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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

A sad winter cabin

‘Tis the seasonal depression

December 2, 2023

The end of the year leads to spiked stress levels for many students.  The combination of holiday events, finals week, and the change of weather can cause the winter blues. Symptoms include feeling...

Being a college student means that you gotta struggle when it comes to eating healthy, being social and going to the gym. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Increasing expectations on students are destroying self-care habits

Natalie Hanson // October 15, 2019

With the weight of everything expected of a college student in 2019, it's no wonder we're losing basic self-care habits like eating proper food.Tuition costs are higher than ever. The costs of PG&E,...

Burberry "marine" theme Photo credit: Janette Estrada

Dear Burberry, suicide is not a fashion statement

Janette Estrada // March 3, 2019
Kill yourself with fashion? Thank you, next.
Illustration by Dongyoung Won.

Rainy weather may make students sad

January 26, 2016
In accordance with the winter weather, students may experience symptoms of depression.
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