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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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Millenials searching for mental vacations

Nicole Henson // April 29, 2017

It may seem that millennials have a more laissez-faire attitude when it comes to recreational drugs compared to their parents. But in all honesty, we're just as lost as previous generations, or even more...

Is it time to define the relationship?

Lorinda Sasan // October 8, 2016

Millennials are scared of commitment. The dating culture has seen a shift in recent decades. A combination of being the generation that grew up with the highest divorce rates and emphasis on continuing...

Millennials find it harder to Adult

Evan Roberts // August 19, 2016

Last week I failed to be an adult in several ways. On Tuesday I spent all day in my pajamas and watched the entire season of Stranger Things. On several nights of the week I had a bowl of cereal for dinner,...

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Put down Snapchat, live your life

Alex Horne // March 24, 2016
Snapchatters who abuse the app are annoying and ruin moments by neglecting real social scenarios in favor of using their phone.
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Stop listening to bad music

Sean Daly and Dongyoung Won // March 23, 2016
Music today is unlike any generation's that came before: the radio blasts melodic instrumentals with lyrics that make no sense and if not offend, then confuse and stupefy listeners.
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A case against autokorect

Sam Rios // February 5, 2016
Say it. The first step to recovery is admitting it. Say: “I’m addicted to technology.”
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Millenials founded nation of gratification

Katelyn Martin // September 28, 2015
Millennials seek careers woven with technology and creativity.
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Defining a generation of millennials

Whitney Urmann // August 25, 2015
Our generation is widely criticized for our attachment to social media and need to fulfill self needs, but do we deserve to be criticized?

Millennials transcend their entitled reputation

Miles Inserra // January 18, 2015
Most students at Chico State belong to Generation Y — millennials. Past generations continue to doubt them and fail to acknowledge their potential.
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