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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

3 people in front of an apartment building protesting, one holding a dog. A sign says "Panama Springs United"

Chico residents organize tenant union in response to eviction notices

Molly Myers and Christopher Hill // September 26, 2022

Several tenants of Panama Springs Apartments have formed a union in response to receiving notices of eviction. The apartment complex was recently purchased by Beck Asset Management LLC, a Roseville based...

Campus Walk is one of three "luxury" student apartments on Nord Avenue. Photo credit: Jessie Imhoff

Examining the value of luxury student apartments

Jessie Imhoff // September 22, 2019

Three luxury apartment complexes sit on Nord Avenue and Walnut Street, proudly advertised as the height of student living. These apartments have different amenities that claim to cater to students’...

Renters insurance: why we need what we hate

Rachael Bayuk // September 20, 2018

Why the monster that is insurance, really should live under your bed. Most college students live in a rental. Whether with friends, new found enemies or on their own. Despite the conditions, this is...

Dorms vs Apartments Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Pros and cons to living in a dorm vs an apartment

Danielle Cortes // August 27, 2017

If you're beginning your second year at Chico State, you're most likely experiencing the big move to your first apartment. Most of the time you're living with your closest friends whom you have met last...

Photo credit: Jessica Johnson

Students don’t need pets

Marrion Charissa Cruz // February 14, 2017

Adopting animals from a shelters is an extremely rewarding experience, until finding out that most Chico apartments don't allow animals.When I first looked into getting a dog, I considered adopting from...

This is one of CSU Living's properties, The Timbers.

Chico student housing guide

Katharine Glennon // February 14, 2017

Pomona West Pros: Guaranteed parking Good mail system Washer & dryer in unit Night securityGrounds well maintainedPet-friendly Cons: Far from campusIf your check bounces, then you're screwedSecurity...

The color metal siding on the Portland Place building helped the structure to land the award. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Downtown Chico apartments win national design award

Elizabeth Helmer // March 29, 2016

Portland Place apartments on the corner of Sixth and Orange Street just won a national design award. AEP Span, a manufacturer of architectural metal products, awarded the building for its unique design,...

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