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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Maddy Butler shares the most unexpected moment in her life. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Humans of Chico State

Sean Martens // October 31, 2016

This is Maddy Butler, a 21 year old junior at Chico State. She is getting her degree in international relations with a minor in women's studies. When asked what the craziest, most unexpected moment of...

Doug Cue, senior construction management major shares his passion for rock climbing and the importance of traveling. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // October 22, 2016

"As I got closer to graduation, the reality of 50 to 60 hour work weeks is sinking in. I'm excited for the opportunities I have ahead of me; but i know that I need to take advantage of the rest of the...

Senior sociology major, Joon Hyung Park, shares his views on the American Dream. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // October 12, 2016

"I'm a first generation immigrant and had to acclimate to America quicker than anybody else. Either sink or swim into the American dream. And sometimes it's hard to maintain these to dichotomies of my...

Senior media arts major, Brandon Realmonte, shares his experiences with school and the importance of creativity. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // September 29, 2016

"I've never been interested in school. Mostly because I've always felt like I wasn't meant for the classes that I was forced to take. I used to sit in the back of my classrooms in high school making beats...

Destiny Delgado, a first year social work major at Chico State shares how she envisions her future. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Humans of Chico State

Sean Martens // September 13, 2016

When first year social work major Destiny Delgado was asked what she envisioned her life to be in the future, she replied:"Well, I am getting my degree in social work, but I guess I would like to work...

Senior child development major, Sydney Young, shares her thoughts on her future and career goals as graduation approaches. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Humans of Chico State

Jae Siqueiros // September 2, 2016

"I can see the graduation finish line and as it approaches all I can say is that I'm clueless. I have no idea what career choice I'm going to take, and it's starting to get really scary. Everyone always...

Senior Nutrition & Food Sciences major, Kayley Jimenez, shares her love for nature and the beauty Chico has to offer. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Humans of Chico State

Jae Siqueiros // August 27, 2016

"I'd never really been interested in the wilderness until I moved to Chico. Lassen is my hidden gem now. The trees, the clear lakes, the open sky and a nice cliff bar make for a great day trip. Once I...

Rachel Cudmore, first-year art education major, loves traveling to view the history. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Humans of Chico State

Alicia Brogden // November 16, 2015
Get to know your fellow Chico State students.
Ruby Capurso-Darkee, sophomore, has always wanted to study abroad. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Humans of Chico State: Bucket list

Jenelle Kapellas // October 9, 2015
Students share activities they have always wanted to do but are too scared to try.
Preston Begbie, first-year student, says his favorite professor is Robert Tinkler. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Humans of Chico State: Favorite professor

Jenelle Kapellas // September 30, 2015
Students describe their favorite professors.
Ali Merchant, a junior psychology major, wishes that Chico State had a football team so that she could show her Wildcat pride. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Sports

Zach Aucella // May 9, 2015
Chico State students talk about the sports teams at Chico State and their experience watching and supporting the Wildcats.
Maxie Holmberg-Douglas, a first-year agriculture and business major, believes that the first step to making a difference in the drought is for people to speak up when they see others wasting water. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Humans of Chico State: Earth Day

Zach Aucella // April 22, 2015
Chico State students express their views on the devastating drought and how everyone can preserve water on Earth Day and every other day of the year.
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