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Cover photo and inside: Check out three cross country runners and their unique journeys to the team.
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KEELIE LEWIS—THE ORION
YARITZA AYON—THE ORION
Learn about our WIldcat of the Week Jason Intravaia.
Check out Maggie Scarpa’s Environmental Action Pyramid.
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CORRECTIONS In Vol. 81, Issue 2, it was stated that Nan Timmons attended a university in San Antonio. The university is located in College Station. The error has been corrected online.
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Read about how people gathered downtown to share wine and local artwork last Friday.
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Learn about how size isn’t important but rather what you can do with your penis.
3 Chico protests Supreme Court confirmation Dan Christian Staff Writer
Horns blared and tires squealed through the busy intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. parkway and East 20th street, Sunday, as drivers honked and shouted to show their support for survivors of sexual assault. Mobilize Chico, who organized the event, is an organization “dedicated to the defense of human rights and human dignity, and to the preservation of democratic values,” according to their webpage. Usually, the demonstrators have their hands filled with signs covered in messages of hope and encouragement to remind everyone that they are welcome here in Chico, especially those who have been marginalized. The recent controversy surrounding the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, however, has inspired the group to channel their message to a more specific cause: showing support for survivors of sexual assault. One protester, Liz Michelena, has been a strong supporter of Mobilize Chico, but had never made it to any previous demonstrations. That all changed for her with the the recent confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh, and she felt compelled to take action. “Everybody has either been the subject of sexual assault or has had their ass grabbed somewhere or has been cat-called,” said Mi-
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chelena. “Everybody that I know has a story to tell.”
Dan Christian can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @DanOfTheOrion on Twitter
ToughCat tests Wildcats athleticism Justin Jackson Staff Writer
Wildcats at Chico State attempted a mini-triathlon Friday at the Wildcat Recreation Center. At ToughCat, participants swim, bike and run the track, for 45 minutes each. It’s not a competition, so there’s not necessarily a winner. Students are just encouraged to come and try the event to see how far they can go. Jossie Hernandez, a program assistant at the WREC, helped coordinate the event. “Usually, we don’t get a huge turnout,” Hernandez said, “to be inclusive as possible, we encourage everyone to come out and test themselves.” That is exactly what Damian Lopez went out to do. “I just wanted to challenge myself and see what I was truly capable of,” Lopez said, “I impressed myself. I thought I was going to quit early on, but I was determined to finish.” During ToughCat, the WREC had a table full of fruit, trail mix and Naked Juice brand juice next to the pool for participants when they were done with each exercise. After all events concluded, each participant, no matter how they performed, received a goodie bag filled with an energy bar, jelly beans, a WREC towel and more.
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Protesters from Women On Reproductive Defense outside a fundraising dinner held by the Womens Resource Clinic. The WREC has an event every couple weeks. To keep up with them all, students can check the school event calendar, or download the WREC app straight to their phones. Justin Jackson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @JustJacks0n0176 on Twitter
Protest for reproductive rights Natalie Hanson Arts Editor
Passing cars honked and cheered Friday evening, as protesters, holding signs with phrases like “choice matters,” and “keep your rosaries off my ovaries,” stood in front of the Wildcat statue.
The protesters were from Women On Reproduction Defense (WORD), and they had come to protest an event taking place at the same time in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. The Women’s Resource Clinic had rented the auditorium for their annual fundraising dinner. WORD protested both the dinner, as the Clinic has taken a pro-life stance, and also protested on behalf of their own pro-choice stance. Dinner attendees had to walk by the protesters on their way to the auditorium’s door. Ellen Galena, one participant with WORD, said, “Women are really feeling the need to speak out about what is going on in our country, and so this an opportunity to (be) heard.” Although the Women’s Resource Clinic dinner remained closed to the press, and opened only to those who had bought
tickets for the event, organizer Brenda Dowdin made a statement outside the auditorium. “When a woman comes in and she happens to be pregnant, we give her all three options and let her make the decision for what she wants to do with her life,” she said. As the dinner went on inside the BMU, the attendees largely ignored those standing besides the street with signs. The protesters remained outside of the building for the rest of the evening, recieving supportive honks.
Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter
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Ricardo Tovar Staff Writer
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enior cross-country runner and kinesiology major Jason Intravaia has battled the injury bug his entire collegiate career. Intravaia made a triumphant return to crosscountry at the Capital Cross Challenge Saturday on Sep. 29 by placing second for the Chico men’s team in the 8k. Overall, he finished eighth out of 267 with a time of 24:27.3. He has never finished a season but the potential to be All-CCAA is there. If Jason stays healthy then the streak of 16 California Collegiate Athletic Association titles and third straight national top 10 finish seasons seems like a sure thing to continue for the Wildcats men’s team.
What made you fall in love with cross-country? I feel in love with cross-country because I can apply my max potential out there on the field. I can try as hard as I want and the result I got out of the meet was based on how I did. Like how hard I wanted to try.
What’s your favorite part about cross-country?
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My favorite part about crosscountry is running as a pack and as a team. I feel when you have your teammates grinding with you by your side it’s going to make you try a lot harder.
How can the men’s team improve off of a first place finish? We can improve off that first place finish because even though it is a win we still have more to go. We have NCAAs at the end of December, so we have to keep pushing on that momentum and not settling.
What are your goals for the rest of the season? My goal as an individual is to break 24 minutes in the 8k. As a team I want to place very well at regionals and nationals and of course in conference as well. I think we are on our 17th win in a row, if I’m not mistaken at regionals, if we can win that again that would be great. And at nationals place in the top four.
What’s your favorite part about cross-country? My favorite part about crosscountry is running as a pack and as a team. I feel when you have your teammates grinding with
you by your side it’s going to make you try a lot harder.
You’ve been injured every year for your collegiate career. Is it just great to be back out there? Yes, I’ve been injured every single season up until this last track season actually. That’s kind of hindered my progression, but it feels great to get back out there and work alongside with my teammates. I’m just very thankful that I can prove my worth out there.
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What have the injuries taught you as a person? The injuries have taught me a lot. Just to be on top of the little things such as stretching and rolling after a run. Making sure I’m running right and pronating or supinating. It’s all about being as efficient a runner as possible.
Any plans to run after college? My plans to run after college for now I’m going to stay in Chico after I finish eligibility. But I’d love to be an assistant crosscountry coach after this track season. Ricardo Tovar can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @rtovarg12on Twitter.
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Cooper Renteria makes a move around midfield against UC Santa Cruz.
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SPORTS
MAURY MONTALVO—THE ORION
Joshua Belda delivers a pass down the field Sunday against UC Santa Cruz.
Men’s soccer jumps out early in Sunday victory Wesley Harris Staff Writer
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hico State soccer handled things early in Sunday’s two score shutout. The Wildcats had revenge on their minds after losing to University of California, Santa Cruz exactly one year ago. Chico came out of the gate scoring two goals in the first half to put an end to their last non-conference opponent of the year. The Wildcats entered this match after suffering a loss decided in the final minutes of action. Chico had a few extra days to prepare for Sunday’s matchup against UC Santa Cruz, and they used the time wisely.
They managed to to bounce back into the win column after the tough loss. Head coach Felipe Restrepo was impressed by his team’s response to today’s game. “It’s part of what we talk about. What our response is going to be after a little adversity,” Restrepo said. “The whole week of training was really nice. They knew they had a chance to bounce back today.” With fresh legs, the Wildcats sharply moved the ball around the field to dominate the shot count at 19. The first score came in the 17th minute of play after a beautifully delivered ball from Alex Fluitt. Making his run, Jeremiah Eugujie slipped past UC Santa
Cruz’s keeper for the touch six yards out. Egujie’s efforts were rewarded with rest, as the scoring leader for the Wildcats did not see action for the rest of the match. The offensive intensity was continuing through the first half as Samuel Licona put another goal in for Chico in the 41st minute. Andrew Hazzard succeeded in drawing a foul 30 yards outside of the goal in Banana Slug territory. The play for the free kick was set up perfectly as Eddie Zecena knocked the ball off the right post. Samuel Licona cleaned up the shot while making his run, knocking one in from eight yards out. The key for the Chico State offense was pressure on Sunday. “Keep pressing,” Licona said.
“That was the plan throughout the whole game, and stay around the ball.” Defensively, the Wildcats performed another shutout making it their 7th of the season. Damion Lewis had an easy load for the day, only playing in the first half coming up with one save. Luke Dennison came in to replace Lewis and lead the defense in the second half. Even with an immediate urgency to score from Santa Cruz, the backline matched the intensity, something that has been seen time and time again from the Wildcats. The scrappy play from the backline brought some animosity between the players. “That unit of guys have been to-
gether for two and a half years,” Restrepo said. “Luke Dennison and Damion Lewis are two of the best keepers in the region, if not the country. That backline is pretty solid with our center backs. It’s been nice being able to rotate those guys. They’ve been awesome for us.” Chico State advanced Sunday moving their record to 7-3-1 overall. Their next match is Friday, Oct. 12 verses Sonoma State at University stadium for a 4:30 p.m. start. Wesley Harris can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com and @flacko_ flame on twitter
NEWS LOTS
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New land to relieve ongoing parking problems
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One empty parking space for everyone to fight over. Amelia Storm Staff Writer
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arking has never been easy for Chico State students, but, thanks to new developments, temporary lots may be coming soon. The university has slowly been acquiring land after the publication of Chico State’s master plan, which outlines ideas for expansion. This plan calls for the acquisition of the College Park neighborhood which lies between West Sacramento and Warner Street. According to the Director of Facilities Management and Services, Mike Guzzi, there are currently assessments underway
to turn the land on Warner St. into temporary parking lots. “Over the next month or two we will evaluate the feasibility of new or temporary lots until a long-term building is planned,” Guzzi said. Eventually the lots will be used for student housing or a new academic building. As of September 2018, 2,094 parking passes have been sold at $121 each. These passes allow for unlimited parking in any of the 1,086 G parking spots from one of nine parking lots owned by the university. Additionally, the university introduced Passport Parking last year, which gives students and faculty the opportunity to pur-
chase parking by the hour. “We, as a university, have promised to limit our scope 3 emissions, or emissions that come from transportation,” Guzzi said. “We do however know a lot of people need to park.” Mark Stemen, a professor of geography and planning, has strongly opposed building new parking structures, citing the toll it would take on the university’s emissions output. In 2011, when the school proposed to build an additional parking structure on the corner of Chestnut and 2nd St., Stemen argued it would be wiser to use the money on expanding bike and bus options for students. Despite being voted down by
the Associated Students body, the structure was built to mitigate the influx of students. According to an open letter drafted by Stemen and his students, over half of the student population lives within a onemile radius of the campus, and over 80 percent within two miles. To abate some of the parking congestion, Stemen and his class proposed to limit the sale of parking passes to students living one mile or more from campus, where biking or walking may be more difficult. Despite being approved by more that 70 percent of the student body, it was never implemented. “The university didn’t approve it because they feared people
wouldn’t come if they couldn’t bring a car,” Stemen said. While the new lots may benefit students temporarily, the university has no current plans for permanent parking structures or alternative transportation. “We’ve put up a few five-story Band-Aids,” Stemen said. “We need to change the culture.” Amelia Storm can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @Amelia_Storm on Twitter
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NEWS A challenge to all students; reduce your waste Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018
SUSTAINABILITY
Yaritza Ayon Staff Writer
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ssociated Students Sustainability is challenging students to carry their trash with them for the entire month of October. The Zero Waste Challenge asks for students and faculty to carry around all trash not recyclable, compostable or reusable in either a mason jar or gallon bag. Individuals signing up are given; an instructions guide, a paper bag for compostable items and a Ziploc bag for their trash. Students interested in participating can do so for a day, week or the whole month. The purpose behind the challenge is to bring attention to all the waste produced by a single person and entice the community to practice more sustainable habits. Maggie Scarpa, coordinator of the challenge, began restricting her overall waste in January of 2017. Her main goal is for students to learn at least one sustainable habit. “This challenge is not about asking people to just keep their waste in mason jar, but to look at their waste and reduce as they go,” Scarpa said. Scarpa started this challenge because she sees an intersectionality of oppression with regards to sustainability. According to Scarpa, large amounts of waste, compost and recycling facilities are in low income, disadvantaged and colored communities, which end up affecting their well-being. She tries
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The Pyramid of Environmental Action drawn by Maggie Scarpa. to reduce the oppression through her own individual environmental impact. “It can seem like a privilege to go zero waste, but the big thing is to use what you can and what’s around you,” Scarpa said. Although the challenge is only a month long, Scarpa will be continuing her year-long campaign towards waste reduction immediately afterwards. Scarpa hopes the challenge brings awareness to the pyramid of environmental action. The pyramid starts with awareness develops into individual habit before progressing toward community and education.
Alyssa Van Steen, a student participant, began limiting her waste over a year ago. Although she’s seen similar challenges online, she wanted to partake in her first official one due to the fact she would not be alone. Van Steen, determined to further challenge herself, will be using a smaller mason jar. She plans on continuing her lowwaste lifestyle after the challenge ends. “I think being sustainable in your everyday life is you just making the effort to be sustainable,” Van Steen said. Each week the challenge will
focus on a different waste topic. The four themes are takeout, shopping, hygiene and food. Individuals are encouraged to focus their efforts on limiting trash related to the theme of the week. Each day students can stop by the AS Sustainability table or office to show their trash and try to win the daily prize. Those participating for more than one day will be put in a weekly raffle to win one of the five ecology prizes. Prizes include LUSH shampoo bars, coffee mugs, stainless steel lunchboxes, handmade cosmetics, bamboo utensils and produce bags.
Students can sign up for the challenge at the AS Sustainability table or office. The AS Sustainability office is located in the basement of BMU 005 and their office hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Yaritza Ayon can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @ayon_yaritza on Twitter
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J. C. Penney offers exclusive sale for Chico State faculty and students
Professional clothing can help build confidence when going into interviews with potential employers. Clothing is not from JCPenney. Brian Luong Staff Writer
You don’t have to be Barney Stinson to suit-up this October. The Career Center has partnered with JCPenney to bring the Chico State community a private Suit-Up Event. The event will take place on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. It gives Wildcats and their families the opportunity to purchase professional clothing at a 40 percent discount on items, such as dress apparel, suits and shoes. Those interested in attending must bring their Wildcat ID card as the store will be closed to the public. Prizes will be given out
throughout the entire event along with music and food trucks. Jeffrey Harrington, a career advisor for the Career Center, began planning the event after JCPenney reached out to him in March. “Something like this (Suit-Up Event) I’m super passionate about because it’s a great way to get students connected to the professional world who might not normally have had a chance,” Harrington said. Students inexperienced on professional clothing are encouraged to attend as JCPenney will provide a full-staff to work measuring stations and give advice on the appropriate attire to choose.
Furthermore, the entire Career Center staff along with student volunteers will help guide individuals with color combinations and piecing together outfits. Sephora will also be giving out free makeovers and salon consultations. The JCPenny is located within the Chico Mall at 1932 E 20th St. The Professional Attire Fund is another resource for financially struggling students. This fund is open to full-time business major students who fill out an application at the beginning of each semester. The application requires information regarding financial need and asks questions such as why the student should
be funded, how the student would use the funds if approved and career aspirations. Approved applicants will be determined by a committee of three members within the College of Business based on the applicant’s financial need, the quality of their application materials and the amount of funding available. Billy Harkness, the program coordinator for Business Student Advising and Services and member of the committee, stressed the importance of dressing professionally for interviews. “The job market is very competitive. First impressions are huge,” Harkness said. Harkness explained employers
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often make the final decision on who they employ based on the professionalism of the individual, which includes their attire. Harkness also noted that dressing professionally helps the interviewee build confidence. “If you feel good in what you’re wearing, it’s going to come out in your interview,” he said. For students or graduates going into their first professional interview, Harrington outlined four tips that will grab an employers’ attention.
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1. Create a professional resume Resumes should be checked for precise writing, chronological work experience and include references for employers to contact. Providing a clean and concise resume will ensure a smoother interview. 2. Do company research Dong prior research on the types of jobs the company offers, what the company does and their history will aid the applicant in understanding what to expect and what types of questions the interviewer will ask. 3. Utilize campus resources Along with providing assistance on interviews and resumes, the Career Center also gives advice on clothing, professionalism, responding to job offers and negotiating pay. The Career Center is located in Student Services Center 270. 4. Fill out a Handshake Account Filling out a Handshake account will make it easier for recruiters in the correct job field to discover prospective applicants. Employers on Handshake are vetted by the Career Center so students only see the best available job opportunities whether it’s locally or nationally. Brian Luong can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @brianluongorion on Twitter.
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Johan Lozano poses in a full suit and tie. Dressing professionally helps to create a great first impression on potential employers. Clothing is not from J. C. Penney.
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Animation Jam tests students’ endurance A 24 hour test of skill in storytelling. CAGD students compete for big opportunity. Ulises Duenas Staff Writer
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he annual CAGD (Computer Animation and Game Development) Animation Jam
means different things to different students. For some, it’s the toughest test for animation and storytelling that they’re going to get. For others, it’s an opportunity to show their prowess to companies like Pixar, Dreamworks and Cartoon Network. As the years have gone on, the amount of interest in the Jam has spiked as well. John Pozzi, an instructor in the CAGD department, has been supervising the Jam for several years. He was able to share some background information about the history of the event. “It originated in Long Beach State by an instructor there named Aubry Mintz...the first time he did it there were five students that he worked with,” said Pozzi. “Over the years, they started to accumulate interest from the other schools and now we have over 50 schools participating between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Brazil, Thailand... over 1000 students are participating this year.” The first year that Chico State got involved in the Jam, the students didn’t have a room to work in. John Pozzi had to host all of them in his house, something that the department’s Dean didn’t approve of. Mark Pulleyblank, an experienced animator and instructor, had to request a room from the Dean and he got his wish. The interest in the field has gone up with the growing popularity of video games and with the rising interest in virtual reality spaces. Pulleyblank works with many Chico State graduates at Theia Interactive. There, these students can apply what they learned in the CAGD program to work with companies like Epic Games (creators of Fortnite) to create mock-ups of buildings and work areas. Just like in the Jam, competition is insanely fierce in this field so skill and ingenuity are just as important as a strong work ethic.
Nicole Martinez, Shannon Hanson and Marissa Winslow create storyboards for their animation.
Students work on creating characters.
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A 24-hour challenge with little to no breaks is enough to wear anyone down to their last nerve. What keeps these students going is their passion and drive to create something unique. The scene at the Jam had a noisy intensity. Students were hard at work creating the storyboards for their animations and figuring out what type of story would fulfill the prompt in the best way. Tables full of snacks with energy drinks stashed underneath were one of their only lifelines to sanity. Groups huddled together around their computers as
them to create something that’s very eye-catching. The winners of the Animation Jam are usually not determined by how good and clean a group’s animation is. It usually comes down to how well they can tell a story that fulfills the prompt in a creative way. “As soon as they said the prompt I had this idea of a circle living among triangles...we start polishing and building up from there,” Almarshoud said about how he tackled the prompt. There’s an exploding and vibrant world of anima-
they figured out the details and began work on their designs. Jocelyn McCall sees the Animation Jam as an opportunity, but not for a lucrative career. After surviving three previous Jams she thinks the team building and collaboration skills someone can learn is what’s really valuable . “Obviously winning is amazing, but there’s like 225 teams this year so I never go into it thinking ‘oh man I’m gonna win and everyone’s gonna know my name and I’ll get a job,” said McCall. “It’s more like the experience you get really helps you learn how to work in a team.” Different students will draw inspiration from various life experiences. The prompt that the students were given has them create an animation that tells a story about empathy. Malek Almarshoud shared how he can apply his life’s stories to the competition. “Since I came to Chico I faced a lot of racism and so I have a lot of stories that I can apply to the Jam and create a short film from my heart,” said Almarshoud. Almarshoud also has a long catalog of fiction to draw from. “My mom gave me this book [One Thousand and One Nights] as a gift when I was young...so I grew up filled with stories,” he said. Jared Nelson loves using imagery from movies and games to influence what he creates. “Star Wars” and “Borderlands” in particular contain two of his favorite fictional worlds and he became very interested in the creatures that inhabit them. “When I’m looking at these different bipeds I’m always thinking about, how do these things move, why do they move this way?” he said. The phases of a creature’s walking cycle can give have many different, subtle motions. This can give an animator a lot of work to do, but it also allows
tion and game design in Chico and it’s a delight to see it in motion. The passion and dedication these students have for their craft comes through immediately just by watching them work. There’s a new generation full of brilliant minds going into this field and the future of it looks brighter than ever. The final winners of the Animation Jam, including results for how all teams placed, will be released Wednesday.
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artseditor@theorion.com or @OrionUlisesD on Twitter. TARA KILLORAN—THE ORION
Kate Tealdi works on storyboarding. Students collectively bought a 24 pack of Red Bulls to work through the 24 hours they are given to complete the contest.
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John Pozzi, an instructor for the Computer Animation and Game Design department, helped at the Animation Jam competition.
ARTS ALCOHOL
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DOMINIQUE WOOD—THE ORION
Wine is poured throughout Chico as many come together to enjoy some beautiful artwork.
Chico celebrates art with a glass of wine Natalie Hanson Arts Editor
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aughter, jazz and the sound of glasses clinking together rang out in downtown Chico during the Art & Wine Walk Friday. Each year the Art & Wine Walk graces the downtown area for the fall season. Local businesses open their doors to celebrate local artists and musicians, offering a space for displaying artwork and, in some shops, for complimentary wine tasting. Visitors wandered from shop to
shop with glasses in hand, gazing at paintings and getting refills. Many stores, already dripping with black cats, pumpkin baskets and cotton-ball ghosts for the season, popped open bottles of wine for customers, before waving them over to pieces of artwork on display. Artists were allowed to paint right on the sidewalk outside of some shops, such as outside of Anika Burke, a clothing boutique, and present work in person at other stores, such as the clothing shop For Elyse. A painting class was taught by
Christine McShane in front of Parkside Restaurant on 3rd St. Briskly waving to the model for the other artists - a painting of two pumpkins leaning together against a cobalt background McShane never stood still as she passed out paints and checked each patron’s handiwork.this is an image Crowds gathered outside stores with extra wine and deals at business receptions at locations such as at Kirk’s Jewelry and at Gabrielle Ferrar, where the line was often out the door. Just down the street, the rich
scent of pastries and the swell of horns pulled passersby to linger outside of Upper Crust Bakery. The Chico Saxophone Quartet played renditions of ‘60s songs like, “When I’m 64” by The Beatles and “The Pink Panther” by Henry Mancini. Down on the next corner, the group Jazz Impressions charmed customers at Zucchini & Vine with their playful cover of “The Girl From Ipanema.” As the evening went on, more and more visitors returned to some shops for more tastings and to hear other musicians, such
as the boisterous covers by the Trinity Accordion Group outside of Chico Paper Company. The Art & Wine Walk lights up the streets of downtown Chico every year to help usher in fall and spotlight local artists and what they are making. The next event taking place in the downtown area will be the Parade of Lights this upcoming Sunday. Natalie Hanson can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.
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LOCAL ART
Jason Tannen’s “The Letter” piece showcased at the Patron’s Exclusive Preview Reception.
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Jovian Mcmean’s piece was showcased at the reception as well.
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Vicky Potter’s piece showcased at the Patron’s Exclusive Preview Reception.
Chico Art Center hosts artist showcase for patrons Alex Coba Staff Writer
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he Chico Art Center showcased local artists in a brand new event, a patron’s exclusive preview and reception. This event was a prelude to the annual Open Studios Art Tour. This preview was the center’s major fundraiser. Participants paid $25 to attend and receive the tour guide booklet and complete tickets to the Open Studios Art Tours this month. The gallery featured everything from paintings to handmade jewelry to glass work. Jason Tannen’s inspiration for his photography piece was film noir, a genre of movies based on crime. “They were about characters
that were sort of pulled along by circumstance and so I did a series,” Tannen said. “They’re always mainly set in the urban jungle and so I did this series, taking people and putting them into typical noir situations.” Joyce Quaytman’s medium was watercolors and she explained that her process is to sketch a scene first and work from there. The scenery she painted was of the Hudson River Valley in New York City. “I decided I would paint, started a sketch there, (then) took some photos ‘cause the weather was a little iffy, so I went to the hotel and painted the rest there,” Quaytman said. Quaytman’s painting was all watercolor, so she explained a
bit about the process of how one paints in that medium. “Wet on wet is the technique,” Quaytman said. “What that means is that the whole page, or (sections) of it, are usually wet and then you drop paint into a wet sheet, (so) you get these soft edges.” Jovian Mcmeans used a combination of acrylic, enamel and ink, as well as pieces of newspaper to bring his painting of Darth Vader to life. “I started working with the shape - working with a whole bunch of colors anything from, like, splatter to moving my hands around and I really saw the Vader shape in it,” Mcmeans said. “And as I worked on it, it seemed like Vader was being given information but from a
source that seemed more empty then alive and that’s where the sock puppet came in,” Mcmeans added. Ann Winnie, Dory Schachner and Trisha Hopkins all entered the gallery together featuring different styles of art. Winnie showing her skills with a watercolor inspired by nature. Schachner explored a new medium of art with her graphic design artwork illustrating a song by Enya and Hopkins, putting her sewing skills on display with her Japanese industrial steampunk-style purse. Vicki Potter, who makes fine jewelry, explained the process of making jewelry. “If you’re making a necklace you have to figure out how long you want it, what color combina-
tions do you want, and texture combinations or (if) you want more of a mono kind of look with color or shape - or wanna mix it up as I’ve done here,” Potter said about his displayed work. The stones used in Potter’s work consisted of lavenderite. White pearls and Keshi pearls were held together by a sterling silver wire. Chico Art Center’s next event will be the Open Studios Art Tour. Participants will be given a map and will get to visit local artists’ art studios. Open Art Studios is a two-weekend event that starts Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alex Coba can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @ThatOneGuyCoba on Twitter.
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life, one step at a time Ricardo Tovar Stoff Writer
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thletes are often glamorized as larger than life, individuals that can perform at the height of human ability and even pushing beyond what audiences expect. With all the awards, stats and amazing performances, it is often forgotten that athletes are humans just like everyone else. They’re people with interests and lives outside of their sport. With cross-country season just starting up, Sep. 29 at the Capital Cross Challenge in Sacramento, there’s no better time to analyze three stand-out runners; Desirae Jones, Elyssa Shall and Kayden Carpenter. These three athletes are all part of Chico State women’s cross-country team which placed fifth out of 26 teams in Sacramento. According to Jones, her day, like most of the cross-country team, starts at 6:15 or 6:30 a.m. to get to a 7 a.m. practice. Jones usually starts her days with an early run before heading straight to class. Mondays and Wednesdays have an additional practice at 2:15 p.m. which consists of an eight-mile run and time in the weight room. After that it’s night classes and
homework, a lot of long nights is the norm. “You can always be busy and do what you love, but there are times where I’ve found myself too busy. So, I’ve taken a step back and tried to figure out how to manage my time the most,” Jones said. “I think that’s applicable to any studentathlete because we can’t be getting less than six hours of sleep and expect to perform.” Jones is also the treasurer of the Baja Society of Automotive Engineers club on campus. They design and build their own offroad go karts; which fits well with her major of sustainable manufacturing. Shall has been injured each of her previous four years and even going into her fifth year has an injury that kept her out of the Capital Cross Challenge. Yet, through all the hardships she laces her shoes up every fall without a single hint of quit or regret in her. She plans on running unattached next year in Chico. “Going into being a college athlete you have all these dreams and you think everything is going to go perfectly. I’ve probably been injured 75 percent of my time here,” Shall said. “In the long run
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it has taught me a lot about going through life. Working with what you have is so important. It’s definitely made me fall more in love with crosscountry because I know what it’s like to have it taken away from me.” Shall’s plan is to become a physical education teacher and instill her students with habits to help them be physically active throughout their lives. She feels that there’s no better way to set an example to kids than her own experiences as a collegiate runner. She hopes to share her love for running and staying active to show kids how to maintain healthier lifestyles. Carpenter is a liberal studies major, who looks to teach high school math. She’s always grown up with a chip on her shoulder as she grew up in East County, San Diego, a more rustic, rough part of the area.
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STORY She was encouraged to fight for what she wants by her high school coaches. This spirit carried her to Chico State. Although she was recruited to the cross-country team by coach Gary Towne, she had no prior experience in the sport. “I’m not from the big, nice, part of San Diego. I’m from the more rural part. It’s shaped me into the person I am today,” Carpenter said. “It’s made me more humble because I didn’t think running in college was a possibility for me. Coach Gary was the first person to believe in me. I thought if this person that doesn’t really know me believes in me, maybe I can believe in myself ?” After getting offers from schools like University of California Los Angeles, she decided to stick with the person that first believed in her. She rejected offers from other schools to come to Chico State. Carpenter looks to continue running after her five years, maybe join the San Diego track club and start running marathons and eventually ultramarathons These women are just three that make up the 57 athletes on the cross-country team, each with their own hobbies and interests. They all come together to make one big family that supports and makes sure nobody gets left behind. Catch them Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Bronco Invitational in Santa Clara. It will be the second of just three races this season before the CCAA championships start on Nov. 3.
Senior Elyssa Shall is a double major in exercise physiology and physical education. She is a three time CCAA All-Academic award winner.
Ricardo Tovar can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @rtovarg13 on Twitter.
Junior Kayden Carpenter finished first among Chico State cross-country women at the Capitol Cross Challenge. Carpenter finished 22nd overall with a time of 21:53.9
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Call Type: Disturbance Wednesday 11:28 p.m., Sutter Residential Dining Center A group of loud males were reportedly yelling at each other and trying to start a fight outside. Subjects tried to enter the dining hall, but were denied entry by students. Call Type: Vandalism Thursday 12:58 a.m., Langdon Engineering Center The large soda machine on the 1st floor was reported to have been knocked over. Call Type: Vandalism Thursday 11:44 p.m., Holt Hall A university officer reported the barrier arm appeared to have been run through. Call Type: Elevator Malfunction Friday 9:52 a.m., Butte Hall Elevator #3 was reported to be stuck with four subjects inside. Call Type: Suspicious Person Sunday 12:00 a.m., Arthur Acker Gymnasium An adult female fled university police after a report of a suspicious person in the area.
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The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Call Type: Assault with Deadly Weapon Monday 11:23 a.m., 300 Rio Lindo Avenue A male was reportedly seen walking around in his underwear, welding a bat and declaring that he is Jesus. While on the line with the police the reporting party began struggling with the suspect. When police arrived the suspect had struck two subjects with a bat resulting in one female subject requiring medical attention. Upon locating the suspect he did not have a bat. The suspect soon became disorderly requiring the deployment of a taser. Call Type: Fight Friday 10:00 a.m., 1100 West 2nd Street A group of four males were reportedly fighting inside a store. Call Type: Assault Friday 2:50 p.m., 1700 Mangrove Avenue A female employee was reportedly punched in the face after confronting a suspected shoplifter. Call Type: Assault with Deadly Weapon Sunday 1:21 a.m., West 10th street and Hazel street A male was reportedly struck with a thrown bottle during a physical fight at a fraternity party. The party was dispersed but no suspect was identified.
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THUMBS Thumbs up to sororities and fraternities for giving back to the community during Greek Week. Thumbs down to flu season. Time to visit the Student Health Center.
Thumbs up to the Gender and Sexuality Equity Center for hosting Queer Week. It’s important to teach the everyone about the LGBTQ+ community. Thumbs down to the elevators breaking down in the library. We need to get to the fourth floor ASAP!
Place those hands where we can see them Since we were kids, there has always been a lack of knowledge on the topic of sexual assault. But without a doubt, it is generally assumed it is done by a man. Given our prevalent cultural understand-
gathering or club to be told it was a simple ‘love tap.’ I could really care less if your way of showing affection towards someone is by placing your hands somewhere they don’t belong. They don’t belong there, and
ing of society and how common perpetrators of sexual violence are men, it is understanding. And now that officials have gained political power, I fear it will become more of a trend for women to be ignored and continue to be treated as if we were a piece of meat being served for dinner. It has not been forgotten that men can also be a victim to this act. However, it’s frustrating that these acts have become more common for men to get away with, especially by those who obtain a say in our political court. In recent situations, women bravely shared their stories with the public, degrading on buried up memories and instead of being heard, many people chose to dismiss them. There is a myth that women fabricate rape accusation to ruin men’s lives and this refrains survivors from reporting it, according to a Bloomberg report. Which is one of many reasons’ women don’t speak on their behalf of such incidents because they fear of being called liars. Despite your political spectrum, if you see any source of action, find the human decency deep down inside of you to prevent it from happening. As a woman, these are only setbacks to our success and the rein of power of men is dominating us. I can’t tell you how victimized I have felt from getting my buttock spanked a couple times at a social
I wouldn’t mind taking you’re a** to court if I knew I had the chance of winning my case. It’s clear, we must face reality and come to see that women are still are on a constant battle for their rights. Especially now, as the run around media has been on women and the lack of support they have had on their assault cases. We must raise ourselves and our next generation to rally and but an end on the acceptance of such acts. If a woman is willingly taking their time to talk about a strong touchy subject, then they are clearly giving us warning signals that we are allowing people run for authority who do not deserve the position. As a woman, it is not all too intriguing to keep seeing men on social media obtain higher positions when they’ve mistreated woman not only physically but verbally. Not only that, but it is one step closer to keeping our mouths shut from the lack of support we fail to have as a women. I’m tired of this, it’s time prosecutors got a taste of their own medicine.
Karen Limones can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Wed 10
Thu 11
Community Legal Information Center (CLIC) Pasta Palooza
UMatter Movie Showing of the “S-Word”
The CLIC will have its semi-annual Pasta Palooza fundraiser at Riley’s. The event includes
suicide and people of different ethnicities who struggled with suicide. This documentary
unlimited pasta, salad and garlic bread. Tickets are available for purchase at 25 Main St.
will be shown at The HUB
Suite 102 or from CLIC interns.
Where: The HUB
UMatter is showing a documentary called S-Word, which centers around mental health,
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Not 21? Don’t worry, this is event is for all ages. Where: Riley’s When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Drag Show
Price: $5
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center will be hosting its Fourth Annual Chico State Drag Show as a part of Queer Week. Because last year’s drag show broke max capacity, every attendee must purchase a ticket, which are available at the University Box Office on 3rd and Chestnut. Where: Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
When: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Price: $5 for students with student ID, $10 for the community and $15 for reserved front row seating.
Open Studios by the Department of Art and Art History The department of art and art history will be having its semi-annual BFA and MFA Open Studio Day. There are three sessions divided throughout the day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - BFA Studio students, Ayres Hall Noon to 2 p.m. - MFA and BFA Interior Architecture students, Arts and Humanities Building 1 to 4 p.m. - BFA students in the Arts and Humanities Building KENDALL GEORGE—THE ORION
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center’s fourth annual Drag Show will take place in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium on Thursday.
Where: Ayres Hall and the Arts and Humanities Building When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: Free
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END OF THE WEEK PLANS
Fri 12 Pride March
Chico State vs Cal State San Marcos
As a part of the Gender and Sexuality Equity Center’s Queer Week, there will be a
The women’s volleyball team will face off against the Cal State San Marcos cougars at a
Pride March. The pre-party will being at 4 p.m. for face painting, poster-making and
home game. Come out and support your Wildcats!
overall preparation at Selvester’s Cafe, with the march happening at 5 p.m.
Where: Acker Gym
Where: Selvester’s Cafe for the pre-party, Trinity Commons for the Pride March
Price: $8 general admission, $5 seniors (60 and over) and students with visiting ID, $3 child
When: 4 p.m. pre-party, 5 p.m. march
(3 to 17), free for children 2 or younger and Chico State students with ID.
When: 7 p.m.
Price: Free
Sacred Art Tattoo Reopening
Bear Grillz Bear Grillz will be touring the El Rey on its Too Loud tour. Tickets will range from $10 to $15. Must be 18 years or older to attend. This event is by EPIC Productions, CLCTV and Blowout Entertainment. Where: El Rey When: 8 p.m. Price: $10 to $15
MaMuse at The Museum of Northern California Art Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker, the duo who makes up MaMuse, will be playing at The Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA). By playing a variety of acoustic instruments such as bass, guitar, ukulele and more, these two women create an ethereal feel. Where: MONCA Price: $25
When: Doors open 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.
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WEEKEND EVENTS
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Sat 13
Sun 14
9th Annual Chico Out of Darkness Walk As a part of the Gender and Sexuality Equity Center’s Queer Week, there will be a walk
Silence Out Loud Panel Discussion at the Museum of Northern California Art
for suicide prevention in the Chico Downtown City Plaza
The Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA) will be hosting a panel discussion with
Where: Downtown City Plaza (West 4th Street.)
four artists, who are from the Bay Area 3.9 Art Collective. They are a collective of African
When: 9 a.m.
American artists, curators and art writers. The topic is “Portraits as Identity.”
Price: Free
Where: MONCA
Chico State vs UC San Diego The women’s volleyball team will face off against the University of California San Diego Tritons at a home game. Come out and support your Wildcats! Where: Acker Gym
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Price: Free
SF Opera Cinema Series: Show Boat A classic of American musical theater, this show is about Mississippi from the 1880s to 1920s. Sprinkled in the show is a love story and reminders of the racism back them. Music theater maestro John DeMain will play songs from Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein II’s
When: 7 p.m. Price: $8 general admission, $5 seniors (60 and over) and students with visiting ID, $3 child (3 to 17), free for children 2 or younger and Chico State students with ID.
score, including songs like “Ol’ Man River” and “Make Believe.” Where: Zingg Recital Hall
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Price: $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $10 Youth and Chico State student with ID
J. C. Penney Suit-Up Event All students, staff, faculty and families are invited to go to the J. C. Penney Suit-up Event, where people can stock up on accessories, clothes and everything one would need for a job interview. Sephora will provide free mini-makeovers and consultations. The store is closed to the public and a Wildcat ID card will be required to get in J. C. Penney. Where: J. C. Penney When: All day Price: Will vary on what you buy RICARDO TOVAR—THE ORION
The Wildcats will play in Acker Gym against University of California San Diego Saturday.
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CALENDAR
START OF THE WEEK
Mon 15
Tues 16
Wildcats Vote!
Health Care Quality from a Policy Perspective
This event will feature debates from the Chico State Debate Team, candidates for var-
Dr. Stan Salinas, a Chico State alumnus, will talk about healthcare quality
ious offices who will talk about why they run, political student organizations and more.
from a policy perspective, including how administration works with clinicians
Temporary tattoos, food and stickers will also be provided.
to improve quality of healthcare. Salinas received his Masters of Health Ad-
Where: Colusa Hall
ministration from University of California and Doctorate of Health Administra-
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Price: Free
tion at Central Michigan University. Where: Holt Hall
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Student Learning Fee Committee Membership Nominations
Campus Sustainability Day
Executive Order 1049 established two funds to be used to enhance the student learning experience; a Consolidated Course Fee and a Student Learning Fee. In order to ensure students have input as to how these funds are spent, each year Student Learning Fee Committees are established in each of the seven colleges and now in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. These committees include faculty, staff, and administrators but are student majority.
Learn about different organizations on campus through interactive games
If you would like to take part in a Student Learning Fee Committee and have a say in how student fee dollars are spent, let your college or the VPSA know by completing the Committee Nomination Form located on the Student Learning Fee website. Please submit your completed form to your college office before October 12th at 5:00 p.m.
and activities. Free coffee will be provided, as well as upcycling and do-ityourself activities. Slacklining, a clothing swap and many more events are included. This event will teach you how to make a difference in this world as an individual. Where: Trinity Commons
Price: Free
California Arts Council Grants Workshop If you’re interested in making a difference in the community or giving back through creative expression, check out the California Arts Council. Representatives from different arts nonprofit organizations are encouraged to come to this workshop to learn about what may work best for an organization’s activities. Where: Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA) When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please email slf@csuchico.edu.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Price: Free
OPINION LANGUAGE
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The words we use can be powerful weapons Rayanne Painter Staff Writer
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ere in the United States, we have a protected right to say essentially whatever we want within reason. But should we really speak without any regard? In recent years, especially during and after the 2016 election, we have been in this kind of tug-of-war with what language is okay to use. This concept of being “politically correct” has been far spread in this political climate, and it’s almost as if you have to hold liberal beliefs to use respectful and inclusive language. Well, no matter where you land politically, everybody has a responsibility to monitor how they speak about people’s identities and lives. When most of us think about offensive language, we think of large-scale offenses such as using racial slurs or slurs towards the LGBTQ+ community. I would like to hope that it is common sense to never use these terms, but unfortunately, there will always be individuals who will use their power to incite violence with these words. But, there are also more discreet ways of using other insensitive languages without the use of such slurs. A microaggression is a name for this act of using every day, verbal and nonverbal negative language or messages on the basis of somebody’s identity. These can affect any marginalized group on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability. The easiest way to describe why these seemingly small or harmless comments matter so much is
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from a video by Fusion Comedy. A microaggression is portrayed as a mosquito bite and the perpetrators as a mosquito. Everybody on the planet has probably been bitten by a mosquito at one time or another, so we know that one bite every once in a while won’t do serious damage. But getting tens of bites every day for your whole life would not only leave you in extreme discomfort but would make life a lot harder than somebody who isn’t bitten nearly as often.
Aggressions towards marginalized communities on the basis of race and gender are day by day becoming more visible, although there is still tons of work to be done. But there is little conversation around other groups and how we use language around their experiences, such as mental illness and disabilities in general. For example, how many times have you heard somebody refer to a reaction to a slightly upsetting situation as PTSD, or claiming
they’re depressed because they failed a math test? These are phrases that I hear on the daily, and I can’t imagine that it feels very good for somebody who does struggle with a mental illness to hear these being used in such a non-serious connotation. This goes the same as using words like “crazy” and “insane” to describe a person or situation. Words like these are incredibly harmful because they are used to describe people of all different types of mental illnesses,
which places stigmas around those mental illnesses. At the end of it all, we are never going to be perfect in our use of language, no matter how hard we try. Mess ups are inevitable when trying to use better language, but use those mistakes as a learning lesson for the future to do better. Rayanne Painter can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @rayphenomenon on Twitter.
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CONSENT
OPINION
Letter to: My fellow ‘good’ men and women Note: I identify as a male so this piece is mainly directed toward men. However all genders commit and are affected
sponsible for a sexual assault. It was my first welcome week at Chico State and nearly everyone in my dorm went out partying each night. As a curious freshmen I went out Wednesday night with a small group of people I
by sexual assault in a variety of ways. ear guys, After Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court last Friday, it’s clear more than ever that it’s time for us, as men, to step up. Just being a ‘good’ guy isn’t enough anymore. It’s time to start calling out our friends who cat call, who grab people without consent and who take advantage of people when they are too drunk. Sure this is easier said then done, but the changes start with you. I’m sure we’ve all been a bystander in one way or another before. I don’t claim to be perfect either, I’ve seen borderline sexual assault at parties before and I didn’t intervene. But now is the time to start acting and intervening before it’s too late. The first step is being selfaware and self-critical. Have you ever come close to sexually assaulting someone? Do some self-reflection and think about it. I’m sure most of us have either witnessed or been part of a sexual assault even if we didn’t realize it at the time. There have been times where I’ve looked back at my own actions and wondered if I made someone feel uncomfortable. During my first week at Chico State, I encountered one of these situations where I felt I could have been directly re-
had just met. I ended up dancing with one of the girls in this group at a party we attended. Things got intimate fast and I quickly found myself grinding behind this girl and eventually making out with her. Soon after we left the party to go back to Esken Hall, the dorm building we both lived in. Next thing I know we’re in my dorm room and our clothes are off. Before we went further, I asked her if she was a virgin just to be sure we weren’t rushing into something. She assured me she wasn’t a virgin but after a few attempts at trying to have sex, she finally admitted that she hadn’t gone all the way before. She asked me stop but then quickly asked me to try again. This is when I panicked. What do I do? She urged me to try to have sex again, but I felt uncomfortable. Did I sexually assault her? Am I taking advantage of her because she’s drunk? These thoughts raced through my mind until I decided I couldn’t handle the situation. I asked her to leave but offered to walk her back to her dorm room. She refused, grabbed my shirt off the floor and put it on. I then had to remove my shirt from her body and help her put her own clothes back on so I could walk her back to her dorm room, which was also in the same dorm building. Once we were both dressed, I
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walked her to her room, woke her roommate up, made her drink some water and made sure she laid down on her bed on her side before I went back to my dorm room. As I walked back to my room all I could think was, Is she going to wake up regretting this night? Would she accuse me of something the next day? I felt a deep pit of guilt in my stomach. I felt I had done something wrong. Now the average college student may think this story doesn’t sound so bad. But the key aspect of this story is that we were both thoroughly drunk that night. Thus consent couldn’t be given by either of us. According to the National Institute of Justice, “a victim cannot consent because of age, disability
or the influence of alcohol or drugs.” So technically, by law, we sexually assaulted each other that night. What’s my lesson learned here? One of us could have pursued legal action after that night because both of us technically couldn’t give consent that night. Now am I saying that no one can have drunk sex? By law the answer is yes, but realistically the answer is no. If you establish boundaries and trust the person you’re sleeping with, then yes you probably can have sex under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But if you try to have drunk sex during a one night stand, then no because things get complicated. Generally speaking, people don’t have enough time to establish
boundaries and trust in just one night. The take away: Think with your brain and heart before you act with your genitals and hormones. I know we all can get caught up in the heat of the moment, but sexual assault is never okay. No matter how drunk you are, there’s no excuse for pressuring someone else in any sexual way or form. This topic has a lot of gray areas, but if we, as men, set good examples for each other then we can all set clearer boundaries and guidelines to help us all understand what exactly defines sexual assault. Alex Grant can be reached at theorioneditor@theorion.com or @AlexThomasGrant on Twitter
OPINION O-FACE
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Size doesn’t matter when it comes to love when aroused. So, there’s not much room to begin with anyway. When it comes down to it, it’s not what you have, but what you can do with it. A man’s size isn’t the be-all and end-all of sex. A man could be hung like a horse,
Brooke Martin Staff Writer
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ut those rulers and growth pills away because we don’t care what your penis
size is.
Our society is obsessed with appearance, looks and being perceived as ‘sexy’. At least five million people in the U.S. suffer from body dysphoria. When people think of body self-esteem issues, they usually picture a woman. While women can have an insecurity with their looks, so can men. Watch any sitcom and I’m sure that there will be an episode or scene on the importance of a man’s penis size. This may be why men fear that their ‘package’ isn’t good enough, but just like clothing, penises aren’t a one size fits all.
but that doesn’t mean they know what to do with it. If a man really wants to impress in the bedroom, he should talk to his partner. He may be surprised to find that they would prefer him to focus on foreplay and oral sex, instead of putting all the emphasis on penetrative sex.
If a man really wants to impress in the bedroom, he should talk to his partner.
Interestingly enough, men seem to care what their size is more than women. Men listed penis size as one of their main body fears, according to a 2016 article by the Daily Star. Interestingly enough, men seem to care what their size is more than women. Women actually find the ideal penis to be smaller compared to men’s ideal size. Yes, some people will care about the size of your penis. This is more common in hookups. However, there is still little difference in the size preference between hookups and relationships. The vast majority of people
KAREN LIMONES—THE ORION
Size does not matter when the love is true. Your partner will love you no matter the size of your penis. won’t care how big or small you are because everyone has something they wish they could change about their body. Penis size is no exception. The good news is that women don’t seem to be picky. Eighty-five percent of women are happy with their partner’s size, according to
Spafe. Everyone has preferences when it comes to partners and not all of them are based on looks. Nearly 70 percent of women think personality is more important than looks, according to a 2017 article by YouGov. If you’re still insecure about
your size, remember the average vagina is only three to five inches
Everyone has preferences when it comes to partners and not all of them are based on looks.
Seventy-three percent of women think foreplay is more important than penetrative sex, according to a 2017 article by the Daily Star. This may be because only 18 percent of women can orgasm from penetration alone. Regardless, people are born with the bodies they have. And honestly, if a partner or potential partner cares that much, then you shouldn’t be with them in the first place. You deserve to be loved for who you are and not for what’s in your pants. Don’t forget that sometimes the best presents come in small packages Brooke Martin can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @bmartin471 on Twitter
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EQUALITY
OPINION
Sex workers need protection, their voice matters Rayanne Painter Staff Writer
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ost people have jobs in their lifetime. And that’s what sex work is,
a job.
People are often fast to make assumptions that people who receive money for consensual sexual actions are degrading themselves and therefore don’t respect themselves. For many people, sex work is a form of empowerment and exploring their sexuality. Others may use it as just a source of income. But similarly to how some of us work jobs we don’t absolutely love, we still stick by them for many years. No matter the reason that people choose this work, anybody should have the right to do what they want with their bodies. But legally, this is not always the case. In the United States, all acts classified under sex work are criminalized, except for a few counties in Nevada. This means that depending on the area, both sex workers and their clients can be convicted of misdemeanors and felonies, which includes jail time and heavy fines. In the eyes of somebody who is against sex work, they might agree with this criminalization because they think it discourages sex workers from doing this work. But people are still going to take part in sex work regardless of the laws surrounding it, as seen by the prevalence of it in our society even though it is illegal in this country. As long as people are going to continue to do it, they should at the very least be
DOMINIQUE WOOD—THE ORION
Sex workers are human beings too– they have the same equal rights. able to report cases of assault and mistreatment from their clients or management without being arrested. This is what makes sex work statistically so dangerous; sex workers who experience abuse cannot ask for help from law enforcement without receiving consequences themselves. Not to mention that 27 percent of sex workers report experiencing violence at the hands of the police, according to an analysis by Urban Justice Center. No matter
your opinion on the morality of this type of work, these are issues that need to be brought to light. But we never hear about their injustices in media. On the other side of this topic, pornography remains as the only legal sex work because it is considered artistic expression. As a younger college student, I have noticed that our generation has gotten a lot of use out of Snapchat as a new form of pornography and sex work. The trend of making a private, NSFW
Snapchat account and then selling access to 18 and older viewers has skyrocketed lately, and people are making tons of money off of it. It’s easy to understand why: Snapchat is free to make an account on, tolerant of nudity and it’s a form of sex work for those who may not be comfortable with real-life clients. Plus, it’s more private than cam girl sites which are displayed publicly for all Internet viewers to see (if they wish). Stand with sex worker rights
by being an ally to the community if you wish to see change and support people in the field. These people could be your fellow colleagues and friends on campus trying to pay their way through school. And if you’re still against it, then do us all a favor and mind your business. Rayanne Painter can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @rayphenomenon on Twitter
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FRIENDSHIPS
Toxic friends and how to spot them Brooke Martin Staff Writer
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oxic friends come in many shapes and forms. Most of us, if not all of us, have had a friend that’s turned out to not be an actual friend. Snake venom is toxic, but friends shouldn’t be. Friends are supposed to build you up and make you a better person, but this is not always the case. It can be hard to let go because you two share so many happy memories. However, if this person is a constant negative force in your life, then you should reconsider your friendship.
Here are some signs of toxic relationships: 1. More often than not, they are not there for you. Life is busy, stressful and overwhelming at times. There will be occasions when a friend may not be able to see or hang out with you, but it’s not ok if this is a constant occurrence. If they are frequently ditching you at parties or canceling plans to hang out, you may need to re-evaluate your friendship.
2. They only talk to you when they need something. It’s more of a one-sided relationship than an equal partnership. They might only call you when they’re drunk and need a ride home. Maybe they only want to hang out when they need to print out a worksheet for a lab. These are a couple of signs that you’re being used.
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3. They’re judgemental. They criticize your every move. They give you a hard time for going home with someone or sleeping through a class. Good friends will give you advice when they think you need it. Bad friends will put you down, out of jealousy or because it’s not the choice they would have made.
4. They feed off drama. They love spreading rumors and gossip, even about you. Looking for arguments and fighting over the smallest of things is second nature to them.
5. They are in crisis mode more often than they need to be.
Everything is the end of the world to them. They are in a constant state of 911.
They are the angel and you are the devil. No matter what happened, it’s always your fault.
6. They’re manipulative.
Of course, don’t rush into anything, but if you’ve been debating about having them in your life for a while now, maybe take a break from them. At the end of the day, you are responsible for your own happiness. You have to do what makes you happy. If this means cutting someone out of your life, then that’s ok. Some people may find this selfish, but you need to put yourself first because no one else will. Stop making excuses for the negative people in your life or feeling guilty about cutting them
They are in charge of what party you’re going to that night, what alcohol you’re drinking or who you’re hanging out with. Sometimes it’s nice to have someone making all of the decisions. However, if they are making you do something that you don’t want to be doing that is not ok.
7. They are always the victim. When it comes to fights, in their eyes they are never wrong. Taking the blame and seeing their own faults is not their strong suit.
off. They don’t deserve you. When you are surrounded by positive people, you will be astounded at how happy you are without that toxic friend. At the end of the day, it’s better to have a couple of great friends, then a lot of not so great friends. This is college. No one should care about who is considered ‘popular’ or who has more friends. Let’s leave the cliques and social ranks back in high school where they belong. Brooke Martin can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @bmartin471 on Twitter
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