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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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Cover of Chrononauts #1 by Mark Millar and Sean Murphy. Photo credit Image Comics

Press Pause: ‘Chrononauts’

George Johnston // September 15, 2015
Mark Millar and Sean Murphy have collaborated to create a great comic book read for everybody who enjoys time travel.
Michael Ealy stalks Sanaa Lehane after she breaks up with him in The Perfect Guy. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. Photo credit: Sony Pictures

There’s no such thing as ‘The Perfect Guy’

Erin Vierra // September 14, 2015
"The Perfect Guy" delivers nothing new to the erotic thriller genre.

Bad moon rising: “Moonbeam City” review

George Johnston // September 13, 2015
Comedy Central's new series doesn't feel new— Or like a comedy.
Members of the band, Aberrance, (from left) Ed Vance, Jake Hollingsworth, David Hordienko, and Nick Rahming hang out with their retired tour van on Tuesday. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Aberrance members on crashing their van, new music and tour smells

Tom Sundgren // September 12, 2015
Paradise death metal four-piece, Aberrance, are no strangers to the community of Chico. Lead vocalist Ed Vance and guitarist Jake Hollingsworth describe their summer tour, surviving a major car accident and what the future holds for the band.
W. Kamau Bell performing his standup comedy act at Laxon Auditorium on Wednesday night. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

W. Kamau Bell delightful with serious tone

George Johnston // September 11, 2015
Comedian W. Kamau Bell gave himself about an hour to end racism. How'd he do?
Robert Redford and Nick Nolte are childhood friends who come together to hike the Appalachian Trail in A Walk In the Woods. Photo courtesy of Broad Green Pictures.

Take “A Walk in the Woods”

Erin Vierra // September 8, 2015
Two acting veterans take a humorous path along the Appalachian Trail in "A Walk In The Woods."
Local Jamaican-ska band, Boss 501, will be performing at the Chico World Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. Photo courtesy of Boss 501.

Chico World Music Festival preview

Trevor Whitney // September 8, 2015
Check out this year's Chico World Music Festival at Laxson Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Dancers dazzle during Alonzo Kings LINES ballet at Laxson Auditorium Photo credit: Dana Muensterman

Alonzo King’s LINES ballet was absolutely riveting

Dana Muensterman // September 7, 2015
“It’s truly one of the most beautiful companies I’ve ever seen before. Just the aesthetic of it,” said Chico Performances director, Stephen Cummins
An artistic contraption greets Dooberville visitors at 1078 Gallery. Photo credit: Chelsea Gallegos

Dooberville, California: One artist’s interpretation of Chico

Chelsea Gallegos // September 6, 2015
Artist Judith Leinen's exhibit on display at 1078 Gallery reflects the Chico community.
The tattoo showcases prints from 11 artists invited by the gallery to create the images, 100 of which are limited edition. Photo credit: Dana Muensterman

‘Does Size Matter’ changes perspectives for viewers

Dana Muensterman // September 4, 2015
Janet Turner's historic collection hangs on the walls of her museum at Chico State’s Meriam Library from Aug. 24- Sept. 19.

John Hiatt & The Combo to turn Laxson blue

Tom Sundgren // September 2, 2015
Taj Mahal's Springfield, Massachusetts blues trio is set to open up for John Hiatt on Friday, September 11 in Laxson Auditorium.
Owen Wilson and Lake Bell try desperately to bring their family to safety from a foreign rebellion in No Escape. Photo courtesy of IMDB.

‘No Escape’ review

Erin Vierra // August 30, 2015
Once you've sat down to watch this pulse-pounding thriller, there is no escape— not for the bathroom, not for popcorn and definitely not for overpriced sweets.
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