Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

#WomensMarch was disappointing

Roberto Fonseca // January 25, 2017

The premise of the march is something that everyone should agree with. Women and men are equal. Women's reproductive rights will be under attack under President Trump, and there is a rational fear about...

Thousands of people gathered in the Chico City Plaza to protest Trump and promote womens rights. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Rightfully marching on

Susan Whaley // January 25, 2017

If no one in history ever stood up for equal rights or against the government not serving each citizen then we wouldn’t have a country worth fighting for. It doesn’t matter what side you are on,...

Chico Peace & Justice Center

People of Chico support Standing Rock

Kayla Fitzgerald // November 27, 2016

Protests have continued at the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota, and the people of Chico are ready to support.On Saturday, November 19, Chico local, Rain Aliza Scher, will begin her journey to...

I tried some coffee shops so you wouldnt have to

I tried some coffee shops so you wouldn’t have to

Mina Marjanovic and Dongyoung Won // November 6, 2016

Coffee is no joke to me. When I first decided to attend Chico State my initial fear was that I wouldn't find a coffee shop that met my expectations. Back in San Diego I have two coffee shops I became...

Maddy Butler shares the most unexpected moment in her life. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Humans of Chico State

Sean Martens // October 31, 2016

This is Maddy Butler, a 21 year old junior at Chico State. She is getting her degree in international relations with a minor in women's studies. When asked what the craziest, most unexpected moment of...

Protesters marching. Photo courtesy of Maliah Seavey.

Chico helps fight against human trafficking

Kaylie Lewis // October 23, 2016

People marched through downtown Chico on Oct. 22 to raise awareness for human trafficking and slavery. A21, a non-profit, nationwide organization that works to abolish human trafficking, hosted a Walk...

Kari Zagan and Chico Country Day Students used the Farmers Market as their inspiration for one of the six Icon Pedestals done by various artists. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Art tour reveals hidden gems of Chico

Cortneanne Campbell // October 22, 2016
*This is a gallery*

The creativity behind ‘Idea Fab Labs’

Anna Porretta // October 22, 2016
Idea Fab Lab facilitates artists and aims to show that anyone is capable of creativity.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Student employees deserve better benefits

Jeff Guzman and Dongyoung Won // October 17, 2016

In the past few years, California State University academic student employees have been bargaining with the CSU board of trustees for a better work environment. It was only recently that an agreement...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Clown spotted at Pleasant Valley High School

Kayla Fitzgerald // October 6, 2016
University Police Department:
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

Candlelight vigil lights the way

Mina Marjanovic and Briana Mcdaniel // October 5, 2016

On Sept. 28, the Chico State Black Student Union held a candlelight vigil in light of the recent events in Charlotte, North Carolina.I believe that through simply coming together and standing up against...

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