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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

A graphic of a green, reusable coffee cup. Image courtesy of Meghan Burkett and Pixabay.

One small cup with a big impact

Maki Chapman, Reporter // October 1, 2022

A new addition to Chico State’s campus are the reusable cups that everyone who buys coffee on campus are now using in order to reduce waste. During the first few weeks of the semester the cups were...

Chico Scrap Metal remains at its 20th Street location despite city rezoning ordinances. February 2, 2021.

Chico Scrap Metal controversy continues

Ian Hilton, Reporter // February 4, 2021

Citizen protests and ongoing litigation remain a nuisance for Chico’s sole remaining scrap metal and recycling center, suggesting an uncertain future for the city’s disposal service needs. Chico...

While heading to their classes, students cast curious glances at the dozens of plastic cups laid out. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Garbage display shows a year’s worth of cups

Olyvia Simpson // September 27, 2018

Dozens of clear plastic cups reflecting the afternoon sun captured the attention of students passing by between the Student Services Center and Bell Memorial Union Monday. Approximately 365 plastic cups...

Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Babies lead to gigantic footprints

December 4, 2015
Children suck the life and resources out of society.
Ryan Voigtman's Mountain Dew and Pepsi cans in his exhibition on the third floor of the BMU. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

The Cans Make Us Face Consumption

Veronica Hodur // March 7, 2014
"The Cans," a new exhibit in the Bell Memorial Union third floor gallery, shows us how consumption grows and new ways to reuse.
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