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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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An ode to Chico 

Kit Beauchamp, Reporter // December 14, 2023

The year is 2033. All the water fountains have been replaced with rocket fuel. Keg Stands are a division one sport. There is not a single couch left uncharred within Chico city limits.  Respectable...

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What is The Big Dipper?

Kit Beauchamp, Reporter // November 9, 2023

It’s The Orion’s new satire column.  You can find it under 'features.'  Webster's dictionary defines satire as “writing that exposes or ridicules conduct, doctrines, or institutions either by...

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CSU clarifies tuition raise as Halloween trick

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 23, 2023

On Friday, the California State University announced the multi-year tuition raise is actually a spooky theme for the first annual “CSU Haunted System,” which will take place on Halloween across all...

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Disagreement unfolds over $20 million golf resort plans on Chico State campus

Kit Beauchamp, Reporter // October 17, 2023

Chico State is proud to announce the unveiling of the newest, shiny development on campus. Our humble, little school will be opening up an expansive, luxurious, $20 million golf resort later this year,...

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