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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Sam Rios
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: 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

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.