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  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

  • Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

  • The inside of Eggroll King. Photo taken by Callum Standish.

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Overcoming racism made me stronger

Daisy Dardon // April 11, 2015
Racism is alive and well in Chico, but it shouldn't deter people from making a difference.

Feminism ruins everything

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

Halloween costumes offend cultures

Madison Holmes // October 31, 2014
Guest Opinion Columnist Madison Holmes and her readers debate offensive Halloween costumes.
Chico international students face racism

Chico international students face racism

Madison Holmes // October 29, 2014
International students facing racism is not uncommon. Students and members of the community have a responsibility to educate themselves on shared similarities between cultures in order to end racism said Frank Li, director of the International Education office.

Americans shouldn’t fear identity labels

Alyssa Dunning // October 18, 2014
Pretending that differences don't exist doesn't fight prejudice.

New movie, TV show will spark race conversations

Alyssa Dunning // September 14, 2014
"Dear White People" and "Blackish" are welcome movies to a writer with a mixed-race family.

Post-racial universities are a myth

Kristina Martinez // May 15, 2014
Racism is still very much alive in California State universities.
Dancers and guest speakers were featured in the Tree of Peace ceremony. Photo credit: Alex Boesch

Campus ceremony reflects on racism

Dominique Diaz // May 4, 2014
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and other organizations hosted an event to celebrate the Trees of Peace.
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