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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Sean Shanks

Sean Shanks, Features Reporter

Sean Shanks is in his first semester on The Orion. He is studying journalism because people’s stories are beautiful and accountability is awesome.

All content by Sean Shanks
Rachel Fictum performs an advanced jazz piece.

Chico State dance club to present entirely student-created showcase Saturday

Sean Shanks, Reporter
November 14, 2024
In terms of polling numbers, 3rd parties are always behind. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.

Third-party presidential politics: Pointless and potentially harmful

Sean Shanks, Reporter
November 2, 2024
The Dodgers from their time in Brooklyn, well before they got tired of getting pounded by the Yankees and moved across the country. The Yankees are 8-3 in the World Series against the Dodgers. Taken by Unknown photographer in 1913, available from Library of Congress.

Dodgers and Yankees World Series: The horror is nearly upon us

Sean Shanks, Features Reporter
October 20, 2024
A student battles to the end of a close match. The arcade emulator setup had four joysticks and thousands of games to choose from.

Retro PC gaming event welcomes Computer Animation and Game Development to new home

Sean Shanks, Features Reporter
October 12, 2024
A desk display of retro games and some of Tech Toss's donated technology in Gallery 1078, the Retro PC gaming event will be on Thursday in Tehama Hall. Photo provided by Dakota Rose.

Retro PC event will be 3 hours of pizza, snacks and gaming classics

Sean Shanks, Features Reporter
October 7, 2024
The Cautious and the Curious, 2023, screenprint on fabric, Artist: Dadisi Curtis Jr.

‘Screenprint Biennial’ exhibit displays varied nature of screen print produced art

Sean Shanks, Features Reporter
October 2, 2024
Operation Lonestar, 2024, screenprint, Artist: J. Leigh Garcia

Gemini Jug (1) and Gemini Jug (2), 2024, screenprint on Arnhem warm white, Artist: Myles Calvert

Brain 1 and Brain 2, 2021, screenprint, Artist: The Little Friends of Printmaking

There are over 60 blue light phones spread throughout campus and university housing. Chico State suggests students familiarize themselves with the different ways to report criminal behavior that are outlined in the 2024 Campus Safety Plan.

[Photo] Chico State publishes 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety reports

September 28, 2024
There are over 60 blue light phones spread throughout campus and university housing. Chico State suggests students familiarize themselves with the different ways to report criminal behavior that are outlined in the 2024 Campus Safety Plan.

Chico State publishes 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety reports

Sean Shanks, Reporter
September 28, 2024
“If you just want to challenge those harder thoughts, I hope this is a space that can help," said artist, Bailey James (pictured).

Una nueva exhibición de fotografía está actualmente en la Tercera Planta de la Galería

Sean Shanks, Reportero
September 22, 2024
Director Eli Goodsell's immediately focus is on the mental health of his staff as well as planning to mitigate further potential damage.

La Reserva Ecológica del Arroyo Big Chico enfrenta las secuelas del Incendio Park

Sean Shanks, Reportero
September 22, 2024
Chico State's annual security report was audited. Image by Vitor Dutra Kaosnoff from Pixabay.

Chico State responde a la auditoría del Informe de Seguridad Anual 2023

Sean Shanks, Reportero
September 22, 2024
The exhibit is free for anyone to explore.

‘Unfolded: Seasons and Symbols of the Kimono’: A fascinating student-curated exhibit

Sean Shanks, Reporter
September 22, 2024
The design of the kimono changes depending upon the age of the wearer.

A delegation of students from Japan recently spent time discussing the exhibit with Dr. Nitzky.

There is a wide variety of patterns and colors used in the fabric for kimonos.

Certain color schemes are meant to be worn in a specific season.

The exhibit includes some other Japanese artifacts, as well.

What if the person you needed all along was you?

A new photography exhibit is currently on display at Third Floor Gallery

Sean Shanks, Reporter
September 10, 2024
Director Eli Goodsell's immediately focus is on the mental health of his staff as well as planning to mitigate further potential damage.

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve contends with the aftermath of the Park Fire

Sean Shanks, Reporter
September 9, 2024
There are over 60 blue light phones spread throughout campus and university housing. Chico State suggests students familiarize themselves with the different ways to report criminal behavior that are outlined in the 2024 Campus Safety Plan.

Chico State responds to audit of 2023 Annual Security Report

Sean Shanks, Reporter
September 9, 2024
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