Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Friends Ethan Serzynski and Owen Duffey share a YouTube channel focused on creating a platform where people can just laugh. Many videos on their YouTube channel feature Chico State and many of their students. Photo credit: Kimberly Morales

YouTube Channel ‘SusDudes’ demonstrates more sides to college other than academics

Kimberly Morales // October 13, 2019

Chico State is known for a lot of things, a beautiful campus, heavy rain, or even loud parties—but how about its appearances across YouTube?Search up “Chico State” on YouTube, and you...

Musician and YouTuber Poppy performs her strange tunes to a small venue in the Senator Theatre. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

Poppy drags after AViVA pops at quirky Senator show

Rachael Bayuk // February 25, 2019
Poppy's opening act made an otherwise lack-luster show worth attending
Photo credit: Chase Falk

Society condemns joking

Roberto Fonseca // February 26, 2017

Disney decided to cut ties with famous YouTube video commentator Felix Kjellberg known as Pewdiepie over alleged anti-Semitic comments made during his videos Feb. 13. The Wall Street Journal was the...

Promotional photo for "Dirty 30" from the official "Dirty 30" Facebook page.

‘Dirty 30’ worth the watch for Youtuber fans

Anna Porretta // September 27, 2016

With people rising to internet fame every day, it's becoming increasingly more common to see internet-famous people breaking into the mainstream culture. People are turning their thousands and even millions...

Standoff between SWAT team members and Edward Walcott went long into the night till Walcott was force to leave his building at 12:22 a.m. Photo credit: George Johnston

Armed robber suspect arrested after 11 hour standoff

February 8, 2016
A suspect for armed robbery has been arrested early this morning after an 11 hour standoff with Chico Police.
#DearMe is a new youtube hash-tag that encourages people to talk the younger version of themselves.

The Orion Vlog: #DearMe

Salahadin Albutti // March 15, 2015

Orion staff and Chico State student answer the question: "If you have a chance to the younger you, what would you say?"

Illustration by Darian Maroney

Leave the party school reputation behind

Daisy Dardon // March 15, 2015
Students need to understand that attending a college that is notorious for binge drinking and violence may not be in their best interests.

Criminal Youtubers must be punished

Megan Mann // October 16, 2014
Sam Pepper shouldn't be able to make money off of his outrageous videos.
Photo credit: Ashley O'Looney

Campus network needs upgrade

Christine Lee // April 22, 2014
Insufficient funds for wire infrastructure at Chico State cause some buildings to have slower Internet connectivity.
John Roussell, professor of communications design. Courtesy of Chico State.

Professor recruits to rebrand Chico

Enrique Raymundo // April 21, 2014
A Chico State professor teamed up with more than 300 students to create a YouTube series to change Chico's image.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Learning about “The Best Sex Ever”

Michael Karp // March 21, 2014
The sex columnist gives his take on YouTube sensation Laci Green's March 13 presentation for UMatter Day.
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