Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
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Political efficacy from a Canadian’s perspective

Nick Bragg
November 8, 2015
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Music genre shifts from rap to crap

Nick Bragg
November 1, 2015
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Intoxication makes for instant Internet fame

Nick Bragg
October 19, 2015
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The Xanax epidemic

Nick Bragg
October 5, 2015
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Humans: The new lab rats

Nick Bragg
September 24, 2015
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Leaving class early, losing respect

Nick Bragg
September 16, 2015
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Farting in relationships

Nick Bragg
September 9, 2015
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Gun control from a different angle

Nick Bragg
August 31, 2015

Profiting from the Isla Vista tragedy

Nick Bragg
August 24, 2015
Animals of the Kirshner Wildlife Foundation

Animals of the Kirshner Wildlife Foundation

Nick Bragg
May 12, 2015
The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation has seven wild tigers of various types, including Savara, a Siberian tiger. Photo credit: George Johnston

Kirshner Wildlife Foundation rescues exotic animals in need of care

Nick Bragg
May 12, 2015
Michael Barackman, a first-year economics major, first geocached in Boy Scouts and has made it a hobby ever since. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Geocaching sends students on high-tech treasure hunt

Nick Bragg
April 30, 2015
Esquire Ali, a junior anthropology major, along with other members of the Vibe Tribe, celebrate and promote the lifestyle of "SCHWOG" through music. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Musician advocates mindset that rejects social norms

Nick Bragg
April 24, 2015
Jamie Fenisey, junior psychology major, and Austin Shankle, junior marketing major, compare the pros and cons of a smart phone versus a traditional phone. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Is your phone controlling your life?

Nick Bragg
April 17, 2015
Chemistry professor Lisa Ott has been engaging in innovative research focusing on turning the glycerol waste that results from biodiesel production into a solvent that scientists can use in chemical reactions. Photo credit: George Johnston

Professor pioneers research on repurposing biodiesel waste

Nick Bragg
April 15, 2015
John Grant talks about students' excuses.

The best and worst homework excuses at Chico State

Nick Bragg
April 6, 2015
Deborah Stewart, medical chief of staff at the Student Health Center, shares useful information on how to treat and avoid illness this time of year. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Tips for students on treating, avoiding illness

Nick Bragg
March 26, 2015
Elizabeth Anastasi, owner of Renew Float Spa, uses the sensory deprivation tank every week to relieve her body of the tensions she experiences as a massage therapist. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Float away from the world with sensory deprivation

Nick Bragg
March 22, 2015
Illustration by Trevor Moore

Tips on landing primo housing for next fall

Nick Bragg
March 12, 2015
Upper Bidwell Park offers many hiking and biking trails, swimming holes and views in its 3,670 acres of recreational space. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Chico offers array of options for outdoor recreation enthusiasts

Nick Bragg
February 28, 2015
Soul id's Eli Libby, public relations director (left), Ben Sampson, founder and CEO (middle), and Kyle Nelson, marketing director (right), are excited to cover Chico's City Plaza in snow for the first Soul id Rail Jam. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Snowboarders, skiers will shred in first Rail Jam

Nick Bragg
February 18, 2015
Timothy Toavs, owner of Chico Vapor Lounge Shop, started using electronic cigarettes as a way to quit smoking. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Vaping: Effective quitting technique or harmful trend?

Nick Bragg
February 15, 2015
Yajaira Cruz, junior social work major, discusses her view on Valentine's Day and how she hopes to celebrate. (photo credit Aurora Evans)

Valentine’s day: the bloody roots

Nick Bragg
February 10, 2015
Aaron Weissman, junior media arts major, discusses the pros and cons of the new social media application FADE. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

FADE app reflects positive, negative aspects of campus community

Nick Bragg
January 28, 2015
Kim DuFour, director of the Academic Advising Program, shares information on the tools and motivation that students need to succeed at Chico State. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Back to school tips for a successful semester

Nick Bragg
January 23, 2015
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