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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Formerly home to Haas Beans Roastery's auxiliary cafe, Creekside has been open for almost three months now. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025.

Creekside Cafe and Mercantile: Brewing community through coffee

Lexi Lynn, Features/Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2025

Nestled just outside of downtown Chico in the heart of Chapmantown, Creekside Cafe and Mercantile is a less conventional, community-oriented mecca for coffee fanatics and neighborhood residents alike.  Gypsy...

Students played Clash Royale in the crowded room. Photo taken by Michael Arredondo on Oct. 27, 2025.

Clash Royale tournament brings friendly rivalry

Michael Arredondo, Contributor
November 3, 2025

The Chico State Esports Club turned up the energy on campus this week, hosting a Clash Royale tournament that brought students together for casual competition, pizza and prizes — all in the name of fun. The...

Luna Market vendor Kelsey Lopin was one of many talented artists selling their work. There was a wide variety of crafts, paintings and handmade jewelry for sale. Photo taken by Josephine Bowman on Oct. 19, 2025.

I got my tarot read at Halloweentown and apparently I’m healing

Josephine Bowman, Reporter
October 27, 2025

As I pulled into the busy parking lot and did a couple of laps to find a spot, the eerie sound of spooky music mixed with laughing children flew through my window. It quickly became clear to me that Halloweentown...

Partygoers on Halloween night Oct.31, 2013. The Orion file photo

Freaky chic — A guide to Halloween costumes

Josephine Bowman, Reporter
October 24, 2025

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start panicking about what to do this year for all the long-anticipated parties you’ll be attending in a week. Spirit Halloween doesn’t have what...

Geese is a four-piece band that formed in Brooklyn in 2016. Their current tour will take them through California in late October. Photo from 3D Country album cover.

KCSC album reviews: 3D Country by Geese

Isabella Menzel, KCSC DJ
October 17, 2025

New York band Geese’s third album, 3D Country, is taking the world of music by storm. Geese show an incredible range of variety with their music. Through the use of elements in indie rock, alternative...

Guests were allowed to bring whoever they wanted to the show. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on October 10, 2025.

Queer Prom brings frights and fun to Sylvester’s Cafe

Marianne Akre
October 16, 2025

Music emanated from Sylvster’s Cafe on Friday, stirring up the gentle chill of the air, symbolizing the beginning of the autumnal season. Inside, an event celebrating those in the community symbolized...

Photo courtesy of Disney.

‘Tron: Ares’ combines cliche trope with revolutionary technology into a satisfactory film

Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
October 15, 2025

This past weekend, I viewed Disney’s third addition to the Tron series, “Tron: Ares.” The trilogy has journeyed from a video game world to androids to artificial intelligence in the flesh. Considering...

Redding-based Youthquake celebrating their win to a roaring crowd. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 9, 2025.

‘The spirit of punk rock is not dead, it’s for the people’: KCSC’s Battle of the Bands rocks campus

Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
October 10, 2025

Through mist and strobe lights, Redding-based band Youthquake stepped onto a platformed stage Thursday night to play a series of original songs — most prepared just the week before — for a transfixed...

Associated Students aims to host more large musical acts such as NEZZA in the future. Photo courtesy of the Associated Students.

A big name in the BMU: Check out NEZZA’s performance this Saturday

Owen Messer, Reporter
October 9, 2025

Singer, dancer, social media personality and focus of a recent nationwide controversy is coming to Chico State Saturday. Multi-talented artist, NEZZA, will bring her unique blend of Spanglish and Latin...

A woman, dressed in coordinating yellow pieces and a bird mask, stands in front of the event's 'Beast' sign. The fur-covered letters rotated, drawing crowds of people to pose for a photo-op. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 4, 2025.

‘Art freaks,’ animal print, abstraction: Chikoko’s ‘Beast’ fashion show

Lexi Lynn, Features/Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2025

Fur jackets. Neon eyeshadow. Platform boots. Glitter. Feathered masks.  Comparable to the eccentricities and glam of Burning Man music festival, Chikoko’s annual experimental fashion show — this...

Dustin Vaught arrived to Chico just 2 years ago, despite his short time here he has engrained himself in the community. Over the course of the two years he has poured into Special Collections and unraveled the complicated history of Chico. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 4, 2025.

Echoes of spirits: Chico Haunted Tours

Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
October 5, 2025

I arrived outside of Naked Lounge Saturday night with a camera slung over my shoulder — one that would prove to be unusable. Light from passing cars and street lamps cut through the darkness to illuminate...

Throughout the month of October there is going to be different art and culture events downtown featuring local artists. It is going to be all over downtown, but most of the events will be on West 3rd Street between broadway and main.

Everything you need to know about ARTober Fest

Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
October 3, 2025

Just steps away from Chico State’s campus in downtown Chico, the month-long event, ARTober Fest, invites attendees to sip on wine or cocktails and listen to live music, all while celebrating the cultural...