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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Alexandra Kokkinakis is the bassist for The Vesuvians.

Sociologist by day, bassist by night

Julia Maldonado // September 19, 2017

One may not think initially that the study of human society and an aggressive music genre have much in common, but for Chico State sociology professor and alumna Alexandra Kokkinakis, it’s her...

Senior sociology major, Joon Hyung Park, shares his views on the "American Dream." Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // October 12, 2016

"I'm a first generation immigrant and had to acclimate to America quicker than anybody else. Either sink or swim into the American dream. And sometimes it's hard to maintain these to dichotomies of my...

Photo credit: Helen Suh

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.
Briana Beaver, a Chico State alumna, endured several painful symptoms for years nearly died before doctors diagnosed her with Lyme disease in December. Photo courtesy of Briana Beaver.

Survivor rebuilds life after battling Lyme disease

Alisa Thorsen // April 7, 2015
Chico State alumna Briana Beaver shares her experience fighting the infectious disease and the obstacles that come with it.
Impacted pathways provide problems

Impacted pathways provide problems

Madison Holmes // March 24, 2014
Additional sections of upper-division general education classes are needed to satisfy high demand for certain pathway courses. One sociology class had over 50 wait-listed students at the beginning of the semester.
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