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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Liz Perez

Elizabeth Perez, Reporter

Elizabeth Perez is a transfer student from Sacramento City College in Sacramento. She is a junior, majoring in journalism and minoring in sports media. This is her first semester on The Orion, where she hopes to gain experience and learn what it takes to be a reporter. In her free time, she loves to listen to her extensive record collection, watch romcoms and hang with friends. 

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Students Anna Jewel and Valerie Reyes are the first to approach the kind letters table, taking a note that coincides with their mental health struggle or battle they might be facing. Photo taken by Elizabeth Perez, May 6, 2026.

Take a letter, take a rose

Elizabeth Perez, Reporter
May 6, 2026

On a sunny Tuesday morning, students walking past the outdoor Bell Memorial Union dining area notice something is different. A table, with positive letters and roses, is set up between the side of Meriam...

Stories by Starlight calms a group of stargazers as they look up towards the darkening summer sky. Photo by Laurie Thiede, May 11, 2025.

Written in the stars

Elizabeth Perez, Reporter
May 5, 2026

As you head down East Ave and take the last roundabout heading east toward Wildwood Ave, you see the property lines ending and the open fields beginning. You’ve just entered Upper Bidwell Park, famous...

Chico State senior, Ella Hodges, poses for graduation pictures taken by Amy Quinto in the rose garden. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman April 22, 2026.

Spring is blooming

Elizabeth Perez and Arlette Valdivia
April 22, 2026

With the Spring semester nearing its end, take a look at some of the blossoming florals coming out to say goodbye to the Class of 2026.   Elizabeth Perez and Arlette Valdivia can be reached...

Alisa Tousey (left) and Chelsea Smith (right) are the backbone behind feeling safe and comfortable at Freebird Yoga. Photo taken by Elizabeth Perez, March 14, 2026.

Yoga, aerial, pole, weed and love

Elizabeth Perez, Reporter
March 30, 2026

As you show up for your 9 a.m. subtle-body flow yoga class, you yawn, roll out your mat, tie up your hair, and take note of your surroundings.  The instructor introduces herself, asks for each of the...

Time capsules outside of Kendall Hall.
Photo taken by Alexa Lima. Feb. 20

Digging Up Chico State Memories

Elizabeth Perez, Reporter
February 20, 2026

Walking past Kendall Hall, you will see dated stones on the ground dating from 1931 to 1969, and then jumping to 2000. These are the Chico State time capsules.  The Chico State time capsules are a...

Over 136 million Americans use TikTok daily, making it one of the most popular apps. Photo created from Canva by Elizabeth Perez, January 29, 2026.

TikTok’s New Ownership Sparks Concerns

Elizabeth Perez, Reporter
February 3, 2026

TikTok was sold to the U.S. due to fears regarding the Chinese company ByteDance selling data. The decision was made by a joint venture, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. According to Cornell Law School's...