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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Natalie Hanson

Natalie Hanson, Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief, Spring and Fall 2019. Former Arts & Entertainment editor, Breaking News editor and reporter.

All content by Natalie Hanson

Battling a culture of Harvey Weinsteins

Natalie Hanson
October 26, 2017

The #Metoo campaign exploded on social media recently in response to the sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein. As more and more actresses and well-known women come forward against Weinstein,...

A woman was beaten and robbed near Highway 32 on Monday near 7th and Walnut Street. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Woman assaulted and robbed near campus

Natalie Hanson
October 15, 2017

Chico Police are investigating the assault and robbery of a woman in the area of West 7th and Walnut Streets Monday.According to the Chico Police Department, the 20-year-old victim was assaulted by a male...

Letters To: Transfer Students

Natalie Hanson
October 12, 2017

There used to be a stigma attached to starting your college life at a community college. You could argue there still is one. The pressure in high school was all about latching onto a four-year college...

Jeans after weight loss

Embracing who you are

Natalie Hanson
October 1, 2017

Whether you’re new to college or on the way out, having a healthy body image can be the best tool for success. Demands are high, and you need to be at your best. Statistically, it’s harder than...

Local band, Velvet Starlings, at Taste of Chico downtown Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Community enjoys a taste of Chico

Natalie Hanson
September 25, 2017

Crowds filled downtown Chico on Sunday afternoon, for the 32nd celebration of Taste of Chico.Every year, Taste of Chico spotlights local and north-state area businesses. Restaurants, apparel and boutiques,...

The flu vaccine is free to students and will be cost effective to faculty and staff. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Flu shots available on campus

Natalie Hanson
September 21, 2017

A free influenza vaccine clinic will be open to students starting next week.Embed from Getty ImagesThe clinic will be located in the breezeway outside of Meriam Library, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept 26 and...

Trump administration approves to rescind the student Dream Act. Photo credit: Sean Martens

DACA decision affects students

Natalie Hanson
September 5, 2017

The Trump administration announced, Tuesday, that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals will be rescinded. The White House will give Congress six months to decide whether the program, which protects...

Hutchinson sent out a campus wide email in regards to DACA students. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State supports DACA students

Natalie Hanson
September 2, 2017

Chico State awaits action from the White House on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. According to a press release from President Hutchinson, the college will continue to support all...