The Orion

‘Crude Habits’ hits app store

Prin Mayowa
May 13, 2014

Chico State student Samuel Langon created the app "Crude Habits," an adult version of Catchphrase. The app is available for download in the Apple app store.

Your Safe Ride Home may come to an end

Prin Mayowa
May 12, 2014

Without proper funding, the student-run business Your Safe Ride Home may be less prevalent in the upcoming school year.

Engineers inspire next generation of students

Prin Mayowa
April 27, 2014

College students taught young children how to make ice cream and bottle rockets.

Tips for hair flips

Prin Mayowa
April 23, 2014

Not worth your time? It's a hair flip. Makes you irritated? It's a hair flip. Here are some reasons to hair flip.

Black and white people problems

Prin Mayowa
April 15, 2014

Common problems people on different sides of the color spectrum face.

Safe ride service seeks expansion

Prin Mayowa
April 14, 2014

The creator of Your Safe Ride Home is withdrawing from school to focus on the program.

Giving time, not money to charity

Prin Mayowa
April 13, 2014

I can "adopt" hungry and abandoned children in faraway countries. Who am I — Angelina Jolie?

‘Ugly confidence’ shows hidden strength

Prin Mayowa
April 3, 2014

Sometimes you have to fake it till you make it.

Sororities, exploring the unfamiliar.

Prin Mayowa
March 27, 2014

Thoughts on joining a sorority from an unlikely candidate.

Getting used gets ugly

Prin Mayowa
March 25, 2014

Don't be a pushover; push to become a stronger person.

Viral video inspires student to film strangers kissing

Prin Mayowa
March 24, 2014

A sophomore marketing major is looking to locally recreate the social media kissing sensation.

‘Hanger’ hits columnist

Prin Mayowa
March 8, 2014

"Hanger" affects children, adults and college students around the world; an Orion opinion columnist explains how and why.

Love is losing its leverage

Prin Mayowa
March 6, 2014

Constant use of "I love you" has made the phrase mundane.

Differences between children now and children ten years ago

Prin Mayowa
March 4, 2014

Kids are growing up faster and with more privilege than ever before.

Students rally to promote federal program

Prin Mayowa
March 1, 2014

Ambitious first-generation students traveled to the state Capitol for National TRiO Day.

Awkward moments arise from cultural misunderstandings

Prin Mayowa
February 21, 2014

The Founding Fathers probably would have paid their slaves if they knew about white guilt.

‘Biology of Sex’ succeeds with students

Prin Mayowa
February 18, 2014

The Chico State course "Biology of Sex" teaches students about the genes that make humans and animals want to get in others' jeans.

Middle of the semester vacations

Prin Mayowa
February 12, 2014

Taking a vacation during the semester can give some perspective

Make a memorable impression or be forgotten

Prin Mayowa
February 12, 2014

Being a social deity is awesome, but it’s not so cool when the people you’ve met can’t recall meeting you.

Reasons why lying is great

Prin Mayowa
February 3, 2014

Dishonesty is the best policy to win friends and influence people

Why fitting in can sometimes be okay

Prin Mayowa
January 31, 2014

Everyone wants to be different, but sometimes fitting in can mean you're doing something right.

Students explore startup spirit in entrepreneurial course

Prin Mayowa
January 29, 2014

Chico State incorporates real world business experience into a new tech startup class.

Capitalising on the invincibility of youth

Prin Mayowa
January 27, 2014

Being young can make you feel invincible, but you won't be young forever.

Learning about personal space and respecting boundaries

Prin Mayowa
January 20, 2014

When it comes to personal space even the simplest gesture can cross the line. What side are you on?