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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Blood drive sign

Blood banks call for community to donate amid national blood shortage

Gabriela Rudolph, Reporter // February 10, 2022

Due to a nationwide blood shortage, Chico State Staff Council asked students and faculty to donate blood at the monthly blood drive on Feb. 9, in the Bell Memorial Union from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Participants...

Blood donors wanted: unless you’re gay

Rayanne Painter // October 21, 2018

When entering the American Red Cross website, a red banner pops up on the top of the screen: Critical Need for Blood and Platelets.Unfortunately for the Red Cross and those who benefit from their donations,...

Alpha Omicron Pi poses before the making strides walk on Oct. 8. Photo courtesy of Anna Pladini.

Greek Week breaks records

Marrion Charissa Cruz // October 20, 2016

Every fall Greek life on campus dedicates a week to raising money for various charities. This year over $31,000 was raised for donations. Greek Week stats: - 667 pints of blood donated - 2,500...

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