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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

The life, times of a reckless biker

Alyssa Dunning
October 15, 2014
Forget the rules of the road. I'm on a bike.

Classes thrive when students speak out

Alyssa Dunning
October 12, 2014
Joining discussions can be terrifying, but it pays off in the long run.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Legalizing weed is a smart choice

Alyssa Dunning
October 4, 2014
Marijuana can give California more than just a good time.

Better to shut up than one-up.

Alyssa Dunning
September 29, 2014
When complaining becomes a competition, no one wins.
Illustration by Zachary Phillips

Women’s rights shouldn’t hinge on relationships

Alyssa Dunning
September 27, 2014
Feminism should matter to men because it is right, not because they love their mom.
Illustration by Alyssa Dunning

Getting married in college has its perks

Alyssa Dunning
September 21, 2014
I'd take my husband over a crappy roommate any day.

New movie, TV show will spark race conversations

Alyssa Dunning
September 14, 2014
"Dear White People" and "Blackish" are welcome movies to a writer with a mixed-race family.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

The WREC: wonderful yet woeful

Alyssa Dunning
September 13, 2014
I have a complicated relationship with the Wildcat Recreation Center.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Taking antidepressants is not taboo

Alyssa Dunning
September 6, 2014
Overcoming the stigma of using depression medication was hard, but necessary.
Illustration by Zachary Phillips.

‘Big is beautiful’ objectifies women

Alyssa Dunning
August 31, 2014
Trends embracing all body types still teach women that beauty is most important.

First week of school can’t be beat

Alyssa Dunning
August 26, 2014
What's not to love about the first week of classes?