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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Bijou Bentley doing her number after introducing her drag family. Photo taken by Emilio C. on March 29, 2026

Everybody wants a Bentley

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
March 30, 2026

Eggs, bacon, bagels and Bentleys, the recipe for a glamorous Drag Show brunch on an early Sunday morning. Students walked into the auditorium to find tables with glasses of sparkling cider and a full brunch...

Graphic by Nadia Hill

Weekly Wind-Up March 31 through April 6

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
March 30, 2026

Start off your Spring with events this week like Yoga, trinket shopping and new movies.    Update for Tuesday, March 31 Due to Farmworkers Day, The Well on campus will be closed.   Wednesday,...

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Weekly Wind-up March 24 through March 30

Ky Rodriguez, Reporter
March 23, 2026

Tuesday, March 24 Molly’s Favorite | Irish Session Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: The Allies Pub A free evening of live music from Molly’s Favorite Irish Traditional Folk Band with...

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Weekly Wind-up March 17 through March 23

Sydney Davis, Reporter
March 15, 2026

Spring break may quiet the campus, but Chico still has plenty going on, from St. Patrick’s celebrations and music concerts to art workshops and street fairs. Chico’s events this week offer plenty of...

Rio Rexxx Perú (Alex Almora Rios) luring men into tipping Taken By Emilio Ceja on March 12

After a long night of drag…

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
March 13, 2026

Glitter, heels and costume pieces crowd the dressing room as Chico community members fill the seats inside Laxon Auditorium. The Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition threw its annual Drag and Burlesque...

Premonition (From left to right) Isaiah Phipps, Dillon Gard, Chelsea Chavez, Kaya Sahin at Chico unplugged. Photo taken by Emilio Ceja, March 3rd, 2026

Burgers, The Bear and Local Bands

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
March 11, 2026

School of the Arts hosted its twice-a-year music event, Chico Unplugged. It took place on March 3 and on Tuesday at Madison Bear Garden. Many artists participated in this event to gain recognition and...

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Weekly Wind-up March 10 through March 16

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
March 9, 2026

Tuesday, March 10 Hello Kitty Cafe and karaoke Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Hello Kitty is making her way to Chico State. Come enjoy sweet snacks,...

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Weekly Wind-up March 3 through March 9

Ky Rodriguez, Reporter
March 2, 2026

Tuesday, March 3 Chico Unplugged Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Madison Bear Garden Chico Unplugged is a singer-songwriter competition that happens every semester, featuring original music...

Giovanni Alvarez soothing the crowd with their guitar at Madison Bear. Photo taken by Makalya Anaya, October 2025

Calling all artists, unplug and get wild

Emilio Ceja, Reporter
February 26, 2026

  The School of the Arts is hosting its annual “Chico Unplugged” event. This event happens twice a year, giving students a chance to perform on stage. “We just want to showcase local singer-songwriters...