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Vol. 81, Issue 1 Cover photo and below: What do you get when you cross a love of coffee with biking? Shift Bicycle Cafe. Learn about John Hanna-Borden’s coffee creation.
CAITLYN YOUNG—THE ORION
Learn about the Wildcat of the Week Jeremiah Egujie and how being a leader and transferring to Chico State has affected his college career.
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Interested in joining a club? More than 100 clubs will be tabling on Friday.
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KEELIE LEWIS—THE ORION
Check out what made the Chico Women’s Club hip-hop performance so memorable.
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BRIEFS
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StoneGate FSA holds developments Bidwell Bash Dan Christian
Brian Luong
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The Chico Planning Commission voted, Friday, in favor of developing the StoneGate subdivision located east of Bruce Road, between East 20th Street
Students enjoyed food, games and inflatables, Sunday afternoon, at Chico State’s annual Bidwell Bash. The event, hosted by Chico
and The Skyway. Despite public concerns regarding environmental impacts, the proposal will now go before the city council. Planning Commissioners Lupita Arim-Law and John Howlett voted against the development. The site chosen for housing the development is one few remaining habitats for Butte County Meadowfoam. Found only in California, and almost exclusively in Butte County, the herb is listed as an endangered species by both the State of California and the federal government. Locals also took issue with the project’s Environmental Impact Report; many thought the report was insufficient, and that construction would negatively impact the on-site preserve. There were also concerns that the mitigation recovery measures for the project would not significantly reduce damage to the preserve. Some speakers claimed that the Environmental Impact Report never disclosed that the site was designated a “core habitat” by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Service. The project will be discussed at an upcoming city council meeting, but a specific date has not been decided.
State Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, gave students the opportunity to talk to over a dozen different Greek organizations while enjoying One-Mile Park on Labor Day Weekend. The event included food from Madison Bear Garden as well as games and rentable floaties which students used at Sycamore Pool. Students also had the option of playing on a variety of inflatable jumpies which included obstacle courses and a velcro wall. Alex Rangel, a member of Epsilon Sigma Rho, battled against the common misconception that Greek life is only about partying. “Our organization, in general, stands for education, strength and respect,” Rangel said. “The education aspect is a checks and balances for each other just to make sure we all reach our ultimate goal of graduating. Because that’s what we came here for,. First and foremost.” Epsilon Sigma Rho members have given back to the community by volunteering at walks for prostate cancer and autism, in addition to supplying school supplies to families in need. “We’re a professional sorority so we build the women that join, into professionals,” said Julie Kimmerle, a member of Sigma Alpha, an agriculture sorority. “We do professional developing events, whether it’s working on
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Tetta Ogawa jumps through the obstacle course at Bidwell Bash. His friend Royeni Hasegawa looks on.
interviewing skills or going and touring farms,” added Allyah Perez, a fellow Sigma Alpha sister. Any students interested in learning about Greek organizations can visit the Fraternity and Sorority Affairs webpage. Brian Luong can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @brianluongorion on Twitter
Program hosts Trip ‘n’ Dip Justin Jackson News Writer
Adventure Outings had their second Trip ‘n Dip event of the semester, Monday, with a trip out to the Bear Hole in Bidwell Park. Adventure Outings (AO) is an on-campus outdoors program. The program runs many Chico
State outdoor activities, including hosting field trips, managing the WREC climbing wall and organizing Wildcat Wilderness Orientation for incoming students. Trip leaders set up a table in the Sutter courtyard around 11:30 a.m. where students gathered, before leaving for Upper Bidwell Park, and hiking down to the Bear Hole. Angelica Rodriguez, one of the trip leaders, said that most participants are new to Chico State, so this trip gives them a chance to meet new people. “Most of the people that come are freshmen and transfers, so we usually have an icebreaker to loosen things up,” Rodriguez said. “The hike is also two miles round trip, so people have time to talk to each [other].” Lauren Bodemer, a freshman at Chico State, said she enjoyed
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meeting new people on the hike, and the natural beauty of Upper Bidwell. “I’m from Temecula, California, it’s in SoCal, and compared to there, Chico is more tight-knit. They’re very different,” Bodemer said. “I like the outdoors because doing things like this can be rewarding.” Many AO trips cost money, but the program also holds free events, like Trip ‘n Dip. This Saturday, AO is hosting another event, the Sacramento River Clean Up. “The Sacramento River Clean Up is where we float the Sacramento River and pick up all the trash we see,” Rodriguez said. Justin Jackson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @JustJack0176 on Twitter
ARTS ALBUMS
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Playlist: 10 songs for back-to-school blues 3. Unforgettable
Natalie Hanson
French Montana feat. Swae Lee
Arts Editor
Heading back to school fresh from the summer, it can feel like new music is at a standstill when you’ve listened to the same hits on repeat all summer. Don’t stay stuck in a rut. Start off your school year with a variety of music to beat the blues and stay motivated!
1. Never Know
As long as we’re back, why not have fun? This song offers a great beat along with the message, to never forget to have fun and enjoy life, no matter how busy we are.
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1.Never Know Jack Johnson
Johnson’s acoustic ballad offers a downbeat feel when you’re unsure what’s next. With lyrics like, “We’re just human /Amusing and confusing, We’re tryin’ but where is this all leading / We’ll never know.”
2. Hard Times -Paramore-
2. Hard Times
paramore A highly energetic kick from Paramore explores surprisingly depressing times in an offbeat way. Coming back to the school year can be a swift drop into reality and responsibilities, but as demonstrated by this song, there’s hope and a way out of this mess. The colorful, creative video doesn’t hurt either.
4. The Weight Aretha Franklin
You can’t ever have too much Aretha. And you can’t argue that in busy times, having a weight taken off or helping ease someone else’s is invaluable. Franklin’s version is uplifted as always by transcendent vocals and her own undeniable style.
5. Cold Wind in August Van Morrison
This song uses the image of an unseasonable chill in a usually hot month, to connect to the pain of spurned love left waiting in rejection. On main piano with gospel-style backup vocals (and even a saxophone riff), Morrison’s yearning vocals hearken back to Charles’ or those of Otis Redding’s.
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MUSIC 6. Sunshine Superman
9. Touch and Go
Donovan
Ed Sheeran
A summer classic from Donovan, with a yearning for an endless hot summer by
Some traces of Tracy Chapman seem present in this unusual song from Ed Sheeran, on an otherwise transitionary
“a beach at sunset”, inviting the listener to a beach where summer never ends. With Donovan’s own offbeat and exceptional songwriting, there’s a reason this song has endured as one of his best-known.
album. An upbeat and hopeful entry, it shows Sheeran in a lighter acoustic mode, although keeping the pop vocal backups that make some of the other songs on his album better-known.
7. Bus Stop
10. All Summer Long
The Hollies
The Beach Boys
In a month of transferring back to school, this song feels apt for time of transition and often of leaving home and loved ones. It reverberates with longing detailing of a long-distance love, with a few calls to the season - “By August she was mine”- accompanied by tight, rich harmonies and composition.
Finally, this song will keep your nostalgia for summer and sun going if you’re not ready to give up on it just yet. It features characteristically strong harmonies, fun flute and percussion additions. There’s a reason it was used at the end of “American Graffiti” (1973) to signal the end of a season and nostalgia for simpler times.
8. Until the Night turns Lord Huron
Folk rock band, Lord Huron, brings from their second album a robust ballad with a galloping beat. Disarmingly contemplative lyrics ponderwhere life is going and where we feel we ought to be headed.
Natalie Hanson can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.
ARTS
ARTS ART EXHIBIT
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‘Imagining the Past’ sparks interest among students Students from English 276 collaborate with the Janet Turner Print Museum Alex Coba Staff Writer
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nce, as old stories tell us…’ was how Geoffrey
Chaucer began “The Knight’s Tale,” one of his famous Canterbury Tales. We still tell stories and write histories by opening with sentiments such as this one. Professor and guest curator Corey Sparks opened with this quote to present the “Imagining the Past: Hearing Old Stories, Listening to New Voices” exhibition. The new exhibition is on display at the Janet Turner Print Museum. Students from Sparks’ English 276 class from last semester worked on the exhibition as a class project. For this project, students were brought to the Janet Turner Print Museum and told to pick a print to analyze from the collection.Then for homework they all had to write a response in an online class discussion. The students were told to return to the museum a second time individually, this time to pick a different print to discuss the topic even further. An example of some of the questions they were asked were “What kind of world or past does this print show us?” Finally, students were asked to choose one more print to focus on and research, and to explain why they gravitated toward a specific print. “The research performed by the students emerged, first and foremost, from their interest,” Sparks said.
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Art from the new exhibition brings in students from British Literature class. “Imagining the Past,” was chosen as the premise because the class was studying early medieval British literature. “In that spirit, this exhibition asks us to consider how even the distant past continually speaks to our present moment. It suggests that if we can imagine the past as just a bit richer and more inclusive, maybe we can also imagine a better future,” Sparks said.
Catherine Sullivan, curator and head of archives at Janet Turner Print Museum, explained that imagining the past is about looking at art in a more humanistic aspect not just as visual art. She presented this idea: Could one take something that was modern and see how it would have reflections in the past? A group of works was specially selected for this exhibition
that had the potential to be able to interpret them based on the premise. This interdisciplinary project was a collaboration between the students of English 276 and the museum. The exhibition was planned over the course of a semester where the result was the current exhibition, with the prints chosen by the students, as well as the culmination of all re-
search and thoughts in a statement displayed alongside their chosen print. A curator’s talk will be held Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Zingg Recital Hall. “Imagining the Past” will continue its execution through Sept. 22. Alex Coba can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @Alexcoba9 on Twitter.
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LOCAL MUSIC
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Chico Women’s Club hosts first hip-hop concert Ulises Duenas Staff Writer
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ifferent kinds of concerts have different vibes, and there are no concerts quite like hip-hop concerts, for better or for worse. The Chico Women’s Club hosted a concert on Friday featuring local artists that all have roots in the Chico area. Artists including Apollo Snow, Osho Brown, Efren Trevino and 7NAMEZ were there, among others. This event was organized by Daniel Alexich-Duran, who was able to share some words as to how this event came together. If Chico doesn’t seem like the kind of place where hip-hop thrives, it’s because it’s not. Duran was aware of this but also thought that these performers deserved a platform. He mentioned that this kind of music “doesn’t have the right taste in everyone’s mouth” and that being able to run the show in the Women’s Club took some “sweet-talking”, but it all ended up working out. I’ll agree that this kind of music isn’t for everyone, but in listening to the various artists on this show one thing kept coming through: passion. The turnout for this show wasn’t very big, there were some occasional technical difficulties and the real show started about an hour and a half after it was supposed to. Despite that, each and every performer that went up on stage bared their heart and soul during every song. The crowd ate it up and I could tell that I was watching something unique unfold.
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Apollo Snow performs passionately on stage at the Chico Women’s Center. The sound itself wasn’t as unique. Songs were performed with passion yet the hard work being put into the performance didn’t come through in the lyrics. There’s plenty of bad rap out there, but there’s also plenty better. That being said, the reason to attend this show wasn’t for revolutionary songwriting. The rap and hip-hop genres have a sense of family and
community that doesn’t exist in any other kind of music. That feeling comes through even more during a small, local show like this. I’ve never heard of any of the performers on this show, but I could tell that they were loved by the audience and by their fellow artists. Going up on stage and captivating a crowd of any size is difficult and these local musicians made it look easy. The
crowd was loud, invested and as passionate about the music as the people creating it. This show was the first of its kind for the Chico Women’s Club and it likely won’t be the last. Members of the rap and hip-hop community in Chico are dedicated to making their scene grow and to eventually start playing shows in the Senator and El Rey theaters.
Chico isn’t the biggest town out there but it’s not lacking in local artists. The hip-hop scene is small right now and according to Daniel Alexich-Duran, “...it’s growing...we need our community to get bigger, we need Chico.” Ulises Duenas can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @OrionUlisesD on Twitter.
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Trong Gia Nguyen shows off ‘Dogg Days’ Alex Coba Staff Writer
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Dogg Days,” the latest art exhibition to come to the Jacki Headley Art Gallery,
arrived this week and showcases a contemporary artist’s work. Trong Gia Nguyen is a University of South Florida alum with a Master of Fine Arts degree, along with a bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the University of Central Florida. Nguyen has exhibited his work in a wide range of places around the world. Nguyen is using this politics-centric exhibition to start a conversation about the current political climate we are facing, as he explained it. “Most of the art pieces are dealing with current issues that range from gun control, to the separation of church and state, to patriotism to nationalism and it’s taking these issues from various different perspectives that we are normally not aware of,” said Nguyen. Nguyen explains that the works are meant to create a form of discussion with the viewer, to start a dialogue with the viewer so that they are encountered from the visual perspective of the show. As you walk into the exhibition, the Pledge of Allegiance as recited by children can be heard. Nguyen extracted this selection from the Internet, with the words “Under God” removed, and used it in the exhibition. “It goes back to the pledge’s original format so it was written (by) an ornate minister in 1892
and the words ‘Under god’ were not included in the original,” said Nguyen. “(They were added) in 1954 as a result during the Cold War when America and Russia were contesting for power... it was more about that kind of conflict than religious devotion.” The exhibition contains an interactive portion that is comprised of a number of pieces. The first can be encountered as you walk in, a ping-pong table that has been cut in half with a mirror that replicates the other half of the table. The viewer can pick up a ping-pong paddle and play against themselves. “It’s kind of a playful take on this notion of competition and this notion of self-reflection,” said Nguyen. “Disregard this win or losing, there’s none of that competitive element. Because it’s a mirror you are meant to look on beyond the surface in a way so I kind of view it as more of an extensional mirror then a literal mirror.” The main piece of the show is a structure with a door embedded in a wall frame. According to Nguyen, the piece is meant to be walked through. “So it’s a swinging door that is essentially a pet door that is the size of a human being. And the pet door where it would normally be on a regular door is reversed. It’s showing this notion of animalism in a term as us as human beings in terms of other beings,” Prior to the exhibition, Nguyen held a talk with many of the students in the art department where he offered up some advice
to an aspiring artist. “When you are working on any body of work, kind of take it to its finality and don’t worry about its external pressure, all the external comments, all the external criticism,” he said. “Just really follow along with the path of the work and let it lead you in the terms that it wants to be presented, whether that be a painting or a video or a sculpture and just pursue it to its end.” Trong Gia Nguyen: Dogg Days is currently being shown at the Jacki Headley Art Gallery through Oct 13. Alex Coba can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter
This interactive element created by Trong Gia Nguyen allows viewers to play ping pong against themselves.
Gun control is just one of the many political aspects showcased in the exhibit.
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JIM AND ANDY
DEPICTS TWO COMEDIANS IN ONE BODY
Ulises Duenas Reporter
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hen Jim Carey took on the role of dead comedian Andy Kaufman for the 1999 movie “Man on the Moon” he was committed to embodying Kaufman in a way that no one else could. “Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond” shows the behind-the-scenes drama and absurdity that occurred during the filming of the movie. The documentary begins with modern day footage of Jim Carey sitting down and being interviewed about what the role of Andy Kaufman meant to him. Carey was a big fan of Kaufman’s work and what he represented. To Carey, Kaufman was someone who was existing in his own world, and he greatly admired his approach to comedy. According to Carey, when he was on set it was like the spirit of Andy Kaufman took over and Carey would refuse to break character when he was doing anything associated the movie. When watching the footage from the set of the movie it’s clear that Carey was committed to acting like Andy Kaufman whether the cameras were rolling or not. The people on set who knew Kaufman personally, including Kaufman’s family members, all said that it was uncanny how well Carey emulated Kaufman’s mannerisms and personality.
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It’s funny to see Carey constantly messing with cast members and causing problems on set all the time. Jim Carey’s tantrums and desire to be as disruptive as possible only escalate which creates a sense of excitement while watching this documentary.
While that aspect of Carey’s performance lacked complexity, hearing Carey talk about how the film impacted his life was very interesting. After portraying Kaufman, someone who seemingly didn’t care about anything, for so long Carey began to question his own life choices. While in character, Carey would criticize himself as if he were a different person by saying that he was too concerned with what everyone thought. After filming the movie Carey couldn’t look at life the same way anymore. This deep introspection gives the viewer a new perspective on who Jim Carey became in the later part of his life. “Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond” is as funny as it is interesting, just like Andy Kaufman. The old footage from the 1999 movie and modern interview footage of Jim Carey is woven together extremely well. While there a couple of problem with Carey’s performance during the movie that doesn’t really affect this documentary. For that, it earns five stars.
The most interesting element According to producers who of the whole documentary was worked with Kaufman, he was seeing the attitudes of cast always very respectful off members change over time. Actors set. However, Carey always like Danny DeVito were initially antagonized Lawler behind the Ulises Duenas can be reached at annoyed with Carey’s antics, but as scenes by using the same insults artseditor@theorion.com or @ filming went on he started talking that Kaufman used in videos to OrionUlisesD on Twitter. to Carey as if he really was Andy promote their matches. Carey Kaufman. Kaufman’s daughter and never seemed to turn the switch brother said it was therapeutic to off and made Kaufman look ALL PHOTOS BY PAUL MEREDITH have conversations with Carey, to like someone who was always in Trong uses this political-centric exhibition to demonstrate the political them it was an opportunity to sayGia Nguyen character. things they never got the chance to. atmosphere.
SPORTS
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WILDCAT OF THE WEEK JEREMIAH EGUJIE
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enior Jeremiah Egujie is a standout forward for the men’s soccer team. Egujie scored both of the team’s goals in the Wildcats opening day win. Egujie is looking to make a difference in his second season on the team after transferring from Arizona Western Community College. He is this week’s Wildcat of the Week.
What are your expectations for the team this season? My expectations for the team is to do better than we did last year. Our season ended when we lost to Cal State LA. So this year I think we should be doing way better than we did last year.
What are your individual goals for the season? My individual goals would be to get the top goal scorer for the league and also get All-American, if possible, because last year I did kind of ok. So, I want to do way better than what I did last fall.
Is there a story behind your transfer to Chico State from Arizona Western? Not really, just (Coach) Felipe talked to me a while back during high school and it just kind of cut off because I told him I was already committed to some other school, but I ended up not going there so he called me after my second year at Arizona (Western) and I just decided to come here.
Now that you are a senior how do you plan on being a leader for this team? Just doing my job as a forward, that’s what I got recruited here for. So, scoring goals when I can, then leading the defense from the front and then I think they should be good in the back since we already have veterans in the back.
Do you have any rituals or routines you do before the game? Before the game my rituals are praying before we start the game or before we come out for the warmup. Then also I tape my left hand and put my sisters name and my friend’s name on it, because they both passed away. Also, I put a Bible verse, Philippians 4:19. Then after that I pray again before we start the game.
On a team full of seniors, how do you plan on sticking out? Just score more goals, make the runs, make the defenders look a little off when I run past them and just being a leader. Be vocal as usual and just doing what I have been doing basically. Andrew Baumgartner can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @abaum94 on Twitter. CAITLYN YOUNG - THE ORION
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SPORTS NEWS
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Senior defender Donta’e Garcia heads the ball away from the opposition.
Chico State Fall ‘18 athletics preview Andrew Baumgartner Sports Editor
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he fall semester has begun at Chico State and with that so do fall athletics. This semester there will be plenty of teams to take an interest in; the always exciting basketball teams and the championship winning cross country teams.
Men’s Soccer The men finished their last season with a 10-6-2 record, but were unable to defeat California State University, Los Angeles in the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament, which ended their
season. Eight seniors are now gone, but the team has added 12 freshmen to their lineup. The team also hired a new Assistant Coach, Pedro Cortes-Garcia, to help the team this season. Look for another productive year from the Chico State men’s soccer team.
Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team at Chico State had a similar record to the men at 11-6-2. The extra game came from playing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship tournament. Look for another successful year for the women as only
three seniors are gone, keeping much of the same team from last year in tact.
Women’s Volleyball Last year’s volleyball team went 17-14, including a 7-2 record at home. Chico State would play in the CCAA tournament, but lose in the finals to CSU San Bernardino. Surprisingly this years team has no seniors, losing all six upperclassmen from last year. The team did add two new Assistant Coaches, Justin Beskeen and Francisco Contreras. They also brought back former Assistant Coach, David Irving ,to help this years team.
Cross Country
Both men’s and women’s cross country had incredible seasons that were capped off by both teams winning the CCAA Championship. This would be the tenth straight time the women have won it, but it would be the men’s 16th straight time as well. In the West Regional the women would finish in third place, while the men would be named the champions of the event. The Chico State women finished fourth in the national championship and the men finished in ninth. Look for Chico State cross country to impress yet again as
they look to keep their CCAA championship streak alive. Golf plays four tournaments this semester, but will have the majority of their tournaments during the spring semester. Basketball has yet to release its schedule for the year. But if you’re curious about how baseball or any other spring teams did, check out our spring recap article on theorion.com under the sports section tab. Andrew Baumgartner can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @abaum94 on Twitter.
NEWS
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COLLEGE RANKS
Chico State ranked among top universities by Forbes and Money magazine Kathryn Sykes Staff Writer
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hico State is making waves and gaining national recognition for being a high-ranked university. Forbes Magazine placed Chico State as the 89th ranked university out of 300 on their list of America’s Best Value Colleges for 2018. Forbes listed the Wildcats ahead of the University of Notre Dame, the University of Southern California, University of Oregon and many other highly qualified colleges. According to Forbes Magazine, net price, net debt, alumni earnings, timely graduation, school quality and access for low-income students were taken into account. Additionally, Money Magazine ranked Chico State 62nd out of 727 schools on their list of Best Colleges for Your Money and 37th out of the 50 Best Public Colleges. For schools to be considered by Money Magazine they needed to meet certain criteria, such as a student population of at least 500, not being in financial distress and a graduation rate at or above the median for its institutional category (public, private or historically black).
Educational quality, affordability and alumni success were the three main categories behind their rankings. Chico State’s Media Relations Coordinator Sean Murphy said the rankings are a direct reflection of the quality education and resources the campus has to offer. “All the resources for students; academics, financial, personal and cultural make such a difference,” Murphy said. “It helps students find their way and discover their passions. Chico State is the whole package.” Although these rankings are vital to attracting prospective college students, they also hold significance to current Wildcats.
Child Development major and third-year student Melonnie Lopez, said she was surprised to hear about the Money Magazine rankings on Twitter. “In all honesty I was shocked when I first saw how high Chico (State) was ranked,” Lopez said. “I always had appreciation for the school, but seeing how well we stack up against other colleges made me feel more proud for choosing to come here.” Chico State’s current Money Magazine ranking is a significant improvement from the year prior, which listed the school at 174. “It’s hard to say what moved us up because the method for judging can change for different publications,” Murphy said. “Chico State
does a lot of things very well and we are always working to find things that work and make them even better for our students.” Murphy credited Chico State’s faculty for reaching out to students and making them feel welcome in ways that go beyond the traditional classroom setting. “Something that is very
important to us, is letting our students feel welcome. It opens doors for success,” Murphy said. Kathryn Sykes can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or at @kate_sykes_orion on Twitter.
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CAMPUS LIFE
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Wildcats gather for fourth annual ‘Clubtacular’ Brian Luong Staff Writer
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tudents will have the chance to interact with over 100 Chico State clubs Friday at Chico State’s fourth annual Clubtacular. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on both Trinity and Glenn Lawn. There will be a wide variety of organizations tabling, such as Greek Life, athletics and philanthropy groups. There will also be a live DJ, drinks and food from Madison Bear Garden. Program Coordinator for Student Organization and Leadership Education Mary Wallmark said that Clubtacular gives all students the opportunity to experience something new. “Student experiences are a really important part of college,” Wallmark said. “We have students that are seniors who are finding something that they’re interested in for the first time.” According to Wallmark, joining an on-campus club is an easy way to pursue different interests, build resumes and learn how to work together in teams. “How do you set yourself apart and use the skills you are learning? One great way is to get involved with a club and organization,” Wallmark said. “The Career Center tells us that students who are involved in organizations are more interesting to employers.” Another benefit of joining a club is the opportunity to be a part of a community of people that welcome each other.
Krystle Tonga (right) jokes with Amanual Gebre (left) while setting up for the event Wildcat Vibe. “We survey all of the students who went to Summer O…six to eight weeks into the semester and (we) ask them to rank their academic transition and social transition. Our students struggle more with their social transition than their academic transition,” Wallmark said. “One in five say the academic transition is difficult. One in four say the social transition is difficult,” she added.
Transitioning can be even more difficult for those from different backgrounds and cultures. Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Program Coordinator Krystle Tonga said there are over 20 diverse clubs and organizations on campus that students of all cultures can join. These clubs include the Filipino American Student Organization (FASO) or Just Unity Sisters (justUS), an organization for empowering black
women on campus. Tonga said that joining a club is a great way for students to learn about different people and experiences. “It’s about personal growth,” Tonga said. “Doing things that you wouldn’t in your hometown. Expanding your experiences.” Students can also make their own clubs if none of the current ones interest them. Student Life and Leadership has a five step
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guide online for students interested in creating a new on-campus club. For more information on Clubtacular or student involvement, visit the Student Life and Leadership webpage. Brian Luong can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @brianluongorion on Twitter.
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Shift Bicycle Cafe rides its
Mathew Miranda News Editor
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utch Bros may reign supreme in the minds of Chico State students, but ask
almost any local at the Saturday Farmer’s Market and they will tell you which coffee stand is quickly becoming one of the best in town. Although the coffee is the primary reason people return to Shift Bicycle Cafe, its unique design is what initially attracts customers. The half bicycle, half coffee cart design took Owner and Operator John Hanna-Barton almost two years to build. This unique combination stems from Hanna-Barton’s life-long love for both bicycles and coffee. ¨I’ve always been intrigued how the two cultures join together. You get a group of bicyclists and they’re going to stop for a cup of coffee either pre-ride or post-ride,” he said. “I wanted something that combined the two passions almost seamlessly.” The idea for Shift Bicycle Cafe was born out of the birth of his daughter, Aurelia. When his daughter was born in 2015, Hanna-Barton was a bike shop mechanic at AMain Cycling. However after Aurelia’s birth, Hanna-Barton’s wife, Brisa, suggested he become a stay-at-home dad for a couple years so that he could think of a new career path. For the next year and a half, Hanna-Barton took the duties of a stayat-home dad while he worked on his dream machine: Shift Bicycle Cafe. He originally intended to create a
bicycle trailer that he could attach to the back of his car. But after analyzing the cost and the stability of such a large espresso machine, Hanna-Barton decided he had to redesign his idea into a bicycle-cafe
was blooming, now its become a little redundant,” Flores said. “John has brought back some of the great flavors of the past.” Shift Bicycle Cafe can be found on campus between 1st Street and War-
combination. While his bike-cafe design helps him stand out, Hanna-Barton said the taste of his coffee is a huge part of his success. He credits the taste of his coffee to two key components: his espresso machine, an Italian Faema from 1963, and the organic, fair-trade coffee beans he uses which come from Northbound Coffee Roasters, a coffee bean company that’s based out of Mount Shasta. Hanna-Barton also stressed the importance of sustainability in all the products he uses. “My emphasis is definitely on sustainability. I’m trying to make sure I use products that aren’t shipped halfway across the country. I’m making sure I utilize local retailers and vendors so that we can establish good relationships and keep it all part of the community,” he said. “Everything from the sugar you’re putting in the coffee, the coffee itself (and) the milk, everything that leaves this cart is organic and fair-trade.” Leo Flores, a Chico local since 1977, fell in love with Shift Bicycle Cafe when it opened last November. Flores prides himself in being a weekly customer and he views Hanna-Barton as a savior in a dying coffee industry. “I think it brings back the true meaning of a good cup of coffee. I think where once the coffee artistry
ner Street every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mobile cafe can also be found at the Saturday Farmer’s Market from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. However, if for any reason you don’t see Hanna-Barton’s bike cafe, the husband and father is probably at home spending time with his family. “I love serving coffee, but If I had to choose between serving coffee and taking care of my daughter you guys are out of coffee for a day,” Hanna-Barton said. Mathew Miranda can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @MathewMiranda24 on Twitter
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John Hanna-Borden created a bicycle cafe after his daughter was born in 2015.
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Call Type: Accident Monday, 8:15 a.m., Holt Hall A car was reported hit last Thursday Aug. 23 inside Parking Structure 2 on the third floor. Call Type: Bike Theft Monday, 9:39 a.m., Lassen Hall A green single-speed mountain bike was taken from a residence hall bike rack. Call Type: Suspicious Person Monday, 9:40 a.m., University Village A female in a blue dress was reportedly disoriented, not knowing where she is. Call Type: Stolen Vehicle Monday, 3:26 p.m., Parking lot at W. 2nd St. and Hazel St. Reporting party parked their 2018 white Toyota Camry at 8 a.m. and the vehicle is no longer in the area. Call Type: Camping/Lodging Complaint Tuesday, 11:22 a.m., Bridge at Continuing Education on West 1st Street. Reporting party advised female with blanket possibly sleeping under bridge. The juvenile was given a ride to their mother’s house and released.
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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: Refusing to Leave Monday, 6:50 a.m., 200 W. 14 St. Female transient locked herself in the bathroom and refused to leave. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Monday, 10:05 a.m., 800 Rancheria Drive Male with no shoes appeared to be breaking into the front door of an apartment. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Wednesday, 8:35 a.m., 900 Esplanade and W. Sacramento Ave. Male observed checking bike locks on bike rack located on the corner of Esplanade and W. Sacramento Ave. Call Type: Suspicious Circumstances Thursday, 11:41 a.m., 1100 Viceroy Dr. Reporting party observed landlord looking through windows of residence and taking pictures. Call Type: Suspicious Vehicle Thursday, 1:24 p.m., Pine St. and 9th St. Female was observed driving stolen truck through alley.
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THUMBS Thumbs up to first-year students, welcome class of 2022! Thumbs down to the construction in the gauntlet. It’s way too noisy!
Thumbs up to the firefighters who risk their lives to put out the Carr Fire.
Thumbs down to the first week being over. It only gets harder from here.
One last straw to sip Last semester, Chico State took a big oath when it decided to go strawless and ban plastic straws throughout campus. In replacement, paper straws were given out upon request and steel metal straws were available for
great alternative to help our campus go greener. Don’t get me wrong, Chico State is doing a great job with their sales on these merchandises but at the same time they are forgetting to mention you are
purchase. It brought me to thinking, how were students on board if they don’t know these cool straws are available to them since no one takes the time to offer one. On occasion when visiting the BMU marketplace or café, it’s common to find yourself asking for the paper straw rather than it being offered. Isn’t it a bit ironic that we are getting on board with saving the environment, but staff isn’t even offering paper straws to students. It’s a new product that has launched and maybe they just don’t want to run out. If that’s the case, why go on board with something that will not be enough for a campus that has over a17,000 students enrolled buying from different stations on campus. Not only that, but why are the alternative metal straws being sold in plastic bags. I get it, we are one step closer to trying to save the environment. However, wouldn’t it have been more helpful for the environment if we used recyclable paper bags. To put it in my perspective, it would have been nice to receive a steel and paper straw to remind students there are also other alternatives besides using one form of straw. In fact, getting rid of straws and lids is another
not forced to sip your drink off the rim. It would be a shame to see such a campaign go to waste if it doesn’t become more of a common thing to see steel straws and paper straw around campus. That is the whole point of the Strawless Campaign, right. The Orion editorial is a collaborative effort of the entire editorial board.
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Wed 5
Reimagining Chico: The Archaeology of Our Neighborhoods
A reception of a new exhibit unfolds at the Valene L Smith Museum of Anthropology. Learn about artifacts uncovered in Chico on two different excavations. The exhibit will run until December 8. Where: The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology When: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Price: Free
Imagining the Past
Chico State English Professor Corey Sparks and his “Early British Literature” class will ask attendees about how the past continually affects the present moment. Where: Zingg Recital Hall When: 5:30 p.m. Price: Free
Meet the Greeks Ever wonder what it’s like to join a Greek organization? Fraternity and sorority students will be tabling and explaining what it’s like to be apart of Panhellenic and the Interfraternity Council. Ice cream will be provided. Where: Sutter Courtyard When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Price: Free
Blood drive Sponsored by the Chico State Staff Council, a BloodSource blood drive will take place in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. In order to donate, the donor must have a photo ID, 17 years old or older, weigh 110 pounds or more and feel in good health. Where: BMU Auditorium When: 11 to 4 p.m. Price: Free
Career Fair Prep Seminar Career Center advisers will be available to answer any questions for the upcoming job fair, such as what to bring, what to say and more. For more information on this casual event, call the Chico State Career Center at 530-898-5253. Where: Student Services Center 270 When: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price: Free
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BloodSource will be hosting a blood drive on campus at the Bell Memorial Union on Wednesday.
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END OF THE WEEK PLANS Thu 6 Job Fair
All Chico State students and alumni are invited to the job fair. Employers from around the area as well as campus departments will also be attending. Where: BMU Auditorium When: 3 to 6 p.m. Price: Free
Moonlight movie II: Tag
Associated Students Productions will be hosting a viewing of the movie Tag on Glenn Hall lawn. Popcorn and candy are provided and bringing a blanket or lawn chair is recommended. Where: Glenn Hall lawn When: 8:30 p.m. Price: Free
Fri 7
Chico State vs Cal Poly Pomona
The women’s volleyball team will face off against the Cal Poly Broncos at a home game. This is its first home game of the season. Where: Acker Gym 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.
Art Reception: Chico Art Center
Bay Area based artist Julia Kay’s works are based around the way time fits into landscapes, still life and more. Kay’s work circles around different median such as oil paintings. The exhibit “Time Honored” will be on display until Sept. 27. Where: Chico Art Center When: 5 to 7 p.m. Price: Free
Chico State vs Seattle Pacific University
The women’s soccer team will play against the Seattle Pacific University Falcons at University Soccer Stadium. Where: University Soccer Stadium 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.
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Chico Art Center will hold a reception for its exhibit “Time Honored” by Julia Kay.
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WEEKEND EVENTS Sat 8
Sun 9
Chico State vs Cal State San Bernardino
Mood: Swing CD Release Party
The women’s volleyball team will play against the Cal State San Bernardino coyotes at a home game. Where: Acker Gym 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.
Musicians Robert and Pam Laughlin, along with Joe Craven, will have a release party at the Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA). Tickets are available for purchase on eventbrite or at the door. Where: MONCA When: 7:15 p.m. Price: Adults $10 in advance on www.eventbrite.com or $15 at the door
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START OF THE WEEK Mon 10
Tues 11
Sierra Nevada Heritage Series: Roy Rogers Tree Light Painting at Logan’s Roadhouse An artist will guide painters for two hours. Non-toxic acrylic paint, brushes, smocks and a 16”x20” canvas will be provided. Must be 21 years or older to attend. No outside food or drink will be permitted. Where: Logan’s Roadhouse When: 7 p.m. Price: $45
A Redding native, Roy Rogers developed a style of playing slide guitar and will perform at the Sierra Nevada Big Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner and dessert will be served before Roger’s performance. Where: Sierra Nevada Big Room When: Doors open 6 p.m., Rogers on at 7:30 p.m. Price: $5 to $25
Waltz, Monday Level 1 Studio One Ballroom will be teaching three weeks of The Bronze American syllabus beginning Monday and ending Sept. 24. No previous dance experience is required and none of the dance classes require a partner to participate Where: Studio One Ballroom When: 5:30 p.m. Price: $13 General Admission, $10 Student/Senior
Aroma Flow Yoga Mikaela Hengst from Breathe Yoga in Durham will be hosting a yoga session. Hengst has a gentle form of teaching and leaving the yoga studio will have one feeling refreshed and smelling delicious from the essential oils. Space is limited so RSVP is recommended. Where: PURE Pilates Health and Wellness When: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Price: $15
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PURE Pilates Health and Wellness will be hosting a session taught by Mikaela Hengst, an instructor from Breathe Yoga.
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Letter to: those asking for a letter of recommendation Rachael Bayuk Staff Writer
To whom this may concern to, Asking someone for a letter of recommendation can often feel like asking a superior if they think highly of you, or if they like you at all. We are asking someone to speak highly of us. We want them to tell someone the best parts of us, our great attendance and the attention we pay in class. Most of all we want someone to paint a positive picture of our image. Something that will assist us on our job hunting, scholarship applications or whatever other opportunities are presented to us. As for the process of asking for a letter of recommendation, it is easy to get lost. This is why I went to the Career Center’s dropin time. Here I met with Career Advisor Brianna Ellis, who was willing to answer all my questions about this daunting subject and offer suggestions. Before you even ask a professor for a letter of recommendation, you need to get to know them. How can you expect a professor, or anyone else, to write a letter praising someone they hardly know? Go into office hours and let them know your goals and ambitions, often times they can offer you real-world advice on how to help you achieve those goals. When you do go to ask, you should have a resume ready and at your disposal. This will give them a record of your accom-
plishments both professionally and academically. If you need help preparing your resume check out the tips and examples provided by the Career Center. It is also courteous to give the writer (ideally) a month of time before the letter needs to be done. It is important to remember that they are busy and doing you a favor. Be up front about the need of this letter. If you are applying for multiple things, let them know. This way you are not springing on them your need for four letters--each for a different program.
Let them know about each program, scholarship, etc. that you are applying for. Give the writer information about the requirements for what you are applying for, this way you can get the best fitting letter possible. If the person you asked turns around and denies you or asks if you could write your own letter and then return it to them to sign, politely say thank you and express that you understand they are really busy and not to worry about it. After all, you want to get a letter from someone who has the time to craft their own
special letter all about you. If they outright say “No,” don’t feel discouraged they more than likely do not have enough time to help you out. Keep in mind, above all else you want to get a letter of recommendation from someone who wants to write one for you. Although the process can seem scary, you will get a great letter and they will know how much you value their words. Mutual respect will go a long way in your journey to your career. The Chico State Career Center is available for help with re-
sumes and other career-related topics. The drop-in hours are Monday-Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are located in the Student Services Center, Room 270. Rachael Bayuk can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @R_Bayuk on Twitter.
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FOOD
OPINION
Vegan student on a budget; tips and tricks Rayanne Painter Staff Writer
With many college students struggling with issues such as housing or food insecurity, or just struggling to pay for tuition and textbooks, it’s reasonable when college students eat what they can to get by. There are many students whose main reason for not trying out a vegan diet is because of the cost of vegan food. This is a valid concern, as there are a lot of plant-based items, particularly alternative meats and dairy free items, that cost more than their meat or dairy counterparts. This is why trying out a vegan lifestyle is particularly difficult for people in college. A lot of the time new vegans are highly dependent on meat and dairy alternatives while making their transition. While there are obvious barriers between students and vegan diets, there are ways to lower or completely eliminate your animal product intake cost efficiently. Other vegans may or may not agree with me, but I believe that it is acceptable to not have the time or energy to put the amount of research, and food prep it takes to successfully become a student vegan with a budget. It’s not the easiest, and I’ve luckily had the resources to become and remain vegan. There are very basic ingredients that are a staple for any vegan counting coins while grocery shopping. These come down to beans, legumes, tofu, bread, rice, fruits, vegetables and nuts. It doesn’t sound like much, but
there are so many recipes that could be made with any number of these food items. This can be as simple as throwing together veggie sandwiches, salads, stirfrys, rice bowls, tacos, you name it! Plus, anything you make with these ingredients is going to be healthy and filled with whole foods. Cheap meat and dairy alternatives are usually hard to come by, but sometimes they go on sale if you keep your eye out for them. The best place I know to get alternative meats reasonably priced is at Winco Foods, but they still tend
to be pricey. Fruits and vegetables can be on the more expensive side as well, but I’ve found that both Trader Joe’s and Winco have a wide selection of low priced produce, that goes for tofu as well. As for beans and rice, these items can be found cheaply by the can or bag at nearly any store, but to get a real deal then you will need to shop in bulk. It’s not always the case that bulk foods are cheaper, but with proper research and comparison to the prices of packaged food, it can really pay off. A good place to start if you
don’t have a lot of time or money to put towards the cause is to buy plant-based milk instead of cow’s milk. Not only is plant-based milk better for you and the planet, but it can usually be found within a dollar’s difference to dairy milk. The Chico Vegan Meetup page on Facebook is a group I recommend for any general questions about vegan products, as there are often postings about sales or cheap items around the Chico area. Rayanne Painter can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
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FASHION
Self-expression through clothes builds confidence Rachael Bayuk Staff Writer
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ow can crop tops relate to believing in yourself ? Self-confidence
can be compared to a light bulb. It is not always on, sometimes it dims and eventually, you’ll have to change it out. It is perfectly normal to not always feel a hundred percent, don’t feel bad and wish you could be like –insert favorite icon here—because I guarantee you, what is on your Instagram feed isn’t the full truth. Many people wrestle with the idea of “what are other people thinking about me.” This is something people of all ages deal with. Middle school usually starts those feelings off. After all, last year no one worried about the baby hairs on their undeveloped legs, but this year it is the grossest thing known to mankind. Kids can be, and often are, ruthless and the schooling system does not seem to help much either. This time, in ones early developmental life, is exactly where self-doubt starts. Now, of course, doubting yourself seems much more serious than not feeling like you can pull off a crop top. But is it really any different at all? Wearing a sweater in 100-degree heat because you are embarrassed of your
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arms is just as damaging to you as not believing you can get a good job. They all stem from the same thing. Confidence can be fostered through self-expression. There is no denying, in my opinion, that how you dress and show yourself to the world affects how you feel. This means that if you see a pair of pants that just make you light up inside; but you didn’t buy them because
you were worried how they might look with your body type, you missed out on a bitchin’ pair of pants and a confidence boost. Taking these risks can be terrifying, no one likes thinking that they are standing out in a bad way. But unfortunately, many people are going to pass judgment on you no matter how you are dressed so you may as well wear the outfit
that makes you happy. Try something new this week. If you never wear that dress you bought, or you have a cute pair of wild pants, put them on and go out. You will be surprised at how good you feel. Taking a fashion risk can be rewarding and often results in an uptick in selfconfidence. Wear things that make you smile, no matter what anyone says. Follow the
trends or don’t. Wear those purple velvet pants even though someone told you they weren’t flattering. Who cares! Fashion is art, and you are the canvas. Decorate your body how you see fit. Rachael Bayuk can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @R_Bayuk on Twitter.
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OPINION
College students should swipe left on Tinder U Brooke Martin Staff Writer
Almost every college student is aware of Tinder, the most popular dating app. While there are many dating apps out there, Tinder continues to dominate the field. This is especially true for college students. Recently, Tinder released a new app feature called ‘Tinder U.’ Tinder claims it will “increase the number of students you see at your school and nearby.” This was a smart move on Tinder’s part considering that over a third of Tinder users are between the ages of 18 to 24. To sign up for Tinder U all you have to do is provide your school email address and then verify it through that same email. So far, I have been very disappointed with the new feature. The app tried to appeal to their biggest demographic, but they came up short. While profiles of students at Chico State and Butte College do show up, profiles from other schools show up just as much. These schools include but are not limited to Sonoma State, Cal Poly, University of San Diego, University of Nevada-Reno, University of Connecticut, Boston College, Tufts University and Harvard University. Yes, you read that right - Harvard University. A school that is over 3,000 miles away from Chico. About half of the Tinder U profiles that showed up were at least a five-hour drive if not more from Chico. With homework, social
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lives and trying to get at least six hours of sleep a night, who has time for that? Let alone wants to do that. At first, I thought the settings had to be fixed to limit the distance between me and these out of state profiles, but I was wrong. I soon found out that Tinder will let you set a maximum distance for regular profiles, but not Tinder U profiles. So unless you’re willing to drive for hours or get
on a plane to go meet a hookup, don’t use the new feature. Although, if you’re looking for a long distance relationship, then it may be worth your time. But who am I kidding? No one wants a long distance relationship, especially college students. Not when there are hundreds of cute strangers that you pass by every day on your way to class or see at parties. The fact of the matter is, if you
set your age range from 18 to 23 you will mostly get profiles of college students. Especially since we live in a ‘college town’, almost all of the potential matches that show up on your feed will be fellow students. Tinder U is a great idea, but it needs a lot of improvement. If the app would let you set a maximum distance while still using the Tinder U feature or let you select students from certain
schools only, I would be willing to give it another shot. Until then, don’t waste any more of your time by getting Tinder U and have your feed flooded by out of state profiles. Brooke Martin can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @bmartin471 on Twitter.
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Don't knock period sex until you try it consider: 1. Having period sex relieves cramps: During an orgasm, blood rushes to the uterus and relieves cramps. Uterine muscles also contract during orgasm and
Rayanne Painter Staff Writer
Sex is bound to get messy. Bodily fluids, lube and sweat are all mixed up in heavy breathing, tangled hair and hey- maybe you break some furniture once in a while. This is no surprise as sex brings back a primal instinct that mostly all humans have. Except for those who don’t like sex, which is cool too. The majority of us have sex all the time if provided with a partner and sexual drive. Many have it every month, week, or sometimes down to the day and hour. That is, unless Aunt Flo has come to visit you or your partner. As a woman and uterus owner myself, I grew up only hearing whispers of the word: period. Children in grade school were more likely to shout Bloody Mary in a dimly lit bathroom before mentioning the dreaded week of hiding tampons and pads in our coat pockets and checking our seat for blood smears. Our natural function as people with uteruses seemed more like a myth than a real cycle we all go through. Even as older teens and young adults, the taboo still lingers. Like I said, sex is messy, but there’s still countless times where I’ve heard the phrase, “When the red river flows, take the dirt road home." A common concern might be that period sex is “too messy” but most people on their period only bleed between two tablespoons
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to a cup at most throughout the course of their entire period. It’s really not much, and the mess
made can easily be prevented by laying a towel down or shower sex.
Not everybody needs to have period sex, but why not try it out? Here are a few reasons to
releases chemicals to the brain as a natural pain reliever. 2. Orgasms also relieve period headaches: According to a study published in 2013 by Cephalalgia, orgasms can also relieve headaches as long as a full climax is reached. This is proven no matter what position you choose to have sex in! 3. Improved mood: Orgasms have been proved to release endorphins, and endorphins are proven to improve mood. Many people who have periods experience a decrease in mood, whether that comes from menstrual cramps or hormonal changes. Period sex could help your partner feel better during their time of the month, or if either of you need a mood boost in general. 4. Period blood acts as a lubricant: Don’t get grossed out, only stating facts here. You won’t have to worry about running out of lube during your partner’s time of the month, plus you can always jump in the shower, or wipe off afterward, if it gets messy. So when that time comes, grab a towel, some protection and an open mind. The female body deserves to be celebrated in all of its forms, blood and all. Rayanne Painter can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @rayphenomenon on Twitter.
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