In support of a secular Christmas Matt Murphy December 18, 2014 Christmas may have begun as a religious holiday, but it is no more.
Chlamydia test rise warrants awareness Matt Murphy December 4, 2014 Chico State's lack of sex education requirement will catch up to it.
Consumerism corrupts holidays Matt Murphy November 25, 2014 Black Friday is no longer the sidekick to Turkey Day.
President Paul Zingg’s raise is a nonissue Matt Murphy November 18, 2014 I'm all for criticizing President Paul Zingg, but not for a 3 percent salary boost.
Sports fandom brings endless thrill Matt Murphy November 11, 2014 As a sports fan, fleeting moments of joy will always outweigh the suffering.
Safety walk is just public relations parade Matt Murphy November 1, 2014 The Moonlight Safety Walk does more for the university's image than it does for safety on campus.
Picture controversy is full of hypocrisy Matt Murphy October 28, 2014 For every critical comment The Orion received for running the graphic photo, they received another asking for it to be posted again.
Professionalism comes at a steep price Matt Murphy October 24, 2014 When did becoming an adult become changing your identity?
Teacher protest has deep roots of unrest Matt Murphy October 20, 2014 When the CSU system runs like a sweatshop, students and faculty get exploited.
Commitment scares me to death Matt Murphy October 20, 2014 Getting married young used to be common, but it's not my cup of tea.
Men shouldn’t suffer over sins of forefathers Matt Murphy October 14, 2014 Constantly apologizing for past men's transgressions gets tiresome.
Money management gets easier with age Matt Murphy October 8, 2014 So, I can't blow my bank account on pizza?
In defense of WREC ‘man cave’ Matt Murphy October 7, 2014 Avoid the first floor of the WREC if you want, but it's as common as any other weight room.
NFL malcontents are nothing new Matt Murphy September 30, 2014 The league's misconduct isn't getting worse, America is just more aware.
Victim statements compromise courtrooms Matt Murphy September 23, 2014 There's a time to be emotional. The courtroom isn't one of them.
Turning 21 years old isn’t that important Matt Murphy September 18, 2014 Although buying alcohol is nice, the 18th birthday is a much bigger deal.
People place too much value in possessions Matt Murphy September 16, 2014 Buying the latest stuff feels great, but ultimately leaves me feeling empty.
Coping with adulthood is difficult Matt Murphy September 11, 2014 Life is just chores, and I've never been good at those.
Too much tech complicates classrooms Matt Murphy September 9, 2014 More isn't always better when it comes to technology in education.
Fear of missing out plagues students Matt Murphy September 3, 2014 The social media-induced phenomenon has crossed a dangerous line by affecting people's emotional states.
No shame in extra semesters Matt Murphy August 24, 2014 People should be less judgmental of those who need more time to graduate.
The price of cool in social media Matt Murphy May 12, 2014 Social media may be popular but its value isn't rooted in profits.
Pro teams provide a welcome distraction Matt Murphy May 5, 2014 The playoffs are the time of year we all live vicariously through our teams.
Old mindsets haunt modern progress Matt Murphy May 5, 2014 No matter how accepting this generation is, past generations are still discriminating.
Divestment vote might be meaningless Matt Murphy April 28, 2014 The victory of the vote to divest funds from fossil fuel companies may not produce desirable results, if any.
Sports stars get off easy Matt Murphy April 22, 2014 Society gives passes based on popularity and visibility.
Social media forgets tragedies too fast Matt Murphy April 22, 2014 The Orland bus crash quickly dominated social media before disappearing completely.
Everyday choices enable excess Matt Murphy April 18, 2014 The word 'or' is no longer a part of our vocabulary.
Flight 370 instills fear Matt Murphy April 14, 2014 This writer will be finding other modes of transportation.
Losing TV show friends Matt Murphy April 7, 2014 When a long-running TV show ends, it feels like you've lost friends.
Changing weather means changing clothes Matt Murphy April 4, 2014 Warm weather means shedding layers. Just do it tastefully.
Pathways put student priorities in peril Matt Murphy March 30, 2014 These past two years with the upper-division pathways should be considered a trial period that hasn't worked.
Why men hate ‘The Bachelor’ Matt Murphy March 26, 2014 Reasons why "The Bachelor" is becoming a growing nuisance.
Financial aid leaves middle-class students behind Matt Murphy March 12, 2014 The middle class is left with rising tuition costs, without grants to pay for them.
Breaking the mid-semester slump Matt Murphy March 9, 2014 The weeks before spring break are just asking for students to slip up.
Genetically modified food damages diet Matt Murphy March 3, 2014 The risks posed by genetically modified organisms make organic food more appealing.
Complaints about short winter break are easily solvable Matt Murphy March 2, 2014 Moving all colleges to the same schedule would solve complaints about too short a break for intersession classes.
Getting money’s worth at grocery store Matt Murphy February 24, 2014 Everyone in college is cash strapped, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health.
There is more to hipsters than haircuts Matt Murphy February 20, 2014 It's time to stop generalizing about who fits the hipster mold.
Chico’s reputation as a violent campus Matt Murphy February 16, 2014 Chico is quickly gaining a reputation as a violent place, but is it worse than any other school?
Smartphone users represent new face of addiction Matt Murphy February 13, 2014 Based on definition alone, we are all addicted to our smartphones.
Social media has changed the way we meet people Matt Murphy February 10, 2014 Instead of meeting people and then getting to know them, Facebook has made it so we do the opposite
Climbing costs keep students from exploring courses Matt Murphy February 9, 2014 Rising tuition rushes students to graduate without experimenting outside of their major.
Autocorrect saves time, causes problems Matt Murphy February 2, 2014 Autocorrect makes our lives easier, but is doing things the quicker way better?
How to enjoy the Superbowl without your team Matt Murphy February 1, 2014 A short guide to enjoying the Superbowl if your favorite team isn't playing.
Here’s to 70 degrees in January Matt Murphy January 27, 2014 It's unseasonably warm outside. No complaints here, but there are pros and cons to every situation.
School spirit cures sports team envy Matt Murphy January 26, 2014 Chico State does not have a football team, which causes many students to be jealous of other schools.
Correlating Chico’s cold front to better grades Matt Murphy January 24, 2014 As the new semester kicks off, take advantages of the differences between the starts of fall and spring.
