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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

Nobody likes a violent pothead

Kevin Crittenden
March 8, 2014
A former cab driver tells the story of a botched robbery attempt.

Cab drivers deserve cash tips, respect

Kevin Crittenden
March 1, 2014
A former driver provides a handful of tips for keeping Chico's cabbies sane.

Common phrases carry hidden meaning

Kevin Crittenden
February 22, 2014
What idioms can tell us about language
Kevin Crittenden

Contemplating cautions, charisma of Craigslist

Kevin Crittenden
February 22, 2014
Don't let rumors of a Craigslist killer scare you away from cheap couches.
Kevin Crittenden

Chico isn’t all that weird

Kevin Crittenden
February 17, 2014
As a town with a high turnover rate, Chico lacks the commitment to be truly weird.
Kevin Crittenden

TED talks provide free, fascinating education

Kevin Crittenden
February 13, 2014
Technology Entertainment & Design offers an intellectual feast of informative videos.
Kevin Crittenden

Night shift workers see rare worlds

Kevin Crittenden
January 29, 2014
Working at night is a challenge with uncommon rewards
Kevin Crittenden

Science can still save us

Kevin Crittenden
January 28, 2014
Science may not have all of the answers, but it can help.
Kevin Crittenden

Eye of the driver

Kevin Crittenden
January 22, 2014
Chico night life through the eyes of a taxi cab driver