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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

America’s conversation about sexual assault is disgusting

Rachael Bayuk
October 12, 2018

Don't be persuaded, this is unacceptable behavior.Kevin Jackson, Brett Kavanaugh and Donald Trump have many things in common. But, the most disgustingly profound thing is their recent treatment of survivors....

Immigration: do not fear the “other”

Rachael Bayuk
October 7, 2018
We should celebrate the entrance of new ideas and people.
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Trump limits transgender troops from serving in the military

Karen Limones
April 3, 2018

It seems that every time we are given a specific opportunity, a new policy is created for a different opportunity to get taken away. Among those, President Donald Trump announced a new memo that reaffirms...

Brown Beret activist stands tall next to student-made banner Photo credit: Nicole Henson Photo credit: Nicole Henson

DACA repeal will hurt Dreamers, comes at a cost

Karen Limones
February 13, 2018

Nearly 800,000 people are living a nightmare. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the U.S. government will be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals plan in March 2018.The Trump administration...

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Trump cuts education budget, limiting student choices

Karen Limones
January 29, 2018

Deep cuts to education funding may affect schools throughout the country. The Trump administration will allocate $1.4 billion to expand vouchers in public and private schools. According to The Atlantic,...

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Trump is destroying the work feminism has created

Danielle Cortes
October 17, 2017

It is the year of 2017, humans have been living for about 200,000 years. Every year, we are evolving and bettering our lives for the future. However, we still somehow find ourselves regressing. As a...

Little girl places ball in community basket. Photo credit: Christian Solis

The Chico community unites with a common goal; Depolarizing Chico

Christian Solis
September 8, 2017

Local Depolarize Chico group worked to start healing the political rift in Chico.At the Thursday Night Market, people were asked to separate themselves into labels they identified with like veterans, vegans,...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

“Are We Great Yet?” panelists say no

Daniel Wright
April 25, 2017

Pi Sigma Alpha and the Council of Graduate Students hosted a panel discussing the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency. The panel named “Are We Great Yet?” hosted five Chico State Professors...

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Trump should go green

Roberto Fonseca
April 21, 2017

Get your medical cards because Trump is aiming his focus at recreational marijuana, according to his press secretary Sean Spicer in his Feb. 24 speech. Trump has been staunch on his disapproval of the...

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Trump missile strikes create more conflict

Roberto Fonseca
April 8, 2017

When hardcore Trump supporters like Richard Spencer and Ann Coulter are angry at Trump, something is wrong. On April 7, President Trump ordered air strikes on a Syrian airbase in response to the chemical...

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Trump’s budget strikes concern

Roberto Fonseca
April 4, 2017

"Putting Americans first" doesn't seem to apply to our schools, environment and the those living in poverty according to President Donald Trump's preliminary budget proposal for 2018.Trump wants to cut...

Besides protesting the repeal of Obamacare, the marchers want to educate Chico citizens on women's rights and other issues Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico group to protest Trump for next four years

George Johnston
March 23, 2017

Jan Andrews has been protesting since the late 60s. Andrews and her group gathered on the corner of Broadway Street to being protesting the Trump administration and its policies March 23.The group started...