Renters insurance: why we need what we hate
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 where we keep our things and where we (most nights) lay our heads down to sleep. This is one of the...
Wildcat on the Street: Parking
Brooke Martin and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Opinion
Reporter Brook Martin went around campus to ask students for their opinions on the Chico State's parking issues on and off campus.Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected] or @bmartin471 on Twitter....
Better ways to cope with a ‘hellish’ schedule
September 13, 2018
It is only the third week of classes, yet many students are feeling overwhelmed. Student rates of stress, anxiety and depression are only increasing with every year. It is a fact that college students have more pressure put on them to perform better than ever. Just last week, I cried in a busy restaurant...
Walking away is easier than it sounds
September 12, 2018
Letting go can be the hardest thing. Whether it’s walking away from a relationship, or the major you’ve been planning since fourth grade, it is always hard. Knowing when to walk away is just as complicated as it sounds. I have struggled with this my whole life, which is not an uncommon thing. Mo...
College students and pets don’t mix
September 10, 2018
With cute pet videos constantly going viral over Facebook and Twitter, it’s safe to say that animals of all form are pretty adorable. They’re quirky, sometimes fluffy and often times can be a best friend. What’s not to love? But, being an adult in college brings a lot of responsibilities. Homework,...
The friend zone: myth or fact?
September 10, 2018
We’ve all been there.We think somebody might have a romantic interest until something doesn’t feel right, we get bored or simply find somebody else. It’s awkward, feelings get hurt, but maybe we can stay friends?Talk to anybody who has been on the other side of this conversation and...
How to live the life of luxury as a college student
September 10, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Opinion
Budgeting is not fun. It’s probably one of the least fun things to do because who doesn’t like spending money? Especially, when Gucci belts and Kylie Jenner lip kits are calling out your credit card’s name. The struggle of splurging while saving is even harder for college students....
Podcast: Tinder U and taking fashion risks
Rachael Bayuk and Brooke Martin
September 9, 2018
Filed under Columns, Mobile Headlines, Multimedia, Opinion, Podcast
This week reporters Rachael Bayuk and Brooke Martin hit topics on Tinder University and taking fashion risks in life. Brooke Martin and Rachael Bayuk can be reached at [email protected] or @theorion_news on Twitter....
Vegan student on a budget; tips and tricks
September 6, 2018
Filed under Columns, Mobile Headlines, Opinion
With many college students struggling with issues such as housing or food insecurity, or just struggling to pay for tuition and textbooks, it’s reasonable when college students eat what they can to get by. There are many students whose main reason for not trying out a vegan diet is because of the cos...
One last straw to sip
September 5, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Mobile Headlines, Opinion
Last semester, Chico State took a big oath when we decided to go strawless and ban all plastic straws from campus. In replacement, paper straws were given out upon request and steel metal straws were available for purchase. While hundreds of students have already bought metal reusable straws, it seems that less students know about th...
Letter to: those asking for a letter of recommendation
September 3, 2018
Filed under Uncategorized
To whom this may concern to,Asking someone for a letter of recommendation can often feel like asking a superior if they think highly of you, or if they like you at all. We are asking someone to speak highly of us. We want them to tell someone the best parts of us, our great attendance and the attention...
Wildcat on the Street: Social media consent
August 28, 2018
Filed under Mobile Headlines, Multimedia, Opinion, Video
We asked students around Chico State their opinion about social media consent and what it means to them. Karen Limones can be reached at [email protected] or @theorion_news on Twitter....
