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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Dominique Diaz

Dominique Diaz, Arts & Entertainment Editor

All content by Dominique Diaz
Promotional photo from official Tinder Facebook page.

Tinder isn’t for everybody

Dominique Diaz
May 3, 2016
Okay, fine, Tinder isn't for me.
Even emojis can remind someone of a song that's touched them. Photo from official Facebook page for Spotify.

Songs that start all the feels

Dominique Diaz
April 3, 2016
Music that touches your soul, we've all heard some.
Nicole Beal, sophomore pre-nursing major, and Jenna Fletcher, junior health science administration major, are full of excitement as they prepare to head to Bidwell Park. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

‘Cats in the Community give back

Dominique Diaz
March 31, 2016
Students gathered on Cesar Chavez day to lend a helping hand
Georgina Herrera smiles fondly as she reminisces about her life.

[Photo] Georgina Herrera shares more than just poetry

Sarah Strausser
February 25, 2016

Georgina Herrera smiles fondly as she reminisces about her life.

Ann, Brina, Trisha and Taylor are all smiles as they await the first day of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Course aims to reduce impact of stress-related issues

Dominique Diaz
February 22, 2016
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction class will return for its seventh semester.
Luisa Garza expresses her love for nature as she poses beside a colorful, blossoming plant. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Groundskeeper impacts sustainability program

Dominique Diaz
May 11, 2014
Luisa Garza has been making an impact on Chico State through the Diversion Excursion and is leaving her legacy behind.
Dancers and guest speakers were featured in the Tree of Peace ceremony. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Campus ceremony reflects on racism

Dominique Diaz
May 4, 2014
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and other organizations hosted an event to celebrate the Trees of Peace.
The audience joined in the dancing at the Beautifully Equal event. Photo credit: Salahadin Albutti

Students march for equality downtown

Dominique Diaz
May 4, 2014
A gender and communications class created a "change the world" project.

Students’ film features campus diversity

Dominique Diaz
May 3, 2014
Focused, headphone wearing students may be stopped on their way to class and asked to be part of a self-reflection video.
Caroline Galbraith, a sophomore psychology major, is a peer educator and social media intern at the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Students stand against prescription drug abuse

Dominique Diaz
April 27, 2014
The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center hosted its first Prescription Drug Awareness Week.
Eyeglasses donated for Vision for Hope give sight to less fortunate people around the world. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Class collects glasses for eye-opening cause

Dominique Diaz
April 22, 2014
A class is partnering with Lion's Club International to give vision to those in need
The George Peterson Rose Garden, a campus landmark, is more than 50 years old. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Founders Week celebrates campus roots

Dominique Diaz
April 14, 2014
Chico State's Founders Week, April 4-13, commemorates the school's history.
Jesse Dizard, an anthropology professor, filmed a documentary about sexual assault. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Professor’s film targets rape culture

Dominique Diaz
April 14, 2014
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center will play a portion of "Someone You Know" Tuesday on campus.
Debbie Devine, a local marriage and family therapist, answered questions about eating disorders for Chico State's Embodied club. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Club Spotlight: Embodied: Living the Health At Every Size Way

Dominique Diaz
March 31, 2014
A local marriage and family counselor spoke to students about eating disorders and body image.
Campbell attends to a fire with a high-pressure hose. Photo Courtesy of Jesse Campbell.

Student firefighter-in-training founded in community

Dominique Diaz
March 30, 2014
A Chico State student finds time for schoolwork, training to be a resident advisor and working with the local fire department.

Alcatraz field school gets year-round extension

Dominique Diaz
March 23, 2014
Students can continue to make discoveries while repairing Alcatraz Island.

Students start group for sober socialization

Dominique Diaz
March 11, 2014
Sober Chico offers alternatives to partying in hopes of creating a like-minded community.
The Active Minds club sporting pins to promote mental health awareness. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Club Spotlight: Active Minds

Dominique Diaz
March 10, 2014
A campus group is devoted to spreading mental health awareness.
CADEC program director Trisha Seastrom looks over training materials with Sofia Rodriguez, a Chico State student and peer educator.Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Mental health first-aid training returns to campus

Dominique Diaz
March 3, 2014
The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center is bringing the popular program back March 7 and 8.
Ashlley Martinez, a junior communication sciences and disorders major and president of Stop Trafficking of Persons, sports her STOP club shirt.Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Students host charity run to stop sex trade

Dominique Diaz
March 1, 2014
Campus organizations are hosting a 5,000-meter run in Bidwell Park to end slavery.
A camp for girls in Armenia led by the Peace Corps form a heart in 2012. Photo courtesy of the Peace Corps.

Speaker encourages students to choose Peace Corps

Dominique Diaz
February 26, 2014
CAVE sponsored a discussion for students who may want to join
The University Farm hopes to open a store to sell its goods to the community.Photo credit: Shannon Miller

University Farm plans to open store

Dominique Diaz
February 24, 2014
The store would provide local products to generate revenue for the university.
Kristen Cattell, junior project management major, is vice president of communications in the Project Management Group.Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Tech-savvy students take on marketing competition

Dominique Diaz
February 18, 2014
Students are coming up with marketing campaigns to bring more technology companies to the city.
Robert M. Knight, dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, made the initial proposal for the International Fellowship program. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

International arts program to set sail this summer

Dominique Diaz
February 11, 2014
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts has approved proposals for five faculty-led summer fellowships.
Located in SSC 430, the Counseling and Wellness Center offers a variety of free services to students.Photo credit: Jamie Stryker

Counseling center offers support groups to students

Dominique Diaz
February 1, 2014
The Counseling and Wellness Center on campus provides a collaborative solution to budget and staff cuts.
Adam Carroll gives a speech on financial decision making to students at the Bell Memorial Union on Wednesday.Photo credit: Yoselin Calderon

Speaker gives students scoop on winning ‘money game’

Dominique Diaz
February 1, 2014
Adam Carroll, a motivational speaker, gives advice on how to avoid debt after college
The scenery at Bidwell Park is just one of many things that make Chico a desirable place to live.Photo credit: Emily Teague

Chico recognized as ideal adult destination

Dominique Diaz
January 28, 2014
Sunset Magazine mentions Chico as a best place to live, work and reinvent.
The Hungry Wildcat pantry is stocked with food for those in need.Photo credit: Thomas Martinez

University provides food for students in need

Dominique Diaz
January 27, 2014
Hungry Wildcats opened up its pantry last fall to help students in need.
New program helps freshmen reach academic excellence

New program helps freshmen reach academic excellence

Dominique Diaz
January 21, 2014
Students work together under a mentor to get past inevitable first-year obstacles.