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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Karen Limones
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Students need time for finals, rather than assignments

Karen Limones
December 12, 2018

After returning from the Camp Fire, the first few days seemed intense. All you could hear was the constant chatter between individuals talking about the mass destruction of flames that terrorized Paradise...

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Off the Record: Camp Fire

Karen Limones
December 9, 2018

This week, columnists Rayanne Painter and Rachael Bayuk talk about the Camp Fire in regards to homelessness, Donald Tumps visit to Chico and the evacuation. If you have any stories of your own or just...

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

Karen Limones
December 5, 2018

Sitting in the northwest foothills of California’s Central Valley is Paradise, a Butte County town now widely known for perishing during the Camp Fire in a matter of 24 hours. According to Data USA,...

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Ethnic backgrounds are not a joke

Karen Limones
November 7, 2018

As you enter Chico State, you may be intrigued by the beauty of the school's nature and by the diversity of students you meet. However, it is becoming an issue for minorities to feel safe and welcomed...

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Off the Record: catcalling and porn

Karen Limones
November 4, 2018

This week, reporter Rachael Bayuk and Brooke Martin talk about this week's O-Face topic on porn and catcalling.0:08 - Porn1:57- Catcalling3:41- ClosingKaren Limones can be reached at [email protected]...

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Chico State students can feel intimidated by faculty

Karen Limones
October 31, 2018

Have you ever heard of the phrase you must respect your elders? Growing up, this is the common ideology most young adults learn. Young students often have to give their elders respect even when this respect...

Off the Record: Chicoween

This week on Off the Record, Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about the importance of cultural appropriation, consent and out-of-towners during Chicoween. 0:01- Introduction0:07- Topics0:15-...

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

This week on Off the Record, Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin talk about the necessity of general neutral bathrooms needed on campus and the men who can't donate blood during the blood...

Illustration by Jamie Munoz

Wildcat on the Street: Chicoween

Karen Limones
October 24, 2018

With Halloween right around the corner, reporter Brooke Martin went around campus asking students their thoughts on Chicoween. Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected] or @bmartin471...

Off the Record: coming out, nipple licking and meninism

Karen Limones
October 21, 2018

Rayanne Painter, Rachael Bayuk and guest Alex Grant talk about coming out, trying new things in the bedroom and meninism.Rayanne Painter, Rachael Bayuk and Alex Grant can be reached at [email protected]...

Wildcat on the Street: Plastic can cause gain-weight

Karen Limones
October 21, 2018

Reporter Brook Martin went around campus to ask students if they knew that plastic can be a leading cause to health issues and their opinion on some alternatives students can use.Brooke Martin can be reached...

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Chico’s City Council candidates fail to represent minority populations

Karen Limones
October 17, 2018

The United States government is slowly progressing at including men and women from minority backgrounds in elected positions. However, Chico has failed to fulfill this gap as there still continues to be...

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Place those hands where we can see them

Karen Limones
October 10, 2018

Since we were kids, there has always been a lack of knowledge on the topic of sexual assault. But without a doubt, it is generally assumed it is done by a man. Given our prevalent cultural understanding...

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Off the Record: sex workers and sensitive language

This week, reporters Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin shared their opinions on sex workers and sensitive language that students use.Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected]...

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

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

This week Rayanne Painter and Rachael Bayuk with guest speaker Karen Limones discuss topics about sex and the party life in Chico.Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Karen Limones can be reached at [email protected]...

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CSU administrator pay raises ignore student needs

Karen Limones
October 3, 2018

The California State University Board of Trustees keeps teaching students that their voices nor their health matter. While the board voted in favor of an executive compensation policy that gave CSU presidents...

Wildcat on the Street: Coffee alternatives

Wildcat on the Street: Coffee alternatives

Rayanne Painter and Karen Limones
September 28, 2018

This week, Rayanne Painter asked students around campus how much coffee they consume and some alternatives they can find to reduce drinking coffee. Rayanne Painter can be reached at [email protected]...

University Police needs to maintain its watchful eyes

University Police needs to maintain its watchful eyes

Karen Limones
September 26, 2018

It’s clear that there is a need for more safety guidelines around campus. With homework, classes and extracurricular activities keeping students preoccupied, safety is not their number one priority....

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

This week, columnist Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin hit on topics about friendships in and out of college and using lube in the bedroom.Rachael Bayuk, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin...

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Recklessly avoiding road safety

Karen Limones
September 19, 2018

The Chico community is slowly showing how much safety laws are unimportant. Whether on foot, bicycle, motorcycle or vehicle, road safety is becoming more of a problem. Accidents are bound to happen especially...

‘Lovebite’ with caution

Karen Limones
September 19, 2018

It could become irresistible when your partner touches their soft lips across your neck. Before you know it, the passionate kissing leads to sucking and now you have a hickey on your neck. I can't say...

Off the Record: Sugar Parents and Hickies

Brooke Martin, Rayanne Painter and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018

This week, Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin with guest Sammy Browne share their opinion on hickies and potential sugar parents.Rayanne Painter and Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected]...

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Wildcat on the Street: Parking

Brooke Martin and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018

Reporter Brook Martin went around campus to ask students for their opinions on the Chico State's parking issues on and off campus.Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected] or @bmartin471...

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

Rayanne Painter, Rachael Bayuk and Karen Limones
September 11, 2018

This week Rayanne Painter and Rachael Bayuk talk about Kegels, what it's like being a vegan student and having pets in college. Rayanne Painter and Rachael Bayuk can be reached at [email protected]...

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One last straw to sip

Karen Limones
September 5, 2018

Last semester, Chico State took a big oath when we decided to go strawless and ban all plastic straws from campus. In replacement, paper straws were given out upon request and steel metal straws were available...

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

Karen Limones
May 16, 2018

The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry staff has just come to show how much of an importance keeping students well-nourished does not matter when they decide to keep expired labels out for grabs. The goal is...

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

If you’re thinking “another article about the Wildcat Statue?,” I know, me too. But I’ve been thinking about all those times I’m in the elevator or walking alongside the Bell...

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Four reasons to stop social media stalking

Karen Limones
May 8, 2018

If you ever found yourself clicking on the @ mentions on a social media platform or browsing through a person’s Facebook to get to know them a little better, you may be stalking without even realizing...

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Ghosting shows how mature people can’t be

Karen Limones
May 3, 2018

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re exchanging messages with someone and it comes to the point where you find yourself enjoying their company, but they suddenly fall off the face of the...

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What to do when required classes are full

Karen Limones
April 24, 2018

Every Chico State student must fulfill graduation requirements by earning enough units. Taking specific classes and making sure our homework gets done but as you close in on graduation, time is of the...

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How to graduate from Chico State without a hitch

Karen Limones
April 19, 2018

Graduating is a very exciting time for seniors but can be nerve-wracking. As students are preparing for this, they must manage to complete their last semester and apply for graduation. This can result...

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Solutions to common problems students face in college

Karen Limones
April 17, 2018

College is the time where we create memories and experiences, but at the same time, we are learning how to manage lifestyle tasks. It’s common for students to face an obstacle sometime during their...

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Graffiti counts as a visual art form

Karen Limones
April 15, 2018

I hear people complain that graffiti artists are vandalizing our community with scribbles, but I consider them artists. When people talk about graffiti, it's usually thought of with negative connotations,...

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The truth about Greek Life

Karen Limones
April 10, 2018

I can’t say I am too fond of the idea of joining a sorority. It’s because I see how much of the party life they are involved in that has led me to believe all other stereotypes. One of my biggest...

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Trump limits transgender troops from serving in the military

Karen Limones
April 3, 2018

It seems that every time we are given a specific opportunity, a new policy is created for a different opportunity to get taken away. Among those, President Donald Trump announced a new memo that reaffirms...

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Feeling welcomed at Chico State

Karen Limones
April 3, 2018

We have all been there at some point, trying to socialize within a certain group leaves us feeling uneasy or being unable to find something on campus to our liking. Sometimes this leads up to students...

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Gender wage gap still exists, slowly diminishing

Karen Limones
March 28, 2018

Money runs our society. We pay so much attention to money but rarely notice the flaws in our economic system. What really needs attention is who is affected in the end when the minimum wage gap falls short:...

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The money you should be fighting for

Karen Limones
March 26, 2018

It’s going around campus like gossip, that students can fight a tuition increase from happening. If you haven’t heard by now, then maybe it’s time you get more involved on your own campus. Our tuition...

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

Sipping on a cool drink with a fancy colored straw while relaxing sounds all too intriguing. It’s a picture on Instagram that will attract all the likes but, in my eyes, this is just another accessory....

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

Picture fans in the bleachers cheering for the Wildcats, tailgating and the thrill of football players beating a rival school. As we all know, Chico State lacks this American pastime, but a football...

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

It’s that time in the middle of the semester where we're all at the pinpoint of finishing our midterms and ready for spring break. We begin to think, “I just want it to be here already,”...

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

Let’s say you were planning to go home for Spring Break and something came up. Change of plans, you’re staying in Chico and so are those other residents who need to stay or live here.One of...

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

Karen Limones
March 6, 2018

Crop tops now are banned at the Wildcat Recreation Center and for a good reason. Even though members of the WREC are frequently cleaning the equipment, they also expect students to clean it after they’re...

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Newspapers bring communities together

Karen Limones
February 26, 2018

Let’s get one thing clear, this is not a pathetic attempt to try to get people to pick up a newspaper. This is to state why students should read one and how it's beneficial to keep the print industry...

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Is college worth the time, effort?

Karen Limones
February 21, 2018

During the middle of the semester, students are in the process of studying for midterms, team projects and have headaches from studying too much. In the midst of all this stress, some start to question...

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CSU students want their tuition money back

Karen Limones
February 16, 2018

The California State University Board of Trustees has proposed a 3 percent tuition increase that will go into effect in the 2018-19 school year. According to the CSU website, the tuition spike is needed...

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

Nearly 800,000 people are living a nightmare. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the U.S. government will be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals plan in March 2018.The Trump administration...

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Steer away from dating apps this Valentine’s Day

Karen Limones
February 10, 2018

When someone is longing for a relationship or has recently had a breakup, Valentine's Day is a cruel reminder of reality, according to Psych Central. Sometimes, those who are in a vulnerable state look...

Walking away from school might be more than you can afford

Karen Limones
February 9, 2018

Sometimes life comes at you like a train and you have to decide whether to get on board or not. Such a difficult decision presents itself to students when they have to decide whether to stay in...

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

Many students struggle with juggling day to day responsibilities, whether it be school, work or extracurricular activities. With a heavy work load, students often find themselves experiencing anxiety or...

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How to stay healthy this flu season

Karen Limones
February 3, 2018

As the winter creeps around, so does this year’s infectious flu, H3N2, which has caused more deaths on average than most other strains.H3N2 has reached most of the U.S., sending citizens to hospitals...

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Trump cuts education budget, limiting student choices

Karen Limones
January 29, 2018

Deep cuts to education funding may affect schools throughout the country. The Trump administration will allocate $1.4 billion to expand vouchers in public and private schools. According to The Atlantic,...

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

Many students know that scholarships are essential when it comes to having sufficient funds for college. However, students lack motivation to complete scholarship applications. They no longer seem interested...

A.S. president budget review

A.S. president budget review

Karen Limones
May 17, 2017

Former Associated Students President Michael Pratt’s term came to an end this spring.For social gatherings and support from former A.S. President Michael Pratt isn’t allocated a specific budget...

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

AS Bank Closure

Karen Limones
May 17, 2017

The Associated Students Financial Services Office will be closing May 22 in the BMU and re-opening July 1 in SSC 230 due to a bank transition on the University side. According to information provided...

Proposed Wildcat statue to roar school spirit

Proposed Wildcat statue to roar school spirit

Karen Limones
April 26, 2017

After five years in the making, a realistic bobcat representation of Willie the Wildcat is on its way to becoming resurrected on campus in the form of a $135,000 Wildcat statue. “The statue will be...

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

Residents living in campus dorms have devised techniques to smoke marijuana and avoid detection. Some methods include using household items to hide drugs from RA advisors. In University Village, students...

Cesar Chavez weekend crimes 2016 v. 2017

Cesar Chavez weekend crimes 2016 v. 2017

Karen Limones
April 5, 2017

In an attempt to keep the public safe during the Cesar Chavez weekend, the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department sent out their annual press release with safety precautions. In 2016,...

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SFAC funding is suspended for spring 2017

Karen Limones
March 15, 2017

A special Bell Memorial Union Committee meeting passed the motion by a 4:3 vote to suspend financing for the Sustainability Funding Allocation Committee for the remaining spring 2017 semester.Due to problems...

Student fees not making it out of the AS ballot box

Karen Limones
March 8, 2017

A majority of student fees are not being distributed by students in Associated Students elections. Revenue Sharing is a program created to provide eligible student organizations funding for any necessity....

Egypt Howard on campus at the #BlackInChico protest Sept. 26. Photo credit: Bianca Quilantan

Alumna working for diversity

Karen Limones
February 17, 2017

Egypt Howard is using her past experiences to help better the lives of her local African-American community. Former Chico State student, Egypt Howard remembers a lack of empathy in the Chico community...

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Winter breaks the ice for break-ins

Karen Limones
February 7, 2017

Before the holidays, Chico State University Police Department and Chico Police Department sent out a message to ensure students protected their valuables due to the increase of crime over break. According...

Black History Month at Chico State

Karen Limones
January 26, 2017

Black History Month is celebrated throughout the month of February to recognize achievements by African Americans. This year, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has themed the celebration and named...