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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Several firetrucks lined up down East 20th Street late Thursday night to ensure Camp Fire flames didn’t cross over into the residential Chico area. This road and Skyway Road were the closest areas the fire got to residential homes in Chico.

Recovering from the Camp Fire

Jessica Miller and Beatrice Williams // November 8, 2024

CAL FIRE Jarbo Gap station firefighters left their posts at 6:30 a.m. on Nov 8, 2018 to investigate a suspected fire in Feather River Canyon not knowing that they would be the first on the scene of California's...

Photos by Trenton Taylor and Floritzel Salvador in 2019 and 2016, respectively. Edited by Ariana Powell on Nov. 7.

Camp Fire 5th anniversary moment of reflection to take place Wednesday

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // November 7, 2023

Chico State will host an 85-second moment of reflection in honor of the fifth anniversary of the Camp Fire at the rose garden on Wednesday at 11:08 a.m., a time reflecting the date the fire started. Trinity...

Graphic by Jolie Asuncion.

Learning how to cope with an eating disorder over the holidays

Jolie Asuncion, Opinion and Multimedia Editor // November 15, 2022

The holidays are fast approaching, and with them come gatherings, feasts and turkey dinners. For many, the thought of these festivities generates feelings of warmth and excitement as the holiday season...

Graphic by Jolie Asuncion.

My silent struggle: a letter to my brain, body and aching hunger

Jolie Asuncion, Multimedia Editor // April 15, 2022

Last year, I relapsed. I was battling with my body, a silent struggle that defined my eating disorder. Since high school, I've fought with an eating disorder. For me, it came in waves. I'd have phases...

Texas conundrum old hat to Californians

Texas conundrum old hat to Californians

Shae Pastrana, Opinion Columnist // March 5, 2021

Aside from human responsibility, I think our solidarity with Texas comes from shared experience. Anyone who’s questioning reasons to support a state whose leaders mocked us should remember similar struggles...

Many vendors sold handmade jewelry, indoor and outdoor decorations and clothing. Photo credit: Rayanne Painter

Gold Nugget Days proves strength of community

Rayanne Painter // May 4, 2019

Paradise Gold Nugget Days and craft fair persisted into its 41st year on Saturday, despite the Camp Fire and displacement of residents.In the years before the fire, Gold Nugget Days brought thousands into...

Trisha Seastrom. Photo courtesy of Chico State

CADEC hosts forums to help students with substance abuse

Madison Holmes // December 17, 2014
The forums are facilitated by Trisha Seastrom, the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center's program director, and two student peer educators who are in recovery.

Addiction bends good friends

Kevin Crittenden // May 11, 2014
Doing the right thing can mean turning away from a friend in addiction.
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