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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Do watchful neighbors help or harm? Photo by Lokesh_Dhakar, licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Your fear scares me

Heather Taylor, Reporter // September 14, 2023

I am driving down an unfamiliar road, five miles under the speed limit. I peer through the dusty windshield looking for any identifying features for the new house listed for delivery on my route.  I...

Graduation Advising Sign in Student Services Center. Photo by Mario Ortiz Jr on Feb 13.

Fear of the unknown: Life after graduation 

Mario Ortiz Jr // February 13, 2023

As the 2023 spring semesters progresses, I sit here unraveling the biggest fear I and many other seniors face … life after college and the unknown future that comes with getting older.  If you...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Place those hands where we can see them

Karen Limones // October 10, 2018

Since we were kids, there has always been a lack of knowledge on the topic of sexual assault. But without a doubt, it is generally assumed it is done by a man. Given our prevalent cultural understanding...

Photo credit: Helen Suh

Too much true crime

Alex Horne // February 19, 2016
Murder show-induced paranoia is a common and completely natural thing.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Tampons: Both a necessity, a burden

Madison Holmes // December 2, 2014
Some fear sharks, others snakes. For me, it's buying feminine hygiene products.

Flight 370 instills fear

Matt Murphy // April 14, 2014
This writer will be finding other modes of transportation.
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