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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 Daisy Dardon
Illustration by Darian Maroney

My experience with depression

Daisy Dardon
May 8, 2015
In honor of National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, our columnist shares her story of living and coping through difficult times.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Wrestling with the allure of marijuana

Daisy Dardon
April 20, 2015
Ever have trouble reconciling the positive and negative effects of using marijuana? I do.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Life as the oldest child

Daisy Dardon
April 15, 2015
Being my parents' firstborn is both a blessing and a curse.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Believing in stars

Daisy Dardon
April 13, 2015
I'm not ashamed to admit that I check my daily horoscopes all the time.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Overcoming racism made me stronger

Daisy Dardon
April 11, 2015
Racism is alive and well in Chico, but it shouldn't deter people from making a difference.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Learn from elders

Daisy Dardon
March 26, 2015
As the great Oscar Wilde said, "With age comes wisdom."
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Don’t shy away from asking parents for help

Daisy Dardon
March 24, 2015
Being able to talk to my parents openly about everything has made my life a lot easier.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Take my advice, learn to budget

Daisy Dardon
March 18, 2015
Some things are easier said than done.
Illustration by Trevor Moore

Essentials to buy for a 1st apartment

Daisy Dardon
March 17, 2015
Don't get stuck without any furniture or other basic necessities for months on end.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Leave the party school reputation behind

Daisy Dardon
March 15, 2015
Students need to understand that attending a college that is notorious for binge drinking and violence may not be in their best interests.

Do some research before taking drugs

Daisy Dardon
March 5, 2015
If used incorrectly, Molly can cause severe overheating of the body, which can induce organ damage.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

The pros and woes of pet ownership

Daisy Dardon
March 5, 2015
College students should own a pet if they can be responsible enough to do so.
Listen to something new

Listen to something new

Daisy Dardon
February 27, 2015
Having a wide range of tastes in music helps connect people who normally may not find much common ground.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

College’s most daunting task: Choosing a career

Daisy Dardon
February 26, 2015
With endless areas of study and considerations like income, family and personal fulfillment, deciding what field to go in after graduation can be stressful.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Support victims of sexual assault

Daisy Dardon
February 25, 2015
Acts of sexual assault often go unreported because victims fear being told it was their own fault.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Taking a break from social media

Daisy Dardon
February 19, 2015
Staying away from social media didn't turn out as I thought it would.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Give me something to believe in

Daisy Dardon
February 19, 2015
People's feelings about religion and faith are part of a personal journey and should not be judged.

Breaking the pattern of diabetes in families

Daisy Dardon
February 12, 2015
Knowing there is a good chance I may come down with the disease someday has driven me to make lifestyle changes.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Think twice before getting a tattoo

Daisy Dardon
February 12, 2015
Choosing what tattoo to get can take time but it's good to dwell on something that will be on your body for the rest of your life.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Giving ‘Fifty Shades’ a chance

Daisy Dardon
February 6, 2015
I won't be alone on Valentine's Day. I'll be watching "Fifty Shades of Grey" with hundreds of other strangers.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

The struggle of being forgetful

Daisy Dardon
February 5, 2015
Forgetting passwords and birthdays is normal but I take being forgetful to another level.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

All types of breasts need support

Daisy Dardon
January 29, 2015
People should learn to appreciate all boobs regardless of shape or size.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Part time worker, full time student

Daisy Dardon
January 29, 2015
It's hard trying to balance work and school but it's necessary in order to make ends meet.

Students discuss being mistaken for other ethnic groups

Daisy Dardon
January 25, 2015
Opinion columnist Daisy Dardon discusses being mistaken for other ethnicities with her readers.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Perils of social media snooping

Daisy Dardon
January 22, 2015
Think twice before obsessively poring over someone's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts — or at the very least leave no evidence behind.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Goodbye teenage years

Daisy Dardon
January 22, 2015
It's hard to come to terms with getting older.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Ask before assuming about someone’s ethnicity

Daisy Dardon
January 20, 2015
A whole host of countries other than Mexico have Spanish-speaking people.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Read the book first

Daisy Dardon
January 17, 2015
I'm still waiting for the day that a movie will live up to the book.
Tapingo workers will be delivering coffee to students in the library before finals week. Photo credit: Daisy Dardon

Coffee shop offers delivery during finals frenzy

Daisy Dardon
December 14, 2014
During finals week, Common Grounds will be offering delivery services to the library through the Tapingo app.
Illustration by Liz Coffee.

Car break-in at A lot on West Sacramento Avenue.

Daisy Dardon
December 4, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the University Police Department. Dec 2.
Jill Cannaday, nursing supervisor at Chico State Student Health Services. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Chico State chlamydia tests increase

Daisy Dardon
November 18, 2014
Chico State had 113 cases which tested positive in chlamydia for women and 57 cases which tested positive for men, according to Jill Cannaday, nursing supervisor at Student Health Service.
Chico State fraternity and sorority students. Photo courtesy of Chico State

Greeks put on probation, suspended

Daisy Dardon
October 30, 2014
Greek organizations were either put on probation or suspension by governing councils. The organizations failed to comply with the Fraternity and Sorority Affair's policies and procedures.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Skateboarder flips off woman

Daisy Dardon
October 22, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the University Police Department. Oct. 21.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Backpack with laptop stolen out of car

Daisy Dardon
October 15, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from University Police Department. Oct. 15

Woman fears ex roommate wants to fight her

Daisy Dardon
October 9, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the University Police Department. Oct 7

Medical aid for allergic reaction

Daisy Dardon
October 2, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the University Police Department. Sept.30
Kyle Merker, civil engineering major and Taryn Harvey, communication sciences and disorders major, are installing bookshelves at the Wildcat Store. Merker and Harvey are student employees for the Associated Students. Photo credit: John Domogma

A.S. halts employee discount at bookstore

Daisy Dardon
September 22, 2014
The A.S. is deciding Tuesday if it wants to continue the employee discounts that were available in previous semesters or if other options should be considered.

Medical aid for allergic reaction to food

Daisy Dardon
September 18, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Sept 17.
Alumni invent earthquake software

Alumni invent earthquake software

Daisy Dardon
September 17, 2014
Building damage from earthquakes can be predicted quicker and in more detail using a new computer program developed by Chico State graduates.

Sexual assault at Student Health Center

Daisy Dardon
September 10, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Sept. 9.

Girlfriend hits boyfriend at Butte Station

Daisy Dardon
September 5, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department and University Police Department.
Jonathan Gurrola, a sophomore pre-nursing major, is planning to apply to different schools in case he's not accepted into the nursing program. Photo credit: Daisy Dardon

Nursing, recording arts students consider backup major

Daisy Dardon
September 2, 2014
Chico State pre-nursing students are concerned that high grades won't earn them a seat in the nursing program.
Drivers experience traffic on Warner Street as students move into the dorms the 18th through the 21st of this week. Photo credit: Daisy Dardon

Wait-list for student housing drops just below 100

Daisy Dardon
August 25, 2014
As of Tuesday, less than 100 students are still looking for rooms at one of Chico State's housing facilities. University Housing and Food Services will not be able to accommodate those still on the wait-list.
The recording room for the music and theater department will be connected to a recital hall with controllable acoustics. Photo credit: Nnamdi Johnson-Kanu

Workers put up walls for ‘Taylor Hall II’

Daisy Dardon
August 24, 2014
The new arts and humanities building, commonly referred to as 'Taylor Hall II,' is set to be completed in 2015 and opened in 2016.