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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Rachael Bayuk

Wildcats need more inclusion

Rachael Bayuk
April 20, 2019

Gender and Sexuality Week is a yearly Chico experience. From education to dancing it’s got it all.While this is positive, we still need to incorporate more diversity into our campus. Chico State's...

Coming out isn’t always rainbows

Rachael Bayuk
October 21, 2018

Being proud doesn't always mean you have to be loud.Coming out is the removal of a societal mask. The shedding of a false skin. But, dropping these walls isn’t all rainbows and butterflies.We still...

Feminists respond to meninism

Rachael Bayuk
October 17, 2018

Do we even have to?Meninism started as a joke. It should end as one too.To suggest that the Meninist "movement" is a legitimate and positive thing is ridiculous. They are not revolting against a power...

Nipples are the knobs to sex’s door

Rachael Bayuk
October 16, 2018

Is it cold in here?The female nipple has been sexualized to the point of censorship. Female nipples are touched, kissed and stimulated by tongues. This is considered normal and pleasing behavior. So why...

Wildcat on the Street: Friend Zone

Wildcat on the Street: Friend Zone

Rachael Bayuk
September 12, 2018

This week, reporter Rachael Bayuk asked people around Chico what they thought on the term "friend zone" and what advice they have for someone in the friend zone. Rachael Bayuk can be reached at...

Members of Chico State's Psi Chi, a local chapter of the international Psychology honor society, wade in the water to catch the winning ducks from their Ducky Derby. Psi Chi will be donating half of their proceeds ($290) to Safe Place. For this fundraiser both Chico State's Psi Chi and the Butte College Psychology Club sell racing ducks for the chance to win prizes. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Photo of the day

Rachael Bayuk
May 13, 2018

Members of Chico State's Psi Chi, a local chapter of the international Psychology honor society, wade in the water to catch the winning ducks from their Ducky Derby on Friday. Psi Chi will be donating...

Ashley Linnekin, Courtney Albright and Lorren Sharp (from left) studying in the breezy weather outside the Merriam Library on Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Photo of the day

Rachael Bayuk
April 4, 2018

Ashley Linnekin, Courtney Albright and Lorren Sharp (from left) studying in the breezy weather outside the Merriam Library on Wednesday afternoon.

Girl Scouts from many different areas joined CARD in putting together the annual Spring Jamboree Egg Hunt on Saturday. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Photo of the day

Rachael Bayuk
April 2, 2018

Girl Scouts from many different areas joined CARD in putting together the annual Spring Jamboree Egg Hunt on Saturday.

Butte College student and Chico resident, Michelle Alvarado, takes an early morning trip to the grocery store. Tuesday Feb 27, 2018. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Photo of the day

Rachael Bayuk
February 27, 2018

Butte College student and Chico resident, Michelle Alvarado, takes an early morning trip to the grocery store. Tuesday Feb 27, 2018.

National Student Exchange student, Amanda Jones, tabling in front of Siskiyou Hall on the Chico State campus Feb. 19, 2018. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Photo of the Day

Rachael Bayuk
February 19, 2018

National Student Exchange student, Amanda Jones, tabling in front of Siskiyou Hall on the Chico State campus Feb. 19, 2018.