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The Orion Online The Orion Online / Wednesday, April 19, 1995 / Volume 34, Issue 11

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Richter's Third Street housing bill moves on

SACRAMENTO--The California State Assembly Committee on Higher Education approved a bill Tuesday that would force Chico State University to sell the Third Street language houses. See Story...

Checking out of Safeway

While some Chico State University students spent spring break at the beach or home visiting their families, others stood in front of Chico supermarkets with picket signs. The nine-day labor dispute between Safeway management and union employees ended Friday. See Story...

Women's athletics gaining respect

The University of Connecticut women's basketball team just completed a perfect 35-0 season, leaving little doubt in the mind of the serious fan. After decades of neglect, women's sports are on the rise and can no longer be ignored. For years there have been certain stereotypes associated with women who participated in competitive athletics. But things are starting to change. See Story...

Violence follows athletes off field

Surf any channel, every channel, you cannot get away from it. Alas, neither can this series. The O.J. Simpson trial has become a part of many people's daily lives. Even those who try to avoid it are constantly plagued by co-workers and classmates discussing every aspect from blood drops to Kato's hair. While many feel the story is taking over our culture, it is only one story in something that has always been part of our culture. "We grow up in a culture of violence," said Laura German, a lecturer with the Chico State University sociology department. See Story...

Faces in the crowd

Since Chico State's birth, the presence of multiculturalism and ethnic diversity at the university has blossomed. The conglomeration of students' and faculty members' unique backgrounds has nurtured Chico State's family tree, allowing it to firmly plant its roots and branch out across the world.

Earth Day: Educating and enlightening through entertainment

Entertainment can be a resourceful teacher when used to convey the importance of the environment. With Saturday being Earth Day, now is a good time to realize the issues affecting our world through entertainment media. See Story...

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