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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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The press is not the enemy

Hunter Casperson, Reporter // October 16, 2022

It’s no secret the public has a complicated relationship with the media. Despite spending an average of eight hours a day consuming it, most Americans report having a lack of trust in the media.  According...

How the media takes advantage of a gay audience

Jessie Imhoff // November 1, 2019

As our society becomes more progressive and accepting of the LGBT community, audiences have grown more accepting as well. Many viewers want diverse characters with experiences that reflect the world around...

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Obama trumped the media

Susan Whaley // February 14, 2017

History seems to be forgotten rather quickly when it comes to American politics. When it comes to Barack Obama, America may have the fastest onset of short term memory loss. Obama may not have publicly...

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Censoring conservative voices

Evan Roberts and Briana Mcdaniel // October 3, 2016

Freedom of speech has been a cornerstone of American life for centuries and is a seminal piece of who we are as people. The idea of conveying an idea despite being controversial or unpopular is what has...

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Mass media is too liberal

Jeff Guzman // April 9, 2016
While media has been a good way of connecting people, the people who control most of the media have used it to progress their liberal views.
Sex in society: Stigmas and realities

Sex in society: Stigmas and realities

Sophia Xepoleas // April 19, 2015
We are a society of hypocrites when it comes to sex, and many are quick to point fingers at others for how they choose to go about it.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Men feel pressure to have perfect bodies too

Allison Galbreath // April 12, 2015
Everyone can be influenced by media and society to strive to look and act in certain ways.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Survival guide for season, series finales

Allison Galbreath // April 5, 2015
Here is a list of supplies, tips and tricks to help anyone cope with the end of a show.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Cons of Cosmetic Surgery

Allison Galbreath // March 22, 2015
Permanently altering one's body is a serious decision.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Overvaluing beauty diminishes people’s best traits

Allison Galbreath // March 8, 2015
Sometimes, beauty covers up more than just a blemish. It can conceal what's really important about a person.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Celebrity culture detracts from reality

Allison Galbreath // February 22, 2015
There is an unhealthy focus on celebrities and their lives in the media while other pressing concerns are overlooked.

Feminism ruins everything

Alyssa Dunning // November 30, 2014
It's hard to enjoy the simple things when everything reeks of inequality.
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