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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 Eva Gonzalez
The fourth floor of the Student Services Center provides a large map for students to decide whether they want to study abroad or go on a national exchange. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

International students face culture shock

Eva Gonzalez
November 17, 2015
International students face a variety of problems. Amidst those problems, culture shock is an issue that can either destroy or mold the experience in the host country.
CalFresh aims to diminish the negative stereotype of food stamps by offering government assistance to students for food. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Food stamp stigma prevents students from seeking government assistance

Eva Gonzalez
November 16, 2015
People seem to feel ashamed when buying food with government assistance. The stigma is strong and prevents people from a necessary substance to survive.
Whitney Hall, Chico State's tallest building, has posed some safety concerns for students. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Whitney Hall vandalism sparks building safety concern

Eva Gonzalez
October 10, 2015
The maintenance of utilities and vandalism of Whitney Hall has posed some questions of building safety and risk at Chico State.
Tara Monson, sophomore psychology major, is happy there is a source to learn self-defense because she feels scared at times walking in Chico. Photo credit: Eva Gonzalez

Protecting against sexual assault

Eva Gonzalez
September 30, 2015
R.A.D. is one self-defense class that stands out.