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Comments on Twitter pertaining to the disapproval of white people. Photo credit: Kenta Mcafee

Election Expression promotes activism

Sophia Robledo-Borowy // January 31, 2017

Many people attending Chico State still felt powerful shockwaves from the recent presidential election. With an uncertain future for many of us, it was comforting to come together as a community at the...

#WomensMarch was disappointing

Roberto Fonseca // January 25, 2017

The premise of the march is something that everyone should agree with. Women and men are equal. Women's reproductive rights will be under attack under President Trump, and there is a rational fear about...

Protesters from Mobile Chico were out Wednesday from 11-2pm Photo credit: George Johnston

Protesters demonstrate near campus

George Johnston // January 25, 2017

With signs reading "2017 not 1984" and "2017: Hate is not the new normal," protesters from Mobilize Chico took to the streets of West Sacramento Avenue and Warren Street on Jan. 25. The protesters started...

Thousands of people gathered in the Chico City Plaza to protest Trump and promote womens rights. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Rightfully marching on

Susan Whaley // January 25, 2017

If no one in history ever stood up for equal rights or against the government not serving each citizen then we wouldn’t have a country worth fighting for. It doesn’t matter what side you are on,...

Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Marchers fill Chico streets

George Johnston // January 23, 2017

An estimated 2,000 to 4,000 people packed the Chico City Plaza Jan. 21 to participate in the Women’s March. Like the other marches taking place all over the world, this gathering was conceived as a way...

Donald Trump giving speech at Laconia Rally.
Photo courtesy of Michael Vadon.

Trump to be sworn in as president

Carly Campbell // January 19, 2017

President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in on Friday, January 20. Opening remarks will begin at 9 a.m. In his acceptance speech on Nov. 9, Trump said, “My whole life is about winning. I don’t...

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President Trump will be good for Americans

Jeff Guzman and David Molina // November 15, 2016

Editors note: This article is a response to Land of the free has grim future under Trump Yes, I voted for Donald Trump. No, I’m not a racist, sexist, xenophobe and neither are most of Trump’s voters. Before...

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Campus reacts to Trump election

George Johnston // November 10, 2016

Protest against Trump at the BMU @theorion_news pic.twitter.com/bY2Z7g8ifm — Jenice Tupolo (@JayTupolo) November 10, 2016 Protesters gathered at the Bell Memorial Union steps to share stories...

Photo credit: David Molina

Cyberbullying isn’t the answer

Whitney Urmann // October 12, 2016

[View the story "Cyberbullying isn't the way to voice opinions" on Storify] Whitney Urmann can be reached at [email protected] or @WhitneyUrmann on Twitter.

Persons of all ages are welcomed, although the majority of volunteers/interns are graduates and current students Photo credit: Katia Berg

Republican victory office opens in Chico, greeted with protests

Katia Berg // August 28, 2016

A Republican Victory Election Office opened in Chico on Saturday. The office, located on Mangrove Avenue, saw many protestors carrying anti-Trump signs on opening day. In return, Republicans counter-protested...

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Trump is here to help

Jeff Guzman // March 18, 2016
Donald Trump will most likely be the Republican nominee. With that in mind, isn’t it important that we seriously entertain the idea of him being president?
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I won’t be voting for Trump

Alex Horne // March 17, 2016
Chico State students shouldn't vote for Trump because he is morally and ethically wrong on many different issues.
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