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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Myles Weber, the competition host, counts down 10 seconds for applause, which awards each comedian one bonus point Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Comedy competition at the El Rey Theatre

Matthew Manfredi // September 14, 2016

On Saturday night, a line outside the El Rey Theatre formed well before doors opened for the 8 p.m. show. Inside the theatre, 16 comedians from all over the U.S., Canada and even as far as China, prepared...

Promotional photo courtesy of the official How to Get Away with Murder Facebook page.

Season recaps for fall shows

Rylee Pedotti // September 14, 2016

Fall is synonymous with colorful leaves, sweaters, pumpkin spice everything and zombies. Along with crisp air and football, autumn also delivers a bevy of televisions best and brightest shows, eager to...

Whats the deal with Apple Music?

What’s the deal with Apple Music?

Elias Denny // September 14, 2016

Apple Music's recent history of streaming select artist's highly anticipated albums exclusively on their service sparks controversy among millennial music streamers. Chico State students share their thoughts...

Stewie, Australian Shepherd (6 years old) - Stewie is trained to detect human cancer at early stages. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Pooches Walk, Woof and Wag for a cause

Jae Siqueiros // September 14, 2016

Walk Woof Wag is an annual fundraising dog walk that raises money for Chico Animal Shelter's medical fund. On Saturday, pooches from all over the county banded together for this 3K/5K walk in hopes of...

Photo courtesy of Colleen AF Venable via Creative Commons.

Study break: 5 free podcasts worth the listen

George Johnston // September 14, 2016

College isn't cheap. After all the books, rent and tuition, it adds up. Fortunately, there's a trending medium of entertainment that is completely free— podcasts. Here are five podcasts worth listening...

Saturn Orion touches up the painting he is the proudest of. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Local artists display work at Thursday night market

Anisha Brady // September 14, 2016

The popular Thursday night market always unites the community of Chico. With its fresh and local produce and exotic food trucks, people are mesmerized by the plethora of food and overlook the talented,...

Alex and Ryan getting down and putting on a show for the somewhat lax audience. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Open mics rock downtown

Anna Porretta // September 13, 2016

Music lovers make the pilgrimage toward the corner of West Fifth Street and Main Street, navigating through the City Plaza to the café on the corner. They walk through the door of Has Beans Coffee and...

Shortz! Film Festival logo. 
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Shortz! Film Festival to take center stage at the El Rey

Rylee Pedotti // September 13, 2016

Local film aficionados are in for a treat when the fifth annual Shortz! Film Festival takes residency at the historic El Rey Theater Sept. 16-18.What began in 2011 as an interactive method for local filmmakers...

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Four artists to draft to your music fantasy team

Rylee Pedotti // September 9, 2016

  With football season in full swing, millions have been tasked with building a fantasy football roster. Like the NFL, today's league of musicians are full of eager rookies, seasoned veterans...

Vocalist of Post/Boredom belting out a note. Photo credit: Sean Martens

When the sun goes down at Monstros Pizza

Matthew Manfredi // September 8, 2016

Unlike downtown, Wednesday night is quiet on West Sacramento Avenue. There’s Tony’s Liquor, apartment buildings, houses and Nettleton Stadium sits quietly in the distance, but then there’s Monstros...

Speculation and intrigue: ‘Stranger Things’ Season Two

Matthew Manfredi // September 5, 2016

On Aug. 31, a short teaser of "Stranger Things" season two was uploaded to YouTube. Within a few days the 56 second video racked up nearly three million views. Thousands of comments from "Stranger Things"...

According to reports, the El Ray theatre might be sold soon Photo credit: George Johnston

Potential buyer looks to purchase El Rey Theatre

George Johnston // September 5, 2016

The historic EL Rey Theatre may be up for sale according to a real estate website. The theatre located in downtown Chico, has a reported potential buyer who is considering plans of turning the building...

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