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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Marianne Akre

Marianne Akre, Reporter

Marianne Akre is a fourth year student at Chico State majoring in journalism. She is originally from San Diego, Calif. This is her third semester on The Orion. Outside of writing, she likes to listen to music, read and spend time outdoors. 

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Tumblr is a well-known social media platform that girlblogging thrives in. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on May 15.

Girlblogging is becoming dangerous

Marianne Akre, Reporter
May 15, 2025

Content warning: eating disorders, body dysmorphia Being a girl on the internet 10 to 15 years ago felt like navigating through the Wild West on platforms such as Tumblr and Pinterest.  It was near...

Coachella grounds are bustling on the first day. Photo taken by Pedro Apolinar on April 11

Coachella is drowning in expectations

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
April 28, 2025

Coachella is typically known for its wild lineups and sweltering heat, however, it’s starting to garner a new reputation: overcrowding from influencers, too expensive and low-energy performances from...

The Transit Center on West 2nd Ave serves as Chico's central hub for the Butte Regional Transit B-Line. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on April 11.

America has a problem: Public transportation

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
April 16, 2025

Sprinting down the sidewalk, out of breath, the bus turns the corner and very quickly it vanishes. It might be thirty minutes until the next bus. That is, if it’s on time. The U.S. has focused their...

The KCSC Valentine's show gathered a crowd at Naked Lounge — a venue that hosts a variety of live music events. Photo taken by Aidan Taylor on February 13, 2025

Behind the scenes of a student-run show

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
February 28, 2025

Music lovers’ weekends in Chico are typically spent in a trance at house shows, coffee shops or wherever live music is being played. Thursday, Feb. 13 was no different– The Naked Lounge and Chico States’...