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    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

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Friends Ethan Serzynski and Owen Duffey share a YouTube channel focused on creating a platform where people can just laugh. Many videos on their YouTube channel feature Chico State and many of their students. Photo credit: Kimberly Morales

YouTube Channel ‘SusDudes’ demonstrates more sides to college other than academics

Kimberly Morales // October 13, 2019

Chico State is known for a lot of things, a beautiful campus, heavy rain, or even loud parties—but how about its appearances across YouTube?Search up “Chico State” on YouTube, and you...

Playlist: 11 songs from talented LGBTQ+ musicians

Rayanne Painter // April 2, 2019

As a queer woman, I often relate more to music made by queer artists.I jam out to many songs made by folks outside of the LGBTQ+ community as well, but these songs and artists hold a special place in my...

Sunday Iris consists of the couple Lisa Langley and Dave Elke. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Sunday Iris duo uses relationship to foster creativity

Grant Schmieding // October 12, 2018

Plucking a guitar grounds him in the present moment, washing him with a feeling of calm, serene creativity. Singing brings her to a happy place - giving her a sense of purpose and passion. Lisa Langley...

Vitality, now open to the public in the BMU, shows off artist Megan Wades work. Wade says that art “evokes something in our senses. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

With ‘Vitality,’ Megan Wade’s art captivates viewers

Grant Schmieding // October 9, 2018

Tall and slender, dressed in all black, she stands in the back of the gallery, smiling humbly. Guests begin trickling through the doors slowly—she greets many of them as they enter. People move around...

Wine is poured throughout Chico as many come together to enjoy some beautiful artwork. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Chico celebrates art with a glass of wine

Natalie Hanson // October 7, 2018

Laughter, jazz and the sound of glasses clinking together rang out in downtown Chico during the Art & Wine Walk Friday. Each year the Art & Wine Walk graces the downtown area for the fall season....

Paraic King sits in his home recording studio. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Chico nursing student shows his love for music

Grant Schmieding // September 26, 2018

He takes the stage, guitar slung over his shoulder. The strap tugs on his shirt collar. “I’m gonna take my glasses off so I don’t have to look at y’all," he says. "Nothing against everyone—I...

Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Artist Talk: Chris Sollars’ DAAAM gallery

Jae Siqueiros // November 6, 2016

  San Francisco based artist Chris Sollars, opened a new exhibit entitled "DAAAM" in the University Art Gallery on Thursday. Students, staff and community members were invited to listen to...

Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Sounds like team spirit: Making Chico a music destination

Miles Inserra // April 15, 2015
The music scene is blowing up at a rate that could make this small college town a Northern California music hub.
One of Coopers pieces. Photo credit: Shayla Ramos

Artist couple paints in harmony

Veronica Hodur // February 5, 2014
Carob Bradlyn and Justin Cooper, both local Chico artists juggle their art, jobs and home life.
Flyer for Keep Chico Weird. Photo courtesy of Keep Chico Weird.

Get weird with Chico’s alternative talent show

Maegan Webster // January 25, 2014
Chico News & Review hosts an abstract talent showcase for community artists.
A 3-D Printer turns digital designs into three dimensional shapes, like an iPhone case.Photo credit: Subina Khan

A collaborative new approach to creation

Subina Khan // January 23, 2014
Idea Fab Labs, downtown Chico's new makerspace, offers cutting edge tools to the arts community.
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