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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Self-care is important; stress free phone apps

Rayanne Painter
September 18, 2018

Think about what makes you most happy after a long and stressful week. It could be a hot cup of tea paired with your favorite TV show, a day hike with friends or something as simple as reading a book....

A ‘lovebite’ is an affectionate sign of love, embrace it

Brooke Martin
September 17, 2018

Sucking a neck isn’t just for the vampires in "Twilight." Look in my closet and you will see several long, dark blue turtlenecks. These are mainly from my younger days when I didn’t want my parents...

Photo credit: Jaime Munoz

Wildcat on the Street: Parking

Brooke Martin and Karen Limones
September 17, 2018

Reporter Brook Martin went around campus to ask students for their opinions on the Chico State's parking issues on and off campus.Brooke Martin can be reached at [email protected] or @bmartin471...

Man stressed on an overloaded schedule. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Better ways to cope with a ‘hellish’ schedule

Rachael Bayuk
September 13, 2018
Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone.

Selfies are self-confidence boosters

Brooke Martin
September 12, 2018

Filters and Snapchat selfies should be celebrated, not looked down on.How many times have you asked someone to take a photo of you and it doesn’t look the way you want it? This is a problem I am...

Walking away is easier than it sounds

Rachael Bayuk
September 12, 2018
Letting go can often feel like failng, but is it?

Podcast: Kegels, being a vegan student and having pets in college

Rayanne Painter, Rachael Bayuk and Karen Limones
September 11, 2018

This week Rayanne Painter and Rachael Bayuk talk about Kegels, what it's like being a vegan student and having pets in college. Rayanne Painter and Rachael Bayuk can be reached at [email protected]...

How to live the life of luxury as a college student

Brooke Martin
September 10, 2018

Budgeting is not fun. It’s probably one of the least fun things to do because who doesn’t like spending money? Especially, when Gucci belts and Kylie Jenner lip kits are calling out your credit...

Students in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium gather together to donate for a blood drive on Tuesday. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Photo of the day

Dominique Wood
September 4, 2018

Students in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium gather together to donate for a blood drive on Tuesday.

The Wildcat Statue continues to create controversy among students over the cost. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

Roar against wildcat statue has my vote for student involvement

Karen Limones
May 14, 2018

If you’re thinking “another article about the Wildcat Statue?,” I know, me too. But I’ve been thinking about all those times I’m in the elevator or walking alongside the Bell...

First-year Hugo Diaz and second-year Yorleidi Langarica enjoy the beautiful whether, Tuesday morning. Photo credit: Maria Ramirez

Photo of the day

Maria Ramirez
May 8, 2018

First-year student Hugo Diaz and second-year student Yorleidi Langarica enjoy the beautiful weather Tuesday morning.

Dead week has Chico State students getting together at the Meriam Library to study for finals Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Photo of the day

Kate Angeles
May 7, 2018

Dead week has Chico State students getting together at Meriam Library to study for finals