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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Free speech trumps trigger warnings

Kendall George
April 4, 2018

Freedom of speech, although it might not seem like it, is a touchy subject. Especially in college, when a lot of contrasting viewpoints come up, freedom of speech can be jeopardized. When conversations...

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Fighting the free speech war

Roberto Fonseca
April 23, 2017

The free speech wars had another important battle this week. Instead of exchanging ideas, they exchanged fists.UC Berkeley was once again the battleground for a free speech war as anti-Trump protesters...

Morgan Gray, junior recreation and communication major, reacts to Ron's condemnation of homosexuality. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Christian advocate sparks rally with name calling

Eric Mcguire
April 13, 2016
A heated controversy erupted on campus when a man yelled at student saying they were going to hell for their sins.
Greg Burton, a local affiliate representative of the ACLU of Northern California, says that censorship is wrong. Photo credit: Gabriel Sandoval

ACLU keynote speaker to address First Amendment rights in colleges

January 27, 2016
Local ACLU chapter and Chico State students are hosting an event on Jan. 29.
Jim Henson, president of Chico Area Interfaith Council, addressed Muslim intolerance in an open letter. Photo courtesy of Jim Henson

Combating religious intolerance in Chico

January 25, 2016
The Chico Area Interfaith Council addressed religious intolerance by publishing a letter encouraging people to extend a hand of friendship to local Muslims.