Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Getting money’s worth at grocery store

Matt Murphy // February 24, 2014
Everyone in college is cash strapped, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health.

There is more to hipsters than haircuts

Matt Murphy // February 20, 2014
It's time to stop generalizing about who fits the hipster mold.

Chico’s reputation as a violent campus

Matt Murphy // February 16, 2014
Chico is quickly gaining a reputation as a violent place, but is it worse than any other school?

Smartphone users represent new face of addiction

Matt Murphy // February 13, 2014
Based on definition alone, we are all addicted to our smartphones.

Social media has changed the way we meet people

Matt Murphy // February 10, 2014
Instead of meeting people and then getting to know them, Facebook has made it so we do the opposite
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Climbing costs keep students from exploring courses

Matt Murphy // February 9, 2014
Rising tuition rushes students to graduate without experimenting outside of their major.

How to enjoy the Superbowl without your team

Matt Murphy // February 1, 2014
A short guide to enjoying the Superbowl if your favorite team isn't playing.

Here’s to 70 degrees in January

Matt Murphy // January 27, 2014
It's unseasonably warm outside. No complaints here, but there are pros and cons to every situation.
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