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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Miles Inserra
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Boobs: No man’s trash, every man’s treasure

Miles Inserra
May 11, 2015
If "finders keepers" doesn't always apply for those who are ethical then I must be criminal.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

A señor’s fresh perspective on love

Miles Inserra
May 11, 2015
The reason why college seniors can date freshman, but high school seniors cannot, is actually pretty simple.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

I learned more from my smartphone than I did from my teacher

Miles Inserra
May 5, 2015
The standard of teaching in higher education is exceptional. It makes me wonder how certain professors landed a job advising students.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

College camaraderie not always made to last past graduation

Miles Inserra
May 4, 2015
Maintaining friendships is easy in Chico, but so many best friends will not live within a five-block radius forever.
Slip 'N Sliding through California's water supply

Slip ‘N Sliding through California’s water supply

Miles Inserra
April 27, 2015
Chico's thirsty community suffers while students play dumb about the drought.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Emoji emotions

Miles Inserra
April 27, 2015
Rudimentary emojis really push my buttons. Time for an upgrade.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Officers should work their beats on their feet

Miles Inserra
April 21, 2015
The University Police should stop driving on campus in an attempt to catch students riding bikes or skateboards on campus.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Major in passion

Miles Inserra
April 20, 2015
Scholars should take classes they love, not just to get by. Shortcuts make life easy, but the scenic route is beautiful.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Mary Jane guards the gate to more drug experimentation

Miles Inserra
April 20, 2015
Cut the crap — marijuana is a gateway drug.
Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Sounds like team spirit: Making Chico a music destination

Miles Inserra
April 15, 2015
The music scene is blowing up at a rate that could make this small college town a Northern California music hub.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

My first time in the liquor store

Miles Inserra
April 13, 2015
I've been 21 for two weeks now and I'm still getting carded at the liquor store. Ridiculous.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Nobody knows the swag of Craig

Miles Inserra
April 9, 2015
The off-campus dorm is a last resort for most incoming students at Chico State — but Craig Hall has got it going on.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Coping with coffee

Miles Inserra
April 6, 2015
The world runs on caffeine.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Innovative television rules my generation

Miles Inserra
April 1, 2015
Hopefully this column will not spoil three of the best television programs of the decade.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Finish schoolwork early, reclaim Sundays

Miles Inserra
March 30, 2015
Stop sacrificing Sunday to homework and win back the weekend.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Bringing balance to the war on stress

Miles Inserra
March 26, 2015
Students have lots of reasons they feel pressured, but with a simple change in mindset, a little stress each day promotes productivity.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Skate wheels can’t roll in Chico

Miles Inserra
March 24, 2015
I'd rather see wax on a bench than chunks of metal on every ledge downtown.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Bathroom buddies need to clean up their acts

Miles Inserra
March 23, 2015
Sharing a bathroom can be messy. But anyone with respect for their roommates and themselves will keep the toilet bowl clean.
Chill on the slang in the workplace

Chill on the slang in the workplace

Miles Inserra
March 16, 2015
Hella students speak slang on the regular, yadadamean?
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Girl Scout Cookies will go from top to bottom shelf

Miles Inserra
March 16, 2015
Don't destroy the culture around Girl Scout cookies.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

The perks of dessert

Miles Inserra
March 9, 2015
Everyone should dedicate a portion of their diet to eating whatever the hell they want.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Dress to express, not just to socially impress

Miles Inserra
March 2, 2015
Fashion is a form of expression, and people should not be judged or criticized for how they choose to present themselves.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Pedicabs: A safe ride home

Miles Inserra
March 2, 2015
In case students haven't recognized the service that Mike G and the pedicab drivers offer. . .
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Rights of students accused of assault often overlooked

Miles Inserra
February 25, 2015
The college judicial system makes it challenging for alleged sex offenders to defend themselves with any real chance of clearing their name.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Blankets become wall art

Miles Inserra
February 24, 2015
Tapestries drape the walls of most student homes in Chico. As they become increasingly popular, originality is no longer a matter of owning a tapestry, but owning a rare tapestry.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Tinder ignites casual sex, burns down thrill of chase

Miles Inserra
February 23, 2015
The matchmaking phone app has blown up on college campuses during the past few years, but the appeal has become strictly sexual.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Let’s talk about something that matters

Miles Inserra
February 17, 2015
When students don’t make a conscious effort to think more deeply, it's easy to get caught up in trivial gossip centered on other people.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Communication is key to communal living

Miles Inserra
February 10, 2015
Best friends know the risk of living together in college. Living in such close quarters can make or break a friendship. Luckily, Trev and I figured out the secret to happy living — communication between roommates.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Constant “Crack!” of explosives has students on edge

Miles Inserra
February 9, 2015
Was that a gunshot or a firecracker? Chico is notorious for both sounds, yet students still have trouble determining one from the other.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Some parents need vaccination education

Miles Inserra
February 2, 2015
Following a breakout of measles in Disneyland, it is becoming more clear that parents' unfounded autism fears are endangering the public.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Sellouts are the modern hustlers

Miles Inserra
February 2, 2015

Sellouts are generally condemned in our society for misrepresenting themselves.The act of going against one’s own beliefs or values for capital gain, and actually succeeding, can undermine the reputation...

Illustration by Miles Huffman

Mixed heritage diversifies student body

Miles Inserra
January 30, 2015
As people of the world descend from increasingly varied backgrounds, the world, nation and Chico grow more diverse.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

A reputation ravers can’t shake

Miles Inserra
January 26, 2015
As EDM has risen to popularity, the culture around it has been put in spotlight. The media has focused solely on the negative characteristics associated with the raving, even though it's positivity that fuels the culture.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Miles Inserra
January 19, 2015
Chico can never really be home.

Millennials transcend their entitled reputation

Miles Inserra
January 18, 2015
Most students at Chico State belong to Generation Y — millennials. Past generations continue to doubt them and fail to acknowledge their potential.