Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Karen Limones
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Students need time for finals, rather than assignments

Karen Limones
December 12, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Off the Record: Camp Fire

Karen Limones
December 9, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

We took our vacation, now it’s time to honor the Camp Fire victims

Karen Limones
December 5, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Ethnic backgrounds are not a joke

Karen Limones
November 7, 2018
Photo credit: The Orion

Off the Record: catcalling and porn

Karen Limones
November 4, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Chico State students can feel intimidated by faculty

Karen Limones
October 31, 2018

Off the Record: Chicoween

Karen Limones, Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter, and Brooke Martin
October 27, 2018
Photo credit: The Orion

Off the Record: gender neutral bathrooms and men who can’t donate blood

Karen Limones, Rayanne Painter, Brooke Martin, and Rachael Bayuk
October 27, 2018
Illustration by Jamie Munoz

Wildcat on the Street: Chicoween

Karen Limones
October 24, 2018

Off the Record: coming out, nipple licking and meninism

Karen Limones
October 21, 2018

Wildcat on the Street: Plastic can cause gain-weight

Karen Limones
October 21, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Chico’s City Council candidates fail to represent minority populations

Karen Limones
October 17, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Place those hands where we can see them

Karen Limones
October 10, 2018
Photo credit: theorion

Off the Record: sex workers and sensitive language

Karen Limones, Brooke Martin, and Rayanne Painter
October 7, 2018
Off the Record: What sex is not and party life in Chico

Off the Record: What sex is not and party life in Chico

Rayanne Painter, Rachael Bayuk, and Karen Limones
October 5, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

CSU administrator pay raises ignore student needs

Karen Limones
October 3, 2018
Wildcat on the Street: Coffee alternatives

Wildcat on the Street: Coffee alternatives

Rayanne Painter and Karen Limones
September 28, 2018
University Police needs to maintain its watchful eyes

University Police needs to maintain its watchful eyes

Karen Limones
September 26, 2018
On this week's podcast, Racheal Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about two topics; friendships and using lubrication in the bedroom. Photo credit: The Orion

Off the Record: Friendships and lubricating in the bedroom

Karen Limones, Rayanne Painter, Brooke Martin, and Rachael Bayuk
September 25, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Recklessly avoiding road safety

Karen Limones
September 19, 2018

‘Lovebite’ with caution

Karen Limones
September 19, 2018

Off the Record: Sugar Parents and Hickies

Brooke Martin, Rayanne Painter, and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Wildcat on the Street: Parking

Brooke Martin and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018

Podcast: Kegels, being a vegan student and having pets in college

Rayanne Painter, Rachael Bayuk, and Karen Limones
September 11, 2018
Editorial Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

One last straw to sip

Karen Limones
September 5, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Can we count on the Wildcat Pantry to keep starving students nourished?

Karen Limones
May 16, 2018
The Wildcat Statue continues to create controversy among students over the cost. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Roar against wildcat statue has my vote for student involvement

Karen Limones
May 14, 2018
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Four reasons to stop social media stalking

Karen Limones
May 8, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Ghosting shows how mature people can’t be

Karen Limones
May 3, 2018
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

What to do when required classes are full

Karen Limones
April 24, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

How to graduate from Chico State without a hitch

Karen Limones
April 19, 2018
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Solutions to common problems students face in college

Karen Limones
April 17, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Graffiti counts as a visual art form

Karen Limones
April 15, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

The truth about Greek Life

Karen Limones
April 10, 2018
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Trump limits transgender troops from serving in the military

Karen Limones
April 3, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Feeling welcomed at Chico State

Karen Limones
April 3, 2018
Photo Credit: Diego Ramirez

Gender wage gap still exists, slowly diminishing

Karen Limones
March 28, 2018
Illustration by Jaime Munoz.

The money you should be fighting for

Karen Limones
March 26, 2018
Do you think straws should be banned on campus? Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Chico State: This is the last Straw!

Karen Limones
March 21, 2018
Do you think Chico State should bring back its football team? Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Bring back the Wildcats roar!

Karen Limones
March 13, 2018
Spring break is right around the corner. You can push through! Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Prevent being sidetracked from spring break jitters

Karen Limones
March 11, 2018
What are you doing for spring break? Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Rain or shine, Chico has something for you this spring break

Karen Limones
March 9, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Bacteria prevention is in, crop tops are out at the WREC

Karen Limones
March 6, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Newspapers bring communities together

Karen Limones
February 26, 2018
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Is college worth the time, effort?

Karen Limones
February 21, 2018
Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

CSU students want their tuition money back

Karen Limones
February 16, 2018
Brown Beret activist stands tall next to student-made banner Photo credit: Nicole Henson Photo credit: Nicole Henson

DACA repeal will hurt Dreamers, comes at a cost

Karen Limones
February 13, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Steer away from dating apps this Valentine’s Day

Karen Limones
February 10, 2018

Walking away from school might be more than you can afford

Karen Limones
February 9, 2018
While doing his homework, Fernando Salas started getting distracted and picked up his phone. Photo credit: Karen Limones

Study smart, avoid midterm anxiety

Karen Limones
February 5, 2018
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

How to stay healthy this flu season

Karen Limones
February 3, 2018
Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Trump cuts education budget, limiting student choices

Karen Limones
January 29, 2018
Students have become discouraged to apply for scholarships. Image screenshot from video.

College students lack motivation to apply for scholarships

Karen Limones
January 25, 2018
A.S. president budget review

A.S. president budget review

Karen Limones
May 17, 2017
Current A.S. Financial Services Center room 219 in BMU Photo credit: Karen Limones

AS Bank Closure

Karen Limones
May 17, 2017
Proposed Wildcat statue to roar school spirit

Proposed Wildcat statue to roar school spirit

Karen Limones
April 26, 2017
Residents also possess weed kits. All the supplies they need to get lit are secured in a box. Outwardly, the kit looks like any ordinary tin box, making it difficult to suspect any potential illegal activity. Photo credit: Karen Limones

Despite prohibition, students blaze up in dorms

Karen Limones
April 18, 2017
Cesar Chavez weekend crimes 2016 v. 2017

Cesar Chavez weekend crimes 2016 v. 2017

Karen Limones
April 5, 2017
Photo credit: Karen Limones

SFAC funding is suspended for spring 2017

Karen Limones
March 15, 2017

Student fees not making it out of the AS ballot box

Karen Limones
March 8, 2017
Egypt Howard on campus at the #BlackInChico protest Sept. 26. Photo credit: Bianca Quilantan

Alumna working for diversity

Karen Limones
February 17, 2017
Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Winter breaks the ice for break-ins

Karen Limones
February 7, 2017

Black History Month at Chico State

Karen Limones
January 26, 2017
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