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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Illustration by Adriana Macias Photo credit: Adriana Macias

Loans for the holidays

December 13, 2015
Students already have to deal with a rising tuition and loans, and having family constantly on their backs doesn't help.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

The awkward ambiguity of friendship

Allison Galbreath
March 1, 2015
How does someone go about ending a friendship that doesn't work anymore?
Illustration by Trevor Moore

Blood is still thicker than water

Joseph Rogers
February 21, 2015
Family is important, no matter how much they irritate.

Breaking the pattern of diabetes in families

Daisy Dardon
February 12, 2015
Knowing there is a good chance I may come down with the disease someday has driven me to make lifestyle changes.

Family holidays aren’t worth fretting over

Alyssa Dunning
November 8, 2014
A Thanksgiving with college friends isn't traditional, but it keeps me sane.

Family will always stay number one

Julianna Eveland
October 23, 2014
As I get older it becomes easier to drift away from siblings and parents, but savoring these relationships is well worth it.
Sarah McComish, a senior business major, strives to compete with rivals and teammates as well. The family friendly competitiveness has brought her closer with her cousin and teammate, Dani O'Keefe. Photo credit: Quinn Western

Golfing family featured on Wildcat roster

Ryan Grady
April 1, 2014
Two Chico State women's golfers swing side-by-side like their fathers did years ago.