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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

My body isn’t a cation sign; you’re not going to slip into the heart of my struggles by just acknowledging me as I am. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

‘Fat’ is used as an insult, but it’s just my body

Rayanne Painter // September 11, 2019

I’ve been here a thousand times: A thin person, most of the time my friend or family member, stands in the mirror in front of them. They twist their face in disgust while they look at their body:...

Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Souls sheltered in substandard bodies

Elizabeth Ernster // September 20, 2015
Our bodies cannot manage to capture the beauty of our souls.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Mixed messages from Meghan Trainor

Allison Galbreath // May 10, 2015
There are definite issues with Meghan Trainor's seemingly positive songs.
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