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Chico drag queens throw most glamourous birthday party of the year

Melissa Joseph // September 23, 2019

Performers and party-goers filled the El Rey Theater Friday night to celebrate Coco, a local drag queen's, birthday. The show, called “Coco Wonderland” started slowly as DJs took the stage to perform...

The Future is Now gives young LGBTQ artists a platform

‘The Future is Now’ gives young LGBTQ artists a platform

Melissa Joseph // August 27, 2019

1078 Gallery partnered with Pedal Press, a Chico-based printing press company, to host an art show focused on giving LGBTQ youths the opportunity to showcase their talent on Sunday. The art exhibit was...

Men’s Rugby Going to Nationals and Artist Makes Phoenix Out of Keys on the Orion Newscast 4/24/19

Christian Solis, Visuals Editor // April 25, 2019

This week on #TheOrionNewscast: The Chico State Men's Rugby team is going to the national championship for the first time in the program's history. The Orion was given the opportunity to sit down...

Guests dancing on the dance floor during GSECs Second Annual Queer Prom Photo credit: Angel Ortega

Queer Prom offers music, dancing and inclusivity

Angel Ortega // April 22, 2019

The second annual Queer Prom, organized and promoted by Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition (GSEC), was hosted on Saturday at the Bell Memorial Union. Queer Prom was held as part...

Campus Elections and LGBTQ+ Conference on The Orion Newscast 4/17/19

Christian Solis, Visuals Editor // April 17, 2019

Students are voting for student leaders to represent them in the Associated Students, we've got what you need to know about the presidential candidates. The Queer & Trans week conference and their...

Gender inclusive restrooms; we all can do better

Rayanne Painter // October 24, 2018

If you’re reading this, I’m going to make the assumption that you are human. You eat, you drink and if you do both of these things, you will have to dispose of bodily waste.Whether the urge...

Several Pride Marchers with their queer week posters. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Pride March gives participants a voice in Chico’s community

Alex Coba // October 14, 2018

Cars could be heard honking as marchers chanted, “Our queer rights are under attack, what do we do," in the streets of downtown Chico. The participants were walking in the Pride March Friday, that...

Susie Quite and Psycho Chix performed a unique burlesque. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Chico State’s drag show rocks the Bell Memorial Union

Grant Schmieding // October 13, 2018

Shiny wigs, high heels, capes and colorful lights awaited the line of students stretching out the door and down the street. Over 1,000 students and community members filled the Bell Memorial Union auditorium...

Stonewall Alliance put on the dance at First Christian Church Saturday night from 7-10 p.m. Photo credit: Josiah Nicholl

Stonewall Alliance hosts teen dance for Trans week

Josiah Nicholl // April 8, 2018

Stonewall Alliance, an organization committed to providing support for the LGBTQ community, partnered with CAVE on Saturday to host a free dance for teens. The Stonewall Trans Week Team Dance lasted from...

Nick Robinson plays Simon Spier, a closeted teen who searches for the mysterious classmate under the alias Blue.

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‘Love, Simon’ inspires people to be who they are

Julia Maldonado // March 26, 2018

It doesn’t get cheesier than a guy searching for his perfect love story. Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) has a seemingly normal life with a loving family in a picturesque suburban home and a great...

Community members came out to celebrate the event. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Annual celebration of Chico Pride 2017

Luke Dennison // August 22, 2017

Chico hosts their annual Chico Pride 2017 Festival. Coinciding with welcome week at Chico State, Chico's Pride event took place in the City Center. Inclusiveness, acceptance, and understanding...

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Biphobia a real problem

Lorinda Sasan and Dongyoung Won // October 27, 2016

The United States has come a long way with LGBTQ rights. Over a year ago the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. LGBTQ people see more representation in the media with active...

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