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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

(Left to right) Alexander Stolp and Cody Peterson. Both participated in the final debate. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Chico ‘Great Debate’ questions social media

Julian Mendoza // April 17, 2019

This year's Great Debate focused on the concept of engagement in democracy.Two teams debated that question in a modified format of the National Parliamentary Debate style on Friday.The teams were split...

One student, Cassandra Romero stood up and angrily addressed the panel. "I am worth more than a damn ball!" Romero said. "I feel like a number to all of you." Photo credit: Alex Grant

Students speak out at open forum about proposed fee increases

Josh Cozine // March 9, 2018

Emotions ran high Wednesday as students, faculty and admin met for an open forum to discuss proposed fee increases which would take effect next semester.Immediate objections to the fee increases, now estimated...

Kevin Crittenden

Supreme Court creates billionaire’s democracy

Kevin Crittenden // April 20, 2014
People who flinch at the idea of dropping millions on a game of political roulette don't make it to the table at all.
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