The Orion

Politicians should revisit children’s stories

Jeff Guzman // March 11, 2016

Politicians today seem to behave more like children than adults. So maybe they should be taught some things that a child would be taught.

Political correctness kills conversation

Jeff Guzman // February 20, 2016

Political correctness has blown up recently. Except instead of moving conversation forward, political correctness discourages open talk.

Danger in apathy toward politics

Allison Galbreath // April 26, 2015

The importance of knowledgeably voting cannot be stressed enough.

Q&A: Students lobby for artists’ rights in D.C.

Ashiah Scharaga // April 23, 2014

The Orion chatted with two music industry students about lobbying, the Grammys on the Hill Awards and grazing Zac Hanson's tush.

Supreme Court creates billionaire’s democracy

Kevin Crittenden // April 20, 2014

People who flinch at the idea of dropping millions on a game of political roulette don't make it to the table at all.

How a pile of bills makes a law

April 15, 2014

From petition to proposition — if a measure is to make it to the ballot, it needs guys like Dale Parks on its side. Parks, a paid signature gatherer, provides an insider look into the world of paid petition gathering that supports most legislation.

Lecture explores Venezuela’s future

Nicholas Carr // March 5, 2014

A Chico State professor gave a lecture on Hugo Chavez's legacy in the context of protests in Venezuela aimed against the nation's government.