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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Chico State's Director of Environmental Health and Safety Marvin Pratt believes daily self-awareness is key to preparing for a school shooting. Photo credit: Grayson Boyer

Preparing for a university shooting

Grayson Boyer
February 12, 2018

The increase in university shootings has made preparedness for potential threats extremely important to college administrations, and Chico State is no different. According to Chico State's Director...

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How to manage the cold weather

Grayson Boyer
November 27, 2017

The weather in Chico has shifted from a crushing heat to frigid rain, and the shift in weather demands a shift in lifestyle. Cold weather and rain force people indoors, a marked shift from the active outdoor-living...

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Living under the weight of senior anxiety

Grayson Boyer
November 7, 2017

To be near graduation is a lonely thing. The anxieties and fears of a senior student go beyond midterms and papers and inch into the metaphysical. What will I do? Where will I go? Am I ready? The seniors...

College man drinks his night away Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Four steps to being drunk in class

Grayson Boyer
September 26, 2017

Getting drunk before class is an art form that many dabble in as an amateur, yet few have ever truly mastered. Years of careful study, meditation and deep introspection has led to a surefire list that...

Parking meters right outside City Hall Photo credit: Grayson Boyer

Pimping students with parking meters

Grayson Boyer
September 18, 2017

Chico State students are the economic heartbeat of the city of Chico, yet are politically disconnected and essentially powerless. Until students find a way to harness their political potential, the city...

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Death of the American protest

Grayson Boyer
September 13, 2017

2017 is one of the most politicized years in recent history, yet protest, one of the quintessential forms of American political participation, has shown to be utterly ineffective. Obviously, this wasn’t...

The Silent Government Dismantling Chico

The Silent Government Dismantling Chico

Grayson Boyer
September 4, 2017

When chaos unfolds on the national stage, it can be easy to miss the disruption that occurs right next to you. Chico’s City Council, like many city councils across the United States, are making massive...