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Masloski performing at an ACLU/Planned Parenthood benefit concert

‘The Bullshit Queen’ shows her inspiration

Anisha Brady // March 9, 2017

Brittany Masloski likes to sing. She also likes to travel and raise pigs. Her unshackled persona and drive for spontaneity truly sets her apart from other musicians. “I think I’m going to try...

If your life was a Wes Anderson film

If your life was a Wes Anderson film

Carly Plemons // March 9, 2017

Nico, The Velvet Underground, painted skies and an eccentric pastel ensemble are the ingredients needed to make a Wes Anderson storybook-like film. Unfortunately, Wes Anderson did not direct your life...

Musician profile: Ronnie Macias

Musician profile: Ronnie Macias

Jackson Sawa // March 8, 2017

Ronnie Macias is a full-time father and a full-time local musician here in Chico. Moreover, he is the proud supporter and loving companion to Jodi Foster who organizes and puts on weekly open mic nights...

Chico Theater Company gets a little “Odd”

Adrianna Mccain // March 7, 2017

Some of us have bad roommates. Some of us are bad roommates. And some of us are just impossible to live with. Chico Theater Company's newest production, "The Odd Couple," captures the all too familiar...

Coming in fifth place is Brooklyn Bagels Photo credit: Carlos Gonzalez

Top 5 places to study off campus

Niyat Teferi // March 6, 2017

Midterm season is fast approaching and students need a quiet and peaceful place to study. With common study spots such as the library that tend to be over crowded here are the top five off-campus places...

Brittany Masloski performs at her own house show Photo credit: Jenny Salazar

Rocking out for civil rights

Julia Maldonado // March 5, 2017

There is no better way to support women's rights than kicking back with live music and art. Fellow Chico State students and alumni put on a house show in which all benefits go towards the ACLU and Planned...

Podcasts worth listening to

Podcasts worth listening to

Anisha Brady // March 4, 2017

Many of us in this confusing yet thrilling period of our lives are searching for a source of inspiration. Sometimes this inspiration comes in the form of a podcast. What is so profound and exciting about...

The CDC is decorated with prints of all different styles and mediums. The prints are always for sale. When a piece is sold, another will be put up. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Center for Design Control: A gym for creative muscles

Anna Porretta // March 3, 2017

Professor Dave Hall pointed his phone camera at the cover of an issue of The New Yorker. The image quickly came to life as the once still woman stepped through the doors of a black and yellow subway train....

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‘Girlfriend’s Day’ leaves much to be desired

Jared Shibuya // March 2, 2017

Valentine’s Day is long gone, but you can still Netflix and chill with your sweetheart and watch (or not), “Girlfriend’s Day.” A new Netflix- produced movie written by and starring...

Artists mix poetry with music

Artists mix poetry with music

Niyat Teferi // March 1, 2017

Longtime poet and jazz veterans Robert Pinsky and Laurence Hobgood filled the night with some of their classic pieces. Chico State held the "PoemJazz" event at the Harlen Adams theater Feb. 26 where both...

Jeff giving a private show out of the Naked Lounge Photo credit: Ben Hacker

Jeff Coleman and the Sons of Jefferson

Jackson Sawa // March 1, 2017

Jeff Coleman is a Chico State alumni, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and ring-leader of the eclectic bluegrass punk band, Sons of Jefferson. However, Coleman can’t emphasize enough that his band...

Cremer defies genre with new music

Cremer defies genre with new music

Anisha Brady // March 1, 2017

Joshua Cremer is reshaping the face of the Folk genre with his indie rock past. For most of his life, Cremer was always one of a collective of fellow indie/ punk rockers up until three years ago when he...

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