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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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All content by Sophia Robledo-Borowy
Eliza Carmichael after dramatically tearing off their long red wig to reveal short brown hair. Photo credit: Sophia Robledo-Borowy

Drag show for a greater good

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
October 18, 2017

The third annual Chico State Drag Show hosted by the Associated Student Gender and Sexuality Equity Center sold out on Oct. 12 as part of the festivities for "Queer Week." Every year, these drag shows...

Graphic illustration of the grim reaper holding a scythe and a book with the letter m on it. The reaper is a dark purple and the background is grey. The book is also grey. The scythe has a brown handle and a grey blade

Dead week killing students

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
May 14, 2017

The overwhelming stress experienced during the week before finals causing students to look and feel like death; is dead week. Dead week at Chico State is one of the most stressful times, but professors...

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OrionScopes: Week of May 1

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
May 1, 2017

Editor’s note: The horoscopes below are compiled in a collaborative effort from The Orion’s opinion staff and have no actual bearing on current astrology. Aquarius Don’t be so controlling....

Photo by: Katia Berg

Don’t pass the joint to pets

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
April 22, 2017

Smoking a few bowls can be relaxing after a long day, especially for those with legitimate medical reasons. However, with the convenience of obtaining a medical marijuana ID being easier than ever, it...

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Education is becoming secondary

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
February 26, 2017

Our generation is fixated on posting our entire lives, except when it comes to actual things that matter, like learning. Snapchat stories of every meal and complaining about 8 a.m. classes every other...

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Adulting and figuring it all out

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
February 15, 2017

After successfully completing 18 years of existence since emerging from the womb, you are now a legally an adult.You can legally get married, vote, get a tattoo and make various other life-changing decisions...

A bike with the seat covered to protect it from rain damage. Photo credit: Sophia Robledo-Borowy

Walking is a smarter option

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
February 10, 2017

Although biking and driving to campus have been the most reliable forms of transportation for Chico State students, walking might be more efficient. Driving to campus has proven to be difficult because...

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Spare the time to spare change

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
January 30, 2017

We are all guilty of walking past a donation box or skipping on giving the extra dollar at the checkout line. That guilt might not sit with us for long, but we should not lose sight of trying to assist...

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Prop 56 saves our lungs

Sophia Robledo-Borowy
January 22, 2017

Growing up inhaling cigarette smoke on a daily basis definitely wasn’t a highlight of my childhood.With the recent passing of Proposition 56, there is hope for future generations to no longer be...