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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Holidays: fodder for drunk stories or environmental hazards?

Ariana Powell, Reporter // October 10, 2022

The beginning of October signaled the symbolic start of fall. It brought about the need to start pulling out cozy sweaters, queue up comfort movies to snuggle to and begin decorating everything with ochre-toned...

Playing the Weight Game

Playing the Weight Game

Erin Holve, Reporter // December 3, 2020

Weight issues have been a constant companion for a good majority of my life. The pandemic and quarantine have not helped in stamping down my loathsome views of my body.  Thanksgiving came along...

NFL games are a beloved Thanksgiving tradition

Matthew Ferreira // December 3, 2019

Thanksgiving Day is one of America’s favorite holidays, filled with food, family, friends and traditions.Every family celebrates Thanksgiving in their own special way, but a common constant in many...

Gratitude should be practiced year-round

Rayanne Painter // November 28, 2018

Thanksgiving may have come and gone, along with all the leftovers of mashed potatoes and apple pies but that doesn’t give us a free pass to stop being thankful.In this world, we are owed nothing....

Album art for It's Time by Michael Buble

Gratitude albums

Julia Maldonado // November 15, 2017

Ready for the holidays? These two albums will remind you to be thankful for what you have, whether it be family, friends or food. Thankful - Kelly ClarksonClarkson reminds her audience to be thankful for...

Album art for Phillip Phillips' single "Home"

Gratitude Playlist

Julia Maldonado // November 14, 2017

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's important to remember to be thankful not only for the food on the table, but for the people around it. Take a listen to these jams to prepare for the yummy turkey,...

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Hold off on holiday celebrations until December

December 8, 2015
I hate when people start to celebrate Christmas in the months leading up to December.

Family holidays aren’t worth fretting over

Alyssa Dunning // November 8, 2014
A Thanksgiving with college friends isn't traditional, but it keeps me sane.
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