Features Articles
Sex column: Insecurities with 'hair down there' leave some bare, uncomfortable
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Body hair. We all have it. Some of us are relatively hair-free, while others could buy a gorilla mask, strip naked and be ready for Halloween. When we are children our body hair consists of little else than "peach fuzz." At the dawn of puberty, the texture and amount of body hair begins to change - enter pubic hair.
Phobias: Avoiding the unavoidable
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Spiders, snakes and heights - oh my! While most people are OK or slightly nervous about certain objects or situations, some have an intense fear that can take control of them. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a phobia as an exaggerated, usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects or situation.
Guide dogs lead, teach responsibility
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One could only imagine how terrified the people in the World Trade Center were when it was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, but imagine being blind, 70 stories up and the only hope for survival was a dog. That was the case for New York resident Omar Rivera. According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, he was led down 70 flights of stairs to safety by his Seeing Eye dog, Dorado.
Cari Radford: Everday pet peeves
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Everyone has little quirks that are either charming or incredibly annoying. Check out Courtney Mahoney's article on D2 to find out what pet peeves students have in relationships. Here are a few random peeves of my own: Blinker If you're not changing lanes, turn your blinker off.
Many options for campus housing
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Chico State offers a wide selection of housing options. Students have the choice of various types of architecture and themes to suit their needs and personalities. Chico State dormitories include Konkow, Mechoopda, Esken, Lassen, Whitney and Shasta halls and University Village.
Tabling Democrat is all business
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Students might not know his name but probably recognize his ironing board boasting signs for Democratic registration and political candidates. Mike Hawkins has spent 26 years registering students and passers-by to vote at Chico State.
Drama, lies peeve some students in relationships
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Everyone has things they can't stand, especially when it comes to the opposite sex. Members of the opposite sex can be gross, rude and annoying. Sophomore Sam Maher gets frustrated even before a relationship begins, he said. "I hate it when one girl thinks you're together, and she gets pissed off when you hang out with another girl," he said.
International students find comfort in buddies
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Some countries hate Americans. However, Chico State is doing its part to bridge cultural differences through its international mentor program. "Students have a huge capacity to build those bridges on a more intimate basis than big business and the government," said Joey Foy, international mentor-buddy coordinator.
Campus spotlight: 'World Religions and Global Issues'
RELS 332, taught by Michelle DeBeixedon
Can you tell me what this class is about? It is a world religion class that focuses on global issues. We explore the relationship between religion and other aspects of culture - the environment, justice and peace, and social and political issues. Why do you think this class is important for students to take? Religion's influence is so pervasive.
