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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Ellie Marty

Ellie Marty, Editor in Chief

Ellie Marty is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism with a minor in women’s studies. She was born and raised in Sacramento, where she received a certificate of academic achievement for her work in her high school’s newspaper. This is Ellie’s fourth semester on The Orion. She has previously worked as the copy editor and opinion editor. Outside of reporting and editing, Ellie enjoys various crafts, reading, spending time outdoors and watching trashy reality TV.

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Police officer pictured at the scene near 1200 Nord Ave. Photo taken by C.N. Kepler on March 1.

One dead in officer-involved shooting on Nord Avenue 

Ellie Marty
March 2, 2025

A man was shot and killed by police after a gunfire exchange during an attempted arrest in an apartment complex near 1200 Nord Avenue on Saturday. The Butte County Officer-Involved Protocol Team has been...

Students and faculty members marched around campus for around three hours in support of immigrant rights Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Chico, California.

Protest at Chico State advocates for immigrant rights

Milca Elvira Chacon and Ellie Marty
February 6, 2025

For Chico State senior Yamileth Lomeli, ever-changing immigration policies are crucial issues to her and her family. As a daughter of immigrant parents, her voice and her act of protest was a way she felt...

Graphic for The O-face, created by Nadia Hill on Feb. 2.

The O-face: Period play

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2025

What’s the point of having a sword if you’re never going to get it bloody? That’s not a rhetorical question. I genuinely want readers to let me know. Many consider period sex to be taboo. A 2009...

Kendall Hall, where the Office of the President is located. Photo taken by Kimberly Morales.

Chico State president addresses budget concerns, federal uncertainty

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025

In a message sent to the Chico State campus community, University President Steve Perez acknowledged the heightened concerns regarding the recent fiscal challenges faced by higher education institutions...

Chico students pictured in front of the BMU, where the arrest was made. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Nov. 5, 2024.

Unidentified man arrested in BMU on theft warrant

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025

An unidentified male was arrested Thursday morning in the Bell Memorial Union on theft-related charges, following a warrant for his arrest.  Two University Police Department officers were dispatched...

The front of Kendall Hall, where the Academic Senate office is located. Photo taken by Ellie Marty on Jan. 30.

Chico State community invited to attend Academic Senate policy committee meetings

Ellie Marty, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2025

The Academic Senate is inviting Chico campus community members to attend meetings for the Educational Policies & Programs Committee and the Faculty & Student Policies Committee on Thursday at 2:30...

The front of Kendall Hall, where the Academic Senate office is located. Photo taken by Ellie Marty on Jan. 30.

[Photo] Campus community provided with inadequate information regarding academic structure

February 21, 2025

The front of Kendall Hall, where the Academic Senate office is located. Photo taken by Ellie Marty on Jan. 30.

The awaited vice president candidate debate allowed both Vance and Walz to share their views with the public. Graphic created by Jessica Miller using Canva on Oct. 2

Recap: Vance and Walz vice presidential debate

Ellie Marty and Megan Gauer
October 2, 2024

Millions of people tuned in to watch vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance, met at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on Tuesday to engage in what may be the final...

Students gathered to participate in a hearing about the updated time, place and manner policy. Taken by Jessica Miller on Sept. 25.

Chico State holds forum about updated time, place and manner policy

Jessica Miller and Ellie Marty
September 27, 2024

Chico State held a forum Wednesday for students and faculty to discuss Chico State’s updated time, place and manner policy.  Joseph Morales, university diversity officer, opened the forum by explaining...

 Chico State classrooms left without power. Taken by Callum Standish on Sept. 26

Classes canceled for rest of day due to outage

Update 6:20 p.m. Sunday: Power has been restored and classes are set to resume as normal Monday. The power system on campus belongs to Chico State and the issue that caused the outage was not due to...

Image courtesy of Pexels.

Taking a breather

Ellie Marty, Opinion Editor
December 5, 2023

Amid the hustle and bustle of college life, there lies an oasis of tranquility known as Dead Week. Just hearing the words can make any stressed-out student breathe a sigh of relief.  It’s what feels...

Coffee beans taken by Igor Haritanovich. Image courtesy of Pexels.

Chico’s coffee culture: grounds for celebration or a bean there, done that situation?

Ellie Marty, Opinion Editor
December 4, 2023

Prepare to be buzzed, Chicoans. Our beloved city's caffeinated obsession has reached epic proportions, leaving us to question if coffee runs through our veins instead of blood. Let's spill the beans on...

Chico State University President addresses instructor’s controversial message

Chico State University President addresses instructor’s controversial message

Ellie Marty and Jackson Elrod
November 1, 2023

On Monday Chico State University President Steve Perez issued an email to the campus community addressing a Canvas message released by an instructor making accusations against the University and the Chief...

Photo courtesy of Marina Dear.

The one day a year dressing slutty feels safe

Ellie Marty, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2023

Practically everyone has heard the quote from “Mean Girls”: “In Girl World, Halloween is the one day a year when a girl can dress up like a total slut and no other girls can say anything else about...

Chico State parking structure located at West First and Ivy Streets. Taken on September 1 by Ellie Marty.

Parking on campus is hell on Earth

Ellie Marty, Opinion Editor
September 1, 2023

Three words that make the hair stand up on the back of my neck: parking on campus.  With fall semester in full swing, campus is hustling and bustling, meaning I’m yet again leaving home to embark...

zodiac constellations

Aligning your stars

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
April 27, 2023

Here’s the deal: There are people who walk around taking massive stinky dumps on anyone who believes in astrology and I’ve gathered it’s because they’re misinformed. They’ve learned that astrology...

two outfits

Weekly fit checks: Men moment

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
April 27, 2023

Name: Stephen Caldes Position at Chico State: Associate Professor, Fall ‘23 Hometown: Westfield, MA How do you describe your style?: “Normcore for sure, but with splashes of sartorial preppy...

two navy edits

Weekly fit checks: Navy baby

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
April 19, 2023

Name: Walker Hardy Major: Public relations with a double minor in art and photography Hometown: Los Angeles How do you describe your style?: “Secondhand and unconventional . . . I mix and match...

two outfits

Weekly fit checks: Farm fits

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
April 12, 2023

Name: Leah McKechnie Major: Media arts production with a minor in social media analysis and production  Hometown: Sacramento How do you describe your style? “A colorful, modest teddy bear...

three outfits

Weekly fit check: Cesar Chavez Day edition

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
April 3, 2023

On March 31, Cesar Chavez Day, Wildcats strolled the streets in celebration of a Chico tradition: waking up at sunrise and drinking until alcohol seeped from their pores.  This week’s fit check...

scrabble pieces spelling "anxiety"

You’re just not getting it: A reflection on anxiety

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
March 30, 2023

Feeling anxious often gets looped in with having diagnosed anxiety, a big portion of where I believe anxiety’s misconception thrives. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in...

Shannon David posed near Butte Hall

Weekly fit check: A simple spring slay

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
March 26, 2023

Students were able to shed their rain boots Thursday and Friday as campus was met with blue skies, a slight breeze and generous greetings from the sun. Full-body shot of Shannon David’s outfit. Taken...

Stehr's layers

Weekly fit check: Layered up

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
March 11, 2023

Winter storms and chilly, damp conditions motivated Chico State students to bundle up this week.  Some students threw on their biggest sweatshirt with their comfiest sweatpants and called it a...

Leah McKechnie writing 'pussy' on a mirror with lipstick

Pushing a new perspective on ‘pussy’

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
March 3, 2023

I don’t have a problem with cursing, but I do have a problem with one word in particular — pussy.  Everyone curses. Whether it be done casually, circumstantially — or in special cases like...

Iseley close up

Weekly fit check: Valentine’s Day

Ellie Marty, Copy Editor
February 22, 2023

Love was in the air, and in student apparel, last week with the annual celebration of Valentine’s Day.  Mahlet Iseley, a sophomore studying psychology, dressed to impress. To say she was on...