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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Claire Martinez
Sienna Gordon, sophomore psychology major, is both nervous and excited to attend Marine Corps Officer Candidates School this summer. Photo credit: Claire Martinez

From student to sergeant

Claire Martinez
May 17, 2015
A Chico State sophomore is pursuing her dream toward a diploma and an officer title.
Using sailor mouth substitutions, students can resist the social norm of swearing and create a more colorful vocabulary. Photo credit: Claire Martinez

Students and swearing: The normalization of cursing like a sailor

Claire Martinez
May 1, 2015
Once students enter college, their vocabulary flourishes with new terms in the explicit category.
Best apps for college students

Best apps for college students

Claire Martinez
April 21, 2015
Our guide to apps that Chico State students should be taking advantage of to simplify their lives.
Shane Smith, a senior public relations major, and Dillon Mitchler, a senior English major, hope to make Chico's streets safer for students following the tragic death of Nickolas Klein. Photo credit: George Johnston

Friends of student killed in accident petition for safer streets

Claire Martinez
April 17, 2015
Two Chico State seniors are trying to have the downtown yield signs replaced with stop signs after a car accident took the life of a student.
Ben Lucas, tattoo artist and owner of Eye Of Jade in downtown Chico, has been inking art pieces on people for more than a decade. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Tattoo artist leaves his mark

Claire Martinez
April 6, 2015
Ben Lucas, owner of Eye of Jade in downtown Chico, has let his creative juices flow into the art pieces he completes on his clients.
A timeline of Chico State's presidents

A timeline of Chico State’s presidents

Claire Martinez
March 30, 2015
The Orion has created a timeline to share the history of the university's top administrators.
Stephany Swenson, a senior sociology major, wants to show off her dance moves in the body of comedic television host Ellen DeGeneres. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Body swap

Claire Martinez
March 27, 2015
Students share who they would switch bodies with and what they would do in that body.
Brennen Gray, junior communications major, is planning to save money this spring break and enjoy the weather in Chico. Photo credit: Claire Martinez

Spring break on a budget

Claire Martinez
March 14, 2015
Broke for spring break? No problem. The Orion has tips from students on how to plan a break on a budget.
Brooke Magnotta, program supervisor for the Wildcat Recreation Center, strives to make the center an inviting space for all students on campus. Photo credit: Claire Martinez

WREC aims to foster inclusive environment

Claire Martinez
February 19, 2015
Brooke Magnotta and the staff of the Wildcat Recreation Center have been making strides toward creating a space that welcomes everyone.
Ayman Arara and Yazeed Alsubaie, senior international relations majors Photo credit: Claire Martinez

Valentine’s Day guide for the broke college student

Claire Martinez
February 13, 2015
Holidays can be another reminder to college students about how broke they are. Chico State students voice their ideas on affordable places they would want to go on Valentine's Day.
Photograph of John Geiger

Let’s be frank: Chico State relishes Crazy Dog

Claire Martinez
February 4, 2015
John Geiger has been running his hot dog stand and feeding the students and faculty on campus for more than 15 years.
Chico State juniors Nikki St. Laurent and Alexandra Monopoli cuddle with their cats Simba and Cleo. Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Students step up to care for furry friends

Claire Martinez
January 28, 2015
Is owning a pet in college the right choice or the wrong choice?
Brittany Kissinger, Chico State Alumn, warms up the crowd for Girls on the Run with her zumba dance moves.

Chico State alumna’s passion for giving knows no bounds

Claire Martinez
January 20, 2015
Brittany Kissinger contributes to the community in several ways including teaching, volunteering and representing Chico on stage in the Miss California USA pageant.