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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Taylor Sinclair

Taylor Sinclair, Public Relations Director

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Midway through the process of creaing newspaper rose creation. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

DIY: Newspaper roses

Taylor Sinclair
February 10, 2015
How to cultivate a newspaper bouquet in a few simple steps.
Students gathered in Bell Memorial Union on Dec. 8 to trade clothes with each other. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

AS Sustainability hosts Clothing Swap Extravaganza

Taylor Sinclair
December 14, 2014
Chico State students were invited to bring in clothing to exchange for attire brought in by others.
Diego Martinez, junior organizational communication major, at CAVE's Winter Wonderland recognition event. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Winter wonderland event recognizes CAVE students and volunteers

Taylor Sinclair
December 9, 2014
CAVE hosted a recognition event for their volunteer's hard work.
Taylor Sinclair Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Living with significant others: Just say no

Taylor Sinclair
November 29, 2014
Why living with your partner is a bad idea.
Lori Adrian, a political science department staff member, with yummy bake sale items at Mountain Mike's Pizza. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Cats for a cure fundraise for Relay for Life walk

Taylor Sinclair
November 28, 2014
Chico State's team fundraises for nine months out of the year to raise money for the walk event in June.
Jinah Bae, a junior communications major from South Korea, explains what it means to celebrate Chuseok, South Korea's Thanksgiving. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

International Neighbors celebrates a multicultural Thanksgiving

Taylor Sinclair
November 25, 2014
Foreign exchange students describe what their Thanksgiving traditions consist of in their home country.
Daniel Berenholtz, CEO and founder of SmileBack, talks to The Orion about the prevalence of his app at Chico State. Photo courtesy of Daniel Berenholtz

SmileBack app brings students together

Taylor Sinclair
November 20, 2014
New app lets students virtually meet other students across 50 campuses.
Luke Winter, creator of Woodzee sunglasses, started his education at Cuesta College and went on to create his own eco-friendly product and company. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Chico alumnus creates local, eco-friendly sunglasses company

Taylor Sinclair
November 19, 2014
Luke Winter shared the origin of his sunglasses company, Woodzee.
Corinne Rhodes, a junior health service administrations major, is one of Chico's co-directors for Bloodsource. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Blood drive attracts frequent donators

Taylor Sinclair
November 16, 2014
Students share why it's important to regularly give blood.
Jacob Moreno, Chico State Kinesiology major trades potatoes in return for their own farmers Market currency Friday October 25, 2014 at Central Middle School in Oroville. Photo credit: John Domogma

Kid’s farmers market promotes healthy eating

Taylor Sinclair
October 29, 2014
Chico State's Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion put on farmers market for middle school students.
The Mathamanimals placed third in the animation competition, which was the first time they ever competed. From left to right: Todd Olson, Zachary Polic, Kevin Hand, Sean Roberts and Brittany Keyes. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Students take on 24-Hour Animation Challenge

Taylor Sinclair
October 25, 2014
Five Chico State students place third in 2-D animation contest.
The Chico State Jewish campus organization, Chico Hillel, gathers in Trinity Commons to promote the club. Photo courtesy Chico Hillel

Jewish community celebrates holiday season

Taylor Sinclair
October 17, 2014
Yom Kippur was celebrated by Chico Hillel on top of Monkey Face.
National Yo-Yo Contest swings into Chico

National Yo-Yo Contest swings into Chico

Taylor Sinclair
October 8, 2014
Contestants gathered Saturday at City Plaza for the national yo-yo competition.
Angela Trethewey and Michael Shea at the Distinguished Alumni event at the Albert E. Warrens Reception Center April 11, 2014.
Photo Courtesy Jason Halley/University Photographer

Dean shares knowledge on writing books, teaching

Taylor Sinclair
October 2, 2014
Trethewey discusses her experience with education, writing and returning home to Chico.
Ariel Ellis, psychology graduate student, commemorates her friends at the remembrance tree. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Walk remembers those lost to suicide

Taylor Sinclair
September 30, 2014
Suicide prevention week brought awareness through a series of events including a walk and a remembrance tree.
Reptiles slither into Chico

Reptiles slither into Chico

Taylor Sinclair
September 14, 2014
Locals, lizards, snakes and students gathered at the second annual Reptile Show at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.
Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Job hunt challenging in competitive jungle

Taylor Sinclair
September 11, 2014
Finding a job in Chico can be a difficult task for students, but options provided on campus can make jumping through all the hoops a smooth process.
Haley Mullins, 18, hangs out by the dorms and shares her thoughts on her first Labor Day weekend as a college student. Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Humans of Chico State: Labor Day plans

Taylor Sinclair
September 1, 2014
Chico students give their insight regarding Labor Day in Chico.
Class of 2017 Facebook posts Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Students utilize Facebook for school necessities

Taylor Sinclair
August 29, 2014
Chico State students use Facebook class pages as a means to buy and sell resources.
54% of Americans consume coffee daily. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Expert tips to limit coffee consumption

Taylor Sinclair
August 25, 2014
High volumes of caffeine intake can cause more than an energy boost.