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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

A woman with her back to the camera wears a black hijab, beige clothing and sunglasses rest on her head.

Iranian blackouts: losing internet or morality?

Ariana Powell, Reporter // September 29, 2022

Growing up, my parents emphasized the phrase, “Be aware of your surroundings, and always act like there is a potential for danger,” because they knew the kind of world I would have to traverse as...

Protestors Mandy Hackney and Nancy Good, dressed as handmaids to protest the Women's Resource Clinic Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Religion must not overrule constitutional rights

Rachael Bayuk // October 9, 2018
If you don't agree with abortion, just don't have one.
Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

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...

Lenny Letter is a feminist online newsletter that inspires women to share their experiences. Photo credit: Carly Plemons

3 feminist blogs you have to check out

Anisha Brady // November 16, 2016

In light of recent election results, many people have been questioning the fate of the country and what a Donald Trump presidency may mean for disadvantaged peoples. Women are especially in need of empowerment...

Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson as the face of the $20 bill in 2020. Concept art courtesy of "Women on 20s."

Harriet Tubman to be first female featured on $20 bill

Bridget Comito // May 10, 2016
American historical figure Harriet Tubman is set to be placed on the $20 bill in the year 2020.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Fierce feminism is a must

Elizabeth Ernster // September 13, 2015
Women shouldn't be sitting aside letting messages of their power wash over them. Women should stand up and make the world realize they are relevant.
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