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INSIDE Vol. 81, Issue 2 CONTACT | EDITORIAL Phone: 530.898.5627 Email: editorinchief@theorion.com

Editor-in-Chief Julia Maldonado Content Managing Editor Alex Grant Art Director Sergio Delgado Chief Copy Editor Katya Villegas News Editors Josh Cozine Mathew Miranda Opinion Editor Karen Limones Sports Editor Andrew Baumgartner A+E Editor Natalie Hanson Multimedia Editor Caitlyn Young Designers Chris Godbout Copy Editors Hailey Vang Salma Reyes Adviser Diego Aparicio

BRIAN LUONG—THE ORION

Cover photo and inside: Small Town, Big Sound showcases Northern California artists in the Sierra Nevada Big Room.

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DEMARIE GUTIERREZ—THE ORION

Wildcat of the week Jamie Ikeda explains her goals and what makes her most excited about the upcoming season.

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Hear about our reporter’s first impression of the new game designed by Akira Toriyama, famous for designing Dragon Ball Z.

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Never been to the Thursday Night Market? Here’s a guide to a small portion of the hundreds of stands out on Broadway Street.

GETTY IMAGES PHOTO BY DAN BRANDENBURG

Being in college is tough enough. Is it worth caring for another living being?

BRIEFS Test for STDs

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at home Yaritza Ayon Staff Writer

Going to get tested for an STD can be scary, but actually having an STD can be scarier. That’s why myLAB has created an at-home STD testing kit. You order it from their website and test within five minutes. In one to five days you get secure test results. If you test positive you also receive a free phone consultation with a physician. There are several test that you can take depending on your sex. You can either select to test for a specific STD or you can choose from their boxes. These boxes come with four to eight different tests. Their prices range from $79 to $369. Just because you think you’re fine or have been tested before doesn’t mean you’re STD free, most diseases don’t show symptoms right away. Be sure you get tested, and now you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Check theorion.com for the full story coming soon. Yaritza Ayon can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @ayon_yaritza on Twitter

Black bear tours Chico Yaritza Ayon Staff Writer

A black bear was sighted in Chico on Sunday, shortly after midnight. According to a press release from Chico Police, the black bear was spotted by a Chico citizen

Chico’s city council meeting filled the chambers with observers and people ready to speak on the issue of the sit-lie ordinance driving through Notre Dame Boulevard at Forest Avenue. The citizen saw the large black bear in the roadway of Lowe’s Home Improvement. The citizen frightened the bear, causing it to run toward the nearby Les Schwab Tire Center. It then climbed up a sycamore tree in the parking lot. Chico Police officers arrived quickly and isolated the area from the public. Officers then got help from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Around 5 a.m. the bear came down from the tree. Fish and Wildlife officers then followed the bear through a large field that led to Bruce Road. The bear was last seen fleeing east, and out of sight. There were no injuries. The

Chico Police Department would like everyone to know: if you spot a bear, don’t approach it or aggravate it. Check theorion.com for the full story, and an interactive map following the bear’s tour. Yaritza Ayon can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @ayon_yaritza on Twitter

Sit-lie disordinance Josh Cozine News editor

Seats in the city hall council chambers were filled to standing room only at the Sept. 4 city council meeting.

The pressing item on the agenda for most was talk of reinstating the sit-lie ordinance, with over 43 people requesting to speak. Some speakers supported reinstating the sit-lie ordinance, while most did not. Those in favor brought up business interests, safety and simply not wanting to have to step over people. Those against the ordinance said that it would unfairly criminalize and discriminate the homeless. After the report from Chico Deputy Chief of Police Matt Madden, in which he said the police consider the ordinance as a “valuable tool” for engaging with people, and a brief discussion among councilors, the floor was opened to the public.

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One speaker, said she, “shouldn’t have to step over people,” and urged the council to reinstate the sit-lie ordinance. Another speaker, Sandra O’Neil said, “They can’t sit here, but our kids can,” was the argument many speakers in favor of the ordinance were making, which is discriminatory. After repeated cheering, and the mayor asking for it to stop, he had police officers clear the chambers. The vote passed 4-3 down party lines, quietly, in the now-empty chamber halls. Check theorion.com for the full story. Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @joshcozine on Twitter

SPORTS

JAMIE IKEDA Andrew Baumgartner Sports Editor

Senior Jamie Ikeda is a defender for the Chico State women’s soccer team. Ikeda is in her fourth year on the team and has been named a threetime California Collegiate Athletic Association AllAcademic selection. Ikeda and her fellow defenders did not allow a goal in the first three games of the season. Jamie Ikeda is this week’s Wildcat of the Week. What excites you the most about this season? What excites me the most this season is that we have a lot of returning players and a lot of young players and I think our team chemistry is just super strong this year. What are your individual goals for the year? Both on the field and off ? Well with the women’s soccer program we really focus on academics. So, obviously striving in the classroom is one of my big goals. Then on the field I would say just winning as many games as we can and building that team chemistry. As a senior what are you doing to be a leader on the team?

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As a senior I am one of three captains and the three of us each balance each other super well, so we work together and we each bring different qualities to the team. Our team is super young, so being a senior we are really trying to bring up the younger players and get them up to speed with the competition and the game.

nowhere and I didn’t really think there was anything to do here. I want to be different from my sister but somehow I ended up here and I love it. Who has been your biggest influence? My biggest influence is probably one of my friends who passed

After college I plan to hopefully move back to the Bay Area. I’m a graphic design major so hopefully the Silicon Valley offers me something there and maybe continue playing soccer on the side just to keep me active. Do you have any rituals or routines you do before a game?

Like I was saying, my biggest influencer is my friend who passed away. So I always tape my wrist for him and write his initials. Other than that all the team stuff we do in the team room, so listen to music and get pumped up. Andrew Baumgartner can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @abaum94 on Twitter.

When did you start playing soccer? I started playing soccer in second grade with one of my best friends, it was a co-ed team. I never really got passed the ball, so it was kind of a hard start, but then my parents really pushed me to just explore other sports and then I found the love for soccer. Why did you choose Chico State? I chose Chico because of soccer. My mom and my sister are also Chico State alumni. I didn’t really want to come to Chico at first because it was kind of in the middle of

away two years ago. We had a really good bond over soccer and so every game and every practice I always give it my all for him. He taught me to be persistent and never to give up. What do you plan to do after college? DEMARIE GUTIERREZ—THE ORION

SPORTS NEWS RUNNING What’s to come for Chico State cross country Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

hen one thinks of dominate collegiate programs, Alabama Football, University of Connecti-

said on how he has improved and is looking to improve this season. “Doing everything at my own pace too because there are some people that come and try to compete with the top guys. They’re just not ready, don’t get the right

academic path. “It’s hard, but when you’re succeeding in academics you’re succeeding in athletics. I have this idea that if you are not doing well in one you can’t do well in the other because of where

cut’s Women’s Basketball and Duke’s Men’s Basketball come to mind. Few in Chico are aware of their own collegiate powerhouse: Cross-country. Now in his 23rd season as head coach of the team, coach Gary Towne has enjoyed a stretch of dominance unseen of in college athletics. This brilliance has stretched through three decades. Thirty-seven of coach Towne’s cross-country teams rank in the top 10 nationally (21 in men’s and 16 in women’s). This 24-time California Collegiate Athletic Association Coach of the year looks to keep up this success and extend his streak of 16 straight CCAA championships for men, and 10 straight (14 since 2002) for women. However, set backs have happened, as coach Towne has not been able to join his team due to an accident sustained during the final day of the team’s training camp in Lake Tahoe. The day before classes started Towne had his hip re-built and had five broken ribs. “It’s ironic because during the last days of training camp we talk about out training and why we do what we do,” Towne said. “This gives them the chance to take a more personal role in their training. They have to buy in more. Instead of just doing what

training in and they just kinda burn out and they don’t improve as much. Gary does a really good job in tailoring what will make someone grow the best. I’ve done a good job listening to him and that’s put me to where I am now.” Not to be out-shined by the men, the women’s side has some returning names to prove why Chico State women’s cross-country finished fourth in the country among all Division II schools. Senior Karlie Garcia, junior Nora Pizzella and junior Kayden Carpenter are here to make noise and find a place on the podium this year. “We have some pretty strong girls. If anything, coach Towne has a team of fighters and grinders, people who go out there and get the job done. Whether it hurts or not and you can really see that in the team this year,” Carpenter said. “My hope is that we do better than fourth at Nationals. I think we definitely can. It’s just a matter if everyone is healthy by the end of the season. I think especially with Karlie Garcia coming back we have a huge chance at making an improvement on the podium this year.” Besides being incredible athletes, the student side is not to be overlooked. Coach Towne makes it a goal to make sure his student-athletes succeed on the cross-country path as well as the

your mindset kinda is,” Pizzella said. “I think if you just have a positive mindset and as runners I think we have that kind of grind /endurance type thing. Late at night when you’re working on homework and you’re tired it’s hard. It’s the same type of thing; you endure through it, you work hard, you get it done and you take care of business. Like we do out on the course.” Chico State’s cross-country team is full of scholars and athletes which make up a family. “You have this group of 60 built in family members walking around campus and that’s so cool,” Pizzella said. “I honestly think being surrounded by such an amazing group of people who care about each other, care about the sport and want each other to succeed is the best.” Coach Towne had similar praise for his family-oriented team. Despite Towne’s inability to come to the team, the team went to him for their practice on Sunday. The event also served as a reunion with his group. The Wildcats will be in action for the first time this season on Sept. 29 in Sacramento. The time for the event is to be announced later.

Ricardo Tovar Staff Writer

IMAGE COURTESY OF CHICO WILDCATS

Sophomore Haley Boynton competes in a tournament last fall. coach says, and everyone has to step up now. This will lead to an overall better understanding of what must be done this year.” Towne hopes to join the team as soon as possible. But he is confident his team has the potential to place top three in regionals and earn an automatic spot in the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, as well as welcoming a big group of young athletes. With 24 freshmen, there are a lot of new faces. Also, with some

seniors graduating, such as ninetime All American Kyle Medina, there will be a growing period for this team to maximize the potential of their talent. Looking to anchor this weight are some familiar faces such as seniors Jack Johnson and Eddie King. “I think a lot of it is experience and getting that consistency behind me, because I didn’t come in running a lot. Being able to run a lot more miles consistently has helped build me up,” King

Ricardo Tovar can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_sports on Twitter

NEWS

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FACULTY

Distiguished employee retires after 32 years, but leaves legacy behind an Timmons’ career at Chico State is coming to a close after 32 years of working on campus.

and bachelors degree. “When I saw an opening at the CAVE office as their office manager I just jumped at the chance, filled out an application and got hired,” Timmons said.

Timmons began working in 1986 when an opening for the Community Action Volunteers in Education’s (CAVE) office manager opened up. The idea of working on a college campus excited her due to her own positive experience at Texas A&M University - San Antonio, where she got her masters

Timmon’s impact over the next 32 years reached nearly every part of campus. She taught University Life courses, served as a supervisor for all AS programs, ran student elections for over five years, implemented the Service Learning program and participated in numerous committees.

Brian Luong Staff Writer

She grew to love the variety in her workplace. “I don’t like that everyday routine where everyday looks

Timmons’ impact over the next 32 years reached nearly every part of campus. the same and the programs are all the same. I like to shake it up and see what happens,” Timmons said. Timmons also enjoyed watching the landscape of the university change. “Physically how the campus

has changed is amazing,” Timmons said. “I got to remind myself every once in a while by walking around and appreciating how nice this campus is.” Along with physical changes

here; what they expect out of their collegiate experience,” Timmons said. Although Timmons found it difficult to pinpoint which project had the most personal meaning, she did go into

to the university, Timmons recalls a significant amount of social and political change that occurred during her career as well. Specifically, she’s proud of the work done to accommodate the changing needs of students. “We always have to have our ear to the ground, paying attention to what students are wanting when they come

detail on her relationships with the community, explaining those will be cherished above all. “I think just the connections, the relationships that I’ve built for 32 years, whether it’s with students or other faculty and staff, are just invaluable to me,” Timmons said. “I’m working side-by-side now as a colleague with people who were students of mine at some point. To me that’s kind of the legacy right there; that you have made this impact, you have connected with all these people.” Even though Timmons had trouble speaking on her personal achievements, her

PHOTO COURTESY OF NAN TIMMONS

Nan Timmons cherishes her last first day of school by pulling on the new Wildcat Statue’s tail. Timmons noted that seeing the campus change over the years was one of the highlights of her time her.

Timmons started working for Associated Students when she was hired as the Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) office manager in 1986. She’s also served in six other A.S. roles including CAVE’s executive director (1996), associate director of the student unioin (2002) and associate director of A.S. programs (2007).

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While Timmons is known for her work with A.S., she founded the Eta Rho Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi in 1990. colleagues had no problem doing so. Denise Crosswhite, current interim Associate Director of University Housing, has known Timmons for over 15 years and believes one of her biggest impacts were the Student Stories she produced for the AS website. These stories showcase students in different leadership positions within AS programs. Many students go on to show employers the work they’ve done and their impact on the campus using these. According to Crosswhite, the Student Stories are only one example of Timmons’ incredible work ethic and attention to detail. “It was everything; from the way she dressed to the way she carried herself to

the way she put 100 percent into the projects,” Crosswhite said. “What really makes Nan special is all of the little things she’s done.” Although Timmons’ career is coming to an end, she hopes that Chico State faculty and staff continue to work toward student success and inclusivity for all. “We have a lot of good things in store for us if everybody works together, and again, just keeps the idea of student success uppermost in our minds. That’s what we’re here for,” Timmons said. When Timmons retires, she said that she wants to spend some time in Palm Springs where she can be close to her daughter, but also looks forward to traveling around the world. Her plans were

broad and without a timeline in mind, exactly the way she wants them to be. “I’m just going to play it by ear. Just let it unfold,” Timmons said. “I’ve been planning hard, coordinating, organizing and making lists for 32 years and now I don’t have to do that anymore. Maybe I just sit for a little bit and think about it.” Chico State will commemorate Timmons’ career on Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Bell Memorial Union 203. Brian Luong can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or at @brianluongorion on Twitter.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NAN TIMMONS

Nan Timmons was named University Staff Employee of the Year in 2002. Each year Timmons would plan and coordinate A.S. election interviews with The Orion.

NEWS

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Chico’s Thursday Night Market offers a variety of choices

Emma Harris sells flowers weekly from April to September at her Pink Creek Flowers booth.

Yartzia Ayon Staff Writer

f you’re new to Chico or just want to know the town in nutshell, the Thursday night market is the place to go. Located on Broadway St. between 2nd and 5th St., the market gives off a real feel of Chico and its residents. Although most farmers markets are known for vendors with solely locally grown goods, this market has six types of vendors

ranging from; DCBA members, non-profit/political, arts/crafts, commercial, prepared foods and corporate. Yony’s Roasted Corn, a commercial vendor, is one of the most popular at the market and is set up at four different locations in town throughout the week. Veronica Martinez, owner of the stand, has been selling at the market for two years and credits their popularity to how the roasted corn is made. “It’s popular because no one

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sells roasted corn the way we make it,” Martinez said. Rodolfo Martinez, owner of RM Farms, has been going to the market for about 14 years and specializes in a variety of berries.

“It’s popular because no one sells roasted corn the way we make it.” Veronica Martinez, Stand Owner YARTIZA AYON—THE ORION

He appreciates his clientele and calls them the reason he continues to sell at the market each

Rodolfo Martinez, owner of RM Farms, holds his blackberries and strawberries at the Chico’s Thursday night market.

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Eartha Shanti, employee at the Chico Rice booth, believes in selling organic and locally grown products.

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Veronica Martinez, owner of Yony’s Roasted Corn, prepares a roasted corn.

year. “I like my clients they’re very nice and attentive,” Martinez said. Additionally, the market has an abundance of Chico’s favorite shops and restaurants in their food trucks. These food trucks provide a diverse range of food options, including barbecue, Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Jamaican, Filipino and vegan. The market also gives individuals the chance to learn more

about the Chico community. Certain booths can be used to register to vote while other provide information on campus life, local clinics and business opportunities. The market is known for its 100 plus vendors, however, the local talent showcased in the center of the city plaza continues to draw huge crowds. The performers range from belly dancers, acoustic singers, youth bands and comedians.

There are only three more Thursdays left as the last market of the year will be September 27th. Those unable to attend will have to wait until next April to visit their favorite vendors. Yartiza Ayon can be reached at theorioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter YARTIZA AYON—THE ORION

RM Farms sells a variety of berries, including strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.

ARTS

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PLAYLIST

throwback tracks for your indie rock fix Natalie Hanson Arts Editor

Why not break into September with the accompaniment of some throwback indie alternative tracks? Here are some of our picks, either as an introduction to some well-known artists of the genre or if you’re looking for some old favorites.

Natalie Hanson can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.

2 Someday - The Strokes

Joyride - The Killers This hit is full of funk and has enough energy for dancing or giving your night a fresh kick. Frontman Brandon Flowers told The Sun in 2008 that this song “...is something that is just alive, it’s fun. Somebody told me it’s very disco but I think it’s harder, more modern.” It’s a funky introduction to a band with a style that blends genres with ease.

World at Large- Modest Mouse From the certified Platinum album “Good News for People Who Love Bad News” is a track with a tone and sound reminiscent of the oft-played “Float On” from the same album. The progression is a bit repetitive but is well arranged with Isacc Brock’s punching backing vocals accompanying himself.

A high-charting pleaser from indie rock band The Strokes, “Someday” is straight out of their 2001 smash debut “Is This It” (ranked number 8 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time). It’s immediately catchy with a memorable riff and strong lyrics ( “I say alone we stand, together we fall apart/yeah, I think I’ll be alright/I’m working so I won’t have to try so hard/ Tables, they turn sometimes”), and has been used on a few film soundtracks.

Elephant - Tame Impala Australian psychedelic rock band, Tame Impala, truly found their sound on “Lonerism” as exemplified by this airy garage-psych song. Enjoy a blues-heavy riff with dueling keyboard and guitar solos in the middle. Bonus- we highly recommend checking out their album “Currents” if you haven’t already.

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Chamber of Reflection Mac Demarco

This song samples Shigeo Sekito’s distinctive melody and although slow, is strong on style. DeMarco’s lyrics encourage self-reflection in solitude, with some dark undertones (“No use looking out/It’s

8 Washed Out- Great Escape With a simple premise (“All I want is someone I can lean on/All I need is the simple life/Make believe the world has vanished around us”) but a pleasing sense of chill, this song was created by just two people on vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer, mixing and percussion. Hazy vocals mixed with thick synths lay the atmosphere on heavily in this track.

Mykonos- Fleet Foxes Named for a Greek island with a notorious nightlife, “Mykonos” features rich harmonies and an insistent beat, singing of returning to a beach town, tinged with an ominous ring. Lyrics including “With a vision of a gentle coast/And a sun to maybe dissipate/Shadows of the mess you made” are irresistible with Robin Pecknold’s searing voice.

within that brings that lonely feeling”) while the synth-heavy song allows his voice to glide as if in a dream.

ARTS

The Suburbs - Arcade Fire Arcade Fire offers an almost quaint yet twisted song befitting the subject material with a swinging piano beat. This song, the title track of their third album, parodies the anxieties buried within the dull idyll of suburb living and leaves you haunted, yet jaunty.

Past Lives - Borns Starting slow with ghostly vocals over hazy atmospherics, before throbbing right into its main verses, “Past Lives” never lets you go with mounting energy and chilling sincerity. It muses with the possibilities and whimsy of love, including connections forged over time and space. We encourage checking out the rest of his album, “Dopamine,” if you love this one.

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COMMUNITY

Local celebrity illuminates Chico streets Grant Schmieding Staff Writer

t’s quiet at the Thursday Night Market - most of the vendors are still setting up.

Low guitar hums in the background as pedestrians move lazily through the blocked-off streets. The sound of loud bass and pop music rip through the air and drown out the local melody. Mike Griffith, otherwise known as “Mike G,” flies into sight on his pedicab and makes his way around the block—dancing with his arms and torso while his dog, Lil G, sits up in his basket, enjoying the breeze. Griffith, a self-made, professional pedicab driver and community activist, might just be one of the most dynamic personalities Chico has to offer. He brings unparalleled energy and intenLAST NAME sity into everything he does, whether it’s pedicab driving, fundraising or helping out friends in need. Twelve years ago, Griffith found himself in a dark place—drug-addicted and living on the streets when a local pedicab driver allowed him to try out his bike. He soon fell in love with the profession, eventually starting his own business.

Mike G rides his pedicab in Chico’s downtown plaza. His new passion led him to start living sober, as he recently hit 11 years clean. Still, he has a deep connection and understanding for homelessness in Chico, even serving as one of the first ambassadors between local businesses and the homeless population. Roles like this have earned him respect from common pedestrians and authority figures alike. Even a local park ranger sparks up a playful conversation as Griffith rides into Chico’s City Plaza

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and dismounts his bike. Kids pass by to watch Lil G dance back and forth on the cab seat. Griffith finishes the last of his Rockstar Energy Drink, turns up his music and heads off down the block to take a loop around the market. His large speakers radiate through the streets. He rarely passes someone without attempting to get some sort of reaction. Locals wave, smile, and dance— one man in a white shirt leans out of his car window to give

Griffith a high-five. Everyday onlookers like these make it possible for Griffith’s pedicab business, G Ride, to be his only source of income. He generates a living by accruing

local restaurants and being a “TV junkie.” He used to argue with himself, insisting that he wasn’t going to “go that hard again.” Now it all comes naturally.

sponsors that place signs on his cabs. They know he’s “going to bring it hard for them.” But, for Griffith, it’s all about the reaction. He does it because he can change a person’s attitude with one look. That mood shift is palpable, as entertained pedestrians look over their shoulders to find Griffith greeting friends and giving Lil G a chance to show off his famous dance moves. Griffith befriends families and college students alike, often giving free rides to people in need after dark. He also throws himself into community activism, hosting events such as the annual drunk driving awareness fundraiser in honor of Kristina Chesterman, who was killed by a drunk driver, five years ago. Griffith wants students and families to know that there’s always an alternative to drunk driving. Although Griffith seems like a natural installment of Chico, it wasn’t always easy for him to be so energized. When he first began driving pedicabs, Griffith would have to psych himself up before each ride, and feel over-exhausted afterwards. The job drains him, emotionally and physically. He pours every ounce of his energy into the streets. In his off hours, its all about rest and recuperation. He enjoys seeing movies, eating at

He spouts comments like “Wanna race?” as he circles back to the front of the market—a man in a green shirt smiles. Griffith dismounts and begins walking his bike within the borders of the market. Locals approach for highfives and handshakes; he stops at a kettle corn stand for an evening snack. He walks the market like a well-known celebrity, greeting everyone as he passes. “Hey buddy, nice hat.” “I’m good on the million dollar bill, got a million of em.”

He walks the market like a well-known celebrity, greeting everyone as he passes. The community knows him well. He’s won number one local personality in the Best of Chico contest two years in a row. He’s looking to win it five times and become a local living legend. He believes that it takes a lifetime to build a personality. But going “from living on the streets… to number one local personality,” is an accomplishment. And that’s what keeps our notorious local pedicab driver moving. Grant Schmieding can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @G_Schmieding on Twitter

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VIDEO GAME

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ULISES DUENAS—THE ORION

The hero at the gates of Heliodor.

‘Dragon Quest XI’ brings series to modern age Ulises Duenas Staff Writer

“Dragon Quest” is considered the grandfather of Japanese RPGs. The series has been going for over 30 years and has never strayed too far from its roots. Its newest incarnation, “Dragon Quest XI”, does an amazing job of blending classic gameplay with more modern RPG mechanics to create what’s arguably the best game in the series. One of the things that’s always set this series apart from other RPGs is the art style. Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball Z) has been designing the characters and monsters since the beginning.

His designs have always added a great deal of beauty and charm to the world and they’ve never looked as good as they do in this game. The story isn’t anything new for the series. You play as a silent hero who has been chosen by fate to save the world from a great evil. While the basic premise is cliche, the characters in the game keep it from feeling tired. The writers have also done a good job of adding more intrigue to the story by making the world more interesting. I’m about 10 hours into the game so far and there’s already been a good amount of variety in the environments. The game

starts off in a quiet village and before long the hero goes to a large royal city, a town modeled after feudal Japan, and a city in the desert. Each one of these locations has a different culture and the difference in how the locals sound really drives home their distinctiveness. Voice acting as a whole is very well done in this game. Combat is still turn-based and very simple compared to most modern RPGs. It starts off really slow in the beginning since it takes a while to get a full party of characters. Still, there’s a good amount of strategy involved in battles once more characters join up. The highlight of combat is

easily the monsters themselves. Their variety and unique animations are always fun to watch. I found myself constantly searching for new enemies to fight just to see how they are animated in battle. My only complaint so far is that the game has been pretty linear. There are still dungeons and larger over-world areas to explore, but the game doesn’t allow the player to get into places that you’re not supposed to until you progress the story enough. There’s a good amount of side quests offered, but they usually just send you to places you’ve already been. Since this is supposedly a 90 hour game, there’s a good chance that it will

open up once I get to a certain point in the story. “Dragon Quest XI” is the kind of game that makes you think about playing it when you’re off doing other things. It’s addictive and charming from the beginning. While it doesn’t do too much to innovate it does a great job of adding in new ideas. I can’t wait to dive deeper into this gem and when the game is done I’ll be back with a full review. Stay tuned.

Ulises Duenas can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @OrionUlisesD on Twitter.

COVER

Uncle Dad’s Art Collective tour highlights Northern California musicians Brian Luong and Natalie Hanson Staff Writer and Desk Editor

ith “Small Town Big Sound”, Uncle Dad’s Art Collective spotlighted Northern California musical talent and toured four towns in their 4th annual showcase this weekend. The Collective, comprised of over 40 different artists in the North State, received over 100 submissions after opening their applications up in February. They eventually settled on 15 songs for their first performance, selling out Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s Big Room Thursday evening. Joshua Hegg, Uncle Dad’s Art Collective organizer and keyboard player, has been planning the event for over 8 months, working with the orchestra and singers to bring new life to their music. “Our goal is something you’re not going to see any night of the week in Chico. Something bigger,” Hegg said. As different songs boomed throughout the Big Room, performers showed off their unique sounds while mixing with other musicians to depart from their usual sound. This resulted in fresh and unique musical combinations. Aaron Jame and Calvin Black of F.A.M. (For All Mankind) had attendees out of their seats dancing to their soulful performance. Michael Cremer and his band Eyes Like Lanterns showed off impressive range with a blend of indie folk rock and Southern Blues. Chico State alumni,

Roxanne Winslow, asked listeners to listen for a personal meaning in her song. Pat Hull, a faculty member of the Communications department at Chico State and known in the past year for many performances around Chico, joined the stage after Winslow. He stayed solely on vocals a departure from his signature acoustic style. Although Uncle Dad’s Art Collective has sold out the Big Room multiple times, Hegg said that he felt the need to showcase their talent on an even broader scale. This is the first year the entire group performed in Weaverville, Orland, and Redding following their Big Room performance. Uncle Dad’s Art Collective is also preparing for their yearly show, a rendition of “Madonna”, taking place from January 24th-26th in Laxson Auditorium. They hope to provide new meaning to the legendary artist’s music. “We take the spirit of Madonna which is like feminism and equality and sexuality, and we’re playing around with that concept as we’re creating this show that’s going to be pretty ridiculous and fun and inspiring, hopefully,” Hegg said. This is the first year the entire group performed in Weaverville, Orland, and Redding following their Big Room performance. With such a successful tour and gathering of artists, the group looks forward to their next events. “You can set your sights for something ridiculous like, ‘I’m going to put together

this huge touring show,’ and in Chico you can somehow do it,” Hegg said. “Most other cities, I feel like it wouldn’t be possible. You’d have to settle for less, or there are too many barriers.” “In Chico, there’s really no barriers (to musicians).”

Brian Luong and Natalie Hanson can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @brianluongorion or @NatalieH_ Orion on Twitter.

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Saint Jame (left) and Calvin Black of F.A.M For All Mankind perform Thursday evening at Small Town Big Sound in Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Big Room.

Katie Barrett before performing her song “Thought of You” Thursday evening at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Big Room.

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Call Type: Medical Aid Tuesday 3:53 a.m., University Police Department Subject walked into lobby requesting a ride to Enloe for a broken nose and bloody face, but refused to provide further information. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Wednesday 3:09 a.m., Whitney Hall Dormitory Subject was seen hanging around Whitney Hall bike racks on Legion Avenue. Call Type:Bike Theft Wednesday 7:27 a.m., Whitney Hall bike racks A bike was reported stolen from the Whitney Hall bike racks.

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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: Traffic Collision Monday, 1:27 a.m., 400 West Sacramento Avenue The driver of a red Dodge Dakota was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single vehicle traffic collision. Call Type: Indecent Exposure Monday, 5:59 p.m., East 20th Street A male adult reportedly exposed himself to the female victim as she walked by. Call Type: Suspicious Subjects Wednesday 12:10 a.m., 1500 West 8th Avenue Four male adults with backpacks reportedly walked onto campus separately and went in different directions.

Call Type: Bike Theft Wednesday 9:31 a.m., Wildcat Recreation Center A bike was reported stolen from the Wildcat Recreation Center bike racks.

Call Type: Suspicious Subject Thursday 6:40 a.m., 300 Main Street A male adult with bike tires hanging from shoulder was reportedly checking bikes for locks.

Call Type: Theft Wednesday 12:53 p.m., Plumas Hall A projector was reported stolen from room 315 in Plumas Hall.

Call Type: Bike Theft Saturday 3:27 a.m., 500 Vallombrossa Avenue Two subjects in hoodies reportedly took two bikes from a vehicle as it was parked in a parking lot.

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EDITORIAL

NOW YOU KNOW A WEEKLY FACTOID FEATURE

What does the social media team do?

A: The social media director is in charge of two staff members. She posts most of the content on Facebook.

The social media director delegates social media platforms each week to the staff members.

The team is responsible for setting up fundraisers, tabling and holding raffles.

Each day follows a theme such as Meet the staff Monday, Teaser Tuesday, Orion Wednesday, Throwback Thursday and Fact Friday.

The editorial process is completely student run. Have a question? Email us at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com.

THUMBS Thumbs up good locally grown food right here in Chico. It’s great to support local businesses. Thumbs down to having pets in college. It’s difficult to care for yourself and an animal. Thumbs up to University Housing putting on ‘Dogs and Donuts’ so students don’t have to buy a dog to pet one.

Thumbs down women’s volleyball’s slow start. You’ll pick it up as the season goes on, Wildcats!

Farmers Markets provide something for everyone Even if you can’t afford local farmer market prices, there’s always something to be gained at any of Chico’s three farmers markets. Here’s a breakdown of each market to help you decide which one is best for you.

be disappointed either. From people like John Hanna-Barton, the owner Shift Bicycle Cafe, to Indya Gage, aka “Mama Sattva,” the market is full of vendors who have unique stories. Mama Sattva makes ghee which is an organic, clarified butter and Han-

The Thursday Night Market is definitely the biggest weekly scheduled event in Chico as it spans mostly down Broadway Street between W. 2nd Street and W. 5th Street. Singers, dancers, comedians and other acts perform on the city plaza stage. This market runs between the first Thursday of April to the last Thursday of September. Along the Broadway Street side of the city plaza, a variety food trucks line the street including local businesses such as Smokin’ Mo’s and La Flor Ice Cream. There’s a wide range of booths from a Sierra Nevada taste testing booth to a League of Women Voters of Butte County booth. There’s a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits. But there’s also plant booths, one full of succulents and one full of small edible plants to start a garden at home. The point is, whatever you’re craving, whether it’s something you want to buy or something you want to just experience, the Thursday Night Market has something for everyone.

na-Barton sells coffee on his homemade bike-cafe.

The Saturday Farmers Market is another great local option. This farmers market runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every week, rain or shine. If you’ve never been it’s not hard to miss if you walk down 2nd Street past Woodstock’s. It’s in the parking lot across the street from U-Bar. The prices aren’t cheap, but according to the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market website, EBT cards and WIC checks are accepted. If you opt to just go for the experience, you won’t

The Wednesday Farmers Market is much smaller than the Thursday and Saturday markets, but is still a great option for produce. This market is a little less accessible for students who don’t have a car as it’s located near CVS in the North Valley Plaza which is about 50-minute walk from campus. But the trade off is that this market accepts EBT, WIC and market match. Market match is a statewide program that matches every dollar spent up to a certain amount at various farmers markets across California. At Chico’s Wednesday market, CalFresh members can get up to $10 matched by using their EBT card at a specific booth run by Chico State’s Center for Healthy Communities(CHC). If you’re a student and you qualify for financial aid, you probably qualify for this CalFresh deal. The main take away from these three local options is that no matter your financial situation, you can afford to experience these markets. Each market provides a unique opportunity to meet hard working farmers, business owners and other locals interested in giving back to the community. And at the very least anyone can share the experience of being part of a farming community. The Orion editorial is a collaborative effort of the entire editorial board.

CALENDAR

Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

upcoming Events

Wed 12 Chico State vs Stanislaus State

A.S. Productions Nooner Concer

The women’s volleyball team will play against the Stanislaus State warriors at home.

A.S. Productions is hosting a nooner concert featuring Carlos Pioroda “Caloy,”

Where: Acker Gym

a recording arts major at Chico State. He is commonly a featured guest at Sofar

When: 7 p.m.

Price: Varies

$8 general admission, $5 seniors (60 and over) and students with visiting ID, $3

Sounds and is signed to Soundx3.

child (3 to 17), free for children 2 or younger and for students with a Chico State ID.

Where: Trinity Commons

When: Noon to 1 p.m.

Price: Free

Painted Cellars Chico at La Salles La Salles is hosting a paint night with Painted Cellars Chico. Enjoy a calming ambiance while recreating the night’s theme: A dream-catcher. Where: La Salles

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Price: $40

Dinner and a story: Asian Pacific Islander Want to connect with the local Asian Pacific Islander community? Go to the Meriam Library for a three-course meal and the opportunity to connect with the Cross Cultural Leadership Center. Attendees will talk more about the community and listen to each others’ past experiences. Where: Meriam Library 172

When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Price: Free

LUX // Cell Block // Flight Risk LUX, an anarcho-punk band from Barcelona, will be performing at Raw Haus. Cell Blocks, a goth group, as well as Flight Risk, a jail-break punk group will perform too JULIA MALDONADO—THE ORION

Bekah Boyle (left) and Makaela Keeve (right) reach to double block a hit during their game last Friday.

All ages are welcome to attend and tickets will be sold at the door prior to the event. Where: Raw Haus

When: 8 p.m.

Price: $5

CALENDAR

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End of The Week Plans Thu 13

Fri 14

Dogs and Donuts

Chico State vs Cal State L.A.

All Chico State students and alumni are invited to the job fair. Employers from

The women’s soccer team will play the Cal State L.A. golden eagles at home.

around the area as well as campus departments will also be attending.

Where: Soccer Stadium

Where: UHUB (near Sutter Cafe)

When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Price: Free

When: 4:30 p.m.

Price: Varies

$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 for students with a Chico State ID.

Family Scavenger Hunt The Salvation Army of Chico will be hosting a family scavenger hunt in downtown Chico. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Youth. RSVP to Leslie Aranca at (530) 776-1009 if you’re interested in participating in the hunt. Where: Downtown Chico

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Come out to ‘Dogs and Donuts’ to meet some friendly dogs and to eat a free donut.

Open Mic Night A.S. Productions is hosting their first-ever open mic night in the Bell Memorial Union basement. Talents of all kinds are encouraged. Bring an original song, poems, dance or anything worth showing off to this new event. Where: BMU 104

When: 8 to 10 p.m.

Price: Free

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Price: $5 per person

CALENDAR

Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

WEEKEND EVENTS Sat 15

Sun 16

6th Annual CASA Superhero Run

Chico State vs Cal State Dominguez Hills

A.S.Grab your superhero costume and get your run on! The Northern Valley

The women’s soccer team will play the Cal State Dominguez Hills toros at home.

Catholic Social Service’s program called the Court Appointed Social Advocates

Where: Soccer Stadium

will help raise awareness for local children who want to find permanent homes.

$8 general admission, $5 seniors (60 and over) and students with visiting ID, $3

There are different races for all ages and some races will have cash prizes.

child (3 to 17), free for children 2 or younger and for students with a Chico State ID.

Where: Lower Bidwell

When: 7:45 a.m.

When: 11:30 a.m.

Price: Varies

Free for Little Heroes Dash, $25 for the Superhero 5K and Virtual Runner and

Conversations about Cannabis - Is it right for Chico?

$35 for the Superhero 10K.

Chico City Council Candidate Scott Huber will be presenting his cannabis findings from meetings with officials in Boulder, Colorado. The community is encouraged to bring their thoughts and questions to this meeting. There’s no mandatory cost for the event, but it’s recommended to bring $20 as a donation. Where: 1050 Esplande

When: 3 to 5 p.m.

Price: Donations encouraged

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Scott Huber(left) told Chico voters about his cannabis research trip at the city council open forum on Sept. 5.

Chico Outdoor Art Festival Local artists will be presenting original works and the community is encouraged to participate. From learning different artistic techniques to watching artists work on pieces of art, there is something for everyone. The community votes for artists and awards will be given out at 2 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Museum of Northern California Art. Where: The Palms

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price: Free

621 13

CALENDAR

Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

Wednesday Sep. 5, 2018

START OF THE WEEK Mon 17

Tues 18

Jazz at the museum III

The Power of Trust

Peter and Will Anderson, along with Felix Lemerie, will perform at the Museum of

Instructor Mike Martin will lead campus employees in a workshop that revolves

Northern California Art to put on a night of jazz music. Limited seating is available

around trust. Martin will explain how trust can be an essential tool when working in

so purchasing tickets early is recommended.

teams or collaborations.

Where: Museum of Northern California Art

Where: Student Services Center

When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Price: Free

When: 6:30 p.m. for premium seating, 7 p.m. for general admission and students Price: $30 premium, $20 general admission, $5 students with ID card.

Justice for Desmond Phillips Before every city council meeting, members from Justice for Desmond Phillips will

Creating Rich Biodiversity on the Edge of Town

gather near 421 Main Street to protest against Phillips’ death. Phillips was killed by

Check out Carla Resnick’s half-acre yard that’s full of various plants and animals.

a Chico Police officer on March 17, 2017. Organizers hope that people will attend

Over the last 10 years Resnick added over 50 different species including butterfly

as more city council meetings to show the public support for their movement. They

forage, bees and birds. Her garden includes edible, decorative and useful plants.

also hope to get topics like police violence and police safety agendized on one of

Where: 1968 East 8th Street

the city council’s upcoming meetings.

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Where: 421 Main Street

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Price: Free

Last day of the Circus Vargas at the Chico Mall Various acrobatic, juggling and magic performers will put on a show from Sep. 13

20/20: Student Led Exhibition Tour

to Sep. 17. The theme of the circus this year is ‘Dreaming of Pirates’ but all age are

The Jacki Headley University Art Gallery is introducing this new program where

welcome. To save 20% on tickets use online code, “20AD,” when checking out.

free tours are led by student educators. The guided tour starts with a 20-minute

This discount is available for all tickets except for the VIP section.

gallery talk, followed by 20 minutes of self-guided viewing of the gallery. Trong Gia

Where: Chico Mall at 1950 East 20th Street

Nguyen’s ‘Dogg Days’ exhibit will still be on display for this inaugural student-led

When: Thursday - 7:30 p.m.

Friday - 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

tour. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. and by

Saturday 15 - 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday - 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m.

appointment. Please email Art Curator Kelly Lindner at kdlindner@csuchico.edu

Monday - 6:30 p.m.

for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Price: Free for kids under two (must sit on parent’s lap), $15-25 for bleacher

Where: Jacki Headley University Art Gallery

seating, $27-37 for arena seating, $47-57 for ringside reserved seating

When: 12 to 4 p.m. or by appointment

(handicapped accessibility only), or $62-72 for the VIP experience.

Price: Free

OPINION RELATIONSHIPS

Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

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Life does not end if you’re rejected, it gets better.

The friendzone is a relationship myth

Rayanne Painter Staff Writer

e’ve all been there. We think somebody might have a romantic interest until something doesn’t feel right, we get bored or simply find somebody else. It’s awkward, feelings get hurt, but maybe we can stay friends? Talk to anybody who has been on the other side of this conversation and they’ll likely tell you that they’ve been friend-zoned. Or, “hell on earth” and “quite possibly one of the worst places a guy could ever be in,” according to Urban Dictionary.

What is it about this term or “zone” that makes life so inherently miserable for those who experience it? It sounds great to me, I love new friends and enjoy respecting the decisions and choices of the people I value. It may sting a little to be rejected, but I know I wouldn’t want to be in a sexual or romantic relationship with somebody who didn’t feel the same about me. The bottom line is that this “friend zone” doesn’t exist. It wasn’t written into theory, and there’s no scholarly articles or references to suggest that it’s something that exists as a real “zone” that people can be sorted into. It’s instead used as a sexist tool to

The bottom line is that this “friend zone” doesn’t exist. remove a woman’s agency and use her body as a source of commodity. To unpack this further, we must understand where the origin of this idea came from. In 1994, the term was introduced through the American sitcom “Friends”, when the character Joey coined it, by telling Ross he had waited too long to make a move on their friend, Rachel. This threw the blame onto Rachel when she eventually rejected Ross after months of him being nice, but also awkward with not much in common.

This is the alleged friend-zone. The idea of men being nice to women, a friend to women, then being cast away as “just friends” without a sexual favor in sight. No matter what any popular sitcom says, there is no excuse for putting women in this “zone” and possibly humiliating them within their social circle. It is an act of dehumanizing women and seeing them only for their bodies, not as a real human who doesn’t owe anybody sexual favors for accepting and wanting male friendship. That’s not to say that this doesn’t happen with the roles reversed, but men are not as publicly ostracized

through media and society when they decide that a woman doesn’t fit their standards, or have to pick between their partners. And to be blunt, men aren’t as worried about being physically harmed when rejecting women. Life will go on if somebody isn’t attracted to you. Treat people with kindness and respect, and love (and sex) will come organically. If not, then take the opportunity to make a lifelong friend out of an uncomfortable situation. Rayanne Painter can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @rayphenomenon on Twitter.

Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

SOCIAL

OPINION

Selfies capture more than just beauty Brooke Martin Staff Writer

Recent studies show that continually taking photos of ourselves increases our mental well-being.

ilters and Snapchat selfies should be celebrated, not looked down on. How many times have you asked someone to take a photo of you and it doesn’t look the way you want it? This is a problem I am all too familiar with. The only time I can count on a photo to look just the way I want it to is when I take it myself. Generations before us don’t understand the want to be well-represented on social media. Our parents and grandparents may have had yearbook photos and polaroids, but our age group has selfies. While their main concern in appearance was looking nice out in public, we have to worry about looking nice in public and online. We have the constant digital pressure to look good. Other generations may think nothing of it, but we know the struggle all too well. While scrolling on Instagram we see gorgeous models and celebrities. When going through Snapchat stories we see pictures of the “popular kids” from our old high school - tan, fit, and beautiful. With social media it’s not hard to let the little

Looking good in a selfie can increase happiness and boost self-confidence.

makes sense considering that we are in complete control. When taking a selfie, we are in control of how the world sees us. Selfies can be very empowering in this way - we are in control and no one else. Beautiful people are everywhere, which sometimes makes us doubt our own beauty. So tell me what’s wrong with taking a selfie? What’s wrong with wanting to look good and more importantly feeling good about yourself ? Selfies are great because you can play around with your best angles and facial expressions until you get the perfect photo. You can take 50 photos before you get the one that makes you smile. So keep on smiling in selfies, until that smile is real. Selfies provide a positive boost of self esteem. green monster out. Taking a general interest in ourselves is important. Looking good in a selfie can increase happiness and boost self-confidence. Society, however, is too quick to judge when they see someone sticking out their tongue or using the dog filter on Snapchat. Judging others on how they use social media

needs to stop. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look your best in a photo. Being in college is a stressful time in a person’s life. Students are trying to figure out who they are, while also juggling school and friends. A recent study found that 7 in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t

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measure up. Almost everyone deals with self-esteem issues or compares themselves to others. Wearing a cute outfit and putting on makeup before taking a selfie may be the quick confidence boost you need. Recent studies show that continually taking photos of ourselves increases our mental well-being. This

Brooke Martin can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.

OPINION ADVICE

Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

Reinforcement for an overwhelming start Rachael Bayuk Staff Writer

eeling overwhelmed? You are not alone. It is only the third week of classes, yet many students are feeling overwhelmed. Student rates of stress, anxiety and depression are only increasing with every year. It is a fact that college students have more pressure put on them to perform better than ever. Just last week, I cried in a busy restaurant about my schedule and many other duties. It made me decide to change the way I look at school. I can’t change how many professors view their classes or how my schoolwork bleeds into everything else I need to get done. However, I can change how I treat myself and deal with the things that come at me. Firstly, no one can be perfect all the time. It is not a matter of if but when one will find themselves completely overloaded. The best thing to do is to go through each day, getting done what one sanely can. There are only 24 hours in a day. After sleep and rest, one normally only has twelve hours to do what they will with. And in that twelve hours less than eight of it should be spent working on something. In an article by Lisa Evans, published in FastCompany, she gives three tips for elevating productivity throughout the day. Schedule breaks into

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Man overwhelmed because of schedule your calendar. No one should be focusing on anything a full 8 hours without pauses! Next, make realistic to-do lists. No you are not going to get those 23 things (that you wrote down all neatly with a gel pen) done today. Don’t lie to yourself, it will only make you feel more overwhelmed. Last, but certainly not least, Evans suggests to prioritize your tasks. Often, people

don’t want to admit that some homework is significantly more important than another homework but, in order to do the best you can one has to make those decisions. What keeps me going is knowing that all of this is directing me towards my future dream job. But, when I go in for interviews it is unlikely that anyone will ask me what my GPA was. Or how

my statistics class went in the first month of the semester. This degree that we are all killing ourselves for, is both a piece of paper to hang on the wall (that often times few people will ever ask about) and a ticket to a new place in life. Like most things that require a ticket this should be fun. Don’t let yourself forget how important you are. College is a time for personal

exploration and achievement. It should not be how it has become. Take back the power, a system can only dominate if it is allowed to do so. Our mental health and happiness is more important than that assignment. Rachael Bayuk can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @R_Bayuk on Twitter.

Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018

LIFESTYLE

OPINION

Strengthen intimate life using kegels Brooke Martin Staff Writer

t’s no secret that lots of men are attracted to virgins.

If a girl hasn’t had her “cherry popped” yet, then having sex with her will feel different, right? Wrong. Some men (and women) are still under the impression that all virgins have intact hymens, which makes their vagina feel tighter. However, hymens often break sometime during childhood, it can be from riding a bike, using tampons or even walking can all break the membrane. No amount of sex or sex partners will permanently loosen your vagina. Since it’s their first time, virgins often feel tighter because they are nervous. Anxiety can cause females to be less relaxed, which can lead to them automatically clenching and constricting their pelvic muscle making them feel tighter. When stressed, females also produce less vaginal lubrication and the vagina fails to expand sufficiently enough for sex. The pain or discomfort many virgins feel when they first have sex has nothing to do with them being tight. There has always been a social construct that females are no longer “tight” once they lose their virginity. This is just one of many

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Woman doing kegel exercises to help strengthen muscles. sex myths out there. The stereotype that the female body is different before and after sex is just that - a stereotype. However, if you want a tighter vagina, not just for his pleasure, but yours too, it will only take ten minutes a day. The vagina is just like any other part of your body. If you don’t use it, you lose it. Luckily, kegels are a great and easy exercise to improve the strength of your pelvic muscle. Essentially, they are exercises that clench and unclench your

pelvic floor. While kegels don’t technically tighten the vagina, they do tone the muscle which gives it a tighter feel. Kegels are used to strengthen the pelvic floor for a variety of reasons. One of the many benefits of kegels, is a boost in your sex life. According to the Women’s Health Magazine, kegels help females in the bedroom by: Heightening sexual arousal Increasing the amount of blood circulating to your vagina (which improves a

woman’s ability to orgasm) Increasing the lubrication of your vagina In case you were wondering, yes men can also benefit from kegels. Males who regularly use exercises to strengthen their pelvic muscle profit from: Preventing the onset of erectile dysfunction Increasing sexual performance Decreasing the chance of premature ejaculation I started doing kegels about six months ago and have definitely noticed a

difference. One of the great parts about kegels is they don’t take up much time. Two intervals of five to ten minutes a day are all you need. They can be done anywhere and at any time. During a boring chemistry lecture, waiting in line, or watching Netflix. Kegels may not entirely change your sex life, but they may give you that little extra help needed to rock you and your partner’s world. Brooke Martin can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @bmartin471 on Twitter.

26 OPINION Thoughts to consider before buying a pet Rayanne Painter Staff Writer

ith cute pet videos constantly going viral over Facebook and Twitter, it’s safe to say that animals of all form are pretty adorable. They’re quirky, sometimes fluffy and often times can be a best friend. What’s not to love? But, being an adult in college brings a lot of responsibilities. Homework, bills, jobs and friends take up more time than we often have, that leaves us stressed and in need of a welldeserved break. Animals can be calming when coming home from a long day, but they bring a new level of responsibility that we might not expect.

But, being an adult in college brings a lot of responsibilities. Pets depend solely on you to give them the best lives possible as their caretaker. They can’t tell you what exactly they need, or when they need it. It’s up to their owners to put in the proper amount of research to know how to take care of them even when they can’t tell us. Unfortunately, young adults tend to be impulsive and irresponsible by nature. For example, images have been circulating social media of betta fish being kept in containers such as empty bottles of Burnetts, or other alcohol bottles. They may

Unfortunately, young adults tend to be impulsive and irresponsible by nature. be just fish, but they are still a living creature that is dependent on human care. No animal deserves to live in such conditions, especially when betta fish and every other fish species require specific care that is unique to their subspecies. Some might not care about how people take care of their fish, but the issue extends far past that. It is far too tempting to walk past dog and cat rescues when they’re stationed outside of Petsmart without coming home with a new kitten or puppy. They’re adorable, and would definitely love you unconditionally, but think of the long-term commitment. Dogs and cats can live anywhere between 12 to sometimes more than 20 years old. Will you have enough stability in those years of life to upkeep with the constant responsibility of having another living creature to care for? Besides the length of their lives, to keep a cat or dog healthy then they need constant vet check-ups. These aren’t cheap, and coming from somebody who has worked in a veterinary hospital before, they are absolutely essential to ensure your pet has the best life possible. Along with preventative care, they need the right food, exercise, nail trims, ear cleaning, gland

expression and possibly surgeries or expensive medication down the road. Plus, they just might eat your couch or spend your security deposit. Spaying or neutering your animal is also essential.

to reproduce. Please think about all of these aspects before deciding to adopt or buy a pet. If you do your research and budget correctly and still decide that you want animal companionship, then do so

According to a survey by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, 56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized. This means that as a pet owner, it is your responsibility not to contribute to the overpopulation of animal shelters by allowing your pets

responsibility through an animal shelter or pet rescue. If you don’t have the time or

Orange tabby cat in the pound.

Please think about all of these aspects before deciding to adopt or buy a pet.

money for pets, then don’t worry! Check out local shelters like Butte Humane Society or Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue to spend time with animals and volunteer. Rayanne Painter can be reached at theorioneditor@theorion.com or

For more information contact Butte Humane Society at (530)347-7917

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OPINION