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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Alexander Madrid, a server at Upper Crust Bakery, pours some soup for a customer. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Fall meal picks

Christina Saschin // October 11, 2014
The fall season brings with it comfort food and recipes using the season's produce. The Orion offers its top choices for scrumptious fall dishes in Chico.
The owner of 100th Monkey Cafe & Books, Jill Lacefield, said the community will support the new business plan. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Local cafe to launch donations-only meals

Stephanie Schmieding // September 6, 2014
100th Monkey Cafe & Books lends a helping hand to the community by providing meals compensated by donations and a volunteer staff.
Marie Hubbard, a local artist, poses with artwork from her collection of 3D collages at 100th Monkey Cafe & Books. Proceeds will benefit 100th Monkey's movement toward a nonprofit, pay-what-you-can community cafe. Photo credit: Kristen Moran

Local activist, artist creates for survival

Kristen Moran // August 26, 2014
Chico artist Marie Hubbard's passion for art helped her after years of domestic abuse, and now she uses her artwork to help others.
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