The Orion

Grocery shopping tips for broke Chico State students.

Danielle Cortes // October 3, 2017

Who says you have to eat a 20 cent package of ramen noodles or drink a seven dollar bottle of Burnett's every weekend? Well, this is college. We understand that sometimes it's necessary.Good news, however....

Get better grades without more studying

Nicole Ritchie // September 18, 2017

Getting better grades without the investment of more studying is simple. Be likable.True, teachers rely on exams, papers and homework in determining a student’s grades. However, there is also a percentage...

All my friends are therapists

January 26, 2016

All my friends suddenly whip out the couch and ask me how that made me feel whenever I want to talk to them about things.

How to get through college successfully

Allison Galbreath // April 26, 2015

Graduating senior Allison Galbreath highlights six habits that will help you make the most out of higher education.

Don’t shy away from asking parents for help

Daisy Dardon // March 24, 2015

Being able to talk to my parents openly about everything has made my life a lot easier.

Welcome to Chico State: Advice for incoming first-year students

April 5, 2014

Chico State students offer advice to get into the Wildcat lifestyle.

Students skim to success

Veronica De La Cruz // January 27, 2014

The education system forces students to skim in order to get all assigned reading done.

The O-Face: Addressing the double standard of sexuality

Michael Karp // January 20, 2014

The Orion's new sex columnist discusses breaking down the double standard of sexual expression between men and women.

The lost art of voice mails

Kevin Crittenden // January 18, 2014

With the revolution of text messaging, many opt out of the personalized experience of leaving a recorded message.