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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Water bottle ban more inconvenient than effective

Sam Rios
April 30, 2016
The A.S. water bottle ban has not been approved yet, but students should reconsider their stance on the issue if it were to pass.
Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Vegetarians: Follow the golden rule

Sam Rios and Dongyoung Won
April 21, 2016
Choices, choices, choices. Sometimes respecting others' choices can be more important than the ones that you make.
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The future is here with Tesla’s Model 3

Sam Rios
April 14, 2016
Tesla's going zero to 100 real quick into our greatest futuristic fantasies.
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Coachella is not worth it

Sam Rios
April 6, 2016
The youthful pilgrimage of Coachella doesn't give its attendees the experience they seek.
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Shame on the slut-shamers

Sam Rios
March 30, 2016
People who shame sexually active woman are acting out of ignorance and not supporting the rights of 21st century women.
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Live naturally

Sam Rios
March 16, 2016
Humans are living in such an unnatural way that it drives us away from true fulfillment.
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Social media more powerful than you think

Sam Rios
March 3, 2016
Damn Daniel! Back at it again with the white vans. Stussy, man. Stussy.
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Be hip, avoid the hipster lifestyle

Sam Rios
February 24, 2016
Hipsters are not who they appear to be
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Coffee high

Sam Rios
February 18, 2016
Caffeine addiction has become an epidemic among college students, taking a toll on their bodies as well as their wallets.
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Redhead redemption

Sam Rios
February 12, 2016
The natural redhead population is declining before our eyes and we’re doing nothing to stop it.
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A case against autokorect

Sam Rios
February 5, 2016
Say it. The first step to recovery is admitting it. Say: “I’m addicted to technology.”