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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Creekside fails to Summit with Hills // Valleys

Creekside fails to Summit with ‘Hills // Valleys’

Anna Porretta // March 1, 2017

With angsty lyrics and intermittent breakdowns, Creekside's album "Hills // Valleys" perfectly fits the pop-punk template. This local band is more than capable of creating music that sounds familiar to...

MAWD performs at the 1078 Gallery for the #irespectmusic event Photo credit: Natasha Doron

Fight for the right to create

Anisha Brady // March 1, 2017

SOTA Production’s Artists’ Rights Rally at the 1078 Gallery Feb. 24, was a success. People gathered at the quaint setting for a fun night of activism and live music. Student artists Justin...

Get Out review

“Get Out” review

Adrianna Mccain // March 1, 2017
Jordan Peele's directorial debut sets new standard for the modern horror movie.
Cold weather tunes

Cold weather tunes

Anna Porretta // February 28, 2017

When it is cold and rainy outside there is nothing better short of putting on some mellow tunes and cozying up with a cup of coffee. These two albums are great candidates for perfecting a cold, rainy day...

Q&A with local musician DJ WiggyBeats

Q&A with local musician DJ WiggyBeats

February 27, 2017

Joe “WiggyBeats” Wiggins is heating up the airways at the on campus radio station KCSC. The fourth-year music major is the host of his own show “Electronic Power 2.0” Wednesday nights and has...

Changing art with Bateson

Changing art with Bateson

Anisha Brady // February 24, 2017

“I want my art to be the truest manifestation of myself,” said Matthew Bateson, third-year student. Bateson never imagined constructing his existence around the creation of art. Growing up in Camerontown,...

Album review of Big Sean “I Decided”

Niyat Teferi // February 24, 2017
Rapper Big Sean releases his anticipated fourth studio album debuting number one on the Billboard 200.
Local artists fight for their rights

Local artists fight for their rights

Anisha Brady // February 23, 2017

Each time that hit, new tune gets aired on the radio, is another time that that hardworking artist does not get paid. Many are unaware of the injustice occurring behind the scenes of the radio industry,...

Albums of the Week

Albums of the Week

Anna Porretta // February 23, 2017

Movie soundtracks easily make the best study playlists because they're beautiful, drive your focus, and make you feel like you're accomplishing something pretty epic. These two albums - one largely classical...

Getting down at the Down Lo

Getting down at the Down Lo

Jackson Sawa // February 23, 2017

There is no doubt that the Chico music and arts scene is booming. From Friday through Sunday nights, it's hard not to stumble upon some sort of open mic night, comedy show or art gallery while downtown.This...

50 Shades Darker Review

50 Shades Darker Review

Natasha Doron // February 23, 2017

Regardless of how poorly the first movie was received, thousands of people flocked to witness the ludicrous sequel that is Fifty Shades Darker.The North Chico Tinseltown's biggest theater suite was packed...

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