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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Top 10 ways to treat yourself

Jenna McMahon and Brooke Cárcamo // March 9, 2024

With midterms right around the corner, it is always a good idea to take some time for self-care and love. Whether it’s a small treat you buy yourself or taking a break to spend time with friends, it...

A sad winter cabin

‘Tis the seasonal depression

December 2, 2023

The end of the year leads to spiked stress levels for many students.  The combination of holiday events, finals week, and the change of weather can cause the winter blues. Symptoms include feeling...

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

Mental health and messy spaces

Daisy Beltran, Reporter // February 27, 2023

Take a moment and reflect on your own personal space. Is the bedside table cluttered with random objects? Are your dishes clean? Is your bed made? Do you ever get stressed about your mess?  Making...

Getting through the final weeks of this semester: our strange, new normal

Rayanne Painter // December 10, 2018

Welcome to “dead week,” you’ve finally made it. This semester has felt like it’s gone on for far longer than usual.Unless this is your first semester of college, you’ve probably...

Steve Brock (right) beginning the presentation
Shelly Hart (middle0, Rob Coad (left) Photo credit: Justin Jackson

Butte County Office of Education helps teachers assist students

Justin Jackson // December 2, 2018

Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) held an event, Thursday, to help teachers and other school staff support students after the Camp Fire. As people filled the upper and lower seats of the auditorium,...

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