Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Sierra Diamond, junior fine arts major, set up a screaming workshop in an effort to allow students to release stress.

Students scream to become stress-free

December 15, 2015
A Chico State student began a screaming workshop on campus as a form of stress relief for students and the community.

Living with a virus comes with a negative stigma

December 10, 2015
People often have misconceptions about people living with HIV. Kate Cahill has been living with HIV for 20 years and has dedicated her life to raising awareness.
Cheryl Ordorica (left), RISE recruiter, and her sister Cristina Ordorica (right), nutrition and food sciences major, are just some students on campus who constantly check prices when on a budget. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Students won’t budge(t) when it comes to spending money

December 6, 2015
Like most college students, some Chico State students have expressed their need to budget money more. Luckily, the university provides resources to help students achieve that.
CalFresh aims to diminish the negative stereotype of food stamps by offering government assistance to students for food. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Food stamp stigma prevents students from seeking government assistance

Eva Gonzalez // November 16, 2015
People seem to feel ashamed when buying food with government assistance. The stigma is strong and prevents people from a necessary substance to survive.
Whitney Hall, Chico State's tallest building, has posed some safety concerns for students. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Whitney Hall vandalism sparks building safety concern

Eva Gonzalez // October 10, 2015
The maintenance of utilities and vandalism of Whitney Hall has posed some questions of building safety and risk at Chico State.
Tara Monson, sophomore psychology major, is happy there is a source to learn self-defense because she feels scared at times walking in Chico. Photo credit: Eva Gonzalez

Protecting against sexual assault

Eva Gonzalez // September 30, 2015
R.A.D. is one self-defense class that stands out.
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