Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Anti-Vaxxers are accomplices to murder

Gage Northcutt // April 17, 2019
The stupidity of anti-vaxxers is not as contagious as measles, but it's just as dangerous.
Possible measles exposure locations have been reported on campus by the Student Health Center. These locations include Ayres Hall, Room 120 on March 25 from 8 to 10:30 a.m., University Village from the afternoon of March 24 through the morning of March 26, and University Village shuttle on March 25 from 8:45 to 11 a.m. More measles exposure locations can be found on the Butte County Public Health Department website. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Possible measles exposure locations on Chico State campus and throughout Butte County

Gordy Papalias // March 29, 2019

The California Department of Public Health released a Measles Alert to Chico State students on Wednesday and was followed up by an alert from the Student Health Center on Thursday that confirmed a case...

Infographic by Lindsay Pincus

Measles outbreak prompts local readiness plans

Kristina Martinez // February 13, 2015
While no cases of the infectious viral disease have been reported in Chico, health care officials have been preparing for the possibility.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Some parents need vaccination education

Miles Inserra // February 2, 2015
Following a breakout of measles in Disneyland, it is becoming more clear that parents' unfounded autism fears are endangering the public.

Vaccines are friends, not foes.

Zachary Phillips // April 16, 2014
America's anti-vaccine movement is based on folly.
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