The Orion

Chicoans and Wildcats peacefully protest for abortion rights

Melvin Bui, Editor-in-Chief // May 6, 2022

From West 5th Street to West 4th Street for about half a block, people stood shoulder-to-shoulder rallying and chanting non-stop for abortion rights on Monday at 5 p.m. across the street from Chico City...

First Impressions Podcast: The Elder Scrolls, Planned Parenthood and more

Rachael Bayuk and Alex Coba // April 15, 2019

What's your first thought? A new podcast from the minds of the Arts and Opinion section editors, Alex Coba and Rachael Bayuk. Discussing the Elder Scrolls Franchise and Planned Parenthood, on a first...

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise in Chico

Michael Catelli // April 27, 2016

Chico State students admit to regularly not practicing safe sex.

Presidential election vital to women’s rights

Emma Vidak-Benjamin // April 4, 2016

The future of our abortion rights hangs in the balance of this year's election.

The “F” word: Feminism is necessary

Katelyn Martin // October 10, 2015

The necessity of feminism is highlighted by powerful female figures in the media.

The truth about Planned Parenthood

Sarah Strausser // September 21, 2015

Planned Parenthood protects the corporation's positive effects in communities as scandal erupts over aborted fetuses.

Masturbation enhances sexual education

Sophia Xepoleas // February 22, 2015

Some still feel stigma and shame surrounding pleasuring oneself, but it comes with several upsides.