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Matt Murphy

In support of a secular Christmas

Matt Murphy // December 18, 2014
Christmas may have begun as a religious holiday, but it is no more.

Chlamydia test rise warrants awareness

Matt Murphy // December 4, 2014
Chico State's lack of sex education requirement will catch up to it.
Illustration by Zachary Phillips

President Paul Zingg’s raise is a nonissue

Matt Murphy // November 18, 2014
I'm all for criticizing President Paul Zingg, but not for a 3 percent salary boost.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Safety walk is just public relations parade

Matt Murphy // November 1, 2014
The Moonlight Safety Walk does more for the university's image than it does for safety on campus.
Illustration by Zachary Phillips

Picture controversy is full of hypocrisy

Matt Murphy // October 28, 2014
For every critical comment The Orion received for running the graphic photo, they received another asking for it to be posted again.

Professionalism comes at a steep price

Matt Murphy // October 24, 2014
When did becoming an adult become changing your identity?
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Teacher protest has deep roots of unrest

Matt Murphy // October 20, 2014
When the CSU system runs like a sweatshop, students and faculty get exploited.

Commitment scares me to death

Matt Murphy // October 20, 2014
Getting married young used to be common, but it's not my cup of tea.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

Men shouldn’t suffer over sins of forefathers

Matt Murphy // October 14, 2014
Constantly apologizing for past men's transgressions gets tiresome.

Money management gets easier with age

Matt Murphy // October 8, 2014
So, I can't blow my bank account on pizza?
Illustration by Zach Phillips

In defense of WREC ‘man cave’

Matt Murphy // October 7, 2014
Avoid the first floor of the WREC if you want, but it's as common as any other weight room.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

NFL malcontents are nothing new

Matt Murphy // September 30, 2014
The league's misconduct isn't getting worse, America is just more aware.
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