It’s probably one of the least fun things to do because who doesn’t like spending money? Especially, when Gucci belts and Kylie Jenner lip kits are calling out your credit...

Podcast: Tinder U and taking fashion risks

Rachael Bayuk and Brooke Martin
September 9, 2018

This week reporters Rachael Bayuk and Brooke Martin hit topics on Tinder University and taking fashion risks in life. Brooke Martin and Rachael Bayuk can be reached at [email protected]...

Swipe left on Tinder U

Swipe left on Tinder U

Brooke Martin
September 9, 2018

Almost every college student is aware of Tinder, the most popular dating app. While there are many dating apps out there, Tinder continues to dominate the field. This is especially true for college...

Social media consent becomes the new get-out-of-jail free card

Brooke Martin
August 26, 2018

When talking about “social media consent” you have to wonder if consent even exists anymore. If anyone else has access to certain content, then the original owner’s ability to give consent for the...