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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 Sarah Strausser
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It’s spring: Let’s read

Sarah Strausser
April 28, 2016
Which one will you read?
Netflix logo from official Facebook page.

You are what you Netflix

Sarah Strausser
April 21, 2016
This quiz will help you see where you and your significant other are.
Promotional photo from official Facebook page.

‘Stuck in Love’ perfect for a rainy day

Sarah Strausser
April 13, 2016
One of Netflix's hidden treasures, a story of love and loss.
DNA, the festival's founder. Photo courtesy of DNA.

Chico Comedy Festival brings laughs to locals

Sarah Strausser
April 10, 2016
The 2016 Chico Comedy Festival keeps Chico locals involved with improv and comedy.
Students instruct children with dance moves. Photo courtesy of University Events.

Chico locals boogie down Broadway

Sarah Strausser
March 30, 2016
The second annual 'Broadway Boogie' gives locals of all ages and skill level a chance to dance in the heart of downtown.
The bachelor, Ben, enjoys a date with his fiancee during the show. Photo from official Facebook page.

‘The Bachelor’ finale: A woman’s perspective

Sarah Strausser
March 16, 2016
A woman's opinion on "The Bachelor" season finale.
Photo from event Facebook page

Sustainability conference includes ‘many voices, common ground’

Sarah Strausser
March 7, 2016
On March 24-25 Chico will host its annual sustainability conference.
Georgina Herrera talks about her life and inspirations. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Georgina Herrera shares more than just poetry

Sarah Strausser
February 25, 2016
Placed in a world completely different from her own, Georgina Herrera, Afro-Cuban poet, talks about her poetry, her life and much more.
Afro-Cuban poet Georgina Herrera's works are recognized all over the world. Photo courtesy of Sara E. Cooper

A Cuban experience in Chico

Sarah Strausser
February 18, 2016
Chico State will host an Afro-Cuban author to speak along with many other Cuban cultural experiences.
Darlingside promotional photo. Photo courtesy of Auyon Mukharji

Q&A: Auyon Mukharji from Darlingside

Sarah Strausser
February 16, 2016
Darlingside will return to Chico's Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. for its second show at the venue.
With flu season appraoching, nursing students are providing vaccinations to students in hopes that they will not contract the virus. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Flu vaccine to help shorten flu season

Sarah Strausser
November 2, 2015
October marked the beginning of a long flu season all over the country.

Alex Project: Suicide help is just one text message away

Sarah Strausser
October 22, 2015
Distressed students and members of Butte County can get immediate help by just sending a text message.
Burnett's vodka, commonly referred to as "Chico water," is a key contributor to the hard alcohol-influenced culture among Chico State students. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Hard alcohol culture rises at Chico State

Sarah Strausser
October 4, 2015
Chico State students are transitioning to a hard alcohol-influenced culture, which can have deadly results.
A burned tree with a background of the smoke-filled sky. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Staying healthy in the smoke

Sarah Strausser
September 26, 2015
Record-breaking fires in Northern California threaten Chico State student health.

The truth about Planned Parenthood

Sarah Strausser
September 21, 2015
Planned Parenthood protects the corporation's positive effects in communities as scandal erupts over aborted fetuses.
Lisa Almaguer, Communications Manager at Butte County Health Department, provides insight on sexually transmitted infections in light of recent statistics. Photo credit: Sarah Strausser

STDs on the rise in Butte county

Sarah Strausser
September 11, 2015
Students are encouraged to get tested as reported gonorrhea and syphilis cases increase in Butte County.
Dr. Pete Freis, pediatrician and adolescent doctor, warns his patients of the negative effects of energy drinks on the body. Photo courtesy of Pete Freis.

Energy drinks have harmful effect on body

Sarah Strausser
September 4, 2015
Students who consume energy drinks might not know the negative effects it can have on the body.
Brittney Patera, MS, RD Sports Dietitian and Chico alumna, discusses the importance of staying hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses. Photo courtesy of Brittney Patera.

Avoiding heat-related illnesses

Sarah Strausser
August 30, 2015
Many college students experience heat-related illnesses, and in Chico's heat, staying healthy can be hard.
Matt Ball, District Manager at the Butte County Public Health Department, discusses the severity of West Nile virus in the Butte County area. (Photo Courtesy of Matt Ball).

Small bugs, big consequences

Sarah Strausser
August 24, 2015
Butte county has 30 of the 57 cases of West Nile virus in 2015.