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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Mari Robles is a proud promoter of the public arts. Photo courtesy of Mari Robles and received on March 23.

Seasoned art museum leader Mari Robles to visit Chico State and judge student art exhibition

Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
March 25, 2025

Mari Robles, the CEO of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, will be giving a free public lecture on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Ayres 120. According to Professor Eileen Macdonald of Chico State’s Art and Art...

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A&E weekly wind-up: March 17-March 23

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
March 17, 2025

Music: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ High Fade Date/Time: Tuesday at 7-9 p.m. Location: Sierra Nevada Big Room  Cost: $32.64 Tickets: Eventbrite Age Restrictions: All Ages   Jazz...

Yoga is a great way to recenter. Image provided by Pexels.

Stretch into spring break with yoga and art

Damon Gallegos, Reporter
March 14, 2025

Janet Turner Print Museum will hold a beginner’s yoga on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to noon.  “Yoga in the Gallery” is open to the public. Students are recommended to RSVP through CatsConnect to...

Cards, representing a gift for a performance well-done, but on a deeper level a symbol of community and friendship. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on Feb. 14th.

A love letter to Chico, CA, and the beauty of community theatre

Damon Gallegos, Reporter
March 11, 2025

I feel my butt hit the leather seat of my 2010 Toyota Prius, there is a sigh – signaling the end. I have slowly begun to plant the seed that it’s over, I won’t ever see them again. The smiles, the...

Rob Davidson attended Beloit College and Purdue University before teaching at Chico State. Photo courtesy of Rob Davidson.

Bookmark the date for upcoming Writer’s Voice presenting Rob Davidson

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
March 11, 2025

For lovers of literature and fiction fanatics, book your calendar for this upcoming Writer’s Voice reading. Rob Davidson, Chico State professor of creative writing and American literature, will be...

Graphic by Nadia Hill

A&E weekly wind-up: March 3-March 11

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
March 3, 2025

Music: Jenny Don’t and The Spurs Date/Time: March 5 at 8 p.m. Location: Winchester Goose Cost: $17.85 Tickets: Bandsintown Age restriction: 21+   Live Jazz Date/Time: March...

This is the first time The Turner included an audio guide in an exhibition. Asian and Pacific Islander faculty, staff and students contributed to the guide. Art by Eunkang Koh.

Artist Kathy Aoki to perform Wednesday at The Turner Museum

Sean Shanks, Web Editor
March 1, 2025

The performance by Aoki will be held in The Turner gallery and is free for students and the public to attend. The exhibition currently on display is “In Focus: Asian American Artists at The Turner.” After...

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Chico State lecturer reads from debut poetry collection

Lexi Lynn, Entertainment Reporter
February 26, 2025

For those who love the art of the written word,  Thursday’s book launch and reading by Chico State lecturer Sarah Pape can’t be flipped past.  The reading will take place Thursday at 7:30 p.m....

Daniel Chimal acting in “Maestro” along with having written, directed and choreographed the fight scenes for the short film. Photo courtesy of Daniel Chimal.

Student spotlight: Daniel Chimal

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 26, 2025

For many, childhood is a time of boundless creativity and imagination. Sadly with age, those imaginative worlds have a tendency to dissipate. But for some, like Daniel Chimal, they find a way to capture...

“Top Girls” publicity poster. Poster created by College of Humanities and Fine Arts Publicist Amanda Riner.

‘Top Girls’ to premiere at Chico State

Damon Gallegos, Entertainment Reporter
February 25, 2025

"Top Girls," a feminist play produced by the Music Theater and Dance Department and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, is premiering Wednesday. “Top Girls” will be premiering from Feb. 26...

Graphic of the Orion logo created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30, 2024.

Calling for Chico State students’ stories

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 25, 2025

College is a place where many foster their creativity through art and pour it into their passions or prospects. Whether it’s for a major or a hobby, that spirit of creativity can be cultivated in college....

Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Jan. 25

‘The Monkey’ beats it’s drums for death

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 25, 2025

The only absolute in life is death. “The Monkey,” written and directed by Osgood Perkins – director of “Long Legs” – and adapted from the short story of the same name by Stephen King, brings...