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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Chico’s couch ordinance is for the best

Alex Horne // May 19, 2016
Even though couches on porches are no longer allowed, college life will live on.
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Chico streets are whack

Alex Horne // May 12, 2016
Pedestrians, bikers and cars all cross paths in the downtown area, and it can feel unsafe.
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Are unpaid internships unethical?

Alex Horne // May 5, 2016
Unpaid internships are non-inclusive and aren't worth the time.
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Chico is getting expensive

Alex Horne // April 28, 2016
Chico is getting more expensive, but how much? Why? And how to handle it?
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Chico’s isolation has benefits

Alex Horne and Helen Suh // April 20, 2016
Chico can sometimes seem far away from the rest of California, but maybe it isn’t a bad thing.
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Online classes equal less learning

Alex Horne // April 15, 2016
Online classes are easy and convenient, but the benefits don’t outweigh the cons.
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Terrorism: My opinion from being in Paris on Nov. 13, 2015

Alex Horne // March 31, 2016
Although terrorism can be scary, it shouldn’t affect travel plans.
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Put down Snapchat, live your life

Alex Horne // March 24, 2016
Snapchatters who abuse the app are annoying and ruin moments by neglecting real social scenarios in favor of using their phone.
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I won’t be voting for Trump

Alex Horne // March 17, 2016
Chico State students shouldn't vote for Trump because he is morally and ethically wrong on many different issues.
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Life is scripted

Alex Horne // February 25, 2016
We feel so pressured to conform to what society wants from us in order to gain an edge, that our lives seem planned for us.
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Too much true crime

Alex Horne // February 19, 2016
Murder show-induced paranoia is a common and completely natural thing.
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Corporate created learning is squandering creativity

Alex Horne // February 10, 2016
While professors are striking, their use of McGraw-Hill as a crutch is becoming more and more apparent.
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