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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Movie Review: Your Name

Movie Review: Your Name

Jared Shibuya // April 10, 2017

"Your Name" has dominated international box offices, dethroning the beloved Miyazaki classic "Spirited Away" as the highest grossing anime worldwide. Mitsuha and Taki mysterious wake up in opposite bodies....

Bisou Bisou making crepes Photo credit: Abigail Jones

‘Fork in the Road:’ Do’s and don’ts

Adrianna Mccain // April 10, 2017

As you stand in a park surrounded by food trucks, the smell of tacos and pulled pork flow through the air. The upbeat music paired with mac and cheese that tastes as if it was fresh from an overpriced...

Students instruct children with dance moves. Photo courtesy of University Events.

Broadway Boogie gets Chico up and dancing

Niyat Teferi and Natasha Doron // April 10, 2017

Along with the usual evening downtown foot traffic, hoards of people made their way to a stretch of road between Broadway and Main. A dance instructors voice reverberated over the Tuesday night noise,...

Secret World This art piece has a Table and Chairs suspended in air and a colorful light shining on the bottom this is a picture of the set up for the piece. Photo credit: Abigail Jones

Chico Art Center is in right state of mind

Julia Maldonado // April 9, 2017

The Chico Art Center is currently hosting a gallery called “Discovery Series: State of Mind." The gallery focuses on three artists: Bonnie Smith, Sandra Relyea and Jamie Blankenship."Discovery Series:...

M.I.A. is not missing in action with social issues

‘M.I.A.’ is not missing in action with social issues

Anisha Brady // April 8, 2017

"M.I.A." is the woman we all aspire to be - not just because of her off-the-wall, stick it to the man odes to womanhood, but for her tenacious will to thrive in and impact a cruel world.Before she became...

Show Banga during his interview at the after party Photo credit: Natasha Doron

Q&A with Show Banga

Niyat Teferi and Natasha Doron // April 7, 2017

For the last several years, rapper "Show Banga" has made a name for himself in the Bay Area and West coast music scene. The San Francisco native has made multiple hits and collaborated with big names like...

DJ Daniel James during his set at the UHM fest Photo credit: Natasha Doron

UHM Festival

Niyat Teferi // April 6, 2017

On Saturday, UnderHouse Music held their “UHM Fest.” The two-part event included performances from numerous local music acts such as HowFlyy, Stosu, Clumy Stoners, UnderHouse Music artists...

Photo credit: Addison Risbry

Unearthing the Power of Clay

Anisha Brady // April 6, 2017

Addison Risbry ditched her mathematics degree after unearthing her love for clay. As she's always been artistically inclined, Risbry diverged from her strict course load to entertain her curiosity in ceramic...

Power Rangers needs help morphing into the 21st Century

‘Power Rangers’ needs help morphing into the 21st Century

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 5, 2017

"Power Rangers" did not morph into a good time. The re-creation of many ‘90s kid’s fantasy was rife with too much action, some comedy and downright boredom. "Power Rangers" followed the TV...

Rick Ross’ ninth album breaks the mold

Niyat Teferi // April 5, 2017

Rick Ross’ latest project, “Rather You Than Me,” displays an artistic side of Ross that fans have never seen before, as well as solidifying why he’s ranked in the top elite of the...

Netflix and Chill Out

Netflix and Chill Out

Adrianna Mccain // April 5, 2017
With the semester hitting its peak, Netflix has your back to prevent excess stress.
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Mixed Media Photo credit: Abigail Jones

10 x 10 inch art show showcase student’s creative freedom

Julia Maldonado // April 5, 2017

What do owls, relationships, telescopes and the sun all have in common? They were some of the themes in over 80 pieces of work created by Chico State art students for the 10/10/20 art show.Eighty-seven...

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