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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Community leadership project aims to uplift Black youth 

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter // February 28, 2024

Brandon Trowel, executive assistant for Black Youth Leadership Project presented at the Victory in Unity Celebration, hosted by Chico State, on Sunday. Established in 1999 and incorporated in 2001,...

Two different pins sit on a gold and white clothed table: the white pins say : "As strong as the woman next to me," the mauve pins say "Woman, women, womxn"

Juanita Mottley at leadership symposium: ‘Stop telling me to be strong; I don’t need to be strong’

Ariana Powell, City Editor // March 5, 2023

The Bell Memorial Union Auditorium was transformed into a space for empowering dialogue on Friday, as the Associated Students hosted the third “Women Like You” Leadership Symposium. An event designed...

Photograph by Erin Holve

WAP, Sex Through the Female Gaze

Erin Holve, Reporter // September 18, 2020

There has been a lot of conversation and debate surrounding  the new song by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP.” There have been arguments that this song represents female empowerment...

Cast Members of the Vigina Monologues sitting down while on stage. Photo credit: Rayanne Painter

‘The Vagina Monologues’ spreads crucial messages about womanhood

Rayanne Painter // February 18, 2019

There are few shows presented at Chico State that begin with cast members encouraging the audience to shout synonyms of “vagina” at the start of each performance.The Gender and Sexuality Equity...

Gender fluidity on the rise

Yaritza Ayon // February 15, 2019
Let's float around in this new empowerment.
A portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his Senate hearing regarding accusations of sexual assault. Acrylic ink printed on plexiglass. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

BMU hosts interactive, insightful art gallery

Mitchell Kret and Angel Ortega // February 1, 2019
"Resist, Persist and Rise" gallery highlights social movement and female empowerment
The cover of Joni Mitchell's album "Blue." Image courtesy of Reprise Records.

Playlist: 15 essential songs by legendary female singer-songwriters

Natalie Hanson // October 1, 2018

The world of music would never be the same without the female musicians who made waves over the years in a male-dominated industry. Whether they were setting the bar or blazing their own trail, these female...

Lenny Letter is a feminist online newsletter that inspires women to share their experiences. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

3 feminist blogs you have to check out

Anisha Brady // November 16, 2016

In light of recent election results, many people have been questioning the fate of the country and what a Donald Trump presidency may mean for disadvantaged peoples. Women are especially in need of empowerment...

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