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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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A&E weekly wind-up: Feb. 24-March 2

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 24, 2025

A variety of music events swing into Chico this week, from jazz to EDM there are events for all music lovers. The Oscars are approaching and Cinemark will be starting to showcase each of the Oscar-nominated...

Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Jan. 25

Movie sequels and remakes are actually what people want

Owen Daniels, Reporter
February 19, 2025

I hear people complain all the time about how movie studios are not making enough original movies. And, are only making sequels, remakes and movies based on books or plays.  But when studios do make...

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” serves as the last project under The Weeknd and final piece to the singer’s second trilogy compilation. Graphic created by Rebecca Gonzalez.

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow:’ The end of an era

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
February 19, 2025

Grammy winning artist The Weeknd released his anticipated sixth studio album filled with 22 tracks mixed of R&B, pop and a sprinkle of hip-hop that is worth the listen.  Released on Jan. 31, “Hurry...

Captain America/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios' CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 MARVEL.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ swooped in Valentine’s weekend

Elena Mendonsa, Entertainment Reporter
February 19, 2025

Instead of going on a Valentine’s date this past weekend, I chose to watch Marvel Studios “Captain America: Brave New World.” Although the movie is far from romantic, it pleasantly surpassed my expectations...

There was one choreographed number at the end, and it was developed by movements relating to the monologues in the show by cast members. Photo taken by Damon Gallegos on Feb. 13 in the Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall.

Vagina: Don’t let it be a dirty word

Damon Gallegos, Entertainment Reporter
February 19, 2025

“I bet you’re worried. We were worried. We were worried about vaginas,” the opening line prepared audiences to see a show. A show that made me think as it sometimes felt like a Ted-Talk, and sometimes...

(center) Reporter Elena Mendonsa poses in her homemade Mandalorian Halloween costume. Photo courtesy of Elena Mendonsa.

My hopes and fears for Star Wars’ upcoming Mandalorian film

Elena Mendonsa, Entertainment Reporter
February 18, 2025

It has been six years since the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian” was released on Disney+, bombarding audiences with baby Yoda cuteness overload. I have always identified myself as a hardcore Star...

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Nuestra voz: ¿Por qué los mexicanos no aprueban ‘Emilia Pérez?’

Pedro Apolinar, Reporter
February 18, 2025

Desde su estreno, Emilia Pérez se ha visto envuelta en muchas controversias, especialmente con los mexicanos, ya que sienten que es una película que denigra la integridad de los mexicanos.    La...

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A&E weekly wind-up: Feb. 17-Feb. 23

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 17, 2025

Heavy metal and jazz will dominate the town as Chico’s venues open their doors for several music events. If you’re getting on your Oscar grind then check out The Pageant’s lineup for short film nominations...

Chico alumni comes with many distinguished members, including Grammys winners. Photo from Unspash.

Chico State Alumni behind the scenes for Grammy hits

Cecilia Gonzalez, Reporter
February 12, 2025

This year's Grammy Awards showcased multiple top songs, including some engineered by Chico State alumni. A total of four alumni were engineers and assistant engineers on some of the biggest songs of the...

Timothée Chalamet in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Photo by James Mangold, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

What to watch: Best picture nominations

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 11, 2025

This year's Oscars race nominated a wide range of films, from suspenseful mysteries about the Catholic Church to blood-soaked thrillers that take aim at the misogyny in the entertainment industry. The...

Ke Huy Quan as Marvin Gable in Love Hurts, directed by Jonathan Eusebio. © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Nothing hurts as much as watching “Love Hurts”

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 11, 2025

The Universal Pictures film “Love Hurts,” comes in time for Valentine’s Day to remind us all that love hurts. The season of love has arrived and Hollywood is making its effort to rake in that holiday...

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A&E weekly wind-up: Feb. 10-Feb. 16

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 10, 2025

Cupid’s arrow is whizzing through the air. Events are springing up around Chico to get you in the Valentine’s Day mood. From card making to live music, this week is packed with events for just about...