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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Medium-rare grilled New York strip steak with mole, asparagus and baked potato, topped with toasted sesame seed.

My take on steak: excerpts of experience

Ian Hilton, Reporter // April 24, 2021

The weather’s great, too hot to bake, so let’s talk steak. This is another guide to deliciousness, as opposed to a formal recipe. Like I mentioned in my “Simply Salmon” recipe, I’m well aware...

My body isn’t a cation sign; you’re not going to slip into the heart of my struggles by just acknowledging me as I am. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

‘Fat’ is used as an insult, but it’s just my body

Rayanne Painter // September 11, 2019

I’ve been here a thousand times: A thin person, most of the time my friend or family member, stands in the mirror in front of them. They twist their face in disgust while they look at their body:...

Wildcat on the Street: Plastic can cause gain-weight

Karen Limones // October 21, 2018

Reporter Brook Martin went around campus to ask students if they knew that plastic can be a leading cause to health issues and their opinion on some alternatives students can use.Brooke Martin can be reached...

Forager is a healthy drink alternative that is dairy-free and probiotic. Sold at Urban Roots in the Bell Memorial Union. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Plastic is making you fat

Brooke Martin // October 17, 2018

All of the hard work we put into looking good may be going to waste by just one simple thing - plastic.At the gym, in class or simply on the streets, you will see people chugging water from plastic bottles....

Jeans after weight loss

Embracing who you are

Natalie Hanson // October 1, 2017

Whether you’re new to college or on the way out, having a healthy body image can be the best tool for success. Demands are high, and you need to be at your best. Statistically, it’s harder than...

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