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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Nicolette Aarons on a Europe trip with her family in Barcelona. Photo Courtesy of Nicolette Aarons.

Student Spotlight: Nicolette Aarons

Rachel Shawver, Reporter
April 30, 2025

For Nicolette Aarons, photography isn't just a hobby; it's a way to bottle up joy, passion and memories so they can be relived for years. Now at Chico State, whether she’s capturing the magic of live...

Graphic by Nadia Hill

A&E weekly wind-up: April 14-April 20

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
April 14, 2025

Springtime is here, that means markets are back. The Thursday Night Market, Spring Market and Saturday Markets return with Chico’s Brewfest happening as well. While it is a slow week for music events...

Woofstocks invites humans and well-behaved dogs. Courtesy of Butte Humane Society.

Woofstock Festival returns with a bark

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
April 11, 2025

The 4th annual Woofstock Festival, put on by the Butte Humane Society, will take place at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival will feature four local bands, food, vendors...