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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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Church, the Creed family cat, is one the main antagonists of the film. 
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‘Pet Sematary’ is a poor-man’s horror film

Angel Ortega // April 9, 2019

With cheap horror clichés and poor writing, “Pet Sematary” is one of the most disappointing horror films of the year. Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke) and his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz) move from...

Tyler Perry stars as Mabel Madea Simmons in A Madea Family Funeral. 
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‘A Madea Family Funeral’ delivers dull attempt at comedy in typical Tyler Perry fashion

Angel Ortega // March 15, 2019

With a horrid narrative and writing style, Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Family Funeral” brings nothing new to the table and exhibits Perry’s consistently poor work ethic as a filmmaker. In...

Brie Larson stars as Vers, an extraterrestrial warrior from the Kree planet, Hala. 
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‘Captain Marvel’ displays an astronomical origin story

Angel Ortega // March 11, 2019

Though it carries some flaws, “Captain Marvel” is an excellent superhero movie with an outstanding performance from Brie Larson. “Captain Marvel,” the latest installment of the...

Tim Blake Nelson stars as Buster Scruggs, the main character featured in one of six short films in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. 
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Coen Brothers deliver another stellar period piece

Angel Ortega // March 3, 2019
“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” is a well-executed Western with witty, humorous and profound stories.
Kiki Layne (left) and Stephan James (right) star as Tish and Fonny in Barry Jenkins newest film, If Beale Street Could Talk. 
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Director Barry Jenkins delivers another masterpiece with ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’

Angel Ortega // February 6, 2019
“If Beale Street Could Talk” is not only one of the best films of 2018, but it is also one of the best romances of all time.
The Favourite is a brilliant period piece

“The Favourite” is a brilliant period piece

Angel Ortega // January 31, 2019

“The Favourite” captures some of the best on-screen performances and exquisite production values this year. The film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, follows Queen Anne of Britain (Olivia Colman)...

Left to right: Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Miyu Sasaki, Kairi Jo, and Lily Franky star in Shoplifters
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‘Shoplifters’ manages to steal the hearts of moviegoers

Angel Ortega // January 22, 2019

With an incredible cast and immersive storytelling, “Shoplifters” delivers one of the most poignant films about family and love.“Shoplifters,” directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, revolves...

Armie Hammer and Geoffrey Rush star as James Lord and Alberto Giacometti in Final Portrait
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‘Final Portrait’ is clever, yet mundane

Angel Ortega // May 11, 2018

“Final Portrait” is clever and witty but falls short from being an excellent biographical film. Directed by Stanley Tucci, “Final Portrait” follows Alberto Giacometti (Geoffrey...

Jason Mitchell and Garrett Hedlund star as Ronsel Jackson and Jamie McAllan in Mudbound
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Netflix original film ‘Mudbound’ brings a dense insight in race relations

Angel Ortega // May 10, 2018

Through well-crafted production and acting, “Mudbound” delivers an ambitious film that is well worth seeing. “Mudbound,” directed by Dee Rees, follows two families in rural post-World...

Dermot Crowley, Paul Whitehouse, Steven Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor and Paul Chahidi in The Death of Stalin.

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‘The Death of Stalin’ is a cleverly written satire

Angel Ortega // May 1, 2018

Through witty dialogue and great performances, “The Death of Stalin” is one of the best comedies in recent years. Set in 1953, shortly after the death of Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin,...

Chief (Bryan Cranston) and Atari (Koyu Rankin) embrace each other in the film, Isle of Dogs.
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‘Isle of Dogs’ captivates and delights its audience in typical Wes Anderson fashion

Angel Ortega // April 20, 2018

With its exceptional writing and wonderful vocal performances, “Isle of Dogs” is one of Wes Anderson’s best films. Anderson, a writer, producer and director of Isle of Dogs, has established...

Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren star as John and Ella Spencer in The Leisure Seeker.
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‘The Leisure Seeker’ is a heartfelt romantic-comedy

Angel Ortega // April 14, 2018

Though the film 'The Leisure Seeker' is an emotionally driven film, it does have flaws that almost lead it to its demise.The film “The Leisure Seeker,” John (Donald Sutherland) and Ella Spencer...

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