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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

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America inching toward Civil War

Roberto Fonseca and Nicole Henson
February 23, 2017

It’s been something that should have been in the back of American’s heads since Hillary and President Donald Trump were both nominated as the primary candidates to become the President of the...

2016 is shaping up to be a big election year both on the national scene and in California. Photo credit: George Johnston

California primary election includes Senate seat

Elizabeth Helmer
April 28, 2016

The stakes are higher than usually in the 2016 primary election. For the first time in 24 years, California is having an open Senate race. Next to Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and Donald...

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Presidential election vital to women’s rights

Emma Vidak-Benjamin
April 4, 2016
The future of our abortion rights hangs in the balance of this year's election.
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Sanders loses popularity on social media

Emma Vidak-Benjamin
March 13, 2016
After a questionable racial comment made in Michigan's Democratic debate, Sanders received negative backlash on social media.
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Politicians should revisit children’s stories

Jeff Guzman
March 11, 2016
Politicians today seem to behave more like children than adults. So maybe they should be taught some things that a child would be taught.
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Political efficacy from a Canadian’s perspective

Nick Bragg
November 8, 2015
Low political efficacy rings through the minds of millennials. Why is this? And how do we stop it?
Clinton presidency could galvanize millennial generation

Clinton presidency could galvanize millennial generation

Sophia Xepoleas
April 28, 2015
I believe we are approaching a pivotal time in American history and predict that millennials will be the leading force behind much-needed change.
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Clinton catastrophe

Megan Mann
April 21, 2015
Not everyone's excited for Hillary Clinton's announcement to run for President.