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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Luisa Garza expresses her love for nature as she poses beside a colorful, blossoming plant. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Groundskeeper impacts sustainability program

Dominique Diaz // May 11, 2014
Luisa Garza has been making an impact on Chico State through the Diversion Excursion and is leaving her legacy behind.

Students’ film features campus diversity

Dominique Diaz // May 3, 2014
Focused, headphone wearing students may be stopped on their way to class and asked to be part of a self-reflection video.
Caroline Galbraith, a sophomore psychology major, is a peer educator and social media intern at the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Students stand against prescription drug abuse

Dominique Diaz // April 27, 2014
The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center hosted its first Prescription Drug Awareness Week.
The George Peterson Rose Garden, a campus landmark, is more than 50 years old. Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Founders Week celebrates campus roots

Dominique Diaz // April 14, 2014
Chico State's Founders Week, April 4-13, commemorates the school's history.
Jesse Dizard, an anthropology professor, filmed a documentary about sexual assault. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Professor’s film targets rape culture

Dominique Diaz // April 14, 2014
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center will play a portion of "Someone You Know" Tuesday on campus.
Debbie Devine, a local marriage and family therapist, answered questions about eating disorders for Chico State's Embodied club. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Club Spotlight: Embodied: Living the Health At Every Size Way

Dominique Diaz // March 31, 2014
A local marriage and family counselor spoke to students about eating disorders and body image.

Alcatraz field school gets year-round extension

Dominique Diaz // March 23, 2014
Students can continue to make discoveries while repairing Alcatraz Island.

Students start group for sober socialization

Dominique Diaz // March 11, 2014
Sober Chico offers alternatives to partying in hopes of creating a like-minded community.
The Active Minds club sporting pins to promote mental health awareness. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Club Spotlight: Active Minds

Dominique Diaz // March 10, 2014
A campus group is devoted to spreading mental health awareness.
CADEC program director Trisha Seastrom looks over training materials with Sofia Rodriguez, a Chico State student and peer educator.Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Mental health first-aid training returns to campus

Dominique Diaz // March 3, 2014
The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center is bringing the popular program back March 7 and 8.
Ashlley Martinez, a junior communication sciences and disorders major and president of Stop Trafficking of Persons, sports her STOP club shirt.Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Students host charity run to stop sex trade

Dominique Diaz // March 1, 2014
Campus organizations are hosting a 5,000-meter run in Bidwell Park to end slavery.
The Hungry Wildcat pantry is stocked with food for those in need.Photo credit: Thomas Martinez

University provides food for students in need

Dominique Diaz // January 27, 2014
Hungry Wildcats opened up its pantry last fall to help students in need.
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