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Campus creates diversity task force Elizabeth Castillo

Students reforest 60-acre meadow buried in toxic sand from closed mine dents led by Brown step in. Patrick Wickham and Allen LaStaff Writer Grange, both senior environmental What was once a meadow is now science majors, have been working covered in up to 28 feet of sand and on the project for the past couple silt from the Walker Copper Mine years. northeast of Quincy, according to “It’s a great opportunity for peoDavid Brown, environmental sciple to do research in their field and ence professor at Chico State. I’m really grateful to be part of it,” The goal of two Chico State stuWickham said. “I really appreciate dents is to restore plant life to the being able to fix something. That’s area that is buried under runsomething that is important in scioff from the Copper ence, you’re actually applyMine, which opering it and using it to fix ated from 1915 to problems.” That’s something that 1941, according After the ore was is important in science; to the Central dug out of the tunyou’re actually applying Valley Regional nels, it was ground it and and using it to Water Quality up to get the copper solve problems. Control Board. out, which left large Patrick Wickham, senior While it’s been amounts of leftover environmental science major closed for more rock that was dumped than 70 years, there is downhill. a toxic wasteland below “What they did is they that is still more than 60 acres in crushed the rock then the sand and size. the silt which is fine and powdery,” The area covered with mine tailBrown said. “Then, they allowed ings is surrounded by forest on all it to enter the creek and it just sides, and the goal is to reforest the washed down.” area. After extracting the copper, the That’s where two Chico State stuleftover sediment was allowed to Austin Herbaugh

wash downstream into the meadow, but the Sawyer Decision of 1884 didn’t allow it to reach a major river. The creek below the mine flows into the north fork of the Feather River, which then flows into Lake Oroville, said Brown. The law forced the mining company to build a dam that held back the sand, which is why the meadow is covered in it. “It looks like a beach when you’re out there, the wind is blowing it,” Brown said. “It’s so fine that it can cause silicosis.” Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in dust that has fine pieces of silica, according to the American Lung Association. Silica is a mineral present in sand, rock and ore that can be exposed by mining. Breathing in silica dust over a period of time scars the lungs, which leads to difficulty breathing. The mine has also discharged heavy metals, such as copper and zinc, along with acid mine drainage into Dolly Creek, which runs near

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The Associated Students recently created a task force on diversity to get a better understanding of how to serve students. “The goal of the task force is to capture what students feel about diversity on our campus,” said Michael Pratt, director of University Affairs for Associated Students. “[It’s] for us to get a better understanding of the needs and wants of our student populations because right now, it’s really speculative.” Pratt is one of four members from Associated Students that works on the Special Joint Task Force on Diversity. The task force was approved by the student academic senate and with the goal to create a student diversity survey. The task force hopes the survey will provide more information regarding students input about diversity at Chico State. On Nov. 16, President Paul Zingg sent a campus-wide email that addressed issues of diversity on campus. Chico State is still working on accepting diversity as fundamentally important on campus, he said. “Our campus as a whole has not yet embraced diversity as a core value, as a core commitment, for which all of us are accountable MICHAEL and responsible,” Zingg PRATT said in the announce- Director of University Affairs ment. Several other students that currently hold seats on the task force are not members of Associated Students. Their purpose is to represent varying campus perspectives. Some of the populations represented by these students include veterans and undocumented students, Pratt said. “Far too often no one asks students,” he said. “They just assume that certain things are happening. It’s hard to really capture all the things that are going on.” The task force plans to release the survey results in the spring, according to Deanna Jarquin, AS president. The survey, which is available on the AS website, provides the chance to directly hear from students, he said. While Chico State currently has a University Diversity Council, its members are primarily composed of faculty, staff and administration. Aaron Thao, AS Commissioner of Diversity Affairs, is the only student representative on the council, Pratt said. Thao is one of the creators of the task force. It is important for Chico State to continually assess the changing student demographics on campus, he said. “Our underserved student body is more than

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Violent city culture calls for change dent of Chico State. Avila said she spoke at the forum because administration has the power Staff Writer to foster change. A concern addressed by students at the most “I wanted to go to the presidential forum recent open forum was the need to feel safe in because I felt like our potential new president Chico. would be able to do a lot more than I can and “This is where we live. If we don’t feel safe if there’s any way I can be involved, then I’m leaving our homes, how are we supposed to going to try and do it,” she said. feel safe coming to campus?” said Another student that spoke out Griselda Avila, senior sociology against violence at the forum was and multicultural and gender studTyrell “Rex” Bell, junior commuies major. “Because so many stunication studies major. He said dents live within the 2-mile radius that Chico can sometimes be a hosof campus, more should be done tile environment for students. Bell to address the lack of action going has experienced verbal attacks on.” while walking around town. Avila spoke out at the open fo“I’ve kind of had the whole coonTYRELL “REX” rum held on Nov. 10 to discuss what calling thing happen to me a bunch BELL qualities the hiring committee of times here in Chico,” he said. Junior communicatoin studies major should look for in the future presi“People will drive by, call me a nigElizabeth Castillo

ger and tell me to go home, occasionally throw threatened, he said. something at friends of mine or myself.” Bell has seen violence affect student success Bell said he is uneasy about dealing with at Chico. Some of his friends have dropped out racism in Chico and it upsets him to have to of Chico State because they lacked support worry about violent acts happening to oth- when face with violence. ers he cares about. He hasn’t experienced as “Being a person of color from a lower somuch physical violence in Chico as some of cio-economic background, the adjustment is his friends. hard,” he said. “If a culture doesn’t seem safe “A lot of my friends have gotten or productive and it’s more destrucjumped and robbed,” he said. “It tive, a lot of people just leave and deboils my blood. It hurts me that cide to go home.” my friends end up having to go Students who are victims skip through those things.” class to avoid discussing their situBell believes safety should be ations, he said. Crimes also affect a priority for administration. his friends that are international Students who attend Chico State students. They’ve been victims of are exploring their identities and crime and since they are visiting DEANNA growing as individuals, but it can JARQUIN be hard to focus on growth when » please see VIOLENCE | A8 AS President some students constantly feel

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CSU system, teachers receive $1 million grant The California State University system received a $1 million grant to fund and equip teachers for Linked Learning, a way for teachers to incorporate career-based learning and real-world experiences for students. The grant was received from the James Irvine Foundation. In order to learn how to incorporate Linked Learning, teachers must be trained and certified. “The project is related to system-wide goals to boost Linked Learning education on all campuses,” said Elizabeth Chapin, CSU spokesperson. The grant is in addition to the $1.5 million received from the James Irvine Foundation two years ago that established the CSU Collaborative for the Advancement of Linked. The $1 million will be put toward enhancing the previously introduced Linked, providing certification for counselors and allowing people to get a master’s degree with specialization in Linked According to Chapin, seven CSU campuses fully collaborate with Linked currently. Chico State is one of 15 CSU schools that will start expanding the Linked Learning system of education.

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Steve Rodowick, coordinator for Butte County Recycling, speaks of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s success in sustainability on Monday afternoon at a panel on pollution. Butte County received a “D” letter grade particle pollution and an “F” in ozone pollution from the American Lung Association. Full story on theorion.com

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Meter donations to fund assistance programs

CSU graduates, degrees continue to increase

$40 million expansion approved for county jail

Six red meters will be installed downtown with the proceeds being donated to local assistance programs in Chico. The goal of these donation stations is to provide long-term solutions for those in need and are specifically for donations. Not to be confused with smart parking options downtown, however, the meters do accept cash or payment cards. The Parking/Access Resource Committee, a volunteer group, has been working with the Chico, the Downtown Chico Business Association and the Clean and Safe Action Group to help institute this alternate donation initiative. IPS Group, the city’s smart parking vendor, has covered the cost of these meters to help the cause. The names of the groups receiving the funds to help those in need have not been stated at this time, but will be released in the future. The purpose of the meters is to encourage community members to donate to programs rather than directly give money to panhandlers. North Valley Community Foundation will be monitoring the donation proceeds until the city council decides how the money is to be divided among the various programs. The red donation meters will be located permanently until further notice at the intersections of: · First and Salem · Second and Main · Second and Broadway · Third and Broadway · Third and Main · Fourth and Broadway For more information please visit www. GoDowntownChico.com or call the City Engineering Division at 530-879-6900.

The number of California State University students graduating is at an all-time high due to graduation initiatives. The graduation initiative includes hiring more tenure faculty and academic advisers, reducing units required while maintaining the quality of academic programs, adding more online class opportunities and many more efforts, according to a California State University press release. This is the third consecutive year in which there has been an increase in CSU graduates. One aspect of the graduation initiative includes expanding internship programs. Students who are more actively involved in their degree programs are more likely to finish their degrees on time, said Laurie Weidner, Assistant Vice Chancellor of the CSU Chancellor’s Office. According to recent self-reported data from the CSU system, 105,693 undergraduate and graduate degrees were completed during the last academic year. This is an increase from 103,781 during the 2013-14 academic year and 101,209 during the 2012-13 academic year. The CSU system implemented graduation initiatives as an effort to increase graduation rates in 2009. Thus LAURIE WEIDNER far, it has been been Assistant Vice expanded by Chancellor Chancellor White through 2025. “The focus of the California State University is on supporting our students to reach their academic goals,” Weidner said.

The California Board of State and Community Corrections approved a $40 million expansion of Butte County Jail on Nov. 12. The additions are not to make room for more inmates, but to improve the quality of the ones already in custody, according to Tracie Cone, communication director of the Board of State and Community Corrections. Plans for the funding include 45,000 square feet of replacement housing, medical and mental housing, medical and dental clinics and space for intake and release services. This is part of $500 million in funding which has been approved for 15 counties for jail construction improvements, according to the Board of State and Community Corrections’ press release on Nov. 12. Butte County’s match funding is coming from multiple sources, including the inmate welfare fund. The board has placed a condition on the funding for Butte County Jail until it is determined whether or not it is legal for the county to use inmate welfare funds for the required construction match. Inmates will be given access to programs, such as anger management treatment. This is in an effort to make them less likely to return to jail, Cone said.

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Dr. Anna Petrova-Mayor and Tony Pirc work with a polarimeter. The physics department recently purchased new lasers and optic systems with its award funds.

Physics department utilizes new lasers and $7,000.

Tony Pirc, junior electrical engi-

Petrova-Mayor has also purchased

neering major, is currently enrolled

other technologies with the awards

in one of Dr. Petrova-Mayor’s optics

she has received. Some of these in-

classes in order to increase his basic

clude:

physical understanding of electromagnetic radiation and have the opportunity to assemble and disassemble the lasers.

· A beam profiler CCD camera ·A semiconductor fiber-coupled laser at 1500 nm · Several software programs for op-

“In some experiments, you might

tical system design

and even Internet connections and

have a laser traveling through four or

· Optics tables

The new equipment allows stu-

mobile phones, according to a report

more components,” Pirc said. “This

· Laser safety barriers

dents to set up, record and perform

by the National Research Council of

means that all those components

“Students who take these courses

Within the past seven years, lasers

their experiments more safely and ef-

the U.S. National Academy of Sci-

have to be lined up so the laser travels

are majors in physics, engineering

and optics systems for the labs in

ficiently than the old equipment did

ences.

the physics department have been

because they were out-of-date, she

Optical devices and la-

transformed with the aid of several

said. Also, the set-up was difficult,

sers have a wide range of

awards.

timely and required a lot of unneces-

applications beyond the

enjoys

posal pending for a fiber laser which

sary readjusting due to old wiring.

research lab from medi-

working with light, which

she hopes to use in the future for

Sabrina Salvatore

Staff Writer

Dr. Anna Petrova-Mayor, associate

through them all and all of them are centered. This takes some adjustment.” Pirc

says

and chemistry,” Petrova-Mayor said. Currently, Dr. Anna Petrova-Mayor has another student learning fee pro-

professor in the physics department,

Petrova-Mayor wants students to

cal imaging, eye surgery,

is actually a wave, and

class demonstrations that will allow

has been awarded $130,000 to update

have access to the newest equipment

optical fiber communica-

that by working with the

her to better explain the signals from

equipment for the lab classes she

so they have the most recent knowl-

tions, material science,

different components, the

lasers.

teaches and is hoping for more in the

edge of how the devices work, she

optical computing and

lasers can make light do

future to continue the success.

said.

space exploration, Petro-

The awards are made up of a

“I like to provide opportunities for

$30,000 start-up fund, a $15,000 stu-

students to work with state-of-the-art

Some students have ac-

dent learning fee award and the pro-

lab equipment in a professional en-

quired jobs at well-known

vost’s one-time funding of $85,000,

vironment,” Petrova-Mayor said. “I

research companies with

she said.

have observed that this has positive impacts on student learning.”

The most recent addition to the

va-Mayor said.

TONY PIRC

different things. “Using a certain type

ronment students can work in and

of crystal, called a wave-

also learn how to use modern equip-

plate, you can shift that

ment,” Petrova-Mayor said. “They

wave over a little or flip

can easily go and work for optics or

the skills they have obtained from

it upside-down and make it inter-

photonics companies and be familiar

working with the new technology,

fere with other light waves to make

with the equipment.”

Junior electrical engineering major

physics labs are two fiber laser kits,

Not only are students getting the

“We are proud that a number of

it more intense or even completely

a holographic kit and a polarimeter,

hands-on skills of working with the

our alumni have become research

cancel it out to make darkness,” Pirc

Petrova-Mayor said.

new devices, they are being intro-

scientists in research labs such as

said. “Using this wave-plate, you

Each laser kit alone is about $7,000

duced to technology that is the basis

NASA and other industrial compa-

can even make circularly polarized

and the polarimeter is between $5,000

for cancer research, medical imaging

nies,” Petrova-Mayor said.

light.”

Staph infections spread among college students Medics warn students to beware of dorm rooms, shared showers and common spaces as conrtributors to infection • Swelling

Sarah Strausser

Staff Writer When Jimbo Pernetti began to feel small, but slightly painful, scabs on his

“Our goal in the physics department is to have a professional envi-

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Council outperforms philanthropy goals, gains campus support supports Chico State students on a

Eva Gonzalez

variety of things.

Staff Writer

Some of these include:

What might be lesser-known about

The Student Philanthropy Coun-

• Hot-to-touch feeling

staph infection is how it evolves from

cil is growing at a rapid pace, add-

• Scholarship support • Student resources

• Pus-like discharge

a general organism in our body to a

ing 30 new members and creating

• Campus programs

• Pain

harmful infection.

events to raise funds for Chico

• Career assets

State.

• Campus equipment

After Pernetti was diagnosed with

“Staph refers to the way the bac-

a staph infection, the doctor gave him

teria forms,” Boyes said. “It resides

This month, the council focused

The council is also proud to

It wasn’t until the scabs

antibiotics and bandaged

symbiotically with many of us, in our

its efforts on raising awareness for

recognize new organizations that

had spread into a painful

it up, a common treatment

noses, throats, armpits and groins. On

the first-ever Giving Tuesday.

have gained certification by donat-

cluster of small ulcer-like

used for most mild cases.

average, about 60 percent of us already

back, he didn’t think too much of it.

spots that the junior kine-

Like many other stu-

siology major and Chico

dents who have been in-

State baseball team member began to worry. “At first I just got a blister, and then it started to really bug me and hurt pretty bad,” Pernetti said. “A couple days later, there

JIMBO PERNETTI

Junior kinesiology major

Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as staph infection, affects many college students across the nation and specifically in Butte County.

“By becoming 100

The body can typically fight off the

students, alumni and

percent certified, every

fected with the disease,

intermittent disease with its natural

parents gave back to

single individual mem-

Pernetti said he is almost

antibodies to keep harmful effects at

Chico State.

ber of their organiza-

positive it came from the

bay. But when one area becomes in-

Giving Tuesday is a

tion has made a gift to

gym.

fected, the disease becomes harmful

global movement that

the Chico State Fund,”

and contagious, and medical attention

gathered

he said.

is necessary.

27,000 organizations in

Certified tions include:

he was exercising on a ma-

68 countries last year.

back in contact with the

jects that are not living but are able to

This year, the council

machine. Days later, he began to break

carry infectious organisms. These are

embraced

out with blisters in the same spot.

known as fomite items, according to

to benefit Chico State,

Boyes. Staph can be prevented by lim-

according to Steven R.

iting the sharing items, such as:

Loya, assistant man-

Although he did not have a cut visible to the human eye, the infection that lives on many objects around campus

• Soap

staph infections are the fourth most

was able to get in and begin irritation.

• Bandages

diseases

contracted

and

than

Staph can live on surfaces and ob-

In a recent study by Pinnacle Care, common

chine with his bare upper

was more of them.”

ing to the council, Loya said.

gatheringing in which

According to Pernetti,

have it.”

The event was a community

the

cause

STEVEN R. LOYA

Assistant manager of the Annual Fund

• Chico State Fund and Call Center • Kappa Sigma • Lambda Chi Alpha • Eta Mu Theta

ager of the Phonathon and Annual

• Delta Xi Phi

Fund.

• Sigma Omega Phi

The infection is even

• Towels

more dangerous to those

• Razors

When the body has any small cut or

involved in college ath-

• Sports and exercise

opening, staph infection bacteria can

letics, like Pernetti. Ac-

find its way into the crevice and begin

cording to a study done

• Saunas and hot tubs

to cause infection, according to Nip

by Medical Daily, athletes

Other ways to avoid

The council was formed in Sep-

recognized the need to give back

Boyes, assistant director of the Butte

who engage in any kind

staph infection when in

tember and now has 30 members.

to the campus, according to Elyn

College health center.

of contact sport are twice

a crowded environment

The council hopes to increase its

Chagolla, senior biology major

as likely to obtain a staph

include

numbers every semester.

and member of Lambda Theta Nu

spread on college campuses.

“All it takes is a tiny, tiny portal of entry, even a hair follicle, to develop into an infection,” Boyes said.

infection. When

monthly

nasal

NIP BOYES

Assistant director of Butte College health center

and throat swabs were col-

see what was causing the painful and

lected, it was found that

quickly-spreading irritation, he found

athletes

out it was a staph infection.

more likely to contract the disease,

not

only

Although staph can start small, as in

but carried it for much longer than

Pernetti’s case, there are symptoms to

the average person once it was in their

look out for in the infected area right

systems. Constant contact with other

from the start. These include:

players and shared equipment is most

• Redness

likely the cause.

council

hosted

various

events on Tuesday.

equipment

When Pernetti went to the doctor to

were

The

organiza-

“Giving Tuesday is a fairly new philanthropic venture that started

handwashing

in 2012,” Loya said.

• Lambda Sigma Gamma • Epsilon Sigma Rho • Upsilon Kappa Delta • Sigma Pi Students of Chico State have

constantly and avoiding

“Our goal is to get 100 quality

touching the nose, ears or

members by the end of the year,

“It demonstrates how we con-

mouth.

and then cap it at that every single

tribute and uphold our community

year,” Loya said.

service pillar by giving back to the

“Personal hygiene is the most important way to avoid staph,” Boyes said.

Amongst the council’s success,

Chico community,” Chagolla said.

it has exceeded expectations by reaching 900 student donors and

Sarah Strausser can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @strausser_sarah on Twitter.

sorority.

raising almost $3,000. The funds will proceed to the Chico State fund. This essentially

Eva Gonzalez can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @egonza13 on Twitter.

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Chisme Y Comida: Fiesta Edition

Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, December 2, 2015

West by Swan

Artist’s Reception for Stories Four

The Yule Logs

David Allan Coe Photo credit: Chico Area Punks

West Photo credit: Cross-Cultural LC

The Photo credit: JMAX Productions

David Allan Coe, acclaimed

country

Cross

Swan

joined

Photo credit: Duffy’s Tavern

will

The

Soror-

ity, Strange Ones and Cell

Photo credit: 1078 Gallery

This is the fourth an-

event with that name

nual Stories group exhibi-

surely speaks for itself.

of its mixer where stu-

Where: Monstros

tion. It features artists Da-

The Yule Logs are the

vid Barta, Steve Miranda

self-proclaimed “hardest-

Byer, Sandi Escobar, Jeff

working band in snow

Everyone is invited to

Rindels and Erin Wade.

business.” So there’s that.

Where: Duffy’s

sets, buy and sell arts and

When: 8 p.m.

current tour. The show is

Hispanic and Mexicano

currently sold out.

students.

Price: $7

Where: El Rey Theatre

Where: Meriam

When: 8:30 p.m.

Library 172

Price: Sold Out

When: 5:30 p.m.

Pizza

Russell Turner Ward

Night of the Year.” An

Where: 1078 Gallery

Tavern

When: 6 p.m.

When: 10 p.m.

Price: Free

Price: $5

thu

Justin Townes Earle

Photo credit: The Maltese

The trio of Chico State students Russell Turner Ward joins the Harmed

Lit at Lost Vol. 3

Brothers, Photo credit: The Maltese

Darrin Brad-

bury and Olivia Awbrey for this Wednesday acous-

Justin Townes Earle

Equity Without Exception

tic extravaganza.

singer-songwriter is tour-

vada Big Room

gies Photo credit: GSEC

The Gender and Sexu-

Sleeping Beauty

Holiday Music Crawl

Theatre

ence to promote Equity

When: 7:30 p.m.

Photo credit: Chico Performances

Wrap ‘N’ Roll

“Sleeping

Beauty.” It’s the classic story you know all too Photo credit: 1078 Gallery

Businesses on Broadway

Street

between

Eighth and Ninth are

well, but the ballet versionbrings the fairy tale a

opening their doors to

torium

live music and art. Per-

When: 7:30 p.m.

formers have yet to be an-

Price: $10

nounced.

Where: The Junction When: 6 p.m. Price: Free

Price: $22.50

All Things Must Pass

C4 Dynamite Clarinets

‘90s R&B Cover Night

Photo credit: 1078 Gallery

C4 Dynamite Clarinets is comprised of five clarinetists. They’ll be covering Mozart, Stravinsky, Millets,

Reich,

donation of $10.

Photo credit: Uncle Dad’s

Where: 1078 Gallery When: 7:30 p.m. Price: Free

help kids receive music lessons.

audience back to a time where music was pur-

Where: Naked Lounge When: 8 p.m. Price: $7

chased and Tower Records existed. What a time to be alive.

Where: The Pageant Theatre When: TBA

Photo credit: School of the Arts Photo credit: AS Productions

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holiday bash will feature

a record release party to

music from local band

celebrate the contest win-

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decorating, free food, a

Price: $7.50

‘Heart of a Dog’

sweater contest and a

Where: Madison Bear Garden When: 7 p.m. Price: Free

photo booth.

Where: BMU Auditorium When: 6 p.m. Price: Free

Photo credit: Pageant Theatre

“Heart of a Dog” covers real life. It stirs up emotions of death, joy and love into a concoction so potent, even the coldest heart will ache with self-realization.

Where: The Pageant We want to provide the most thorough calendar that we can.

If your event is missing, we can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com

Harvey,

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Theatre When: TBA Price: $7.50

Fight music at The Burning Bucket House. Boss’

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from Reno.

When: 12:30 p.m. Price: Free

Boss’

bers of The Vampirates

cover night as a sort-of

Chico Unplugged Record Release Party

band

Center

Uncle Dad’s Art Collec-

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Punk

Daughter features mem-

Sexuality Equity

tive presents a ‘90s R&B

When: 6 p.m.

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is free with a suggested

Where: AS Productions

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unique twist.

Where: Laxson Audi-

“Live

holding its LGBT confer-

ginalized community.

Chico Community Bal-

released

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people of color in a mar-

presents

Boss’ Daughter

Grow” in September.

ality Equity Center is

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let

Bay Area rapper IAM-

“Eyes on Me.” Casey Veg-

Price: $7

“Absent Fathers.”

Where: Sierra Ne-

sun

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of his HBK Gang mixtape,

Price: Free

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Veggies. IAMSU! is cur-

conference will highlight

dents that show up.

Price: Free

rently touring in support

Price: $25

shop for the first 200 stu-

When: 2 p.m.

1AMSU!

When: 9 p.m.

Nashville

usual shenanigans.

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do so for $15.

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form in addition to the

Associated Students is

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Where: The Maltese

When: 7 p.m.

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Those interested in reserv-

Sierra Nevada Big Room.

ing for his latest release,

When: 9:30 p.m.

crafts, drink and eat pizza.

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is making his way to the South

Photo credit: The Maltese

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Price: Free

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

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Chico needs to part ways with pollution When the topic of pollution is brought up, Americans often think of smoggy skylines in massive cities such as Los Angeles, Hong Kong or Manhattan, filthy car exhaust and large factories emissions. Most people would never consider Chico as a place that is polluted. However, with the shocking D and F grades that Butte County received this year, people need to start rethinking their community footprints. When the low grades were announced, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. stepped up and announced a step-by-step plan on how to begin diminishing pollution in the city. Although having this huge brewery— especially one that boasts sustainability— take action is very commendable and is a great idea for the big picture, accepting the company’s plan as the only plan is avoiding a much bigger problem. City planners struggle to find locations to keep waste management plants because wealthier parts of the community petition against having waste management near their homes, leaving smaller communities affected. When this happens, low-income communities are strapped with waste management facilities. In neighborhoods such as Chapmantown, these facilities aren’t run responsibly which results in pollution and a lack of community resources to fix it. In a city that boasts sustainability, it’s incredible that its citizens wouldn’t work together to achieve this in every aspect— especially in terms of the air that every person breathes. Higher income homes cannot just ignore the problem of pollution and push it out of sight until it escape their minds. Every person, no matter their economical status, is responsible for keeping the city clean. Residents should have a sense of pride toward the community and work to constantly better it. If enough voices speak up to city council, write letters to council members or news publications and even volunteer their services to cleaning up these plants, the pollution issue will get progressively better with strong roots. Another solution is to take little steps to become more individually aware. For example, utilizing the bus systems, bike paths and smalltown proximity to avoid using individual cars and focusing more attention on recycling to keep the plants clean of toxins can help reduce pollution. Chico’s beautiful, clear skies are a big part of what makes this area of California great. If citizens take action now, we might be able to see the next Halley’s comet.

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Bottoms up, age down Lowering the drinking age would make everything so much easier Elizabeth Ernster

Staff Writer

There are many age-related milestones teenagers want to reach. It all starts with turning the ripe age of 13, then the Sweet 16. Next up is adulthood, and we all know what comes next — 21. The age in which everyone can legally drink, the key term being “legally.” We all know that minors drink, even though adults like to think we don’t. They want us to be able to further our career and education before we start to get drunk on the weekends to wash away the stresses of the week. The fact of the matter is that

the people who want to drink are going to do it no matter what the circumstance is. That’s why the drinking age should be lowered to 18, not because it will make buying alcohol for the weekends much easier. It would benefit local bars and restaurants because their customer base will increase. With that, they will profit from the teenagers who want to have a margarita with dinner or participate in buck night at the bars. Countless conversations have been had about what bars we want to go to first on our special day, the Crazy Horse Saloon and Riley’s, of course, among our top two.

Most of us have at least two years until the big day finally arrives. It’s similar to waking up early on Christmas day because the excitement just overtakes our body. Having this excitement is common because it’s the day we can finally do what we have always been doing, except we don’t have to worry about getting in trouble for it. Lowering the drinking age would also help Chico eliminate the notion of being a party town because students would be able to push their lunacy into a safer setting — one that is not completely random and has some supervision. This supervision is not meant to be a

Women deserve free tampons Brittany McClintock

Staff Writer

Being a girl is rather expensive. Our clothes are expensive, makeup is an expensive hobby, bras should not cost $60 and when it comes to that time of month, all my care adds up. I’ve heard rumors about male restrooms having bowls of condoms in them. Condoms

are relatively free anywhere you go, unless you buy them in the store. But the thing about condoms is you can choose to have sex. If it doesn’t happen, life goes on. Sex is never an emergency. When I go to the bathroom during that time of the month and I don’t have anything, I’m screwed. Bathrooms sometimes have “vending machines” with tampons and panty liners, but most of the time, they’re

babysitting service. Lowering the drinking age can also extend itself outside of our local community to the entire nation. Although it is common for underage drinkers to either have a fake ID or a hookup, some minors are too scared to risk trying to buy alcohol. The government would be able to gain a profit off of how many new drinkers there will be. Make this right and let us drink, because we do it anyway. Elizabeth Ernster can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or

@Liz_Ernster on Twitter.

jammed. Plus in this day in age, who really carries change around with them? If condoms get to be free, then tampons should be free. If I don’t have anything and it starts, I better pray there’s another generous girl in the bathroom who hopefully has something. I don’t really have a choice. Once a month, Mother Nature wants to congratulate me and say, “Yay, you’re not pregnant!” for a whole damn week. Stocking up on all the items is smart, but spending more than $10 a month every month, that’s a lot of money I wish I still had. I feel like companies who make feminine hygiene products definitely take advantage of the pricing on things. Companies know there’s always going to be a need for tampons and pads. Women aren’t going to stop having periods. But a piece of cotton should not cost me more than $5. it’s cotton. If a cotton shirt is less than $5, so should my cotton tampons. I already pay enough — I bleed for a week, I suffer from PMS, I have cramps. I shouldn’t have an empty wallet too. I want a bowl of tampons when I walk into a bathroom and a nice little sign like, “Hey girl, I got you. I know it’s going to suck for a few days but have some free tampons.” Then I can say, “Thanks magical bowl of tampons,” and my period wouldn’t suck so badly. Brittany McClintock can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or

The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.

@theorion_news on Twitter.

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THUMBS Thumbs up to Thanksgiving. There is nothing more satisfying than doing absolutely nothing, stuffing tummies with food until near explosion and hiding from crazy Aunt Edna’s cheek-pinching fingers.

Thumbs down to the polar vortex that has consumed Chico. Walking to class in 30-degree weather and bone-chilling winds is not exactly the motivation students need to get through the last three weeks of school.

Thumbs up to the power of the hashtag. With the help of thumbs everywhere, Jorja Hope, a young girl with progressive hearing loss, was able to meet Taylor Swift after a concert in Australia because of a Twitter campaign that went viral.

Thumbs down to Nutella for refusing to personalize a jar for a girl named Isis. It’s not the Australian 5-year-old’s fault that Middle Eastern radicals adopted the same name. At least let the girl have her hazelnut spread because without it, she has to eat Vegemite.

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One class ring to rule them all in the land of college Class rings aren’t just for high school kids anymore

Remember getting a class ring back in high school? That shiny piece of metal with engraved plates that represented a part of you? Perhaps one side of the ring was dedicated to a club or sport while the other had your school’s crest. All I know is that I couldn’t wait to get mine. In fact, I ordered mine my sophomore year of high school because I just couldn’t wait until my junior year. Now, I’m a senior in college with graduation and “the real

Sure, it’s tradition when you’re in high school, but for college? Your diploma is all you need to signify your time here.” Or, in the case of one of my extended family members who shall remain nameless: “Oh yeah, I totally get why you want one. That’s the whole reason why I went to college. Who cares about the degree, I just wanted the ring because it looks so sick!” I’ll admit the quote from my family member wasn’t a direct, word-for-word one, but that was his main idea. In reality, sure, the rings are really expensive. I had to put mine

lineage (half-siblings and cousins don’t count, I checked) to go to a four-year university. On top of that, I worked my butt off to graduate with a major, minor and pathway minor all within four years, which is really hard to do in Chico State’s academic world. Sure, it may seem really trivial, but that ring that will eventually be on my finger will be a symbol of my hard work, dedication and accomplishments in these last four years. Every time I look down at it, I’ll be greeted with memories of not only my academic success but

who left her small town to pursue an English literature degree at the big state school. I am now a young woman who will have obtained a degree and all the new friends and family that have come with it.

dition to your jewelry box. Class rings are symbols of strength, growth, achievement and, ultimately, life that we carry with us everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, diploma. You’re great, but I like to see my

world” looming just around the corner, and I just ordered my college class ring. OK, I know what you readers may be thinking because I’ve already heard it all from my friends: “What a waste of money!

on a payment plan just to afford it (I’m all about that broke college student life, though). But I know just how much meaning a class ring carries, at least for me. I’m the first person of my direct

also how much I’ve grown as a person. In fact, this new class ring is replacing my high school ring on my right hand because, well, not to sound ridiculously cheesy or anything, I am no longer that girl

Damn, I’m starting to sound like a Hallmark card or something. So yeah, college class rings may not be for everyone. But they aren’t a waste of money and they definitely aren’t just a pretty ad-

success right in front of me.

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Staff Writer

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Megan Mann can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or

@meganisthemann on Twitter.

Lyrics didn’t save you; you saved yourself Katelyn Martin

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watched fans at shows cry as they embraced their favorite band member and told them their story. It’s touching to watch the artists reciprocate the support their fans give them. However, it is concerning paying witness to the super-fans who dedicate so much of their lives to bands. True artists who are in the industry for the music rather than the money always seem to be grateful for all of their fans and take the time to acknowledge and get to know them. It is another

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Among hundreds of bodies packed together in a small, hot concert venue, a small sign stands out in the crowd that reads, “You saved me.” For musical artists, specifically those in bands, they have a following of very intense fans who sacrifice time, money and plenty of sleep to show their dedication. These fans will follow their favorite band all over the state, country and even the world to see them play. However, the continuous support and undying love these fans have for these artists can reach a limit. Chris Motionless, lead singer of Motionless in White, recently posted a rant on his personal blog stating, “I did not save your life.” Motionless stated, “No... band X, Y or Z did not save your life. If, in fact, you were on the brink of any self-harming action…

it was you who pulled yourself from the ledge.” While it sounds harsh, Motionless has a point. Each and every individual may find inspiration and hope in the lyrics of their f avo r i t e songs, but that does not mean that they weren’t the one responsible for putting themselves back together. To hear, “You saved my life,” and various heavy stories of depression and self-harm is emotionally exhausting for artists who may not be so stable in the first place. Being a fan of many bands, I have

thing altogether, though, for artists to begin capitalizing on the vulnerability of their fans whose lives are wrapped around every note and lyric of their favorite band’s albums. There are bands who try to sell themselves out in favor of a movement catering toward depressed, outcast, vulnerable fans who just want to hear music. Clothing lines and albums are released in favor of this idea that young girls and boys will spend all of their money on to hear exactly what they want to hear. Motionless was not far off when he decided to stop trying to preach to his fans. The bands, afterall, did not save their fans. Each and every single person who claims an artist saved their life do not give themselves enough credit. Katelyn Martin can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or

@katelynmartin_ on Twitter.

TALKING POINT The nursing program at Chico State is highly acclaimed nationwide. Unfortunately, it is also an extremely difficult program to get admitted into and to succeed in. The nursing program at Chico State only accepts 40 students each semester and has high requirements for students applying. Any student interested in the program essentially has to make it their one and only priority and obtain nothing short of a 4.0 GPA. The nursing program is a great testament to how significant an education at Chico State is. Photo courtesy of Chico State

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Dust: Students work to recover sandy meadow destroyed from mining DUST» continued from A1 the mine and flows into Little Grizzly Creek. Because of the dust and water contamination, the Environmental Protection Agency designated the mine as a superfund site. The effort to clean up the area involves replanting the meadow and preventing contaminants from reaching the creek. According to Brown, the forest service is in charge of dealing with the water issue. This involves plugging up the mine with concrete, which has decreased the amount of metals in the water. Three years ago, LaGrange, Wickham and Brown started working with the Forest Service to re-vegetate the area. Since it’s a superfund site, the students have to wear full dust suits, gloves and respirators so they don’t breathe it in or get it on their skin, LaGrange said. Replanting the area is the only viable way to stop toxic dust from blowing, Brown said. ”You can’t pave it, you can’t remove that site,” Brown said. “The other thing you can do is plant vegetation and if the wind is blowing over trees it’s not going to pick up dust.” The Forest Service has been trying to replant the area, but the few trees that have survived are only inches tall and have been there for 20 years, according to Brown. The trees that did grow in the toxic sand aren’t nearly as healthy as the surrounding forest. “We can’t really call it healthy because it has this weird yellow tinge to it,” he said. The sandy area is almost inhabitable because it dries out quickly after the snow melts and has little organic matter. “This is a site where you have very difficult growing conditions,” Brown said. To make the area green again, a team of three brought buckets of sand from the

Photo courtesy of David Brown

From left: Allen LaGrange, Evan Brownlee, Wil Schumacher and Joseph Womack install water collectors. Walker Mine back to Chico State. “They planted grasses to figure out what would live and what would die and what you would have to add to that ground to help those plants live,” Brown said. After determining last year that plant life can grow in the sand if there’s enough water, the team went back to the mine and set up two one-by-one meter plots. They filled the plots with native grass seeds. To make the soil better for the plants, limestone was added to neutralize the acidity. Compost from the Durham Worm Farm was also mixed in to improve the soil. The team found a way to improve growing conditions, but drought conditions posed another challenge. “Last winter was a very low snowpack year, a very dry winter and almost nothing lived,” Brown said.

It’s hard to get the grasses to grow because they don’t germinate until after the snow melts, and the sand dries out quickly when the snow is gone, he said. When the team of students returned to plant again this fall, their focus became getting the soil to hold water longer. Two new plots were set up this fall, this time with more added to the soil and more plants. Jeffrey Pine and Douglas Fir trees along with sage brush and wild strawberries were planted in this year’s plots, LaGrange said. To make the soil retain water, it was covered in wood chips, rocks, super-absorbent polymer or soil from the surrounding forest. The planting was done in mid-October. The area is at an elevation of around 5,900 feet, so whether or not the plants survive won’t be determined until spring since the

area is buried in snow. “We put them in at a good time, they’ll have enough water with the snowpack,” LaGrange said. “If the treatments and the amendments worked as we expect they did, I’d give it a 50 to 60 percent chance.” If the plants survive this year, the Forest Service will duplicate the plots on a large scale until the entire area is covered in plants, he said. “We will be successful,” Brown said. “This is an artificial place but as long as it doesn’t have dust, as long as it’s not creating water quality problems and as long as at least the majority of it is vegetated, it’ll probably be judged a success.” Austin Herbaugh can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @aherbaugh14 on Twitter.

Diversity: AS aims to represent student views DIVERSITY» continued from A1

Crime in the Avenues, a neighborhood north of the university, was addressed at the open forum.

Violence: Forum seeks to resolve off-campus crime safety in Chico. Deanna Jarquin, Associated Students president, continued from A1 said comprehensive solutions from another country, the experifor safety were suggested by mulence can be even more jarring. tiple groups at the summit. Some “International students see recurring suggestions included: America on television and it’s Launching collaborative and hyper-violent,” he said. “They research-based bystander prolook at it and think, ‘maybe it’s grams and workshops not like that,’ but they get Assessing and here and their biases are improving nightconfirmed through expetime modes of riences.” transportation Tray Robinson, director Increasing the of the Office of Diversity number of streetand Inclusion, recognizes lights that violent crimes hapFocusing on pen to members of the community policJOHN Chico State community. ing efforts FEENEY Violent acts can happen to Placing safety University Police chief any population of student, cameras on the he said. It’s important for bike path the community to educate The bike path each other on violence in Chico. located near Chico State is heav“We need to police ourselves,” ily used by students and John he said. “I feel it’s a communityFeeney, University Police chief, wide issue and we all need to be said the city is looking to create part of the solution.” a safer environment on the bike Associated Students hosted a path. Safety Summit on Nov. 4 to dis“The city is looking at increascuss various issues regarding ing lights and the placement of

VIOLENCE»

crime cameras upon the bike path,” he said. “The University Police Department specifically supports that effort to help encourage student safety because even though 90 percent of the bike path belongs to the city of Chico, 90 percent of the users are students of the university.” University Police has shared jurisdiction with the Chico Police Department within a mile radius of campus. This radius extends to Eighth Avenue. Within the 1-mile radius, University police can provide city police with additional support. Chico police typically have five to seven officers and a patrol supervisor patrolling the entire city, according to Sergeant Scott Zuschin of the Chico Police Department. “On a good day, we are barely treading water regarding calls for service,” he said. Chico police can receive upward of 400 calls in a 24-hour period, Zuschin said. If several high-priority calls occur at once, outside agencies, such as California Highway Patrol and the Butte

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County Sheriff ’s office, are called upon. Safety is a partnership among police, the city and the community, Feeney said. It is also important for University Police to discuss personal safety with students. While community policing efforts are important for student safety, Jarquin said providing students with more weekend resources on campus can help create a safer environment. Another solution proposed at the Safety Summit was to keep certain oncampus buildings open later. Bell said it’s important for the campus to provide alternative events on campus so students aren’t put into potentially dangerous situations in Chico. While organizations on and off campus continue to support efforts against crime and violence in Chico, Jarquin hopes students continue to voice their concerns. “I talk a lot about safety and community and diversity,” she said. “I think it’s important that students unapologetically ask what we’re doing to cultivate a safer campus.” Elizabeth Castillo can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @Eliza-

bethC718 on Twitter.

just numbers, they are what make our university a vibrant, diverse and multicultural community,” Thao said. Another way Thao hopes to assess and serve different student populations on campus is by reviewing Chico State’s Diversity Action Plan. The task force will also make recommendations for different councils and committees on campus, he said. The task force plans to include and represent a variety of student perspectives. “As AS president, I can provide a broader viewpoint of how students think about diversity on campus,” Jarquin said. Jarquin can provide different perspectives from her involvement with the Cross Cultural Leadership Center and as a multicultural and gender studies major, but she hopes her involvement with the task force can provide more concrete evidence of students’ opinions on diversity. AARON While Chico State THAO wants to provide ac- AS Commissioner of ceptance to all types Diversity and Affairs of students on campus, Jarquin said this may not always happen. “I am 100 percent sure there are students on this campus who are facing discrimination on a day-to-day basis,” she said. The task force is designed to provide administration with more data to help the campus community have more awareness of diversity on campus. “People feel alienated in our community,” Jarquin said. “We want to say, ‘What are we really doing to serve these students?’” Thao believes Chico State needs more resources to serve more student populations on campus. With the data from the survey, AS can move forward in assisting different student groups on campus. Although more resources can be implemented to increase student inclusion, Jarquin said it’s important to make use of the resources that are currently available. “Silence is such a powerful and oppressive tool,” she said. “If something does happen to you, whether that’s regarding diversity or sexual violence, we have resources on this campus where you can go to feel supported.” Elizabeth Castillo can be reached at

newseditor@theorion.com or @ElizabethC718 on Twitter.

ONLINE: For our full game recaps of the men’s and women’s basketball games, head online for updates.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Chico State men’s and women’s basketball teams have tipped the 2015 season off on fire. The women’s team is currently undefeated sitting at 4-0 while the men’s team has racked up an insane 387 points in just five games going 4-1 so far.

Chico State men’s basketball team looks to continue success

Chico State women’s basketball team starts season undefeated Jason Spies Staff Writer

Points per game...................68.6 Field goal pct.........................472 3-point FG pct......................352 Rebounds per game.........35.2 Assists per game...............12.1 Steals per game......................6.8 Blocks per game.....................3.1

Junior guard Robert Duncan has stepped into a major role for the Wildcats this season with the highest average points per game. Duncan is second in scoring overall for the ’Cats shooting 7/11 three-pointers.

For Duncan’s mind-blowing dunk against the Division I University of Arizona Wildcats: Scan here! Nick Martinez-Esquibel Staff Writer What happens when a team spends hours upon hours together at practice, on bus rides and in their free time? They turn into more than just a team, they turn into a family. That’s exactly what the Chico State Men’s basketball team has done. “If we ever need anything, we go to one another,” said sophomore guard Jalen McFerren. “It can be school or family, there’s nothing you can’t say to them. It’s probably the best chemistry I’ve ever had on a team.” The team is looking to carry over its success from last season where they finished 22-8. The ‘Cats captured their second California Collegiate Athletic Association title in four years, along with their fourth straight NCAA tournament appearance. “I feel good about us, I think we can be great,” said sophomore Corey Silverstrom about the upcoming season. “We all have the same goal and I think we really can go far.”

Top Returners

The ‘Cats will have their top scorer (13.9 per game) and assist leader (2.3 per game), junior guard Robert Duncanback, from last season back for Chico State. Duncan was named the First Team All-CCAA and Second team All-West Region in his break out season with Chico State last season. They will also have a presence in the paint with senior forward Tanner Giddings. The 6’10” transfer from Fresno State was named the second All-CCAA team last year, averaging 7.6 points and 3.5 rebounds a contest. The team will need Duncan and Giddings, along with others, to step into bigger roles that were left behind by an experienced group of seniors who helped lead the team to four straight NCAA Tournaments. “We go through it every year,” said head coach Greg Clink. “We graduate great players, but we also have great players that step into bigger roles that are left behind.”

Top Newcomers

The Wildcats will look to sophomore guards Corey Silverstrom and Jalen McFerren to increase their playing time from their limited minutes last season. Both Silverstrom and McFerren exploded in their first collegiate start against Montana State Billings on Nov. 13. Silverstrom led the time with 23 points, making six of eight shots from three-point range. McFerren was second on the team, with 19 points and flirted with a triple double. “I’m excited to be the floor leader,” McFerren said. “I’ve trained for it, and I’m ready.”

Big Games

The team started their season on one of the biggest stages in college basketball in a scrimmage against D1 University of Arizona. The game was televised on the Pac-12 Network where the ‘Cats received a lot of praise from the Pac-12 analysts. The Wildcats played tough against the University of Arizona Wildcats with Robert Duncan throwing down a nasty dunk that went viral on Twitter across the nation. When it comes to the regular season, every game is just as important as the next, Clink said. Come January 7 and 9 however, they play two tough back-to-back games against Humboldt State and Cal Poly Pomona on the road, traveling 11 and a half hours between games. Humboldt State and Cal Poly Pomona finished right on their heels in the CCAA standings last season. The team will use that 11 and a half hours to build their bond even stronger than it already is. “We’re all best friends on and off the court, there’s not one guy you don’t get along with,” Silverstrom said. “Our chemistry is amazing.” Nick Martinez-Esquibel can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @THENickMartinez on Twitter.

The Wildcats are coming off a season that was full of growing pains with six first-year players and two junior transfers joining the team, they managed 10-16 record. The team went 7-15 in conference play. Sophomore guard Whitney Branham believes getting so much playtime and experience will be a big key to having success on the court. “When you’re a freshman it’s a really big adjustment at first,” Branham said. “Getting to go out there and compete like I did gives me confidence in my abilities, and I know if I continue to get better, anything is possible at that point.” Chico State looks to take its next step in developing as a team with a core group of young talent returning. Having new, young players on a team with little college experience can be seen as a weakness. That’s not how this year’s team sees it. The ‘Cat’s look back on last season as a way to build a foundation for years to come. “Starting young, we can just build that chemistry up for a few years,” Branham said. “We’re starting from the foundation and that’s where it needs to be. Everyone’s taking that mentality well. One player who has helped a lot with acclimating the young talent to the speed of college-level competition is senior Brooke Bowen. “Now that we all have a year under our belt, I think we will be better at getting the new players into a flow of something new,” Bowen said. With a returning core and a few new threats to add depth to the roster, the Chico State women’s basketball team looks to make a big splash this season. “I think we will be more successful this year, and I’m really excited to get it started,” Bowen said.

Top Newcomers

Michelle Townsend, junior transfer guard, tied for the state lead in three-pointers made last year (98) at Chabot Junior College. She was awarded First Team All-Coast Conference North. Townsend also helped lead Chabot to a conference title and the first state women’s basketball championship in the school’s history. She will be relied on to be a three-point threat. Sammy DeHart, first-year guard and forward, led Nevada Union High School to a pair of Sierra Foothill League Championships. The two-time First Team All-SFL selection is expected to make a big contribution to the team this year.

Big Games

The Wildcats got a taste of Division I basketball in their second exhibition game of the season when they played the University of Nevada. The Wildcats held their own in the first half. Down by seven points, they fought back and at one point had a two-point lead in the second quarter. After halftime, it was all Nevada as the team outscored the Wildcats 32-10 in the third quarter and cruised to a 8152 victory. From Jan. 7-16, Chico State will have a stretch of games where three of its four opponents are rivals. The team will face off against Humboldt State and Cal Poly Pomona to start the stretch. Last season, the Wildcats lost all four games against the two bitter rivals. San Francisco State will come to town after to finish the brutal stretch of games against Sonoma State, who the team swept last year. Jason Spies can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @Jason_Spies on Twitter.

Top Returners

Branham was second on the team last year in points per game (10.0) and assists (2.5), led the Wildcats in three-point shooting percentage (.358) and earned CCAA Freshman of the Year honors. Branham looks to improve even more after a summer of working out and playing at UCLA. Bowen is the only senior on the team and will be looked to for leadership this season after leading the team in rebounds (144) and blocks (17) last year. Bowen also was third on the team in points averaging 9.3 points per game.

Points per game......................64 Field goal percentage...........381 3-point percentage...............303 Rebounds per game............34.5 Assists per game..................12.8 Steals per game......................6.7 Blocks per game.....................2.0

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Senior guard/forward Brooke Bowen is the sole senior on this year’s squad. Bowen has 43 points averaging 11.3 points per game and has 11 steals so far this year.

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WILDCAT of the

CROSS COUNTRY NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEK RECAPS

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Whitney Branham Women’s Basketball

WHITNEY BRANHAM Sport: Basketball Class: Sophomore

Sophomore guard Whitney Branham has been setting the example for the Wildcats leading in points (45), threepointers (7/17) and free throws (12/15). Branham started all 26 games last season and is on pace for another huge season on the court for the ‘Cats. Branham led Chico State in three-pointer shooting percantage last season making 34/95 shots and finishing with a .358 percantage. Branham will be key this season in reaching CCAA playoffs.

WOMEN’S:

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The Chico State women’s crosscountry team’s fourth-place finish is the fourth time it has recorded a podium spot in history and the first time the team has

fourth-place NCAA trophy thanks in large part to junior runner Sadie Gastelum, who finished in 12th place with a time of 20:49.2. Gasetelum’s finish was the best ever by a Chico State women runner in the NCAA Championships. Along with finishing in 12th place and helping her team grab fourth place overall, Gastelum won All-American medal honors for finishing in the top 40.

Quetta Peinado all finished in the top 60 among the 247 total runners. Habermehl finished in 50th place for Chico State with a time of 21:39.0, while moving up 26 spots in the final three kilometers, finishing her season with pride. Burkhart placed 51st with a time of 21:40.1, additionally overcoming 16 runners to finish just

reached the podium since 2007. The team will be bringing home a

Fellow teammates McCall Habermehl, Alex Burkhart and

behind Habermehl. Peinado was the final Wildcat to

Jason Spies Staff Writer

finish in the top 60 coming in 58th with a time of 21:42.7. The Chico State women’s crosscountry team is now back where it has been for many years, with an elite status along with the rest of the nation’s top-10 schools in cross-country dominance. Jason Spies can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @Jason_Spies on Twitter.

WILDCATS STAT ’CAT

(MEN’S BASKETBALL) Sophomore guard Corey Silverstrom led Chico State in scoring over the weekend with 32 total points scored against Seattle Pacific University and Simpson University. Silverstrom has led Chico State in scoring through five games with 81 points for the season while averaging 16.2 points per game.

(WOMEN’S BASKETBALL) Sophomore forward Natalie Valenzuela had a career-high performance scoring 16 points against Western Oregon University on Saturday. Valenzuela followed up on her success with another personal best of nine rebounds against Saint Martins University.

(MEN’S BASKETBALL) Junior guard Robert Duncan scored a ridiculous 29 points against Academy of Art University on Nov. 24. Duncan turned it up in the second half, scoring 23 out of his 29 points in a careerbest performance. Duncan was on fire after taking two fouls early and missing most of the first half.

(WOMEN’S BASKETBALL) Senior guard/forward Brooke Bowen has been superb defensively with 11 steals so far. Bowen led last year’s squad with 144 rebounds and 17 blocked shots as she looks to lead the ‘Cats to a playoff appearence in her final season as a Wildcat.

MEN’S:

6th Jason Spies Staff Writer After missing out on a top-10 finish as a team last year for the first time in 16 years, the Wildcats rejoined the top-10 elite, finishing

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sixth overall and placing in the top six teams for the 12th time in the past 14 years. Junior Will Reyes, CCAA Runner of the Year, finished in 10th place for the Wildcats with a time of 30:02.05. Reyes’s 10th place finish is Chico State’s 10th in its history of top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships for an individual runner.

Fellow junior runner Stephen Martinez finished 17th overall for the Wildcats with a time of 30:10.3. Sophomore Kyle Medina, who wasn’t even sure he would be in the race because of an injury, ended up placing 34th with a time of 30:25.0. Medina also earned All-American honors for the first time in his collegiate career. The future is bright for the

Chico State men’s cross-country team. Finishing in sixth place at the NCAA Championships and having all top-three All-American runners returning, next year could be even bigger than this one. Jason Spies can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @Jason_Spies on Twitter.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Women’s Basketball

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The Chico State women’s basketball team continued its undefeated season winning both games over Western Oregon University and Saint Martin’s University at the Western Oregon Hampton Inn D2 Shootout in Monmouth, Oregon over the weekend. The ‘Cats kicked off the tournament beating Western Oregon University 65-54 on Saturday before handling Saint Martin’s University 76-59 on Sunday. The Wildcats are now 4-0 for the season and are headed to San Francisco this Friday to face off against the San Francisco State Gators and continue their undefeated season.

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The Chico State men’s basketball team split the weekend’s action with a loss to Seattle Pacific University and a victory over Simpson University at the Carl’s Jr. Mac Martin Invitational at home. The Wildcats lost 50-62 to Seattle Pacific University last Friday but beat Simpson University 68-55 to head into a four-game road trip on a positive note. The Wildcats are currently 4-1 for the season and off to another great start as they look to win the CCAA crown for back-toback seasons.

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Reddy to Welcome Holmes, Jesse move on: A Former football star sports writer suits up to ball with the Wildcats reflects Nick Reddy

Nick Reddy

Staff Writer

The traditional script for standout high

When I first plopped down for Oriontation

school two-sport student-athletes goes some-

back in late August 2014, I was nervous, appre-

thing like this: the individual excels in both

hensive and, frankly, slightly scared.

domains their first three years, then devotes

I was a junior English education major about

their sole attention to the sport in which they

to enter the realm of experienced journalism

are being most heavily recruited to play at the

majors in their preferred field of play: sports

collegiate level during their last season. This

writing and reporting for Chico State’s award-

is often the final time the secondary sport

winning student-operated newspaper, “The Ori-

is ever played competitively by the NCAA-

on.” I loved sports and knew I was pretty good

bound student-athlete.

at writing, but I’d never written for a newspaper

The journey of Jesse Holmes flips that

before nor had I taken any journalism classes.

script on its back as the former wide receiver

Two semesters worth of Orion sports writ-

goes from catching deep passes to making la-

ing later, I can say with great confidence that

yups for the Chico State Wildcats.

my decision to take the plunge into journalism

“He’s just a stud of a guy,” said Greg Clink,

was one of the best choices of my undergradu-

Chico State men’s basketball head coach.

ate career.

Holmes’ story starts out like any other ex-

I was fortunate to work under two tremen-

ceptional high school student-athlete. Prep-

dous sports editors in Nick Woodard and Lars

ping across the street at Chico High, Holmes

Gustafson, who were influential in guiding

blazed his way past opposing secondaries on

me from novice to proficient status as a sports

the football field as a wide receiver, becoming

writer and pushing me to consistently churn

the Northern Section’s all-time leader in re-

out quality content. You would be hard pressed

ceptions (189) and receiving yards (3,436) by

to find two other supervisors who are more en-

the time he graduated in 2013.

joyable to grind for than that pair. To quote the

However, when the weather got colder and

late ESPN anchor Stuart Scott, they are both “as

the seasons changed, Holmes stayed hot,

cool as the other side of the pillow.”

pouring in 1,133 points throughout three sea-

Fortunately for me, professional guidance

sons of leading the Panthers to a 75-13 record

was also present. Luke Reid and Rory Miller,

on the basketball court. He was named the Northern Section’s MVP as a junior in 2012 while averaging 17.9 points per game. Clink and his staff were quite excited about

Chico State’s sports information directors who Ryan Pressey/The Orion

From high school football to the Air Force to Chico State men’s basketball, Jesse Holmes is just getting started for the Chico State Wildcats.

maintain the Wildcats’ official athletics web page, were key resources during my rookie semester. They might’ve grown irksome of a new-

Holmes when he was staring across the street

He is also the only home-grown player on the

rently. Duncan is a 2011 high school graduate,

bie Orionite pestering them in-person and via

at Chico High. They didn’t hesitate to send an

‘Cats’ 16-man roster.

while Harris graduated in 2012 and Holmes in

email a couple times per week all fall, but they

2013, respectively.

never showed it once. They readily offered ad-

offer to Holmes.

According to Clink, his presence will only

“Not only was he a great player, but he was a great guy and a great student,” Clink said.

yield more interest and support from the local community.

praise their new teammate.

Yet with numerous scholarship offers to

“Everybody knows him,” Clink said. “He

play both collegiate sports at the Division I

comes from a big family with a lot of roots in

level, such as Pepperdine and Sacramento

Chico. It’s always good

State for basketball and many Mountain West

to have a local player

Conference schools for football, Holmes ulti-

on your team because it

mately decided to sign with the Air Force to

creates interest. It ties

play football.

our program even stron-

Holmes spent a year at the Air Force Acad-

The two elder former Falcons were quick to Holmes has already gained his full confidence on the court, Harris said.

He is the epitome of the kind of person we want in our program.

ger to the community.”

vice and assistance whenever I called. As for the subjects of the majority of my articles, the athletes and coaches of Chico State are truly exceptional individuals. I can’t speak

“I can always trust

for other universities, but I would bet a consid-

him,” Harris said. “I

erable amount that their student-athletes and

know he’s always going

coaches are not as well-spoken, accessible and

to be there for me. If he

friendly as those in the Wildcat family. The op-

makes a mistake it’ll be

portunities I had as a college sports writer were

when he’s trying to cov-

certainly on par, if not superior, to those afford-

er for somebody else, not

ed at nationally-recognized Division I universi-

him just being lazy.”

ties.

emy Prep School before returning home after

The ‘Cats coach has

suffering from injuries and for personal rea-

six guards with at least

sons.

one year of experience

Duncan pointed out

Finally, a hugely appreciative thank you to

at his disposal this win-

that when the team splits

anyone who read any of the articles I penned

“I knew I wanted something different out

Greg Clink, men’s basketball head coach

of college,” Holmes said. “It was just hard

ter led by junior Robert Duncan, a First Team

up during drills and scrimmages, Holmes al-

over my two semesters at “The Orion.” I hope

some days to be in the military and put on the

All-California Collegiate Athletic Associa-

ways takes it upon himself to match up with

you experienced at least a moment of enjoy-

uniform.”

tion selection last season.

the ‘Cats leading scorer from last season.

ment from my writing; it was an honest plea-

He landed at Butte College where he spent

Clink isn’t worried about Holmes earning

a redshirt year on the football team. Around

minutes, he said. Holmes is still getting back

Christmas time last year, Clink recalled hear-

into the swing of things after over a two-year

ing rumblings that Holmes was

hardwood hiatus.

“Jesse’s competitive spirit is huge and I like that a lot about him,” Duncan said.

sure to write for two semesters. As I enter my final semester this spring, I

With the season now underway, Holmes re-

won’t be writing for “The Orion” anymore,

flected on the lessons he learned during the

but the lessons learned and memories created

“He is very realistic with him-

past two years. As a mechanical engineering

will stay with me forever. Even though I aspire

In the spring, Clink received

self and I think he does a good job

major, it goes without saying that Holmes will

to become a high school English teacher, “The

word from local yoga instructor

of self-evaluating where he’s at,

be working with his textbooks just as dili-

Orion” will always be a part of who I become as

Rex Stromness that Holmes was

which is tough for a lot of guys,”

gently as he will with his teammates on the

an educator. I can guarantee that I’ll find a way

working with him toward return-

Clink said.

court.

to tie sports journalism into my curriculum.

back in town.

ing to form. Stromness relayed to

Conditioning has also been a

“I’m just trying to get better in practice and

If a journalistically-inclined student ever

Clink that the former Chico High

change for Holmes, since there is

focus on how I can develop that day, just doing

wanted to go cover a school sporting event and

a monumental difference between

the little things to get myself better,” Holmes

write a story about it, they would certainly get a

being in elite football shape com-

said.

smile and full approval out of me. Maybe some

standout was interested in chang-

JESSE HOLMES

ing his game. “We didn’t really recruit him the second time around,” Clink said.

First-year men’s basketball player

“I hadn’t seen him play basketball

pared to its basketball counterpart. “He’s going to have opportuni-

in two years but I knew what type

ties but he’s going to have to be

of high school player he was and the thing

patient for those opportunities,” Clink said.

that really attracted me to him was the kind

“He’s going to end up having a great career

of person that he is. He is the epitome of the

here if he keeps doing what he’s doing.”

kind of person we want in our program.”

Fellow Wildcats Duncan and sophomore

Now, back home playing for the Wildcats,

guard Tyler Harris, also spent a year in Colo-

Holmes finds himself as a 21-year-old first-

rado Springs at the Air Force Academy Prep

year with four years of eligibility remaining.

School, but none of the trio was there concur-

“You have to earn everything you have.

extra credit, too.

Nothing is given to you. You have to grind

So, if you have a true love for sports, are pas-

and make sure you’re putting in the work to

sionate about Chico State athletics and think

be successful,” he said.

you can write pretty well, roll on down to the

Welcome Holmes, Jesse.

Orion office beneath Plumas Hall. The Orionites won’t bite, and I hear they’re already look-

Nick Reddy can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @NickIsReddy on Twitter.

ing for my replacement. You won’t regret it in the slightest.

Nick Reddy can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @NickIsReddy on Twitter.

Finding success within Arm’s reach Kenta McAfee Staff Writer Chico State attracts athletes from around the world, including senior women’s golfer Bianca Armanini who came to Chico all the way from Wailuku, Hawaii. Since leaving the Islands, she has experienced major differences between playing golf in Hawaii and California. Playing in the mainland differs slightly from playing in Hawaii, according to Armanini. The one major factor being the weather. “I wasn’t really prepared for the cold here, and that made a big difference,” Armanini said. Along with the weather, Armanini also expressed the difficulty of being away from home, especially overseas. While she is an ocean away from her family in Hawaii, Armanini has found comfort in the friendships she has made on the team with her fellow Wildcats.

“The team is just one big family, gional Preview. and we know how hard it is to be In the fall season, Armanini away from home,” said junior Abbey brought her stroke average down to McGrew. 75.25, and had three tournaments in Armanini credits her play style to a row in which she finished in the what she learned in both Chico and top-10. Her best finish of the season Hawaii, but believes she was at the Sonoma State has learned more playInvitational, where she ing during her college finished fourth. years. Hawaii helped her The school’s nutrition with golfing in the wind program attracted Arand driving whereas Chimanini to Chico, along co has been monumental with the golf team. to her short game. While Armanini is adaArmanini has had mant about her golfing several notable achievecareer, she emphasizes BIANCA ments at Chico State, the importance of her ARMANINI Senior women’s including two top-20 finschoolwork and advises golfer ishes as a true first-year any student-athlete to be and a season average of a student first. 79.5 strokes during her sophomore “I didn’t get to play my second seand junior seasons. mester and after that, I learned to go During the 2014-2015 season, Ar- to class,” Armanini said. manini had four top-20 finishes and Armanini has been with the procarded a new collegiate-low round gram for four years and will be finscore of 73 at the Sonoma State Re- ishing her golfing career at Chico

State in the fall. While Armanini has a great love for the game, she does not plan to continue her golfing career past the collegiate level. Despite her choice to discontinue her golfing career, head coach Nick Green expressed his faith in her ability to continue golfing at a professional level. “She hits the ball well and can drive as far as she needs to in order to be a next-level golfer,” Green said. “I think she could easily go on to compete at a professional level.” While Armanini will be leaving the team in the upcoming year, she will still be continuing her schooling and plans to strive for a master’s degree at Chico State. Armanini plans to move back to Hawaii after earning her master’s degree to be closer to her family and start her career. With Armanini leaving, along with senior Dani O’Keefe, the team is left with just four golfers and will be looking to recruit new faces in the

spring. Although two of the team’s star players are leaving, both coach Green and Armanini showed little concern, believing in the abilities of the younger members on the team. “I think we have freshman and other players who can step up and fill their roles,” Green said. Armanini still has one more season left before she hangs up her clubs, but she is already contemplating the end of her Chico State career. “I’m going to miss traveling with the team— it’s the best part of it,” Armanini said. While Armanini leaves the program as a golfer, she has expressed interest in being an assistant coach in the future. With one season ahead of her, Armanini hopes to win a tournament and make playoffs with her team during the fall campaign. The team will be playing next on Feb. 8 at the Super San Diego Women’s Golf Championship. Kenta McAfee can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @ KentaMcAfee on Twitter.

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Slice & Dice in the

Cadaver Lab

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Science students gain hands-on experience by working with cadavers Nathan Graves

Staff writer It smells a bit like a seventh grade science class doing a frog dissection in the cadaver lab on the second floor of Holt Hall. But on this table is a fraction of a human body, and four Chico State students are huddled around it, working. Gary Lechner, biological sciences professor, is on deck to keep watch and guide the students when necessary. The particular cadaver they are working on is a female. She passed away in her 80s as a result of cardiopulmonary malfunctions. This is the only information the lab receives. Only medically relevant information is disclosed when a cadaver is acquired. The cadavers are obtained through UC Davis. They cost $2,500 to $3,000. Chico State has two cadavers it

cycles for three years. After that, the cadavers are returned to UC Davis to be cremated. With 17 to 18 sections of anatomy and biology classes each semester, roughly 780 students work on the cadavers in class. The body only needs to be wet down with a preservative solution before it can be zipped up and stored in its bag on a gurney for the next batch of students. Cadavers usually provide interesting surprises when they are dissected, Lechner said. One cadaver in the lab was carrying a handful of gallstones, which the anatomy students stumbled across when they were in the early stages of dissection. Bodies may have black lungs from a lifetime of smoking or thick arteries from high cholesterol. Each body is unique and shows the students something different. Anatomical preparation interns

are students who do extensive work on the cadavers so other students can observe and study them. This involves a number of tasks, including removing select organs, cutting through muscle and removing fat. Interns will work on the same cadaver for a whole semester. Four interns working away at the cadavers this semester are Alyssa Bowlsby, senior cellular and molecular biology major; Ismael Munoz, sophomore physical therapy major; Alan Mata, junior general microbiology major; and Emmy Hurley, sophomore pre-nursing major. They enjoy working on the cadavers, and they value the experience they are getting. “I wanted to learn more about the human form,” Mata said. “I was interested in its processes and in having a better understanding.” Much of the cadaver work requires the removal of fat. When asked if they were ever squeamish about their work, the interns said they are composed and collected as they perform their tasks. Hurley joked that she got more

rattled by a cricket dissection a few weeks earlier than she does by the cadavers. The interns are fortunate to have this opportunity. According to Lechner, who also teaches at Butte College, the extent of hands-on cadaver work that Chico State students are able to do is uncommon among most universities. The experience these interns are getting is invaluable and will no doubt be a strong asset when applying to medical schools down the road. Lechner and his interns thoroughly enjoy their work, and the group performs its tasks with a tone of excited curiosity. There is an enormous amount to learn about anatomy, even for the distinguished interns, and their studying is as hands-on as it can get. In the cadaver lab, your desk is a gurney and your pen is a scalpel. Nathan Graves can be reached at features editor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.

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From left: Ismael Munoz, Alan Mata, Emmy Hurley and Alyssa Bowlsby are the four interns selected to work with the cadavers this semester.

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OWEN HANSEN

President of Ink Blot Arts

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Megan Moran

Staff Writer Aries Much like an owl in pretty much any movie ever made, you will be feeling especially wise this week. This wisdom could lead you to make some pretty big decisions. Focus on long-term choices as you will tend to lead toward the smarter move.

Taurus Stay away from infomercials. Returning to school with money from relatives is great but spending it on useless items (while fun) is not what you need to do. Those catchy ads might seem tempting, but don’t fall for it. This week, you will be more vulnerable. Emily Reising/The Orion

THE O-FACE: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY OF ONE-NIGHT STANDS Emma Vidak-Benjamin

Sex Columnist One-night stands: The awkward, thrilling, scandalous story of many college students’ lives. The majority of people I know experience one-night stands on their nights out and I think it’s becoming a major staple in our sexual culture today. The thing about one-night stands is you have to accept them for what they are, including the good, the bad and the ugly. After all, one-night stands are essentially just sex with strangers, which is a little scary and bound to never go as planned, right?

The good Meeting a person at a party can be the best part of your night, and it has you feeling full of hope. If you two are getting along well enough, then it’s natural to go back with a stranger to either their place or yours. But, be wary if they start to direct you toward the dorms (a mistake my friends have made once or twice). If a one-night stand turns out to be successful, you two might actually want to see each other again. In this case, you got lucky and were able to finally meet someone who

could potentially end up making you happy (yay!). Personally, I’ve never had a one-night stand turn into a blossoming relationship, but my best friend is happily in love with her boyfriend who she met on a street corner one night. Happily ever afters really do exist. Even if your one-night stand doesn’t spiral into something more, hopefully you were still able to have a passionate, steamy night of love-making with a total stranger. Sex with

stalker who texts you every day for a month reminding you of how cute he thought it was when you sneezed during sex— uh, what? If a one-night stand turns bad, then you could find yourself in a possibly unsafe or dangerous situation. Use caution when it comes to taking home or going home with strangers, and never go home with them if you are worried about your safety.

strangers of course has its risks, but the air of mystery that comes with getting intimate with someone you don’t know can be magnetic. The story you get to tell your friends the next day could also make going along with the ride of a one-night stand worthwhile. We all know every one-night stand comes with its own unique story.

The ugly

The bad A consequence of a one-night stand could be dealing with any messy complications you or the other person creates. Perhaps you took a liking to the stranger you met but they wanted nothing more than a one-night stand. Then you’re left with hurt feelings and shattered hopes (a little dramatic, but the pain does cut deep). Or in my case, you end up with a semi-

One-night stands that go miserably, horribly wrong can land you in a situation that is both freaky and shocking. Like I said, going home with a complete stranger comes with a large amount of mystery, which means there’s a lot you don’t know about their lives. What if you walk into their apartment and it’s filled with ten parrots? Or they have an overwhelmingly large rock collection? Traveling into the land of the unknown can force you to stumble across things you may have wished you never saw. Emma Vidak-Benjamin can be reached at sexcolumnist@theorion.com or

@gnarlyemma on Twitter.

READERS, DIGEST: CREATE A SUPERFOOD SALAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Gemini You sat at the dinner table and listened to relatives ask about your non-exisitent significant other (mine did and it sucked). Don’t let it get you feeling down in the dumps. This week shows a high chance for romance. Put your best foot forward and know that soon enough you’ll get to call grandma with the good news.

Cancer This week, you will be feeling inspired. When it comes to cleaning your room, why stop there? Clean the whole house. Finish your homework, then do some extra credit. Eating Oreos? Finish the whole package. Really go the extra mile.

Leo New information will come your way this week to open up new doors and possibilities. Stay alert— you don’t want anything getting passed you. Pay attention to your surroundings and be aware of new opportuinities that arise.

Virgo This week is all about discovering yourself. You may have been feeling out-of-place lately looking for a deeper meaning. Take this time to be alone and reflect on yourself. Solitude will help with any unwanted distractions.

Libra This week is all about comprimise. With finals approaching, it is only natural that you feel stressed. Take this time to have a more whimsical and laidback outlook on life. Know that things will not go as planned, and cut out as much non-academic stress as you can.

Grace Kerfoot

Food Columnist Clean eating during the holiday season doesn’t have to mean giving up sweet treats and festive cocktails. This is for holiday parties and leftover pie for breakfast, and if you’re not taking some time to indulge, I’m shedding a tear for you. However, to keep your body from feeling heavy and groggy by the time New Year’s rolls around, punctuate your holiday eating with crunchy, vibrant, raw foods to give your digestive system a quick cleanse and your energy levels a spritely boost. This recipe for superfood salad is a largely just beets, parsley, kale and lemon— which all have amazing detoxing properties.

Scorpio You will be a busy bee this week running around dealing with errands and other activities. Remember to stop and breathe every once in a while. Take this time to cross things off your to-do list.

Sagittarius This is a great week to host get-togethers and parties. Your creative side is coming out, so fun themes will be filling your head. Reach out and meet new people— the more the merrier. Surrounding yourself with friends is a recipe for a good time.

Beets If the only beet you’ve ever encountered came from a can, you haven’t truly captured the essence of this glowing root vegetable. Grown underground, the mineral and earthy taste of beets is a reflection of the soil it came from; they are rich in iron, antioxidants and fiber. They also help cleanse the liver, which might need some healing after all those Christmas cocktails. Rekindle your beet relationship by shredding them raw into salads, throwing some small cubes in your blender when you make a smoothie or roasting them in the oven to release their sweet flavor.

Capricorn This week, you will tend to lean toward activities of solitude. That mixed with the cold weather could be bringing your mood down. Spend time with people as much as you can. When studying, it’d be a good idea to form study groups. Plan fun dates with friends and focus on not being alone.

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Lemons Parsley Is too much rich food and drink giving you an stomach upset? Try reaching for a bundle of parsley instead of Tums. Much more than a garnish, parsley is a healing herb that is rich in anti-inflammatory vitamins and flavor. Buy the flat-leafed variety (also known as “Italian” parsley) and use the leaves whole or chopped in leafy or grain-loaded salads. Or, add a handful to a smoothie before blending.

Kale While the kale craze is finally beginning to simmer down, let us not forget about the nutritional profile of this leafy green. Kale is an excellent source of vitamin A and calcium, and it turns a stunning shade of emerald when gently massaged or sautéed. These days, you can find both lacinto (also known as “dino”) and curly kale at any supermarket or grocery

It’s no coincidence that so many cleaning products are lemon-scented. Lemons are cleaning fruits and perfect for removing any residual holiday sludge your body might be holding onto. High in vitamin C, lemons are excellent for the immune system. Start your morning with a glass of lemon water or squeeze some in a salad or soup to add life and vibrancy. So frost your cookies heavily, sip hot chocolate and dig into those family-favorite recipes you save for this time of year. When your body starts to feel sluggish, recharge and refresh with this superfood winter salad and keep on celebrating.

Superfood Salad Makes 2 large or 4 small servings • 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed • 4 small or 2 large beets (red or gold) • 1 cup parsley, packed

• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds • Juice of 1/2 a lemon • 1 tbsp. honey • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 1 large pinch of salt • 1 pinch of black pepper • 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin/walnut seeds 1. Thinly chop kale into ribbons and place them in a large bowl. Peel the beets, halve them and slice them into thin matchsticks; add them to the kale. Coarsely chop the parsley and add that to the bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and massage everything with your hands until the kale is slightly wilted and everything is mixed. 2. Serve the salad as a side dish or make it a meal by adding cooked whole grains and avocado slices to the mix. Grace Kerfoot can be reached at

featureseditor@theorion.com or @gracekerf on Twitter.

New skills and talents will emerge this week. Take this time to expand your horizons and try things that will feed your interests. Spectacular things can come from your newly-developed skills.

Pisces Partying, school and other activities will take a toll on your body this week. To ensure that you’re Friday (or perhaps Thursday) night-ready, lead a lowkey and relaxed week. Don’t be afraid to skip out on the gym, and make sure to fit naps into your schedule. Megan Moran can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com or

@_babymegs on Twitter.

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Tour guides have witnessed curtains moving at Bidwell Mansion. Rumor has it that the ghosts of John and Annie Bidwell refuse to leave their home.

The truth comes out about campus myths

Sabrina Grislis

Staff writer Imagine you are walking through Ayres Hall. Night has fallen and you can feel the darkness from outside creeping into the building. It is cold outside and you feel a chill run down your spine as if something, or someone, is following you. When you look behind you while trying to rush to the safe haven of the door, you see nothing and no one. Could it be just paranoia? Or is it the ghost of Annie Bidwell? Kory James, Cecily Williams and David Palubeski each has more than two years of experience as Chico State tour guides. They share what they’ve heard about Chico State’s unwritten campus history.

Volkswagen Bug The story of the buried Volkswagen bug is probably the most well-known myth on campus. The story goes that the class of 1969 buried a Volkswagen Bug in Alumni Glenn and hid a treasure map in their time capsule. “I think it’s going to be a little toy car,” said James, senior liberal studies major. “It’s going to be something, but I don’t think it will actually be a car.” The capsules are opened every fifty years, which means that in 2019 students will be able to see if this myth will be proven or busted.

Cameras in the eyes of The Three Sisters The statues of the three sisters in front of the George Petersen Rose Garden were built by students in 1991. The artists said they created the statues after Antoine Chekov’s play “The Three Sisters.” Some people, however, say they represent the Esken, Mechoopda and Konkow tribes. It’s rumored that there are cameras in

the eyes of The Three Sisters, meant to keep an eye on the George Peterson Rose Garden. If someone were to pick a rose, they would be easily identifiable and charged a fine. “I’d like to believe it,” Palubeski said. “But, I don’t know anyone who has ever been caught before.” Until someone actually gets busted for picking a flower from the rose garden, students may never know whether this story is just a myth or not.

Ghost in Laxson Many students claim they have seen a ghost near the stairs on the side of Laxson Auditorium, as seen from in front of Ayres Hall. This ghost is rumored to be the ghost of Annie Bidwell. “I definitely believe that,” Williams said. “I’ve seen some weird things over there.”

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The Three Sisters statue resides near the George Petersen Rose Garden.

Ghost in Ayres Yet another ghost story. According to this one, there is a ghost haunting the corridors of Ayres Hall. This ghost could possibly be Annie Bidwell trying to get a change of scenery. Look out art students; next time you are alone in the building, stay alert for a cold breeze or any ominous sounds.

Haunted Bidwell Mansion Has anyone every seen someone enter or exit Bidwell Mansion? That is exactly what Williams asked herself. “I’ve walked by it before and have seen the curtains move,” she said. It’s possible that it’s Annie Bidwell again, or maybe even John Bidwell himself. The two do not seem to want to leave their old home.

Bomb shelter between Shasta and Lassen Halls Lassen and Shasta Halls were built in the 1950s during the Cold War— the height of fear for nuclear fallout. When these buildings were established, a bomb shelter was supposedly built underground, in between the two dorms. “There is supposed to be one next to the two buildings under the volleyball court,” Palubeski said. Considering the multitude of bomb shelters built throughout the United States at that time, is it really far-fetched to say there is one underneath Chico State? “Mother” statue in front of Ayres Hall The multiple statues in front of Ayres Hall are part of the Monolith Project, which was completed in 1991. Each statue looks and feels

differently, but one is in the shape of a woman. The myth goes that the baby (or the baby’s artifacts such as clothes, toys, etc.) of the woman represented in the statue is encased within the statue itself. Others have even said that if you rub the belly of the statue, you will become pregnant. With Chico State being more than 125 years old, there are bound to be some mysteries woven into the history of campus. Whether or not you believe in ghosts or haunted buildings and cars buried beneath your feet, no one can deny that Chico State has some wacky, but potentially true, myths and legends. Sabrina Grislis can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com or

@sabrinagrislis on Twitter.

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MEET THE STAFF George Johnston

Arts and Entertainment Writer George has worked on The Orion staff for two semesters as a photographer, writer and has recently been named the breaking news editor for the spring semester. George enjoys eating pizza with fellow Orionites Miles, Lars and Trevor.

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