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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Gabriela Rudolph

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor

Gabriela Rudolph is a senior with a major in public relations and a minor in broadcasting. She grew up in southern california where she first began her journalism journey in her high school newspaper, Sword & Shield. This is her second semester with The Orion and she is excited to be the new multimedia editor. After graduating, she hopes to return to southern california to work at an agency and possibly continue writing on the side.

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The Orion Podcast: Walgreens, yerba mate and hazing

The Orion Podcast: Walgreens, yerba mate and hazing

Gabriela Rudolph and Alejandro Zepeda
April 26, 2023

In this weeks podcast, hosts Gabriela Rudolph and Alejandro Zepeda discuss different brands of yerba matte, the closing of Walgreens in California and recent hazing investigations at Chico State. Listen...

Participants holding up their signs in front of the Bell Memorial Union. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on April 20.

Take Back the Night: ‘Chico State has a rape problem’

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor
April 25, 2023

The Gender & Sexuality Equity Coalition hosted the annual Take Back the Night march on April 20 to spark a conversation about rape culture in Greek life. The event began with a survivor speak-out...

Inside Embarc. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on April 1.

Embarc dispensary plans grand opening on 4/20

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor
April 12, 2023

As spring rolls in, two kinds of flowers are blooming in Chico: poppies and cannabis. On April 1, customers young and old came to Embarc for their soft opening. This is the second dispensary in Chico...

The Orion Podcast: Chavez, BORGS and vulvas

The Orion Podcast: Chavez, BORGS and vulvas

Hosts Mawil Mateo, Molly Myers and Gabriela Rudolph were joined with Opinion Editor Hunter Casperson to talk about Cesar Chavez weekend, the meaning of BORGs, the difference between vulvas and vaginas...

The Orion Podcast: Whitney Hall closing, the Paranormal Circus and the Black Wal Street Cafe

The Orion Podcast: Whitney Hall closing, the Paranormal Circus and the Black Wal Street Cafe

In this weekly podcast, hosts Molly Myers, Mawil Mateo and Gabriela Rudolph discuss recent headlines from the Whitney Hall closure to the delicious food from Black Wal Street Cafe. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k7XLjeWwCpGyfNthAfkSg?si=Ca4GWhSrTWKfQYsKQK-4hA Tune...

Special print edition — Women’s Month

The first print edition of 2023 was released on March 24. This edition contains articles highlighting The Gender Sexuality Equity Coalition, “Women Like You” Leadership Symposium, access to abortion...

Person looking at earrings at the market.

Blow out the candles for Divine Sundays’ one year anniversary

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor
March 26, 2023

Divine Sundays celebrated its one year anniversary with complimentary cake and beer on March 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chico Women’s Club. Participants had to purchase from five vendors in order...

Entrance to Late Bloomer Vintage Boutique. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on March 16.

After the rain comes the rainbow, Late Bloomer Vintage

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor
March 16, 2023

With all the gloomy rain and bare nature in Chico, color is scarce. Luckily, an eccentric oasis exists between Tender Loving Coffee and the Pageant Theatre on E Sixth St. — Late Bloomer Vintage Boutique.  The...

Birth control patches and pills on top of condoms

A uterus-owner’s guide to birth control

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor
February 15, 2023

So you’re having sex. There’s nothing to be ashamed about. In fact, most of the student body is doing the horizontal tango. According to the Health Resources & Services Administration, 94% of...

Watch magic come to life: Studio Squash’s stop-motion animation, “For You”

Watch magic come to life: Studio Squash’s stop-motion animation, “For You”

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor
February 2, 2023

Enter the creepy, whimsical world of the stop-motion animation production, “For You,” by Studio Squash. The movie follows a pumpkin child who is lured out of curiosity to the dark forest and into...

Hurricane Fran performing.

The art of tease and burlesque: Hurricane Fran

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
May 15, 2022

Many might initially think of the 2010 movie starring Christina Aguilera when the term “burlesque” arises. However, Hurricane Fran assures that it’s not an accurate representation. For those going...

Chico Period Poverty group. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on April 29.

Chico Period Poverty stops the period stigma on Feminist Friday

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
May 8, 2022

Chico Period Poverty asked students to sign a petition at Trinity Commons on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to advocate for menstrual products to be readily available in all restrooms on campus. The...

Cows grazing grass. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on April 22.

Strap on your boots and hop on a tractor at Wildcat Day on the Farm

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
April 28, 2022

The College of Agriculture invited the community to its annual Wildcat Day on the Farm on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where they gave visitors a student-guided tour of the 800-acre University Farm....

The hike toward Big Chico Creek.

Discover the Ecological Reserve at annual Watershed Tour

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
April 6, 2022

It’s a chilly morning of March 5, and I was in a cramped car driving on Highway 32 toward the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve with three girls I had just met a few days prior at the Watershed Tour...

Nursing students collect swabs by Meriam Library.

Save a life and be a bone marrow donor with Be the Match

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
April 6, 2022

Be the Match collected cheek swabs from students on March 29 by Meriam Library to search for eligible  bone marrow transplant donors. The organization came on campus as part of a community project...

President Gayle Hutchinson delivering State of University address on March 3.

President Hutchinson discusses CSU budget proposal, enrollment decline

Gabriela Rudolph
March 7, 2022

President Gayle Hutchinson released a video examining the challenges surrounding the university budget and low enrollment in the State of the University address at 1 p.m. on March 3. In January, Gov....

Group of students walk through campus looking for safety hazards. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on Feb. 23.

Government Affairs hosts biggest Moonlight Safety Walk in decade

Associated Students Government Affairs held its annual Moonlight Safety Walk on Feb. 23 where students walked around campus and the surrounding neighborhoods to locate safety hazards students may encounter...

Students and faculty discussed their personal experiences as women of color. Photo taken on Feb. 11 by Gabriela Rudolph.

Women of Excellence provide safe place for sisterhood, women of color

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
February 21, 2022

Women of Excellence hosted their Welcome Back Brunch on Feb. 11, at Selvester’s Cafe on Chico State’s campus as a kickoff to the semester. Women of color were invited to have a conversation with their...

Blood drive sign

Blood banks call for community to donate amid national blood shortage

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
February 10, 2022

Due to a nationwide blood shortage, Chico State Staff Council asked students and faculty to donate blood at the monthly blood drive on Feb. 9, in the Bell Memorial Union from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Participants...

Students sitting in a circle on the lawn.

Forest Therapy Tuesdays offers unique approach to de-stress between classes

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter
February 5, 2022

Chico State Enterprise’s Ecotherapy Program held their first Forest Therapy session on Feb. 1, where students took an hour to de-stress in nature. This program takes place on the first and third Tuesday...