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Learn about how Chico State is participating in the Strawless Challenege to reduce the usage of plastic straws.
Check out Wildcat of the week to learn more about Chico State softball team’s senior players.
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Artist of the week features Tara Killoran who creates non-traditional art and wants to be best friends with T-Pain.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez speaks at Chico State Josh Cozine Staff Writer
Nearly 800 filled the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium Monday in anticipation of world-renowned climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. Martinez, known for his leadership role in the youth-led group Earth Guardians who organized a lawsuit against the United States government in 2015 spoke for over an hour. He discussed growing up with a love for nature while seeing the environmental destruction of society around him and of the need to communicate the crisis of global climate change. “This was my home,” Martinez showed a slide of houses flooded, their roofs barely above the water-line, while hills in the background were on fire. “This is the way we are presenting it,” he said, flipping to a slide of line-graphs and mathematical figures. Martinez shared that by focusing on framing the issue to be more personal, instead of just abstract numbers, he has been able to reach much wider and more diverse audiences. After the talk, Martinez fielded questions. His book, “We Rise,” was also available to visitors at the event. Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @joshcozine on Twitter.
Pi Sigma Alpha endorse candidates after forum Josh Cozine Staff Writer
Members of Chico State’s Upsilon Delta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, met Saturday to decide which A.S. candidates they would endorse.
In the meeting, which took place from noon until 3 p.m. in Butte 104, the group voted on who to endorse after hours of caucus-style meetings where candidates were each allowed five minutes to speak. In the time candidates who showed up introduced themselves, answered two prepared questions―asking the candidates their priorites― and then fielded questions for any remaining time. Endorsements required a majority of five votes, done by a show of hands. Not all positions were able to reach the five-vote majority. Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @joshcozine on Twitter.
Fifth annual Trans Conference hosted on campus Josh Cozine Staff Writer
The theme of the fifth annual Trans Conference, “Existence is Resistance,” was reflected by a variety of speakers Saturday on campus. The conference took place in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. A tabling event was held for an hour while people signed in. After the keynote address, attendees broke into two groups for breakout sessions on the second floor of the BMU. Juniperangelica Gia Cordova, who has served as an A.S. senator at UC Berkeley, spoke on her experiences growing up poor, brown and trans and the obstacles she had to face just to exist. She said that sometimes she wished she could just wear whatever without it being a statement, or sometimes wishes she was a white woman and no one would care, but “as a brown trans woman, I can’t.” “Don’t you get tired of it?” asked Adela Gutierrez-Diaz, referring to the theme of the conference. “Shouldn’t it just be existence?” “Yes,” Cordova said. “I think it about it every day when I get dressed. I know that sadly, even what I wear is a political statement.” Read the full story on theorion.com. Josh Cozine can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @joshcozine on Twitter.
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Science advocates march through downtown Chico for the March for Science.
Local science advocates lead March for Science Josiah Nicholl Staff Writer
Science advocates across Chico joined forces at the Trinity Commons lawn on Saturday for the March for Science. The March for Science, which began at 10 a.m., is an event advocating for policy makers to look at the evidence for climate change and enact laws to benefit the greater good. The event featured a variety of booths and tables containing different information and activities related to science. A number of speakers, which included students and professors, gave speeches in which they urged listeners to stay politically active and fight to make changes at the local level. “It’s been scary to watch the things that’ve been happening in our country so it’s especially important for us to do what we can to fight back,” said Ben Peakes, a student volunteer who helped put on the March for Science. At noon, event organizers gathered everyone together and began marching through downtown Chico, starting at the Trinity Commons lawn and proceeding to Wall Street before wrapping back around and returning to campus.
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Fabiola Barron was one of the organizers helping with the March For Science Saturday.
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Tabling for the march began at Trinity Commons.
Following the march, a live band performed music while the activities and information tables continued until 2 p.m., when the event came to an end. Read the full story on theorion.com and find our Twitter coverage of the march from @theorion_news. Josiah Nicholl can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @josiah_theorion on Twitter.
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SUSTAINABLITY
The Strawless Challenge takes off at Chico State
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Aardvark straws are another alternative to plastic straws.
Roberto Fonseca Staff Writer
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Klean Kanteen straw (left) and a bamboo straw (right) are both sustainable options. Both last much longer than plastic straws and can be recycled.
n estimated 500 million straws are used daily in the United States and the majority of those end up in various oceans. On Monday, Chico State will be starting the Strawless Challenge in an effort to bring awareness to the plastic straw waste problem and to reduce the amount of plastic used on campus. Sophia Graves, a freshman business management major, is an intern at the Sustainability Management Association and is the project manager of the Strawless Challenge for the city of Chico. According to Graves, the campaign in Chico was started by Linda Storey, the owner of Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q, who was impacted by a video shared on Facebook of a turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose. The turtle was rescued by a few marine biologists and they painfully removed the straw from the turtle’s nose. “(Storey) realized that, as a restaurant owner,
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Sophia Graves believes that all Chico State students should take the strawless challenge.
she could do something about it. So she met up with Angela Casler, a business instructor here at Chico State who is a part of the Sustainability Management Association, and that’s how I got started interning for Angela. She gave this project to me,” Graves said. She also said that Chico’s sustainability reputation helped the group start this challenge with local businesses. “We created a founding team of different businesses in Chico that would be interested in supporting us and helping us in any way that we might need,” Graves said. She said that after meetings with various Chico organizations, the interns made posters, invited people to take the challenge and began helping participants implement replacements to plastic straws into their businesses.
What are businesses and people doing to help? “There are two parts to this, one as a customer and one as a restaurant owner. We will be going around
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NEWS
The founding team Businesses taking the challenge • Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Que (Linda Storey) • Bacio Catering
• Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) • Klean Kanteen
• Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Que • Bacio Catering
• Chico Bag
• Sierra Nevada Brewery
• City of Chico • Neal Road Recycling Facility
• Fresh Twisted Cafe
• Northern Recycling Waste Services • Recology
• Chico State A.S. Dining Services
• Waste Management
• Aonami Sustainable Sushi
• Norcal Food Equipment • Sustainability Management Association interns
to different restaurants in the city and meeting with managers and owners about ditching plastic straws,” Graves said. “If you do want to give out straws, use eco-friendly ones like Aardvark paper, bamboo or Klean Kanteen straws.” Part of the problem is that people think plastic straws can be recycled but they can’t, according to Graves. The straws are too small so they get sucked up in the industrial composter and end up in the landfill. “We can do something about this. Straws are so small and insignificant in our life. People might think ‘it’s just a straw’ but with 7 billion people on the planet, a huge amount of plastic ends up in the ocean or the environment,” Graves said. Graves, along with other SMA interns, are encouraging restaurant customers to say no to plastic straws. Graves added that using plastic straws is a common consumer habit so she wants people to sign up and take the challenge so that SMA can have metrics on the effect of the Strawless Challenge. “If people aren’t signing up, then we can’t measure
our diversion rate. So it’s really important that people take the challenge,” Graves said.
Plastic straw alternatives “Bamboo is one of the most sustainable products on the market right now. It grows to maturity in three to five years,” Graves said. “It’s very sustainable but the process to make a straw takes up a lot of water. (However), once you have one, you don’t have to replace it.” Graves also said Klean Kanteen stainless steel straws “last forever” and most paper straws are “very durable.” Elaine Kramer, the associate dining director for Associated Students, oversees catering, conference services and the retail spaces on campus. Kramer is also in charge of Chico State’s side of the Strawless Challenge. The A.S. Advisory Board meets with several Chico businesses to discuss various events and goals. Kramer brought the idea to this board and the group decided to participate in the Strawless Challenge at
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The “best case scenario” for Elaine Kramer is for people to bring their own sustainable items to school instead of using plastic. Chico State. According to Graves, 180 people and six businesses have already taken the challenge since the campaign launched on March 28.
The end goals “Straws are kind of the beginning, obviously there’s still plastic to-go ware and plastic lids,” Graves said. “Maybe, in a year from now, once a lot of restaurants downtown pick up on the challenge, we do want to move on to all the other plastic things that we’re just used to. Basically changing our consumer habits and culture.” Kramer also added that the end goal is to “crack the window” of Chico State’s sustainability efforts to shed light on the plastic products used on campus. “I’m kind of hoping we start with the straw and end up with the cup,” Kramer said. “At some point, (we hope) people are bringing their own cups in or (start) buying things that are reusable.” Roberto Fonseca can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or @rjfonseca13 on Twitter.
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POLITICS
Chico State Model UN team ranks among the best in the world Mathew Miranda Staff Writer
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hico State’s Model United Nations Team received Outstanding Delegation, the highest possible award, at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York. The honor is given to the top 10 percent of schools competing and this year marked the ninth time in 11 years Chico State won the award. The team of 36 delegates won three outstanding delegates awards and 13 out of 18 individual position paper awards, which topped all schools from Conference A and B. The closest school in Conference B, in terms of position paper awards, was Alma College. The private liberal arts college in Michigan sent 50 delegates, receiving nine position paper and three outstanding delegate awards. Due to the high demand of colleges wanting to compete, the conference is split into two weekends, March 18 through 22 and March 25 through 29, with over 200 schools attending each. The two identical conferences are the world’s largest university-level simulations of the United Nations with more than 5,000 students, half from outside the U.S., attend. The awards are based on writing skills, knowledge of their country and the ability to discuss, negotiate and present on global issues. This year, the team chose to represent the country of Brazil and served on 16 committees. Committee topics range from migration to women’s rights
Chico State’s Model United Nations Team won Outstanding Delegation for the ninth time in 11 years. with each team acting according to their country’s policies and beliefs. Political science lecturer John Crosby serves as the program’s adviser but gives all credit to the students. “For the position papers, those are the students, it’s their work,” Crosby said. “They are the ones that correct themselves, they have student officers that go through the papers and talk to them. I don’t grade the position papers. I don’t look at them.” Crosby believes the opportunity to gain insight on the innerworkings of the world will benefit students. “For us to understand how the world works we have to under-
stand what drives nations. If we can understand those reasons we can become global citizens. Every year a new officer panel is elected, consisting of students who competed in prior years, to run the class with head delegate and secretary general taking the lead. International relations major David Ramirez spent the last two semesters as a delegate and will return next year as a student officer. Ramirez spoke on his time in New York and his experience competing against thousands of students. “The New York experience was priceless, everything from the preparation to being in conference and competing with some of
the best students in the world,” Ramirez said. “It teaches you how to work with individuals with different mindsets, expands your vocabulary and develops your social skills in a professional setting.” Students must enroll in Crosby’s political science course Model United Nations (POLS 340A) in the fall and once again in the spring to participate in the New York conference. The fall semester includes a conference in which delegates travel to Seattle. Although mostly political science majors join the team, Crosby encourages any student interested to sign up for the class as the skills learned will prepare students for future careers.
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“These skills are not political science-related skills,” Crosby said. “These are skills useful for any future job. How to talk to somebody, how to persuade someone that your position is right. There are companies out there in the future that you won’t agree with their policies, but unfortunately you will have to pretend to agree to stay employed ... The skill set is relevant across any discipline. In any kind of job scenario, the people that have done their research, know how to write, know to present themselves and that can advance their agenda will be the ones that win.” Mathew Miranda can be reached at mmiranda18@mail.csuchico.edu or @MathewMiranda24 on Twitter.
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ENVIRONMENT
NEWS
Waste Audit aims to improve recycling at Chico State A.S. Sustainability and Recycling will be sorting waste at the BMU, WREC to raise awareness Kelsi Sibert Staff Writer
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ssociated Students Sustainability, in collaboration with A.S. Recycling, will be hosting a waste audit outside of Chico State’s Student Service Center on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A.S. Sustainability Assistant Coordinator Amanda Reinhart said the goal of this event is to call attention to people’s waste habits. “We are going to be collecting trash out of the recycling bin and the trash (cans) out of just the BMU and the WREC and it’s going to be all laid out and we’re (going to) try and see how students are recycling,” Reinhart said. “(We want to see) how well we’re doing with our diversion of waste and just really get a snapshot of where students are excelling in recycling and what kind of recycling they’re actually just putting in the trash.” The trash will be collected from the Bell Memorial Union and the WREC on Monday, then participants will lay the trash out near the SSC so they can separate the waste during the audit for everyone to see. “We haven’t done a waste audit in a couple years...and so since we have access to the BMU and the WREC we thought we would start there,” said A.S. Sustainability Coordinator
Nani Teves. “If anyone else on campus wanted to know their waste, then (A.S.) Recycling
place. “The campus has a goal of zero waste and so does the
could help them do an audit.”
Associated Students and that means that 90 percent of what we get rid of does not go to the landfill and so we’re kind of looking at that percentage number,” Teves said. “We’re going to get a snapshot of what our percent is now, at least in the BMU and the WREC.” Though an audit like this hasn’t been done for almost five years, Teves and Reinhart believe it’s important to do these audits each year to educate those on the Chico State campus about where their waste goes. The last time the audit took place, a majority of the waste was paper products from the dining hall and paper towels from the restrooms. This year, they are hoping to identify more products to decrease the diversion. “Chico State is one of the more sustainable schools and I think it just helps promote just how green we are trying to go and it just lays out kind of a foundation of being one of the pioneer higher education school within the CSU system that’s trying to be sustainable and implement sustainable practices on our campus,” Reinhart said.
“We’re going to get a snapshot of what our percent is now, at least in the BMU and the WREC.” Nani Teves A.S. Sustainability Coordinator This audit is intended to inform Chico State students how well they are or aren’t using the correct waste bins. The end goal is to bring attention to what needs to be changed concerning campus waste. “I think there’s definitely an education piece (here) in having students actually see how they’re doing,” Reinhart said. “Hopefully, out of this, more education will come and more awareness of what is supposed to be going inside the recycle and what’s actually supposed to go inside the landfill.” Both Teves and Reinhart noted that the waste bins on campus can be misleading and confusing, so they are expecting waste to be in the wrong places and don’t blame anyone for these mistakes. However, whether the waste is put in the right bin or not, someone from A.S. Recycling has to sort through each bin and put the waste in the right
Kelsi Sibert can be reached at newseditor@mail.csuchico.edu or @ksibertofficial on Twitter.
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Amanda Reinhart believes that a waste audit, like the one taking place on Tuesday, is about making students aware of their waste habits and where the waste actually ends up.
SPORTS OUTDOORS
Bear Hole
Formerly a hidden gem, now a Chico favorite
Swimmers taking a dip while a couple hikes down to Bear Hole. Courtney Chapman Staff Writer
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earing the rushing water but all you see are fields around you. You see some strange jagged rock formations and as you approach them, you see a large drop leading down to the rushing river below. This is Bear Hole. Located in Upper Bidwell Park roughly 10 minutes outside of downtown Chico, Bear Hole is a favorite for students. Although many people know about it, there are still some students who are unfamiliar with this local spot. Here is how to find Bear Hole if you have never been as well as some safety tips for your travels. When you head out of town on Manzanita Avenue, the road takes you straight to the mouth of Upper Bidwell Park. Keep following the road past the golf course toward Monkey Face. Once you get there, you will see the parking lot for Monkey Face and another road forking to the right. Follow the road to the right for about three miles before you get to the parking lot leading up to Bear Hole with multiple turnoffs to park your car and walk along the way. Bear in mind, this road is closed on Sundays and Mondays but you can still access Bear Hole, so plan accordingly. The road is fairly flat and an easy walk for those
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looking for some extra exercise. As you first walk up to the entrance of Bear Hole, it doesn’t seem like there’s anything there. As you get closer, there are extreme water danger signs and a very unstable staircase with broken railing. Toward the bottom of the stairs, they end and there is about a six foot drop in between a crevice of rocks. You will definitely need some maneuvering skills to get down to the water and the rocks are extremely slick, so caution is of the essence. Bear Hole is a part of Big Chico Creek. While it wasn’t quite warm enough for me to get into the cold water yet, some brave souls embraced the cold water for a refreshing swim on a very nice day. There is a ledge for people to jump off of or leave their clothes while taking a dip in the water. If the hike back up to the stairs seems too treacherous, there is another side trail that leads you back up from the water to an earlier parking lot. Upper Bidwell is home to beautiful pieces of nature. If you have some time, walking the path would be the best way to observe some of the sights the park offers. As always, safety should be the first priority. Be aware of your surroundings and never go into the white water parts of Big Chico Creek while swimming. Courtney Chapman can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @courtneychaps on Twitter.
The stairs dropping down to Bear Hole.
Sign warning of the extreme rock and water dangers surrounding Bear Hole.
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REGULATIONS
SPORTS
Alochol policy limits student athletes Wildcat athletics’ drinking policy holds players to higher standard than other students
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Chico State lays out their alcohol policy very clearly to all of its athletes when the athlete first arrives. Courtney Chapman and Andrew Baumgartner Staff Writers
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s we move on from the cold and rain to nicer weather, there will be no shortages of partying for Chico State students. Weekends like Caesar Chavez are different for student-athletes who are bound by a drinking policy through the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. “We want people to have a good college experience but we want them to be wise and make good choices and compete at their peak performance,” said Anita Barker, the athletic director at Chico State. Barker has been athletic director for the past 16 years and has also worked hard to improve the student-athlete experience at the university. Part of being a student-athlete is adhering to the extra responsibilities placed upon them. These include representing the university appropriately, playing at their highest possible performance and staying in good academic standing. The administration at Chico State has recognized that student-athletes
must be held to a higher standard than most other students at Chico State. The department and school must require some type of policy on drinking and here is how they outline it: • Irresponsible or underage drinking is a risk to students’ academic, social, physical, emotional and legal welfare. • The use of alcohol before, during or after department-sponsored athletic events either at home or during road trips is strictly prohibited. • Chico State student-athletes may not consume alcohol during any “official team activity,” including receptions, dinners and special events. • Student-athletes, coaches, or staff members shall not serve or provide alcohol to any prospective student-athlete, regardless of age, during an official visit or while representing the department or university in any function. • The irresponsible use of alcohol and/or being intoxicated in a public place, regardless of age, is prohibited. Head coaches may adopt more restrictive rules relative to alcohol use for their respective teams.
In such an event, student-athletes on the team are expected to comply with those rules or face possible disciplinary action. The Chico State women’s soccer team created their own additional policy on alcohol in 2011. Their leadership team, consisting of captains and upperclassmen, decided that they would enforce a completely dry season. As a result, the team made it to the Division II Final Four competition this season. “I think my team has the strictest policy on drinking,” said Kim Sutton, head coach for the Chico State women’s soccer team. “It includes athletes over the age of 21, everyone is held to the same standard.” Sutton had been wanting to introduce a dry season for a while but wanted the policy to come from the student-athletes themselves, not an authority figure. She knew that it would be more likely to be followed if her team, as peers, supported it. “From the day we start (to) the final games of the season, we do not tolerate any substance of alcohol whatsoever,” said Devon Morones, a midfielder on the women’s soccer team. “We get ev-
eryone on board and everyone is for it. We’re just here to do school and play soccer.” The men’s basketball team has a similar self-governing policy like the women’s soccer team. “We all came together and decided that we would hold each other accountable and enforce the policy among ourselves,” said Corey Silverstrom, a guard for the men’s basketball team. “We all just wanted to be focused for the season.” While the women’s soccer team and men’s basketball team enforce their own policy, other teams in the athletic department have found different ways to handle these policies. “Each consequence is handled differently,” said Angel Shamblin, head coach for the Wildcats’ softball team. “It depends on the situation and exactly what happened with that situation.” What an athlete does to break this policy can lead to some unfortunate consequences including sitting out a few games, suspension or even having a scholarship revoked, depending on the severity of the offense. The coaches can’t be monitoring the athletes at all time and
they have to trust them to make the right decisions. “I trust my guys. I think that’s how you got to be from the beginning for any coach,” said Nick Green, head coach of the men’s golf team at Chico State. “You have to have that mutual trust between your players and yourself.” Educating the athletes on what alcohol can do to your body is just as important as trust. Chico State’s Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center is responsible for making sure students know the consequences of drinking or doing drugs. “We have had someone from CADEC come talk to our team about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and also talk about the resources CADEC provides,” said men’s basketball coach Greg Clink, through email. “We also have a nutritionist come speak to our team regularly and part of that presentation is educating our student-athletes on the effects alcohol can have on athletic performance.”
Andrew Baumgartner and Courtney Chaopman can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @abaum94 or @courtneychaps on Twitter.
10 SPORTS RECAPS SATURDAY Chico softball sweeps Seawolves on senior day Wednesday April 18, 2018
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he Chico State softball team couldn’t have asked for a better senior day as they successfully completed a four game sweep of Sonoma State. The Wildcats defeated the Seawolves 6-2 in the first game and finished with a 2-0 victory in game two. With the wins, Chico State has officially clinched the California Collegiate Athletic Association regular season title. Before the game, a brief ceremony was held to commemorate the four seniors on the team. Haley Gilham, Mia Quintero,
Cyrena Taylor and Karli Skowrup were all recognized with their families beside them. Two of the seniors, Gilham and Skowrup, had especially big days on the field. Gilham tossed another complete game to earn her 19th win of 2018. Gilham limited the Sea-
really well so it’s going to be hard to let that whole experience go.” Fellow senior second baseman Karli Skowrup also had a huge day at the plate. In the bottom of the third inning, Skowrup launched a three-run homer to left center field. It was her 10th home run of the year and the per-
wolves to five hits while giving up one earned run in game one. In game two, with runners at first and third in the top of the sixth, enter Gilham came in for the final four outs of the game to earn the save. “Being able to start my last conference game on the home field and finish it, it definitely helps leave a mark,” Gilham said. “This team is crazy and we get along
fect way to celebrate senior day in front of her friends and family. “It felt awesome. It’s nice to see all the hard work and practice pay off on a day like this,” Skowrup said, following her homer. Skowrup is third in the CCAA in home runs and leads the league in RBIs with eight games to go. The team has set its sights on nationals this year and bringing the Western Regional Title back
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The four Chico State seniors, Karli Skowrup, Haley Gilham, Cyrena Taylor and Mia Quintero, all have been a crucial part of the Wildcat’s 39-3 season. to their home field where they went a perfect 20-0 this season. “I want to make it to nationals. I don’t care how we do it, as long as we get those wins and get to nationals, that’s all I want to do,” Gilham said.
The Wildcats play Humboldt State on Friday at 1 p.m. in Arcata. Austin Schreiber can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @aschreiber94 on Twitter.
SATURDAY
Track splits up for another successful weekend Andrew Baumgartner Staff Writer
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hico State’s track and field teams split action over the weekend with part of the team in Turlock for the Stanislaus Multi and the others in Davis for the Woody Wilson Classic. Stanislaus Multi: The men participated in the decathlon while the women participated in the heptathlon. The Chico State men swept the top three spots of the decathlon as Lane Andrews, BASEBALL 04/14 ROAD
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Alex Davila and Dylan Smith finished first, second and third, respectively. The Wildcat men finished first in eight of the ten events. Lane Andrews finished first in the long jump, 400 meter and the 1500 meter. Alex Davila finished first in the shot put and second in two other events. Dylan Smith finished first in the discus, pole vault and javelin. The other first place finish from the men was Randall LeBlanc in the 110 meter hurdles. The women were led by freshman Adelae Fredeen who
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finished seventh. Fredeen finished in the top-5 in the 100 meter hurdles, 200 and the 800. Woody Wilson Classic: The Wildcats had several first place finishes. For the women, Megan Farrell and Erica Davis took first and second in the pole vault. This is Farrell’s third first place finish in the pole vault this season. Another first place finisher was Jenavieve Turner in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 1 minute and 1.39 seconds. Turner’s time registers as the second best time in Chico
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State history in the women’s 400 meter hurdles. For the men, Nolan Nagle made school history in the hammer throw. His throw of 186-8 1/2 placed second in Chico State history. Nagle finished third in the tournament. The other notable finisher for the Wildcats was Kelly McConnell who ran the 400 meter hurdles and finished first place with a time of 52.95 seconds. The Wildcats travel to Southern California for three meets next week at the Mt. SAC Invitational, Bryan Clay STAT 'CAT
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MEN’S BASKETBALL Bailey Akins and Karli Skowrup are No. 2 and No. 3 on the CCAA home run leaderboard, only behind Jessica Brown (CSUSB)
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Adelae Freeden in the 110m hurdles. Invitational and the Beach Invitational. Andrew Baumgartner can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @abaum94 on Twitter.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL Chico State is third in the CCAA in hits with 382, trailing only CSU Monterey Bay (405) and Cal Poly Pomona (385).
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SOFTBALL
SPORTS
UPCOMING - BASEBALL vs. Who: Cal State Dominguez Hills Where: Nettleton Stadium When: April 20 at 6 p.m. Price: Free with student I.D. General Admission: $8
vs. Who: Cal State Dominguez Hills Where: Nettleton Stadium When: April 21 at noon and 2:30 p.m. Price: Free with student I.D. General Admission: $8
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The Wildcats softball team celebrates after clinching the No. 1 spot in their conference.
Records broken as Wildcats finish 20-0 Justin Couchot Sports Editor
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nother homestand, another sweep for the Chico State softball team as they finished a perfect 20-0 at home this season. With the four-game sweep came two more broken records for the Wildcats. In the bottom of the third inning of game two on Friday, third baseman Bailey Akins launched a homer over the left field fence for her 12th home run on the year, a new Chico State softball record. “I knew it was gone off the bat. It was a 3-2 count and I was super focused on making hard contact. that STAT 'CAT SOFTBALL
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is my main goal. It hit the sweet spot and felt awesome,” Akins said. “I was stoked rounding first base. I am pretty sure I screamed a little bit.” Akins tied Hailey Stockman and Desiree Gonzalez for the single-season home run record March 29 against Cal State Dominguez Hills. The team was aware of the record but of course had to stay quiet. “It has been a thing that we’re all anticipating but not talking about it,” Akins said. “Honestly, I am relieved that it’s done and over with. Trying to tell yourself not to think about it automatically gets you thinking.” The Red Bluff local transferred from Simpson University, a Divi-
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sion III school, and has not lost a step going up divisions. Her 12 home runs are just one shy of her total last season with six games left. Out of all the schools in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, Chico State has the furthest field, making the record that much more impressive. Chico State leads the conference in home runs Akins is second in the CCAA individually. Senior Karli Skowrup trails Akins by just two with 10. With six games to go, Skowrup has a chance to tie or possibly break the previous mark, set at 11, as well. Another record that was set this weekend came in the final game of the series, this time in the circle. TOP PERFORMERS
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Chico State pitchers Naomi Monahan and Haley Gilham combined for the Wildcats’ 16th shutout on the season, a new Chico State record. The shutout that broke the record seemed to come full circle for the ’Cats. Starter Naomi Monahan went the first 5 2/3 innings allowing just three hits before Gilham came in for the final four outs at University Softball Field for the combined shutout. Chico State now travels to Humboldt before the CCAA Championship May 4.
UPCOMING - SOFTBALL @ Who: Humboldt State Where: HSU Softball Field When: April 20 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Price: Free with student I.D. General Admission: $5
@ Who: Humboldt State Where: HSU Softball Field When: April 21 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Price: Free with student I.D. General Admission: $5
Justin Couchot can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com or @JCouchot_Sports on Twitter.
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The Chico State women’s rugby club plays at Stanford at 3 p.m. Saturday for the Sweet 16.
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WILDCAT OF THE WEEK SENIOR SOFTBALL EDITION
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he Chico State softball team has a lot to be proud of in their record breaking 39-3 season that included a perfect 20-0 home record at University Softball Field. From one of the Wildcats’ greatest all-time pitcher, to a league-leading hitter, this years senior class has shown their dedication and passion to the game. Here’s a look at what these seniors had to say about their time at Chico State.
Haley Gilham STARTING PITCHER
You just signed on to play softball in the Netherlands after graduation. What’re you most excited about? “The most exciting thing is being able to explore the different countries that I’ll be able to visit and also being able to extend my career past my four years of college.” What will you miss most about Chico? “I will miss the people the most. There’s definintely a really chill vide that Chico has. It’s a campus that is diverse and has many different people among it and it’s like a once in a lifetime opportunity to be here.”
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Karli Skowrup SECOND BASE
As of right now you lead the team and the CCAA in RBIs and are third in home runs. Where do you attribute your success? “My success this season, I really owe it to all my consistency with my hitting. I come to the field early, I hit in the net, do a few buckets every day and I do a lot of repetition. I’m just very relaxed and all I think about when I’m hitting is ‘see ball, hit ball.’”
Cyrena Taylor FIRST BASE
What is the biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome in your softball career? “One of the biggest obstacles I’ve had to overcome was having surgery. I tore my ACL my freshman year of college and coming back from that was really difficult. I had to go through a lot of physical therapy and I had the surgery in September and was playing in February which was really hard on my body. It carried on throughout my college career and I still kind of have knee problems which is a big obstacle. Also red shirting was really hard for me because I didn’t get to see a lot of pitches so coming into the season this year. It was really hard to get my timing back and getting used to the swing of things was pretty difficult.”
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Can you talk about your senior season and the now 39-3 team? “Compared to last year we have a great team overall. Everyone that came in knows what they are supposed to do, us seniors know what we need to do and everyone knows their role. We all work hard at achieving our goal which is ultimately the National Championship.”
BLOTTER
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Call Type: Disturbance Monday 1:24 p.m., Bidwell Bowl Amphitheatre Someone went into Bidwell Mansion and reported a female in a verbal argument with another group. Call Type: Vandalism Monday 7:43 p.m., Aymer Jay Hamilton Hall Window screen to a small bathroom was cut, possibly in an attempt to gain entry. Call Type: Disturbance Tuesday 9:21 a.m., Aymer Jay Hamilton Hall A group of approximately seven individuals were outside of the clinic and were asked to leave for being too loud and using provocative language. The individuals refused to leave. Call Type: Disturbance Tuesday 2:07 p.m., Physical Science Building Group of transients were yelling and arguing.
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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: Transient Monday 12:55 a.m., 900 Wall St. Transients set a fire in front of the building, later were seen up on the roof. Call Type: Disturbance Monday 6:12 a.m., 100 Main St. Female was inside the building yelling and screaming. She was upset because they didn’t let her use the restroom and then went after one of the employees. Call Type: Refusing to Leave Monday 7:18 a.m., 300 Salem St. Male locked himself in the elevator to camp and was not letting anyone in. Call Type: Disturbance Monday 1:27 p.m., 2400 Notre Dame Blvd. Male was walking in and out of business yelling at them looking for applications, yelling that he was going to shoot someone. Call Type: Stabbing Tuesday 4:32 a.m., 2500 Esplanade Patient with stab wound to the chest, may have occurred near Little Caesar’s. Call Type: Theft Wednesday 4:01 p.m., 1900 Broadway St. A homeless person was taking property from the porch.
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EDITORIAL
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EDITORIAL
NOW YOU KNOW A WEEKLY FACTOID FEATURE
Q:
What is the art director’s job at The Orion?
A: The art director is in charge of two other designers who help put together the print edition each week.
The designers and art director this semester are students from the media design arts and technology major.
The weekly print order is edited and sent to Marysville by our designer to ensure we will be ready for printing by our deadline.
The art director oversees the designers work. He/she also designs and lays out the cover and cover spread.
The editorial process is completely student run. Have a question? Email us at orionmanagingeditor@gmail.com.
THUMBS Thumbs up to the Chico State softball team breaking two records this weekend. Great job Wildcats! Thumbs down to graduation expenses. The school has enough of our money. Thumbs up to Chico State going strawless. Just another step toward a more sustainable campus! Thumbs down to people skipping classes altogether on 4/20. Prioritize school, then have fun!
We are part of the problem The U.S. is part of the problem. Chico State students are part of the problem. Anyone who has a social media
Using the recycling bins around campus, buying reusable metal water bottles, bringing reusable bags to the grocery store and
account has that one friend who won’t stop posting pictures of the melting ice caps, sad Koala Bears with their habitats cut down and beach picture after beach picture with plastic and trash being washed up on shore. Although these shares on Facebook and Twitter are not the most entertaining videos to watch, they do point out a sad but obvious reality. We are part of the problem. As a developed country with a culture of overconsumption, the U.S. and its residents put between 40,000 and 110,000 metric tons of plastic waste into the ocean each year, according to Northwestern. As many might know, plastic is not biodegradable and will stay in the ecosystem for 450 years, according to The Balance.
participating in the strawless campaign are all surefire ways to reduce our plastic waste. Yes, we have had these things that have been drilled into our brains since first grade but as life gets busy in college, it’s easy to get lazy about caring for the environment. Chico State is one of the greenest schools in the state and we need to be reflecting that day after day. Although your friends might think you’re annoying for sharing environmental videos online, advocating for our community and our planet is not optional. We praise Chico State and the community for taking steps to keep our planet beautiful and now it’s time to follow in their footsteps.
So, what is the solution? The start of a solution is understanding that we are part of the problem. It’s hard to admit to ourselves but until we accept that reality we are continuing to have an ignorant mindset that is killing the planet. Second, we need to support and participate the actions that Chico State and the community is taking to reduce the amount of plastic that is disposed of.
The Orion editorial is a collaborative effort of the entire editorial board.
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THE GROUP FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Austin Farwell (vocals & bass) Kevin Killion (saxophone) Miles Van Housen (trumpet) Dean Simcox (trombone) Byron Drumming (drums) Eric Jones (guitar)
LOCAL MUSICIANS BRING RAGE, ROCK AND FUNK TO CREATE A SOUND UNLIKE ANY OTHER IN CHICO. Nicole Henson Arts Editor
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f we were a TV show, we would be “Sesa Street” but if “Sesame Street” met the b from the Muppets,” said the talented gr goofballs who make up Smokey the Gro The group explained over burgers how band met, the group dynamic and revealed a propo that they have for Chico State students. Smokey the Groove is made up of local musician all met in Chico but have since brought their groov music to places across the west coast. What makes group stand out is their large stage presence of not only instruments but band members as well. The b currently consisting of six people: Outspoken Aust Farwell performs vocals and bass, Eric Jones plays guitar, Byron Drumming is on drums and said he li
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the drums because “drums have that ADD sound to them yet they flow.” But what really ties out the group is their set of jazzy horn players. Dean Simcox plays the trombone, Kevin Killion on saxophone and Miles Van Housen brings it home with the trumpet. “We started out as a group of four but the thing was we wanted to stand out. We needed that one thing that would set us apart from the rest of the bands in Chico,” Simcox said. The band admits they didn’t think making the group larger was the thing that would set them apart but are very happy with the results. The men have played everywhere from Portland to Santa Cruz and their favorite venue is the Bogo in San Francisco. The close-knit vibe of
the group makes it evident that their relationships with each other are just as harmonious as their music. “A lot of us met in high school and have been friends for a long time,” the group said. They began by just doing renegades and jamming at each other’s houses. Then they started to play at Simcox’s family business, Art., Etc. When asked about what influenced their band, the guys looked at each other as if they despised the question. “It’s hard to say because we all have favorite artists we grab from but mostly we just play whatever we think sounds good and is fun,” Van Housen said. The group explains that they are always told that they look like they are having a blast on stage. This is their key to spreading positive energy from the stage to the crowd.
Currently, the group is looking for a new space to practice and they have an interesting proposition for college students. “We are popular in the Chico music scene but are trying to reach out to students as well,” Van Housen said. “This being said we want to present a challenge. We want students to know that we will play at any party as long as it’s huge. We want to jam at the biggest, most fun party and we want everyone to be included. No frat stuff. We want everyone to be able to bring their friends and we want to bring our friends.” Can students throw a party worthy of hosting the groove? Nicole Henson can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @nicohenson on Twitter.
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Wed 18 Museum Without Walls - ‘It’s a No Brainer’
The Gateway Science Museum presents the Spring 2018 Museum Without Walls (MWOW) lecture series. “It’s a No Brainer” will be discussing different aspects of the brain. Admission is free and doors open at 7 p.m. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Siskiyou Hall 120 When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Price: Free
Clothesline Project
Join the Safe Place advocates by showing how sexual assault and domestic violence have affected you or someone you care about by decorating a shirt. The shirts will be hung across campus as a visual of sexual assault statistics. Participants will be able to take home a free shirt. Where: BMU 203 When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price: Free The Cannabis Forum is in the BMU on Wednesday.
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Cannabis Forum: The Myths & Facts
With confusion about the laws, risks and benefits of marijuana use, there will be a panel of professionals that will be providing information regarding the use of marijuana in Butte County. The speakers will be Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey, University Police Chief John Reid, Butte County Health Department Dr. Andy Miller, CEO of Fire Pharmaceuticals Samuel Monteon and Inland Cannabis Farmers Association’s Jessica Mackenzie. This event is free and open to all members of the campus communit. Where: BMU 203 When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Price: Free
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END OF THE WEEK PLANS Thu 19
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Wildcat Statue Dedication Ceremony
Tyler Childers Live
Something wild is coming on April 19. Stop by the Wildcat Plaza for the official unveiling of the Wildcat statue. There will be refreshments and a big group picture so be sure to wear your Wildcat gear. Where: Wildcat Plaza, Second Street side of the BMU When: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Price: Free
Ineffable Music presents Tyler Childers live in concert at the El Rey Theater on Friday. Doors open at 8 p.m. and this is an all ages event. Where: El Rey Theater When: 9 p.m. Price: $18
Thursday Night Market
Stop by the Thursday Night Market this week. From food trucks to fresh fruit and vegetables to cupcakes, tea and more, this is one of the best things to do in Chico on a Thursday night. Bring your friends and family to this event. Where: Downtown Chico When: 6 to 9 p.m. Price: Free
Breaking the Silence On Mental Health
Join the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center for a night dedicated to bringing awareness and visibility on the impact of mental health through creative expressions such as poetry, music and dance. In light of what happened at Butte Hall on March 15 the topic of mental health has gained relevance among our campus’ conversations. If you are interested in presenting or performing a piece, sign-ups can be found at the CCLC (MLIB 172). There will also be an open mic portion for those feeling inspired the night of. Where: BMU 008 When: 6 to 8 p.m. Price: Free
The Clock Strikes Thirteen Tour
Come enjoy this all ages event filled with live music by Z-Man, DJ True Justice, Oso Negro, Surebert, Eva Rhymes, with Pervert, Calex and Esquire Ali. Where: The Naked Lounge When: 7:30 p.m. Price: $10
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Tyler Childers will be performing in at the El Rey Theater on Friday.
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WEEKEND EVENTS Sat 21
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Spring Open House
The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve will be hosting its first public open house. This is a rare opportunity for the public to come out and see some of Chico’s best hiking locations and learn about the park and its inhabitants. Where: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve When: 1 to 3 p.m. Price: Free
All Time Low
All Time Low featuring Gnash and Deamers are coming to the Senator Theater in Chico on Saturday. All ages can attend. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Where: Senator Theater When: 7 p.m. Price: $27.50
All Time Low will be performing in Chico on Saturday.
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Tee’d Off @ Cancer Golf Tournament
The Chico State Wildcats’ Relay For Life team will be hosting the 10th annual Tee’d Off @ Cancer Golf Tournament. This is a fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction. Come out for a fun day of golf and support your Relay For Life team and the American Cancer Society. The $95 entry fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart and a tri-tip sandwich dinner immediately following tournament. Where: Bidwell Park Golf Course When: 1 to 6 p.m. Price: $95
Chico Community Concert Band
The Chico Community Concert Band will be performing at Lakeside Pavilion. Instramental arrangements of traditional songs from Mexico, Spanish concert marches and highlights from the musical “The Man of La Mancha” along with other selections will be performed. The Chico Community Concert Band has approximately 50 members from Chico and other surrounding cities. Where: Lakeside Pavilion at 2565 California Park Drive When: 2 p.m. Price: Free
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START OF THE WEEK Mon 23
Tues 24
Chico State is Officially Strawless!
Chico State is finally strawless, so sign up to take the challenge and use #strawlesschallenge in a post and you’ll be automatically entered to win some prizes including Klean Kanteen cups, Chico Bags, Togo Ware, Aardvark Straw Packs and more. Don’t forget to tag @chicostatedining. Look out for A.S. Dining’s Post-Plastic Straw Kit at any retail dining location on campus, including Common Grounds, Creekside Cafe, Urban Roots, Butte and Holt Station and the Marketplace. Post-Plastic Kits include a Stainless Steel Straw, straw cleaning brush and other stuff! Where: BMU When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price: Free
PROPOSED STUDENT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
to Health Services Fee, Athletics Fee, Student Learning Fee
Polls open: Wednesday, April 25 at 8 AM Polls close: Thursday, April 26 at 8 PM Check your email or visit
www.csuchico.edu/fee-adjustments to access the link to vote.
For more information on the proposed fee adjustments, to view the voter pamphlet, or to provide online feedback, please visit www.csuchico.edu/fee-adjustments.
Stop by Downtown Dance in Chico on Tuesday.
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West Coast Swing Lab: College Night
Downtown Dance Welcomes college students to check out their weekly West Coast Swing Lab for free this special evening! This weekly, 2 hour class is known for its concept-based techniques that focus on technique, musicality, individual and partner skills that take your social and competitive dancing from good to great. No partner is required but you do need to know your six and eight count basics both partnered and individually. Where: Downtown Dance When: 6:30 p.m. Price: College students free
Retirement Reception for Kristie Pease
Please join the Associated Students for a celebration honoring Kristie Pease as she prepares for retirement after 32 years of dedicated service on the Chico State campus. A reception will be held in BMU 203 on Tuesday with a short program beginning at 3:30pm. Please stop by to help us send her off on her new adventure and wish her well. Where: BMU 203 When: 3 to 5 p.m. Price: Free
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Looks almost fun, right? It’s not.
‘Extinction’ is boring, wastes gamers’ time
Ulises Duenas Staff Writer
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ometimes when I buy something, I feel like a prisoner to my own bad decision. I have to get my money’s worth out of it, even if it’s a waste of time. “Extinction” is a game that costs $60 and the best thing that came from playing it was being able to tell people not to buy it. There’s no point in talking about the story, writing, characters or art style of
the game because they don’t matter. They’re not terrible but they sort of just blend together into a bland mush. The main attraction in “Extinction” is killing giant, orc-like monsters called ravenii. Whoever designed the combat in this game must have been a big fan of “Attack on Titan.” Not only do the ravenii die from having the back of their necks cut but the player can also swing around, just like in the show. Well, not like the show because the
show makes it look fun and combat in “Extinction” is definitely not fun. Cut a leg, swing up the back, cut the neck. You’re now an expert at “Extinction.” Combat in the game is extremely repetitive and, despite the fact that you’re killing giant monsters all the time, you never feel powerful in the game. The ravenii constantly swat you away and can kill you in one or two hits. Aside from slaying ravenii, gameplay also consists of rescuing civilians and
protecting buildings from being destroyed. Since the game doesn’t go through the trouble of fleshing out any characters, saving a bunch of nameless townspeople and protecting their homes just feels like a chore. There are also smaller enemies to fight but combat against them boils down to mashing one button over and over until they’re all gone. That’s all there really is to say about “Extinction.” The weirdest thing about this game is that the developer,
Iron Galaxy, is capable of a lot better than this. Their games were never huge blockbusters but most of them were fun, smaller budget games. This is a game that looks and plays like a budget game but sold at the price of a premium product. It’s not terrible, but it is painfully boring and mediocre and it earns two stars.
Ulises Duenas can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter.
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Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren star as John and Ella Spencer in “The Leisure Seeker.”
‘The Leisure Seeker’ is heartfelt, flawed romantic comedy Angel Ortega Staff Writer
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he Leisure Seeker” is an emotionally driven film with some flaws that almost lead it to its demise. In the film, John (Donald Sutherland) and Ella Spencer (Helen Mirren) are a retired couple, cared for by their children, Jane (Janel Moloney) and Will (Christian McKay). John has recently been experiencing symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease while Ella is battling cancer. In a final effort to make the most out of their lives, John and Ella take one more road trip from their home
in Massachusetts to Key West, Florida before their illnesses consume them. There were many aspects of this film that made “The Leisure Seeker” enjoyable. The chemistry between Sutherland and Mirren was some of the most organic onscreen chemistry that I have seen in a film. Mirren’s performance as Ella was well delivered and executed. She was able to capture the emotional turmoil of a wife seeing her spouse suffer from memory loss. Although she does her best to be sympathetic towards her husband, the pain of seeing her loved one fade away was too
much for Ella to handle. Mirren delivers a sincere and genuine performance in Ella which creates a very captivating character that becomes the driving force of the film. The relationship between John and Ellen is very earnest and emotional as they entered their elder years. “The Leisure Seeker” was a decent romantic-comedy that did tug a few of my heart strings. However, the flaws make this film go from great to just decent. Mirren delivered an excellent performance, the writing of the character Ella itself was flawed and could have been improved. Many of Ella’s actions, dia-
logue and overall mannerisms were questionable. Her attitude toward John’s memory loss was borderline rude and created an almost infuriating character in Ella. Though Ella is a flawed character, Mirren was able to work with what she was given and is the redeeming factor of Ella’s character. The children of John and Ella were also poorly written. Jane and Will were completely one-dimensional characters with flawed characteristics. Every scene with Jane and Will was very boring and almost unnecessary. Lastly, the narrative of the
film did not flow well. Many scenes of the film dragged the overall plot and the film felt too long. Many of these scenes could have easily have been cut and it would have improved the pacing of “The Leisure Seeker.” Despite the flaws of the film, I felt the ending did bring a sense of closure and saved the film from becoming mediocre.
Angel Ortega can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter.
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Artist of the week:
Tara Killoran Mitchell Kret Staff Writer
Mitchell Kret can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or @theorion_arts on Twitter.
Tara Killoran is a sophomore graphic design major with a non-traditional viewpoint. She creates art for the sake of creating something real rather than to appeal to expectations she considers pretentious. Killoran finds inspiration from social media and has a lifelong dream of being friends with rapper T-Pain.
How did you get started? In preschool, we would do art projects like stick paintings where we had to draw our family. Pretty much everyone drew lines for the bodies but I drew circles and that really struck my preschool as artistically innovative and so they just started giving me mad compliments and I feel like that ego boost made me feel like I was good at art which eventually led to me actually being good at art.
What made you decide on a career in graphic design? I saw the list of required classes to be a marketing major. That’s when I knew.
What are some of your inspirations? Instagram is probably my biggest inspiration. Instagram is sorta classified as social media but it can be a really great way to curate your interests and find other people’s work or just random images that inspire you. Patricia Piccinini, she is this crazy artist who 3-D models these really obscure flesh creatures and they make you feel things and they make me feel inspired.
What do you want to do after college? Don’t ask me that...
What is your dream job? T-Pain’s best friend. You can put that in The Orion? He seems like such a cool guy.
What is your favorite and least favorite part of the artistic process? I love the artistic process from start to finish. I love the process of creating. My least favorite part is when someone takes a personal (non-commissioned) piece and tries to add a deeper meaning that isn’t really there. I don’t want to sound like a d*** because I like when people talk about my art but I hate the pretentiousness.
Do you have any advice for art beginners? Tara Killoran is a graphic design major who gets most of her inspiration from social media like Instagram.
Art doesn’t make you cool but swallowing a whole hot dog does.
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The artist received compliments on her drawing from the time that she was in preschool which motivated her to continue to practice her talent.
“I love the artistic process from start to finish. I love the process of creating.� -Tara Killoran
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College students embrace hookup culture
Casual sex, one-night stands are more common on college campuses Nicte Hernandez Staff Writer
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iving in a college town is definitely unique. Students not only see each other ev-
ery day at school but run into one another while shopping, eating out and during the weekends at bars and house parties. When you have such a prevalent drinking culture at Chico State, or at any college campus, the hookup culture follows right behind. In my opinion, women are now actively and proudly participating in this hookup culture. It's no longer just guys trying to go home with a one-night stand, get what they want and then never talk to that person again. Women are also interested in only fulfilling those physical needs. “Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution” is a documentary I recently watched on Netflix. It showed that women are very open with their sexual needs and can also just be seeking sex when out on the town. The filmmakers went to Miami, Florida for spring break and followed a number of spring breakers who would talk on camera about how easy it was to find someone also seeking meaningless, pleasure-filled sex. Throughout the film, spring breakers were asked whether they would call the person they just hooked up with and whether they potentially saw a future with them. Both men and women would answer with a hard no. They would then go on to explain that, at this point in
their life, they were not seeking anything serious and were just looking for sexual pleasure. Sex has been portrayed as an intimate experience for women and those who choose to “sleep around” would be negatively labeled as a “hoe,” “slut” or other demeaning names. However, with an increasingly sexually liberated culture, both men and women who are looking to have sex only for the pleasure no longer get judged so harshly. We can see this in our own college town, where every weekend we catch up with friends and let them know about the “drunk mistakes” we might have made. This is also reflected in the rise of STDs in Chico. I believe this growing hookup culture has two sources. First, women are taking control of their bodies and are being very outspoken about what they want and, second, the world is evolving and the taboo around sex is diminishing. Sex, sexual liberation and taboo sexual practices are all slowly being normalized and the growth of carefree hookups is part of that change. Consensual, carefree sex is fun when both parties know exactly what they're looking to get out of the experience. We see now that we just want to experience our next orgasm and it's about time we are all on the same page. Nicte Hernandez can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @nicteh7 on Twitter DIEGO RAMIREZ—THE ORION
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VOTING
OPINION
AS elections give students voice on campus Danielle Cortes Staff Writer
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t's that time of year. Associated Students elections are coming and it's time to figure out who to vote for. A.S. Government Affairs at Chico State run an annual election that includes student officials who are elected by the students. The main purpose of this association is so students have the opportunity to make their voices heard and promote change on campus. “I think that it is really cool that Chico State holds this student-run election because it gets freshmen like myself involved," said Ricky Marques, a firsy-year student. "I feel motivated to participate because I feel like I have a voice on campus. I am currently in FLO which helped me become aware of this in the first place.”
would really encourage students to come out and listen to the candidates, meet with them, ask them questions and understand why they should vote for them." "In addition, to that, I would encourage other students to do the same and vote next Wednesday. Students should receive a link to their Wildcat email. It is extremely important to me that we have diverse students and all students participating in the vote,” Sharma said.
There are a lot of ways to be involved in civic engagement around your campus.
Every student has $15 that they already paid through their activity fee to allocate for revenue sharing, they are able to split that three ways, two ways or just one way by giving it to one organization on campus. There are over 150 "CSU Chico holds one of organizations to choose from, so the highest voter turnI would encourage students to outs in the CSU system do that and vote on the advisory but we can always do betmeasure on the ballot. There are ter. It is really important a lot of ways to be involved in to me that students just civic engagement around your go out there and vote in campus. general." “CSU Chico holds one of the Alisha Sharma, A.S. president highest voter turnouts in the CSU system but we can always do “I currently serve as your better," Sharma said. "It is really Associated Students President important to me that students and previously served as just go out there and vote in executive vice president as well general. I would love for students as commissioner of student to go out and meet me personally organizations and programs,” so I can not only inform them said Alisha Sharma, one of the more about my platform but also A.S. presidential nominees. “I hear their voices and stories.”
JAIME MUNOZ—THE ORION
“The reason why I am running for this position, is because I want to make students aware of the resources that are here at Chico State that can help them succeed academically. Along with the careers in this community to make Chico State better as a whole,” said James Ryan,
candidate for senator of the college of business. Don't miss out on this opportunity in building your active voice on campus. Voting begins today and, although it's not mandatory, you should participate. “I think this election is super
cool especially since A.S. runs events that allow us to meet the candidates which provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the election,” said Isela Rodriguez, a freshman. Danielle Cortes can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter
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RECIPE
Pesto toast makes a great snack Everyone loves a person who shows up to social occasions bearing snacks. Quick, easy and cheap to make—pesto toast works great as a quick snack or an appetizer to share. Follow these five simple steps for a finger food that will disappear in a crowd faster than Hannibal Lecter at the end of “The Silence of the Lambs.” Grant Schmieding can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
DIEGO RAMIREZ—THE ORION
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
One sourdough baguette.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
One tub of pre-made pesto sauce.
Slice the baguette into small pieces that are
One or two cups of shredded parmesan.
about a half-inch thick.
About one-third cup of mayonnaise, give or take.
Mix the shredded parmesan and mayonnaise in a bowl. The mixture should be thick but spreadable. If need be, add more mayonnaise.
Spread pesto sauce on each bread slice. Once done, cover the pesto with a generous amount of the cheese mixture.
Place the prepared slices on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The slices should be slightly browned when you take them out.
Preparing pesto toast is simple and quick snack for any social gathering.
GRANT SCHMIEDING—THE ORION
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EDUCATION
OPINION
Post graduation stress hits students hard Seniors are trying to pass final courses, stress of applying for jobs is added to workload Nicte Hernandez Staff Writer
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any Wildcats are
coming to the end of an incomparable time in their lives. The undergraduate experience is different for everyone but there is no doubt that these are years we will forever cherish and look back on when we move to the start of our careers. The college experience is unique in the fact that this is the opportunity of a lifetime, but throughout this experience students are expected to juggle so much to the point of breaking. Even as a college career comes to an end the start of our careers begins with anxiety. The amount of pressure we put on graduating seniors is not the finish line we should lay forth. Graduating seniors are expected to finish strong in those upper-division classes, continue their extracurricular activities, and, in some cases, hold a parttime job. All while trying not to have a mental break down in the middle of the library.
The amount of pressure we put on graduating seniors is not the finish line we should lay forth. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are one of the most common
Graduating seniors are expected to finish strong in those upper division classes, continue their extracurricular activities and in some cases hold a part-time job. mental health problems among college students. Medical News Today stated that anxiety may be caused by environmental factors, such as stress from a personal relationships, jobs, school, finances or a traumatic event. Students are in a weird limbo, they are adults and have a certain number of responsibilities but are still somewhat not fully part of the "real world.� We are taught that multi-tasking and time management are key skills needed in order to succeed in college. Even more so for post-graduation, where skipping class strategically can still get you an A in class but skipping a day of work as a mental health day can hinder your performance review. Graduating seniors must prepare for starting their careers, not that thinking about the rest of your life is enough pressure but the pressure we put on having a job lined up after graduation is enough to send students over the edge. College is a learning environment and being stressed out because of all the things you have
to juggle and stay on top of will definitely prepare students for starting their careers. However, I do not necessarily agree with the fact that in our last semester of our undergrad we should add a whole new stress of trying to figure out what we are going to do with the rest of our life. The market is competitive and we are expected to build a resume until the day we walk across the stage in May. There are no breaks given in order to take time and truly think about the future. Applications must be submitted while still in undergraduate courses. I believe this is not the right way to end this unique phase of life. Truly, there are better ways to get students started in their careers.
The market is competitive and we are expected to build a resume until the day we walk across the stage in May. We must take into consideration all the different obstacles students may face throughout their college career. It can take a toll on a person's overall well being, only to look forward to the rest of their life with the same stress. Nicte Hernandez can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @nicteh7 on Twitter.
DIEGO RAMIREZ—THE ORION
OPINION ADVICE
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How to handle common college student problems Karen Limones Staff Writer
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ollege is the time where we create memories and experiences, but at the same time, we are learning how to manage lifestyle tasks. It’s common for students to face an obstacle sometime while in school and when we are caught in the midst of these situation, some of us are not aware of what to do. Here are three common problems that you find in college and some solutions to consider.
recharge is important not only for mental sanity, but for your physical health. Sleep. I suggest you make sure this gets done. From experience, it’s not fun staying up all night finishing 18 units worth of homework every other day depending on your schedule. Even if it’s a nap some time throughout the day, it’ll help you recharge. According to Sleep-Science, a 20 to 30 minute nap boosts alertness and improves motor performance.
Problem 2: Debt Problem 1: Time management Most college students, at some point, find themselves in a time crunch. This can become a problem when taking more units than the average 12 to 15 per semester while others cram up to 18 or 21 units. This can become too much and assignments begin to pile up.
Solutions: Know your limits. Unless you know you can handle so many units, it’s best to consider taking 15 units a semester because you may become overwhelmed.
Students can hit loan debt if they undergo peer pressure or binge shop for unnecessary things. Most of us have been there, where we want to be a part of the experience with our friends or buy things we can’t afford. The real reason for students debt is from necessities that we must pay for while also paying tuition. There are bills, rent, hygiene products, transportation and groceries. According to Politico Magazine, student debt has doubled over the past seven years and is now close to $1.3 trillion.
lead you in the right direction. Set aside a budget. If you set a strict budget for yourself on a weekly basis, this can prevent you from spending so much money and prevent burdens such as food insecurities from happening. According to Student Debt Relief, saving your cash before and during college can help to repay those loans much more quickly once they become due. Take on some responsibilities. What I mean by this, is taking the time to apply for ways to receive funds, such as scholarships. You should also consider taking on a job if you know you could use the extra cash. On a side note, also be aware of prioritizing such a task when juggling classes.
Problem 3: Health problems This can happen when stress occurs, along with the lack of self-care and, in some cases, blocking your emotions can lead to depression. This is common for students when being far from home and experiencing a new environment.
brisk walking, swimming or other therapeutic activities, according to Mayo Clinic.
Solutions: Solutions:
Create a calendar. This is one is a beneficial tool in college. Write down a time to do laundry, homework, study, call your parents and most importantly relax. According to Education Quest Foundation, taking time to rest and
BRIANA MCDANIEL—THE ORION
Plan. Creating a plan can help you avoid student debt. Create goals to pay due dates and set aside money for paying future school debts. If you need help getting started, there are programs on campus that can
Exercise. This doesn’t always involve the gym. What's most important is making physical activity part of your lifestyle. You can get your cardio in by going for a stroll around the area for at least 30 minutes. Some exercises include
Socialize. I suggest staying away from your dorm room for a while and not study endlessly. You can do anything from attending the gym, grabbing some dinner or even join an organization on campus. Use your services. There
are people who can help. There is advising, counseling, and tutors offered to you in the Student Services Center. If you ever feel the need to talk to someone or find yourself having a difficult time getting started on assignments, they are available to you. Karen Limones can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or @theorion_news on Twitter.
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OPINION NEBULA Letter to the editor
Wednesday Wednesday Nov. feb. 7, 15,2018 2017 Wednesday April 18, 2018
Attention Chico State Students, this letter is not propaganda attempting to persuade you to either vote for or against the proposed fee increase, but rather a call to action for students at CSU, Chico. Civic engagement is necessary to insure that a democratic community or
proposed increases, and there was not originally going to be an advisory student referendum vote until students and faculty spoke out and demanded one. Chico State is supposed to engage in shared governance and while President Hutchinson has subsequently decided to hold a student referendum, she still
institution makes decisions that are respected by the masses. Many Chico State students are aware that a fee increase is on the horizon, yet seemingly much of the student body is either unaware or unwilling to take action on the proposed fee increase. Next semester, fees could increase by as much as $190 ($99 for student health services, $51 for Athletics, and $40 for student learning fees) and this is not a one time fee adjustment. Each fee will increase by 5% each year until the 2023-2024 school year, which equates to a potential total increase of over $1,000. It is crucial to note that these fees are category II fees meaning that they are “fees that must be paid in order to enroll in or attend the university.” The university will take a percentage of the money from the fee increase and use it for financial aid for qualified students, but financial aid will not go up proportionally to the increase. The administration has not done everything in its power to communicate to students that a proposed fee increase is approaching, which prevents students from participating in the conversation. In addition, President Hutchinson has the final decision on whether or not the fee increase goes into effect and it is not up for a majority vote. While she has followed the guidelines set in the CSU Chancellor’s Executive Order 1002, the “alternative consultation” process is undemocratic and does not allow students’ voices to truly be heard. Few student organizations were consulted prior to the announcement of the
ultimately decides whether or not the university will institute these fee increases. With that being said, the referendum vote is in less than a week, and we as a campus and as a community must present President Hutchinson with our stances on the proposed fee increase, as “the results of the referendum shall be taken into consideration prior to a final decision.” The vote opens at 8 a.m. on April 25 and closes on April 26 at 8 p.m. It can be accessed online on the university’s website, through your student email, or you can stop by the Chico State Political Science Society’s table outside of Plumas Hall where we will supply computers to vote on. Information concerning the fee increases can also be found at www. csuchico.edu/fee-adjustment, and I strongly urge all of my peers to research the proposed changes and make the decision that you feel is correct. College campuses have long been home to political discourse and conversation, and now we must decide to put down the Burnett’s and pick up the responsibility of civic engagement. VOTE AND LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD. Respectfully from the Chico State Political Science Society, Anton Holm Vice President Stephanie Gerstle, Director of Political Efficacy