The Orion

Christopher Titus to hit Chico on latest stand-up tour

Erin Vierra // March 5, 2015

The comedian is returning to Northern California to bring his new one-man comedy show, "Born With a Defect," to the El Rey Theatre.

In Flames brings destructive sound to Chico

Tom Sundgren // March 3, 2015

Sweden's famous metal band made their way to Senator Theatre last Saturday for a brutal performance.

Solo exhibition by local Bay Area artist

Erin Vierra // March 1, 2015

National Print Competition Winner, Kathy Aoki presented her solo exhibition this past weekend at the Turner Print Museum here in Chico State.

Punk is not dead in Chico

Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim // March 1, 2015

1078 Gallery hosts an aggressive array of Northern California punk bands.

Artist, advocate bolsters Chico’s creative community

Greta Gordon // February 28, 2015

Erin Wade plays an important role in Chico as an artist, freelance graphic designer, teacher and president of the board at 1078 Gallery.

CarnaBear Brazilian carnival takes a place in Chico

Salahadin Albutti // February 27, 2015

Brazilian students brought a little taste of the traditional Brazilian carnival to Chico. Jacques Vanier can be reached at [email protected] or @theorion_news on Twitter.

Q&A: Ze Treasure Troll on decorative concrete, not living under bridges

Trevor Whitney // February 27, 2015

Chico State student and concrete artist Kirsten Springer discusses her persona, engineering and types of trolls.

Classic Greek tragedy ‘Antigone’ promises drama

Greta Gordon // February 25, 2015

In early March, Chico State's department of music and theatre will be performing an adaptation of Sophocles' play.

North State Symphony tries out 3rd conductor candidate

Amanda Rhine // February 23, 2015

Conductor Scott Seaton takes a notable turn as the orchestra’s third interim musical director.

The Orion Vlog: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

Salahadin Albutti // February 22, 2015

Staff writers and Chico State students express their opinions about the movie 50 Shades of Grey, an American drama film based on British author E.L. James' best selling novel. If you want to be a part...

Local Chico actresses perform in ‘Vagina Monologues’

Salahadin Albutti // February 20, 2015

Local actresses perform "The Vagina Monologues," a play celebrating women's sexuality and strength. Aurora Evans can be reached at [email protected] or @theorion_news on Twitter.

Narrow Minded: ‘Chico Unplugged’ impresses at new venue

Trevor Whitney // February 20, 2015

One night in, the latest installment of the School of the Arts Productions' singer-songwriter competition was already far superior to last semester.