<![CDATA[The Orion - Features RSS]]> http://www.theorion.com/se/the-orion-features-rss-1.403 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:35 -0500 en <![CDATA[Center promotes buying fair trade items on Black Friday]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/center-promotes-buying-fair-trade-items-on-black-friday-1.932575

The day after Thanksgiving is touted as the biggest shopping day of the year, with commercials piled on consumers in the days preceding it urging them to buy this and that....

]]> 1.932575 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:28:06 -0500 <![CDATA[Campus Spotlight: Q&A about Tofurkey Feed]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/campus-spotlight-q-a-about-tofurkey-feed-1.932557

Student Director for the Environmental Action and Resource Center Justina Johnson discussed the Tofurkey Feed that will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Selvester’s Cafe-by-the-Creek. ...

]]> 1.932557 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:25:22 -0500 <![CDATA[1997 | Campus event brings awareness for AIDS ]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/1997-campus-event-brings-awareness-for-aids-1.932549

In 1997, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the occurrence of AIDS/HIV had dropped for the first time since the disease became prevalent, according to an Orion article from December 1997.  ...

]]> 1.932549 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:22:11 -0500 <![CDATA[Study abroad program sees increase in participants through the years]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/study-abroad-program-sees-increase-in-participants-through-the-years-1.932528

Experiencing a new culture and language is an opportunity that students have access to in college and, now more than ever, students are taking advantage of programs offered at Chico State.  ...

]]> 1.932528 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:20:30 -0500 <![CDATA[Volunteers participate in canned food fundraisers ]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/volunteers-participate-in-canned-food-fundraisers-1.932522

Senior Jennifer Leslie and her roommates didn’t want just a normal theme party, they wanted to make a difference. This is why last Saturday, the cost of admission to a night of festivities was a can of food.  ...

]]> 1.932522 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:18:00 -0500 <![CDATA[Sex columnist: New oral sex ideas, tongue twisting tips]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/sex-columnist-new-oral-sex-ideas-tongue-twisting-tips-1.932506

Eating out just got a whole lot better.  ...

]]> 1.932506 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:13:01 -0500 <![CDATA[Students face hardships with technology ]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/students-face-hardships-with-technology-1.932486

 Creating a PowerPoint presentation didn’t seem like a daunting task for the majority of Taryn Hughey’s fellow classmates....

]]> 1.932486 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:08:43 -0500 <![CDATA[Through the eye of the photographer]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/through-the-eye-of-the-photographer-1.932478

After three years of dedication and more than 15,000 shots, local photographer John Peters has finished what he calls his “accidental” project of Bidwell Park.  ...

]]> 1.932478 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:03:27 -0500 <![CDATA[Therese Marucci: A word to the wise]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/therese-marucci-a-word-to-the-wise-1.932473

I always envision holiday time to consist of love, laughter and a huge crowd of family members gathered so close that I barely have enough room to rip the red and green Christmas wrapping paper off of the presents....

]]> 1.932473 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:23 -0500 <![CDATA[The new me]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/the-new-me-1.932465

While serving in the Army in Iraq, Michael Fitzpatrick wondered if God existed amidst the war’s mayhem.  ...

]]> 1.932465 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:59:27 -0500 <![CDATA[Discussion group shares perspectives]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/discussion-group-shares-perspectives-1.892448 Aristotle's Cafe meets to talk about philosophical topics

Beneath abstract murals of planets and mustard-colored walls covered with tribal masks, about 10 Chico State students and community members were ready to talk.  ...

]]> 1.892448 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:19:52 -0500 <![CDATA[Campus Spotlight: Q&A with the shop technician]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/campus-spotlight-q-a-with-the-shop-technician-1.892443

David Barta is the instructional support technician for the art department and is responsible for overseeing the shop located on the first floor of Ayres Hall....

]]> 1.892443 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:17:35 -0500 <![CDATA[1977 | Bicyclists continue to be campus problem]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/1977-bicyclists-continue-to-be-campus-problem-1.892436

In 1977, students dodged bikes on the narrow bridges that connect campus. Today, bicyclists weave between pedestrians as they cross Ivy Street.  ...

]]> 1.892436 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:14:53 -0500 <![CDATA[Social lives known only from social sites]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/social-lives-known-only-from-social-sites-1.892430

In the last few months, a lot of my close friends are reaching some out-of-the-blue, life-changing milestones.  ...

]]> 1.892430 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:13:05 -0500 <![CDATA[Event to raise awareness for sexually abused women]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/event-to-raise-awareness-for-sexually-abused-women-1.892420 Women's Center hosts Take Back the Night downtown

A silent group will be marching through downtown Chico on Thursday evening.  ...

]]> 1.892420 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:09:23 -0500 <![CDATA[Sex columnist: Sex during menstruation not red alert]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/sex-columnist-sex-during-menstruation-not-red-alert-1.892344

What is a 6.9? A good thing interrupted by a period.  ...

]]> 1.892344 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:14 -0500 <![CDATA[Butte County home to needy wildlife]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/butte-county-home-to-needy-wildlife-1.892334

A bobcat moves swiftly around a cage, hopping from one side of the enclosure to the other. It’s feeding time and the three-legged cat is excited.  ...

]]> 1.892334 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:40:14 -0500 <![CDATA[Therese Marucci: A word to the wise]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/therese-marucci-a-word-to-the-wise-1.892327

A psychotic cat roams around my apartment at least five times a week. No, she does not belong to me or to my roommates.  ...

]]> 1.892327 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:38:11 -0500 <![CDATA[Gay scene unseen]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/gay-scene-unseen-1.892322 Gay community lacks bars, dating opportunities

Dating can be hard for many people in Chico, but being a homosexual can limit the playing field even more.  ...

]]> 1.892322 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:35:23 -0500 <![CDATA[Sex columnist: Regaining sexuality after abuse]]> http://www.theorion.com/features/sex-columnist-regaining-sexuality-after-abuse-1.857725

Sex is not always an enjoyable experience.  ...

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