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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Liberals promote fascism

Roberto Fonseca
February 17, 2017

It's been a long three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated, and I've never seen a country so angry. The things people are saying and doing are things that are entirely new to the political sphere....

Sports in Trump’s America

Marc Wilson
February 15, 2017
The couch temple will soon cease to exist.
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Obama trumped the media

Susan Whaley
February 15, 2017

History seems to be forgotten rather quickly when it comes to American politics. When it comes to Barack Obama, America may have the fastest onset of short term memory loss. Obama may not have publicly...

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Stand with Trump

Roberto Fonseca
February 7, 2017

Donald Trump is our president, whether we like it or not. Wanting him to fail is not in our best interest.Those blinded by their hatred for Trump either don't want to look for factual information on some...

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Trump’s cabinet rejects ideas

Susan Whaley
January 25, 2017

It isn't just Hillary supporters who reject Donald Trump's policies.Trump won the keys to the White House with bold claims of torture, immigration, climate change, terrorism and foreign politics. The "greater...

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Facebook doesn’t mean fact

Nicole Henson
January 24, 2017

The public has taken it upon themselves to create a news source out of none other than their own opinions, and it’s spreading like wildfire because of social media.Facebook stories that say climate...

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America is stuck with Trump

Roberto Fonseca
January 24, 2017

I saw it coming from a mile away. Trump was always going to be president. People are tired of political correctness and the left-wingers have demonized the right in the past four years.No, I don't think...

March 2 - The Study Abroad fair is taking place in the quad outside of the BMU. Students can ask questions regarding the different programs and services. (Photo credit: Aurora Evans).

Undocumented students studying abroad urged to come home

Bianca Quilantan
November 18, 2016

Some students studying abroad may not be allowed to return to the United States after President-elect Donald Trump takes office Jan. 20, 2017. An email sent by Jennifer Gruber study abroad and international...

Students express fear after election

Students express fear after election

Molly Sullivan
November 17, 2016

Students talked about themes of fear, shame and grief during the post-election forum for Democrats Nov. 16 in the Bell Memorial Union. Students gathered in four groups where they discussed their feelings...

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Marxist group: Socialism would fix US politics

Elizabeth Helmer
November 16, 2016

Socialism could be the answer to America's broken political system, according to the Chico State Marxist Student Organization.The group held a meeting Nov. 15 titled "How did Trump win and how to fight...

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Land of the free has a grim future under Trump

Whitney Urmann and Briana Mcdaniel
November 15, 2016

Editors note: This article is a response to President Trump will be good for Americans Come Jan. 20, Donald Trump will be president of the United States. Yikes. Though there is nothing anyone...

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It’s time to eradicate rape culture

Whitney Urmann and Briana Mcdaniel
October 18, 2016

We live in a society that yearns for things to be black and white, to be able to organize and box everything simply in life, but this isn’t reality. The reality is messy, complicated and surrounded...