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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Taylor Swift released her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, in April. Generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 24.

An alt-girl’s perspective on “The Tortured Poet’s Department”

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // April 24, 2024

Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” — released on Thursday — encapsulates what it’s like being a woman in modern society and explores the feeling surrounding loving...

Prom Royalty winners Patrick Jay and Mae Haggard shared their first dance in front of the crowd. Taken by Nadia Hill on April 18.

Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

Nadia Hill and Callum Standish // April 22, 2024

On a warm Thursday evening, students and community members gathered, adorned in pink in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium for Chico State’s fifth Queer Prom.  It was a Barbie-themed night of dancing,...

Elodie, played by Millie Bobby Brown, in the March 8 Netflix release of “Damsel.” Courtesy: Allied Global Marketing/Netflix

He said, she said: ‘Damsel’

Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell // April 20, 2024

“Damsel”, released March 8, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo stars Millie Bobby Brown, as Elodie, a princess sent off to marry a prince of a foreign land for the good of her people.  After she...

Nautica Blue released the second edition of the dystopian novel, A Skye of Jade, in April. Photos courtesy Nautica Blue, collage created by Ariana Powell using Pixlr.

‘A Skye of Jade:’ a dystopian world created by Chico State student

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-chief // April 12, 2024

Chico State student Nautica Blue invites readers to follow Sebastian Skye, scarred by the loss of his family, as he takes revenge on the Crown, the matriarchy that rules the dystopian world Aashianna in...

Viewers get ready for the Banff mountain film festival in Laxson Auditorium. Taken by Samuel Moore.

Banff Mountain Film Festival celebrates the great outdoors at Chico State

Samuel Moore, Reporter // April 9, 2024

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity’s world film tour came to Chico on Saturday. The film festival was held in Laxson Auditorium, and Adventure Outings teamed up with Banff Centre to host the tour. A...

Different crowds of people buzzed with curiosity at the pop-ups that filled the parking lot. Taken by Itzel Saucedo on April 6, 2024.

Lunar Market’s successful night in Downtown Chico

Itzel Saucedo Dominguez, Reporter // April 8, 2024

As the sun set Saturday night, people gathered to shop from small businesses selling handmade jewelry, homemade pastries and so much more. The Lunar Market again brought the Chico community together for...

Punk rock band Facejug performing No Doubt and Deftones covers as well as originals at Sweetfest 2.0. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 5.

Student musicians build outdoor stage to ‘Bring live music back’

Alina Babajko, Reporter // April 8, 2024

Four students who play in a band called Sweet Release built a stage out of used pallets in their backyard. The band formed in the summer of 2021 after meeting at The Social swimming pool, combining genres...

Cover art for the “Lives Behind the Labels” film produced by Chico locals. Courtesy of Christopher Smith.

‘Lives Behind the Labels’ fights the single story stigma

Jenna McMahon, Opinion Editor // April 3, 2024

The “Lives Behind the Labels” documentary tells the story of six — and soon to be seven — unhoused people living in Chico.  This film shows how each individual — Marcus, Debra, Christine,...

Students throw brightly colored powder on each other as part of the celebration of Holi. Taken by Toby Neal on March 29.

Holi festival celebration brings joy to a drizzly Friday afternoon

Toby Neal, Reporter // April 1, 2024

Chico State students didn’t let the rainy weather dampen their Holi festival spirits on Friday. The event, organized by the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and the Indian Student Association, brought...

The Butte Humane Society is organizing the Woofstock Festival Saturday. The event will raise money to support the animals at the humane society. Courtesy: Butte Humane Society.

Woofstock Music Festival wags its way back to Chico

Toby Neal, Reporter // March 28, 2024

The Butte Humane Society will be hosting the third annual Woofstock event on Saturday. The goal of the event is to raise funds to support the animals at the humane society.  People are invited to bring...

Lunar Market customers taking a look at a vendor business. Taken by Julianna Rose on Dec. 2, 2023.

Lunar Market’s growth in the Chico community

Itzel Saucedo Dominguez, Reporter // March 28, 2024

What began as a small event in September 2021 has now grown in popularity in the Chico community. Although hosted once a month, the Lunar Market is the go-to place to shop from vendors, eat great food...

The finished piece which is available for view on the first floor of Ayers. Taken by Nadia Hill on March 27, 2024.

Beyond the doodles: A deeper look at the collaborative canvas on campus 

Nadia Hill, Reporter // March 17, 2024

Hidden on the second floor of Ayers Hall, between the painting studio and the Ira Latour Visual Resource Collection there is an ever-changing canvas. There, you will find a stool with a chalk kit set...

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