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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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To be ethical and socially responsible is to care and think smart. Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

College students should be conscious consumers

Sam Rios
January 24, 2018

The consumption habits of current college students play an important role in the future of our society. College students need to find the vigor within themselves to become consumers that think critically...

Education in a modern world of technology

Education in a modern world of technology

Sam Rios
January 23, 2018

As technology improves, systems and institutions that are deeply rooted in our society are challenged by the rapidity of the modern world.Some institutions, such as the medical field, have advanced greatly....

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Political satires are the best news sources

Sam Rios
May 4, 2016
Move aside cable news, the world is ready for a change when it comes to consuming information.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Water bottle ban more inconvenient than effective

Sam Rios
April 30, 2016
The A.S. water bottle ban has not been approved yet, but students should reconsider their stance on the issue if it were to pass.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Vegetarians: Follow the golden rule

Sam Rios and Dongyoung Won
April 21, 2016
Choices, choices, choices. Sometimes respecting others' choices can be more important than the ones that you make.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

The future is here with Tesla’s Model 3

Sam Rios
April 14, 2016
Tesla's going zero to 100 real quick into our greatest futuristic fantasies.
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Coachella is not worth it

Sam Rios
April 6, 2016
The youthful pilgrimage of Coachella doesn't give its attendees the experience they seek.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Shame on the slut-shamers

Sam Rios
March 30, 2016
People who shame sexually active woman are acting out of ignorance and not supporting the rights of 21st century women.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Who’s really behind the online catfish?

Sam Rios and Helen Suh
March 23, 2016
Don't let catfishes drive you away from online dating.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Live naturally

Sam Rios
March 16, 2016
Humans are living in such an unnatural way that it drives us away from true fulfillment.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Music spreads across multiple platforms

Sam Rios
March 10, 2016
Kanye's a douchebag and it's not just because of his personality.
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Social media more powerful than you think

Sam Rios
March 3, 2016
Damn Daniel! Back at it again with the white vans. Stussy, man. Stussy.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Be hip, avoid the hipster lifestyle

Sam Rios
February 24, 2016
Hipsters are not who they appear to be
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Coffee high

Sam Rios
February 18, 2016
Caffeine addiction has become an epidemic among college students, taking a toll on their bodies as well as their wallets.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Redhead redemption

Sam Rios
February 12, 2016
The natural redhead population is declining before our eyes and we’re doing nothing to stop it.
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A case against autokorect

Sam Rios
February 5, 2016
Say it. The first step to recovery is admitting it. Say: “I’m addicted to technology.”