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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Dustin Vaught arrived to Chico just 2 years ago, despite his short time here he has engrained himself in the community. Over the course of the two years he has poured into Special Collections and unraveled the complicated history of Chico. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 4, 2025.

Echoes of spirits: Chico Haunted Tours

Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
October 5, 2025

I arrived outside of Naked Lounge Saturday night with a camera slung over my shoulder — one that would prove to be unusable. Light from passing cars and street lamps cut through the darkness to illuminate...

Throughout the month of October there is going to be different art and culture events downtown featuring local artists. It is going to be all over downtown, but most of the events will be on West 3rd Street between broadway and main.

Everything you need to know about ARTober Fest

Chris Hutton, Managing Editor
October 3, 2025

Just steps away from Chico State’s campus in downtown Chico, the month-long event, ARTober Fest, invites attendees to sip on wine or cocktails and listen to live music, all while celebrating the cultural...

A pop-up thrift was one of the most popular booths at the market, attracting flocks of students. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Harvest Market brings together community on campus

Lexi Lynn, Features and Entertainment Editor
September 22, 2025

Melodic guitar and the soft hum of chatter filled the Gauntlet Walkway at Chico’s inaugural Harvest Market. Students and Chico locals alike gathered under the sticky September sun, swooping between vendor...

Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) in Marvel Studios' THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 MARVEL.

Marvel bolts into action

Owen Daniels, Reporter
May 9, 2025

Marvels Thunderbolts* breathes new life into Marvel with an action packed, and emotional team of once-villains-turned-heroes. Thunderbolts* stays grounded in the story with complex characters, and a very...