Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Maricarmen Becerra-Gonzalez, Reporter

Maricarmen Becerra-Gonzalez is a fourth year at Chico State majoring in journalism and minoring in criminal justice. Being born and raised in San Jose, CA, Chico has been a change in scenery for her. While on The Orion she is interested in exploring queerness, culture, and all forms of art. Outside of the newsroom, you can find her exploring new music, reading, or cross-stitching for fun.

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Norcal Anti-racism Coalition's altar displayed images of Black, Indigenous and other activists of color.

Norcal Anti-racism Coalition's altar displayed images of Black, Indigenous and other activists of color.

Norcal Anti-racism Coalition's altar displayed images of Black, Indigenous and other activists of color.

Norcal Anti-racism Coalition's altar displayed images of Black, Indigenous and other activists of color.

Briston Maroney plays a sold-out show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. Taken on Feb. 17, 2022.

The death of concert etiquette

Maricarmen Becerra-Gonzalez, Reporter
October 31, 2023

There’s nothing like the feeling of your face jammed into a sweaty armpit while hundreds of bodies are pressed against you, robbing you of any sense of personal space. If you’ve ever been to a concert,...