The Orion

Sierra Nevada: Pride of Chico

Sean Daly
May 23, 2016

Sierra Nevada, one of America's favorite beer producers, continues to give back to the community from which it was conceived and has initiated several causes worthy of recognition.

Light at the end of the tunnel: Finals stress almost over

Sean Daly
May 14, 2016

Go to group meetings after classes, get home, work on the pile of papers, projects, and assignments for about five classes, study for upcoming tests, then somehow find time to eat, sleep and retain your sanity. The collision course of school's final month feels like an unbearable challenge, but the payoff is right around the corner.

Prescription drugs harm more than help

Sean Daly
May 3, 2016

Misuse by people dependent on prescription drugs is creating new harms to American patients. Prevalence and lack of education are harming people through use of many accepted drugs.

FBI vs. Apple: Privacy concerns without concern

Sean Daly
April 27, 2016

Multiple lawsuits dropped by the FBI against Apple have followed their discovery of how to hack into information stored on iPhone devices. This conflict rages between two groups who say they want what's best for citizens, but really don't.

The CFA strike ends as it should

Sean Daly
April 14, 2016

The teachers' strike threatened teachers with missed pay, negative press for the administration and loss of student education. The administration's concession for higher pay, however, helps teachers, students and the CSU system.

Homelessness deserves real solutions

Sean Daly
April 7, 2016

Homelessness has always been a problem in America and standard regulations haven't changed much. We need to find new solutions to solve this issue.

California’s tobacco measure will have negative results

Sean Daly
March 29, 2016

A new measure awaiting Governor Jerry Brown's signature aims to raise the minimum age to purchase or use tobacco in California to 21. Politicians with good intentions want to pass this legislation with possibly negative outcomes.

Stop listening to bad music

Sean Daly and Dongyoung Won
March 23, 2016

Music today is unlike any generation's that came before: the radio blasts melodic instrumentals with lyrics that make no sense and if not offend, then confuse and stupefy listeners.

No one enjoys political debate

Sean Daly
March 19, 2016

Sometimes it's that one friend, or maybe it just happens randomly, but we know it's never fun - getting caught in a political argument with friends.

Realize the possibilities of California

Sean Daly
March 9, 2016

Out of all 50 states in the United States, many agree that one provides the most unique lifestyle with beautiful settings. The state of California has enough to please anyone, but serves those who are lucky enough to have grown up here better than anyone.