Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Late financial aid screws over students

Veronica De La Cruz // September 14, 2014
Students shouldn't be at the mercy of late paperwork when filing for financial aid.

Comcast’s tyranny threatens internet

Veronica De La Cruz // May 12, 2014
Comcast's insufficient services could potentially ruin the entire technology ecosystem.

“Thigh gap” presents dangerous standard

Veronica De La Cruz // May 10, 2014
Unrealistic goals of having a thigh gap has a powerful effect on young women

Organ donation delivers new hope

Veronica De La Cruz // May 6, 2014
Certain misconceptions about organ donation keep young adults from registering.

Schools, too preoccupied by dress code

Veronica De La Cruz // May 2, 2014
Restrictions on clothing should not be a school's main focus.

New app proves party reputation with pictures

Veronica De La Cruz // April 30, 2014
Faded has the potential to give Chico State an even worse party school image.

Colleges shouldn’t teach celebrity worship

Veronica De La Cruz // April 27, 2014
A college course on Beyoncé is not beneficial to students.
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Reaching different levels of success

Veronica De La Cruz // April 21, 2014
Recognizing the little things can go a long way and make people feel more valuable.

Spending financial aid awards wisely

Veronica De La Cruz // April 19, 2014
Finding smarter ways to make financial aid money last all semester long.

Digital activism lacks real results

Veronica De La Cruz // April 9, 2014
Activism through social media only provides a temporary change.

Classical music aids studying

April 6, 2014
Putting the Mozart Effect into action when studying could improve mental tasks.

The advantages of giving up meat

Veronica De La Cruz // April 2, 2014
While many see a veggie diet as constricting, it can actually free one up for new experiences.
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