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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.

All content by Ellie Marty
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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...