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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Illustration by Darian Maroney

Overcoming racism made me stronger

Daisy Dardon // April 11, 2015
Racism is alive and well in Chico, but it shouldn't deter people from making a difference.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Take my advice, learn to budget

Daisy Dardon // March 18, 2015
Some things are easier said than done.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Giving ‘Fifty Shades’ a chance

Daisy Dardon // February 6, 2015
I won't be alone on Valentine's Day. I'll be watching "Fifty Shades of Grey" with hundreds of other strangers.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

The struggle of being forgetful

Daisy Dardon // February 5, 2015
Forgetting passwords and birthdays is normal but I take being forgetful to another level.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

All types of breasts need support

Daisy Dardon // January 29, 2015
People should learn to appreciate all boobs regardless of shape or size.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Part time worker, full time student

Daisy Dardon // January 29, 2015
It's hard trying to balance work and school but it's necessary in order to make ends meet.

Students discuss being mistaken for other ethnic groups

Daisy Dardon // January 25, 2015
Opinion columnist Daisy Dardon discusses being mistaken for other ethnicities with her readers.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Goodbye teenage years

Daisy Dardon // January 22, 2015
It's hard to come to terms with getting older.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Ask before assuming about someone’s ethnicity

Daisy Dardon // January 20, 2015
A whole host of countries other than Mexico have Spanish-speaking people.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Read the book first

Daisy Dardon // January 17, 2015
I'm still waiting for the day that a movie will live up to the book.
Jonathan Gurrola, a sophomore pre-nursing major, is planning to apply to different schools in case he's not accepted into the nursing program. Photo credit: Daisy Dardon

Nursing, recording arts students consider backup major

Daisy Dardon // September 2, 2014
Chico State pre-nursing students are concerned that high grades won't earn them a seat in the nursing program.
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