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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Community leadership project aims to uplift Black youth 

C. Nicholas Kepler, Reporter // February 28, 2024

Brandon Trowel, executive assistant for Black Youth Leadership Project presented at the Victory in Unity Celebration, hosted by Chico State, on Sunday. Established in 1999 and incorporated in 2001,...

People congregate together and had a candlelit vigil. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Butte County Youth Advisory holds candlelit vigil to remember homeless youth

Kimberly Morales // November 19, 2019

On Tuesday night a candlelight vigil was held at the steps of ‪the Chico City Council Chambers honoring and remembering homeless youth‬. Hosted by the Butte County Youth Advisory Council, the...

The band Low & Behold performing on the lawn. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Youth demand better climate change policy

Julian Mendoza and Trenton Taylor // April 24, 2019

Trinity Commons was filled with tables from both campus and local organizations educating students on what they can do to take action against climate change during the Earth Day Festival. “We are...

PATH Scholars peer coach Elian Lopez spent a weekend in March at the state capitol with the National Association of Social Workers lobbying three different bills. Photo credit: Elian Lopez

Foster youth program is one of many underrepresented groups on campus

Nicte Hernandez // May 7, 2018

There are many minorities on campus that seem forgotten at times. Whether it is due to lack of awareness, size of the group or complications with the systems in place meant to help them smoothly integrate...

O'Brien spoke about finding the root of childhood delinquency in their family. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Chico Police Advisory Board discusses youth related issues

Christian Solis // October 20, 2017

The Police Community Advisory Board had an open discussion on community issues with the public Wednesday evening.The topic of discussion was youth related issues in the community. Police Chief Michael...

The cast of Dr. Doolittle Jr. sing together to close out an act. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Blue Room Young Company performs ‘Dr. Doolittle Jr.’

Jae Siqueiros // September 27, 2016

      [masterslider id="6"] On Thursday, the Blue Room Young Theatre Group performed their highly anticipated musical “Dr. Doolittle Jr.” in Laxon Auditorium. "Dr. Doolittle...

Seeing past falsities of Reality TV

Kristina Martinez // March 3, 2014
Although it is becoming increasingly popular, Reality TV can be dangerously misleading.

Capitalising on the invincibility of youth

Prin Mayowa // January 27, 2014
Being young can make you feel invincible, but you won't be young forever.
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