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Exhibition: Artist Catherine Sullivan

brings her work to campus this semester with her exhibition, “Does Size Matter.”

Babysitting: Among the topic of

contraception, one method might be foolproof.

Athlete Scholars: 64 Chico State student

athletes were awarded Academic All-American honors.

Comeback: Miles Montalbano, owner of the

Pageant Theatre, has big plans to change its image this fall.

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BOOZE BAN STAYS AFLOAT

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Butte County officials patrol the Sacramento River for alcohol consumption during Labor Day weekend.

Police report a quiet Labor Day weekend as the temporary alcohol ban remains effective for a third year. Staff Writer The alcohol ban proved to be successful this Labor Day weekend in Chico. In 2013, a temporary ban on alcohol was made on Labor Day weekend at the Sacramento River. Two years later and the ban is still in full effect. Brett Olson, a 20-year-old Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student, drowned in the Sacramento River during Labor Day weekend three years ago while floating with his friends. His autopsy revealed that he was intoxicated and had consumed cocaine near the time of his death. Following Olson’s death, Chi-

co State officials sought a way to make Labor Day weekend more safe for students. Fewer incidents have occurred on the river since the alcohol ban was enacted. John Feeney, University Police chief, said he did not see many people out on Friday or Saturday nights. “All in all, it was a relatively quiet weekend,” he said. Alcohol Beverage Control was present Friday through Monday, as well as several DUI checkpoints. Other events were organized for students over the weekend including a barbecue at Lower Bidwell, a carnival at University Village and a movie showing of “Pitch Perfect” at the El Rey Theater Friday night.

Salamander slithers into Sutter salad Michael Catelli

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Susan Leamon

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This year, there were only hundreds of people floating in the Sacramento River compared to the thousands who would show up several years ago. “I drove by the river Sunday afternoon, and it was very quiet,” Feeney said. Feeney prepared for the weekend by following the lead of Mike O’Brien, chief of the Chico Police Department, and holding several meetings with the Student Life and Leadership office on campus. ”I consider the Chico Police Department shepherds, and Chico State students flock,” he said. “We are going to do whatever it takes to protect our flock.” Susan Leamon be reached at

Justin DiRuscio, first-year student, had a slimly surprise in his salad at Sutter Dining on Thursday night. DiRuscio was eating dinner at the dining hall around 7 p.m. when he uncovered a dead salamander lying on his plate underneath some lettuce, he said. “I talked to the advisor in the dining hall and he offered me a another salad,” DiRuscio said. “He said he would contact the food services immediately but he continued serving the salad to other people.” Sutter Dining is known for striving to serve quality food and accommodation to all students. “I’m seeking a way of rectifying the situation because my only source of eating is the Sutter Dining hall,” he said. DiRuscio was sitting with friends when he found the dead reptile. “I thought it was just a bunch of capers,” said Tamari Gurevich, first-year student. “The man (Sutter employee) said that this has totally happened before and was not surprised at what had happened,” she said. Debbie Fairman, Sutter Dining Hall service supervisor, was not present when the incident occurred, however, said nothing like this has ever been found in the salad. “We’ve found, like, little tiny bugs,” Fairman said. “But it’s rinsed three times before it’s even put in the bag, so that’s kind of suspicious. We’re thinking that somebody might have just dropped that in there.” Several Sutter Dining employees were contacted for this story. However, they were instructed not to comment. Michael Catelli be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or

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Drought, hot weather at fault for falling branches Austin Herbaugh

Staff Writer The thought of falling tree branches is usually associated with an intense winter storm with high winds. While storms can cause branches and trees to fall, hot summer days can do the same. The average summer day in Chico can lead to large branches crashing down without warning. This happened in August 2013, when a branch that had built up too much water fell on a student, killing her. The branch fell due to a common occurrence in trees during summer weather. This phenomenon is called summer limb drop. The combination of hot weather and no wind allows trees to draw water constantly throughout the day. As the day runs its course, the tree gets heavier and heavier. If a branch becomes too heavy, it will snap off without warning. “That’s why summer limb drop is kind of a weird phenomenon, it happens when

you think it shouldn’t happen,” said MiSummer limb drop is most common in chael Alonzo, supervisor of grounds and oak trees because branches will fall if they landscape services. “For reasons you think soak up too much water. To reduce the danwould cause a tree to get lighter, it actually ger of falling tree limbs, Alonzo and his gets heavier.” staff visually monitor all the trees across When water flows through a tree from campus, especially oaks. the roots and evaporates off “Including myself, we have 11 the leaves, it builds up presstaff members on campus that sure. If enough pressure builds keep their eyes peeled,” Alonzo up in a branch, it will essensaid, “And are constantly monitially explode from the inside toring the trees visually for hangout, which sounds like a loud ing limbs, suspect limbs that look pop, Alonzo said. like they’re drying out or anyA sudden increase in wathing out of the ordinary.” ter weight can also weigh a Each staff member has a specifbranch down and cause it to ic section of campus to monitor. fall, Alonzo said. If the ground If a staff member notices someMICHAEL has been dry for a while and thing off about a tree, an arborist ALONZO suddenly becomes wet, the tree from an outside vendor will help Superviser of will soak up the moisture imdecide what to do. Their company grounds and landmediately, quickly adding a lot will then be contracted to take scape services of weight. This can be caused care of it. by a summer storm, the first While the grounds and landrainfall of the year or overwatering. scape staff try to mitigate the danger, it’s

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hard to see the signs of summer limb drop because the branches look healthy prior to falling, Alonzo said. To keep branches from falling, trees are also trimmed on a regular basis. Large branches that are either too heavy or weakly attached to the trunk are removed, Alonzo said. Efforts are also being made to keep the trees healthy on campus through the drought. “The larger trees are, for the most part, doing very well throughout the campus,” Alonzo said. “Part of that is because we’ve been following up and manually watering a lot of the large trees.” To water the trees, a truck with a 500-gallon tank dumps water on every tree that needs it. The trees that are watered are tagged with a blue ribbon, and each tree is usually watered once a week, Alonzo said.

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Labor Day alternatives turnout successful Associated Students experienced a large student turnout for its Labor Day weekend alternative. An estimated 500 students attended the Friday night pancake breakfast from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Additionally, more than 100 students attended the “Pitch Perfect” double feature at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, where the first 100 attendees received free Aca-Taco burritos. The Bidwell Bash BBQ on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. provided students with the chance to meet fellow peers and enjoy free food. The barbecue was held at One Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell where there was music, games and food provided by Madison Bear Garden. Associated Students strives to provide safe and enjoyable alternatives for students looking for a different way to celebrate their Labor Day weekend. The Associated Students barbecue also gave students a chance to interact with their student government-elected officials. Students pay $132 each semester that goes toward AS programs and events. “[I] love the food [and it’s] a wholesome atmosphere,” Jerad Prevost, Associated Student Government Commissioner and junior public administration major, said. -Kindra Robinson

PartyPic app snaps its way to Chico campus Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter— you know them well— but PartyPic is the latest addition to social media to create a new experience for staying connected. “It’s really easy with current social media platforms to follow your friends, your family, your followers,” said Miles Rampel, Chico native and PartyPic founder. “But there is still no easy way to open up an app and instantly connect with the people in your current location.” The Chico-based application allows users to take a photo or video and share it with anyone within a two-mile radius. After 48 hours the posted content is deleted.

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“I wanted to make a location-based social network so people can connect through their location,” Rampel said. Although screen shots are still unpreventable, PartyPic allows anonymous posts and requires all

Students tweet Labor Day festivities John Domogma/The Orion

photos and videos to be taken in the moment, as opposed to uploading previously recorded content. Taylor Mercurio, Chico State senior and PartyPic employee, describes the application as, “The fastest way to share a moment with your campus shamelessly.” This application is most commonly used in Los Angeles, the Bay Area and Chico. PartyPic is currently available in the app store for iPhones and is expected to launch for Androids next month.

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McDonald’s breakfast hours upset employees

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Robert Redford and Nick Nolte take a humorous path along the Appalachian Trail in “A Walk In The Woods.” theorion.com/arts

Beginning Oct. 6, the crushed feeling of being too late for greasy, Sunday morning hangover hash-browns will be a thing of the past. Fast food giant, McDonald’s, has announced it will start selling breakfast food all day. Workers, however, do not share the excitement. “It’s really busy when you have to serve breakfast all day,” said Jasmine Sandoval, sophomore student and McDonald’s employee. “It’s going to bring in a lot more customers.” While an increase in sales is exactly what McDonald’s is aiming for, its employees may suffer. The increase in customers may depreciate the efficiency of workers and create numerous problems with cooking methods. “I think it’ll be a nice change,” said Taylor Carney, junior health science major. “When you are on road trips or just want an Egg McMuffin, you can go whenever and get one.” The company’s profits have decreased in recent years, and this newest marketing campaign may be one of its furthest-reaching yet. The night workers will have to make the transition of becoming morning workers simultaneously, while under pressure of maintaining efficiency. The future may not look incredibly bright for the minimum wage workers of McDonald’s who will begin to prepare for battle with a larger customer base.

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Digging for gold: A man with a pan Lauren Anderson

Staff Writer With the price of gold continuing to climb and currently selling for $1,125.70 per ounce, it’s no surprise a student like Chase Calvin struck gold locally, especially when he has access to an ideal spot in his own backyard— Feather River in Oroville. During the Gold Rush, Northern California was one of the biggest jackpots for miners and is how California earned its nickname, “The Golden State.” “I enjoy hunting for gold,” said Calvin, junior criminal justice major. “I like the adventure of it. Sometimes it requires a pretty long hike to access places that have never been mined.” According to Discover California, there were over 25 million ounces of gold found in the Sierra Nevada foothills during the Gold Rush. Calvin found the precious metal at Bear River, which flows down from the Sacramento valley and merges into Feather River. His find was worth about $150 which he found while panning. Panning is the process of shaking a pan filled with rocks and metals, causing the heavy gold to settle at the bottom. Simultaneously, the lighter materials will rise to the surface to be tossed. Distinguished people have also found gold along the Feather River. John Bidwell was one of the first to discover gold there. His findings occurred at Middle Fork on Feather River, known today as CHASE Bidwell’s Bar. During the beginCALVIN ning of the Gold Rush, Bidwell’s Junior criminal discovery of gold on Feather Rivjustice major er attracted thousands of miners who established communities where prospectors came to strike it rich, and often did. In July 2013, Bob Van Camp of Paradise found a fivepound nugget in the Butte Foothills, worth a quarter of a million dollars. The gold, about the size of the palm of a hand, was found with a metal detector. According to the Gold Prospectors Association of Ameri-

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ca, big nuggets of gold were found on the ground and every rock during the Gold Rush. Since the Gold Rush, there has been gold discovered throughout Chico, Sacramento, Shasta and El Dorado counties. Feather River, located between Oroville and Quincy, was one of the most successful locations for miners during the rush, with an established community of miners that lived along the river. Calvin has been panning for gold since a young age, and has been to Feather River as well as other locations in the area including the American River, Mineral Bar and Bear River, which are both closer to Auburn. The California Department of Parks and Recreation concluded that the Auburn State Recreation Area includes 40 miles of north and middle forks of the American River. This spot was also filed with gold and miners during the Gold Rush. Calvin recommends some tips for those who are interest-

phy and the way the river flows can help those interested in gold panning know where to look, he said.

ed in mining for gold that could aid the process:

Lauren Anderson be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or

• Study the river, as well as the topography. The gold settles in certain places so knowing the topogra-

• Come prepared with the proper tools. A shovel, a few five gallon buckets and a gold pan are essential when gold panning.

• Contact your local Gold Prospector Association of America. Calvin uses the organization as a resource for mining gold because members have access to claims (areas of land where only members can prospect on), purchased by the association. According to Calvin, Chico is just a short distance away from some of the best spots in the state for gold prospectors. “Don’t give up because you’re not always going to find gold on the first day,” he said. “Even if you don’t find gold, the experience of it is rewarding in itself.”

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Many trees experience sudden limb drop— a phenomenon that usually happens during drought conditions where limbs can fall unexpectedly due to water build up. Most of the trees being watered are in the dead lawns. Before water was cut off by nearly seven acres of lawn to conserve water, trees were watered by sprinklers. While most of the trees across campus have stayed healthy throughout the drought, smaller trees along the creek are dying, Alonzo said. He added that many of these trees have been dying be-

cause the creek that runs through campus has been dry for more than a month now. The water flowing through campus is controlled by the dam at the One Mile Recreation Area, and most of the water stops there to keep the pool full. No matter what the conditions, students should stay vigilant of their surroundings, Alonzo said.

“There’s always a risk,” he said. “It’s really hard to tell, even (for) arborists. Once they’re done working a tree, moving dead limbs, taking off weight, thinning out the canopy, none of them will ever say ‘this tree is now safe.’” Austin Herbaugh be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or

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Energy drinks addictive, lead to heart trauma Students should know the harmful effects of energy drinks on body Sarah Strausser

Staff Writer Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar. In the United States, 80 percent of Americans consume an average of 200 mg of caffeine daily in the form of energy drinks. While the original 32-ounce Monster drink has just 100 calories, students may feel less healthy when they realize that it also contains 320 milligrams of caffeine and other synthesized ingredients. Dr. Pete Freis, pediatrician and adolescent doctor, tells his patients to avoid energy drinks mainly because they give you synthesized energy, not natural energy. Freis often works in an emergency room, and puts energy drinks in the same addictive category as drugs and alcohol, he said. “After a while, you’ll want more and more and open the door to addictions of more injurious character,” Freis said. With the first sip of a caffeine-filled energy drink, students may already feel the initial ‘zing’ feeling. That feeling comes from the two most present ingredients: sugar and caffeine. Brittney Patera, M.S., registered dietitian and sports dietitian nutritionist, re-

lates sugars to the phenomenon that often comes soon after drinking an energy drink: the crash. “You have readily available sugars mixed with caffeine,” Patera said. “After it is cleared from your bloodstream and your cells are finished attacking the sugars, you crash.” According to a study by The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, the number of emergency room visits due to heart trauma and adrenaline rush from energy drink consumption nearly doubled from 2007-2011. Many of these cases involved people aged 18-25. “When your adrenaline is stimulated everything in your body constricts,” Patera said. “Your blood starts pumping faster and faster, overworking your heart.” Although energy drinks provide adrenaline and make heart rates speed up for a short period of time, it is the overexertion that eventually wears the heart down, she said. If students can take steps to eliminate the consumption of energy drinks it can significantly improve health, Freis said. “If you want to be healthy when you’re 60, 70, 80— any age— you want to be healthy now,” he said. “It can take away years of life in a wear and tear sense.” Sarah Strausser be reached at newseditor@theorion.com or

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Call Type: Suspicious Subject, Wednesday, 1:18 a.m., Whitney Hall “Male attempted to enter the building using the fire exits.” Call Type: Suspicious Subject, Wednesday, 11:01 a.m., Warner St./Legion Ave. “Subject had a bandage on his head and was seen twirling a 4-foot stick or pole acting strangely.” Call Type: Stolen Vehicle, Wednesday, 2:20 p.m., Soccer Stadium on W. Sacramento Ave. “A golf cart has been stolen. The keys were not left inside the vehicle.”

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Call Type: Harassment, Wednesday, 3:10

p.m., Meriam Library “Women stated that her ex-boyfriend had been stalking her.” Call Type: Petty Theft, Wednesday, 4:48 p.m., W. 2nd St. “Footage was reviewed from the security cameras to further investigate the shoplift.”

Call Type: 415-Subject Monday, 3:06 p.m., Cedar St. “Female yelling at everyone, and trying to take her clothes off.” Call Type: Shots Heard Monday, 10:54 p.m., Oak Park “A single shot was heard very close to caller’s house, possibly near a school yard. Believed to have come from Nord Ave. area.” Call Type: Animal Welfare Check Monday, 5:38 p.m., Foodmaxx “Dog left in vehicle, struggling to breathe. Black lab, putting nose against small crack in the window to get air in 92 degree weather.” Call Type: Indecent Exposure Monday, 5:08 p.m., Memorial Way “Daughter home from school, said boy sitting next to her had masturbated and ejaculated next to her.”

Call Type: Animal Call, Wednesday, 5:11 p.m., Kendall Hall “There was a little white dog that may need medical attention running around the creek between Ayers and Kendall.” Call Type: Medical Aid, Wednesday, 6:01 p.m., University Village “Fire and medics were sent to room #403 for a student who cut his hand by accident.”

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Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet wowed the audience at Laxson Auditorium on Sept. 5.

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‘Dooberville’ illustrates Chico

grass, exclusively representative of the agriculture that surrounds Chico, according to Leinen. The seeds used to grow the roots were given to the artist from local nurseries such as Little Red Hen and Chico Crop. In fact, all of the materials used in the entire exhibit were found in Chico, as it is meant to be a representation of the area. Many of the materials were

enough, whether she uses them again or they leave her entirely, they can be utilized again. All in all, “Dooberville” showcases a distinct aspect of Chico from a point of view that is fresh and foreign. Chelsea Gallegos can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or

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The tattoo showcase features prints from 11 artists invited by the Janet Turner Print Gallery to create the images, 100 of which are limited edition.

Does size matter? Dana Muensterman

Staff Writer It’s all about perception. The way people perceive things is the key to life; it either makes people grow as individuals or pushes them further into their own world. In the most recent exhibition at Chico State, “Does Size Matter,” Catherine Sullivan, curator and head of the collection, chose prints designed to give eyes a workout. From the relaxed viewing of larger pieces to the squinting eyes of smaller pieces, it’s safe to say the collection’s got it covered. Sullivan said the museum holds more than 3,000 pieces of fine art that span 40 countries collected by former Chico State art professor, Dr. Janet Turner. In 1980, Turner donated her collection, along with other student work she had purchased with the interest of adding to it. “Does Size Matter” is the very first exhibition of the new school year, with four more to follow. These include “Containing Spirit; the Vessel Featuring Ceramic Art,” “Enigma: Code, Narrative Symbol,” “And the Award Goes To…” and “Sustenance: Food/Life/Art.” “Sustenance” looks to be the most intriguing because it features a compilation of works from current Chico State students under the direction of Profes-

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Walking into 1078 Gallery for the reception celebrating artist Judith Leinen’s exhibit, “Dooberville,” was an initially confusing experience. Before entering the gallery, one spots a hanging contraption that makes access inside a tight squeeze, leaving one to wonder whether they were supposed to interact with the piece or not. Leinen is spotted moving through the crowd, eagerly watching the audience’s responses and interactions with her exhibit. The gallery itself is small, but gives the impression of an open space due largely to the high vaulted, industrial ceilings. From these industrial ceilings hang the artist’s pieces, all 12 of which are numbered and nearly identical. While the hanging pieces, much like mobiles, are easy enough to navigate around in the gallery, the floor is more challenging to maneuver. From the cracks in the ground grow roots and

sor Eileen Macdonald. While some of the artwork fascinated students, other pieces seemed a little too bland for the student audience. “I don’t really understand it,” said Julissa Gomez, first-year student. The artwork Gomez was referring to was simple— five small red balls juxtaposed with two larger blue balls— but still too abstract for some students. When asked about her favorite pieces on display, Sullivan darted to the back wall of the museum. Barely any of the wall is visible behind a giant shiny triangle, made from six smaller triangles. “Each one of the triangle pieces is individually printed,” Sullivan said. “So the only way you can see that is to put it up as one.” This print is the first thing noticed upon entering the museum with its metallic-looking paper printed with rusted red and faded blue lines. Alone, it is simply six triangles, but together it is a triumph. Sullivan said that today’s audience wants to look at art that makes them think or feel. This exhibition does just that by contrasting larger art pieces with smaller ones, making one feel and perceive the artwork in a completely unique manner. Dana Muensterman can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com or

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acquired by coincidence and then used to create the exhibit, Leinen said. Rather than seek out specific materials, she utilized those she had stumbled upon and then began her creative process, acquiring more materials as she worked. “These materials are from someplace and they will go someplace,” Leinen said. “They are taking a detour with me in this piece.” Leinen is currently a guest scholar at Chico State from Mainz, Germany, here to share her art with the Chico community. Although the artist is not a Chico native, her interest in the land and the community is what led her to create “Dooberville,” a place where she allows her sculptures to tell a story and be receptive to the changes that come from listening. “Dooberville” represents Leinen’s perception and experiences in Chico. She explains that all the objects featured in the exhibit are temporary, and aren’t as important as the interpretation. The intent was to investigate each piece on a deeper level because soon

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Witness living legends John Hiatt and Taj Mahal play the blues and demonstrate R&B mastery at Laxson Auditorium.

Celebrate music from around the world including Boss 501 at Chico’s World Music Festival in front of Laxson Auditorium.

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Salamander salad calls for dining hall change Sucky Sutter strikes again with the salamander scandal and no measures seem to have been taken to improve the dining hall. Though the incident is laughable, it brings the major question to the front line: How many incidents and student complaints need to occur before the Housing and Food Service Office changes its game? In the last two years, The Orion has published six articles highlighting issues with Sutter Dining— Issues ranging from lack of acknowledgment toward students with allergies to food quality in general have been reported. Ever since Sutter Dining was called out for the amount of waste it produces and its 99 percent fake food, the staff has been very concerned with its image and sustainability, but haven’t shifted any attention to the cries of Sutter Dining’s consumers. The Housing and Food Service Office needs to step up and start acting in coalition with its public relation attempts. If the department wants to stand behind its efforts for sustainability and quality, it needs to take the students’ concerns seriously. Firstly, the staff needs to be more attentive to immediate issues with food quality, such as the salamander. The reaction of, “Eh, this happens all the time,” was beyond unprofessional and careless, and if students are swiping for meals valued at $10 per plate, they should be getting quality service too. Secondly, students should be fairly compensated if they aren’t given the service and quality they are paying for. Offering a student a ‘new salad” after they find a dead salamander in a buffet-style dining hall is comical. Finally, if the dining hall continues to encourage students to leave comments and suggestions at the end of each semester, these suggestions need to be incorporated into its practice. Despite students paying top dollar for dining packages before the semester begins, they are deciding more and more to spend money they saved on different food sources because the quality isn’t worth the money they have already spent. Students should feel satisfied with their dining hall experience, and amphibians should remain in the creek.

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Donald Chump on the rise Ryan Tubbs

Staff Writer For months now, Donald Trump has been entertaining America. Scratch that, he’s been entertaining the world. And I use the word “entertaining” specifically. While this article is indeed about the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, it is not an article about his political stance or the intended decisions he has promised to make if elected president. It is an article about a loud, disrespectful and egotistical man who wishes to control and represent America to the rest of the world. While I won’t deny that some of Trump’s political viewpoints and ideas are worth hearing out, he simply is not the type of person we as Americans should want in the White House. Like I said, Trump is an entertainer. There is no doubt the man has gained a significant amount of followers and supporters— it is quite surprising actually. But I believe a good portion of those followers are merely watch-

ing to see what the guy does next. The guy is totally out of control but thinks Trump is like the loud guy at the party who he’s the one in control. Soon enough the cops has had a little too much to drink: He’s being come, and here comes Trump shouting and loud and yelling at people while others pretend yelling through the crowd thinking he can to enjoy it so they aren’t his next victims. He handle the situation. Other partygoers look goes on entertaining, keeping people occupied at one another and think, “Wait, is this really and intrigued. the guy we want trying to deal with this right He tries kissing one girl, then another and now? The most disrespectful and hard-headed has no respect for their guy at the party?” feelings or their self-reAnd the answer for spect. Finally another Trump is like the loud guy at the party all you partygoers, and guy has had enough who had a little too much to drink. Americans, is no; the and tries intervening, overbearing and disreexplaining to Trump spectful person is not that what he’s doing is wrong and the detri- the one you want representing you. mental effects his behavior will have. Trump Sure, being mean and loud can get you obedoesn’t like this. dience, but it does not get you respect, and the No one talks down to Donald Trump. He president of the United States should be a figbegins shouting at the guy, calling him a loser ure representing absolute respect. and attacking him in ways that are totally irrelevant, all without giving the other guy a Ryan Tubbs can be reached at chance to speak. Before you know it, he’s start- opinioneditor@theorion.com or ed kicking people out who he doesn’t like, even @theorion_news on Twitter. though it isn’t his house.

Celebrity beef ploy to make money Brittany McClintock

Staff Writer

In the wake of the VMAs, viewers anticipated how Nicki Minaj would react to Taylor Swift. No one expected the two to open the awards show together. Instead, Minaj took a nice jab at host, Miley Cyrus. The internet went crazy. GIFs and memes of Minaj shouting at Cyrus had surfaced before the west coast could even watch the show. As a person fascinated by pop culture, I will admit that I love to buy into celebrity beef. But is it really drama, or just another way for celebrities to make money? Last month there was the Drake and Meek Mills fiasco. As real as it seemed, the biggest thing that came from the quarrel was Drake releasing music that probably brought in bank for him. Drake got the world to refer to people who are all talk on the internet as “Twitter fingers.” Minaj looks like a boss wifing Meek, but she can’t forget her prenup. I believe that much of the drama is real when it comes to celebrities. But I also believe that they love to buy into whatever market they can get from it. Way back when Paris Hilton was popular,

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she and BFF, Nicole Richie, had a reality TV show called “The Simple Life.” Then suddenly the two had a fight and Hilton started a new show called “Paris Hilton: My New BFF,” and it ran for two seasons. People love to try to pick sides in celebrity fights, thinking that one side is right. Sometimes one side is right, but sometimes both are just odd. In Amber Rose versus the Kardashians, both sides were trying to argue who was more promiscuous. The Kardashians are famous for Kim’s sex tape, Rose is famous for dating a bunch of rappers. The Kardashians made an empire out of that tape though, and Rose is, well, still dating a bunch of rappers. My favorite drama is musician drama. Drake isn’t the only one to release a diss track. Taylor Swift wrote “Bad Blood” for Katy Perry, Mariah Carey wrote “Obsessed” for Eminem and we all remember Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” for Courtney Love. Celebrity drama is bananas, B A N A N A S. But I love it because it inspires great songs and funny GIFs. Brittany McClintock can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or

@theorion_news on Twitter.

THUMBS Thumbs up to Chico natives building their own viral app. PartyPic allows anonymous photos to fade away after 24 hours. Since the “disappearance” of FADE, it’s nice this new app won’t have big competition in the world of bong and butt photos.

Thumbs down to a suspect who shot and killed five people at a birthday party this weekend in North Carolina. It’s a shitty reality that celebrating a child’s life in the safety of their home could end in death.

Thumbs up to McDonald’s making breakfast an allday affair. Gone are the days that people have to wake up before 11 a.m. to fill up on their powdered eggs and $2 hashbrowns. Now people can stumble in at any hour of the day.

Thumbs down to tree branches breaking off due to the heat and crashing to the ground around campus. How are students expected to text, drink their Starbucks AND keep an eye out for trees falling from the sky? The struggle is real.

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Senioritis plagues graduating students When I was a senior in high school, my life

ented: exit exams, A-G requirement sheets for classes and the ever-present reminders that “this organization looks great on a college application.”

was like the song “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk3. I got accepted into my dream school, I knew exactly what I wanted to major in and I was pretty sure I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I had dreams and goals and I knew how to achieve them. Fast forward to now. I’m a senior in college about to get a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and apparently someone forgot to change the spotlight that was illuminating my future because I can’t see it anymore, shades or no shades. I’m suffering from the new senioritis, a condition so perplexing and horrifying that it strikes fear into the hearts of college students everywhere. I’m now unsure of what I want with my life. See, it was so easy in high school. I took a college prep class called AVID from seventh grade to my junior year. The entire point of the class is to prepare you for college by hounding you to pick a major as soon as possible and trying to train you in the art of organization. I’m not kidding, I had chosen my major and prospective career path before I was a sophomore. On top of that, everything was college-ori-

But now that I’m almost finished with college, I have no idea what to do next. Writing has always been my passion, hence this is the third semester you’ve seen me in the black and white spread of “The Orion.” And honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever love anything as much as I love writing. So why are there even any doubts in my mind about my future? Well, I originally planned on never going into a master’s program. Nope, only the bachelor’s degree for me, thank you. Then I was advised to go through a Master of Fine Arts program to really hone my craft before attempting to get published. Since Chico State doesn’t offer MFA programs for English or creative writing and MFA programs are apparently more competitive than pageants, it was recommended that I go through the Master of English program here first. So instead of going through one master’s program, I’d have to go through two. Regardless of the decades of potential schooling that I’m staring down, there should be no question as to what my future holds, right? I mean, if I love writing so much and am passionate about it, then why am I hesitating to apply to the graduate program? Enter option No. 2.

Megan Mann

Staff Writer

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When I was finishing up my General Education, I opted for an ethics, justice and policy pathway minor which opened up my eyes to the wonderful world of law. Combine that with a passion for patient advocacy and I’m now facing down the decision of whether I want to say “screw it” to the two master’s programs and just go to law school.

And truthfully, I feel completely unprepared to make this choice. Chico State, can I get some life-after-college prep classes, please? Megan Mann can be reached at

opinioneditor@theorion.com or @meganisthemann on Twitter.

Practicing parenthood prevents pregnancy Elizabeth Ernster

Staff Writer

“Mind your manners and make sure to listen while we are gone,” says every parent ever leaving their child with a babysitter. Children always smile back and say the sweet words they know will make their parents’ hearts jump. The second they hear that door click shut they are off the hook and wreaking havoc. Preaching abstinence, birth control and condoms has become a common practice in high schools and middle schools across the nation. But has anyone ever thought of signing students up to babysit instead? Normally on the parents’ end, it is a long process to find a babysitter, one whom they can trust their child with up to six hours, maybe more. But it would be an amazing experience for students to get a taste of parenthood without having the financial responsibility of one. Some health classes require taking care of a simulator baby for up to three days, but that is not enough. Sticking a key into an actual baby’s back is not going to stop it from

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crying. If students were to babysit a newborn, they would be able to learn skills such as how to properly hold a child or

TALKING POINT Chico State finally starts making strides in diversity and conversations about making social change on campus. Organizations such as B.O.L.D. and events held by the CCLC are great stepping stones for students to lend their voices to the campus and how to better it every semester. Hats off to President Zingg for joining Samantha O’Reilly/The Orion the diversity conversation at the fall convocation.

different ways to burp it. High school students will never forget the ear-piercing cry when something has gone wrong with their simulator baby and the learning process it takes to figure out what each cry means. The experience should not just stop with newborn children though. It should be continued all the way to the preteen age so they can get the full experience of the neverending back talk and eye rolls. In those moments, one can be completely powerless because nothing can defeat a 10-year-old’s sass except for the removing of the tongue. Learning to control the attitude of a teen is a talent that takes years of practice. By giving parenting experience to students in small doses, they will find that fornication is a serious matter because it leads to at least 18 years of attitude along with a minimum four years of crying. Having children is a life sentence and should not be a task to be taken lightly. Elizabeth Ernster can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com or

@Liz_Ernster on Twitter.

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In response to the story “Student arrested on suspicion of selling drugs” by Brittany McClintock: “awesome”

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ONLINE: Baseball is back this fall with the Chico Heat firing up in September.

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Alistair Docherty Height/Weight: 5’10, 155 lbs. From: Vancouver, Washington Accomplishments: “Getting back-to-back All-Americans was big for me,” Docherty said. “Also, winning the Conference Championship last year.” Favorite Golf Course: Docherty’s favorite golf course is The Meadows at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where the 2014 Nationals were held. Season Expectations: “This is it— senior year— and I just want to make sure that I don’t leave anything out there,” Docherty said. “I’m always putting 110 percent into everything I do, preparation at the tournament and making sure I’m getting enough sleep the night before. I always want to make sure I get all my homework done so that I am not stressing about that at the tournament. If I do those things, the results will speak for themselves.” Favorite Golfer: “People laugh at me when I say Dustin Johnson, because he had some problems with drugs,” Docherty said. “He’s an all-around athlete, and he’s always staying in shape. He hits the ball a long ways, and I believe I am the longest hitter on our team, so I try and mirror my game after him.” Interesting Fact: “I played hockey for 10 years and I am also from Canada,” Docherty said.

Lee Gearhart

Justin Wiles

Height/Weight: 5’11, 185 lbs.

Height/Weight: 6’0, 150 lbs.

From: Roseville, California

From: Klamath Falls, Oregon

Accomplishments: “Winning tournaments and getting the CCAA player of the year are probably some of my biggest accomplishments that I’m most proud of,” Gearhart said. “I won the National Preview last year, and my sophomore year I won two tournaments that were both equally special to me.”

Accomplishments: “My two individual wins are probably my biggest accomplishments,” Wiles said. “I won my first tournament my sophomore year at the Notre Dame Tournament, and then last season I won the Western New Mexico tournament in Arizona.”

Favorite Golf Course: Gearhart’s favorite place to play is the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in Indianapolis, Indiana where his first college tournament was. Favorite Golfer: “I’ve always kind of liked Keegan Bradley,” Gearhart said. “He’s not really big anymore. He’s very fidgety, but I really like how he plays.” Season Expectations: “I just want to put myself in a position to win some tournaments this year,” Gearhart said, “Or have a chance to win going into the last day and pull through with a few of them.”

Jason Spies can be reached at

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Favorite Golf Course: Wiles’ favorite golf course is the Crosswater course in Sunriver, Oregon, where the 2013-2014 D2 Golfweek preview was held. Season Expectations: One of Wiles’ biggest expectations for himself is to get more consistent and win multiple tournaments. “In the past, I’d play well one week and then the next week not really compete, so I’d like to compete the entire season,” Wiles said. Favorite Golfer: “Tiger Woods is definitely my favorite golfer,” Wiles said. “It’s hard to play like him right now, but he’s my hero.” Interesting Fact: “On the course I’m pretty serious and mad, but off the course I’m almost never serious and always joking around,” Wiles said.

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