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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 Gary Nelson
Chico State student Kevin Killion, of AS Sustainability, joins thousands of environmental activists in protesting in front of the state Capitol. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Students stand at California’s anti-fracking rally

Gary Nelson
March 26, 2014
Thousands of people protested at the state Capitol over spring break.
Sarah Gard, marriage and family therapy graduate student, is a lab coordinator for the Accessibility Resource Center. She demonstrates how to use this specialized computer, which enlarges papers on a computer screen for students who are visually impaired. Photo credit: Gary Nelson

Accessibility Resource Center utilizes untapped technology

Gary Nelson
March 18, 2014
The center recently acquired new speech recognition software, which can help all students.

New nature program nurtures success skills

Gary Nelson
February 15, 2014
Adventure Outings offers new expeditions to prepare incoming students for the college transition.

Ethics seminar echoes Zingg’s call to action

Gary Nelson
February 11, 2014
New program seeks to jump-start ethical discussion about reinstating campus community values
Kyle Riddle, a senior agricultural business major, works the table for the Organic Vegetable Project inside the Bell Memorial Union.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Agricultural organization offers organic vegetables

Gary Nelson
February 11, 2014
The Organic Vegetable Project sells sustainable snacks to Associated Students and student consumers.

Rafters gather river booty after Labor Day

Gary Nelson
September 11, 2013
After thousands of people invaded the Sacramento River Labor Day weekend, students journeyed onto the river a week later to pick up what was left behind.