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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Daniel Chimal acting in “Maestro” along with having written, directed and choreographed the fight scenes for the short film. Photo courtesy of Daniel Chimal.

Student spotlight: Daniel Chimal

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 26, 2025

For many, childhood is a time of boundless creativity and imagination. Sadly with age, those imaginative worlds have a tendency to dissipate. But for some, like Daniel Chimal, they find a way to capture...

“Top Girls” publicity poster. Poster created by College of Humanities and Fine Arts Publicist Amanda Riner.

‘Top Girls’ to premiere at Chico State

Damon Gallegos, Entertainment Reporter
February 25, 2025

"Top Girls," a feminist play produced by the Music Theater and Dance Department and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, is premiering Wednesday. “Top Girls” will be premiering from Feb. 26...

Graphic of the Orion logo created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30, 2024.

Calling for Chico State students’ stories

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 25, 2025

College is a place where many foster their creativity through art and pour it into their passions or prospects. Whether it’s for a major or a hobby, that spirit of creativity can be cultivated in college....

Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Jan. 25, 2025.

‘The Monkey’ beats it’s drums for death

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 25, 2025

The only absolute in life is death. “The Monkey,” written and directed by Osgood Perkins – director of “Long Legs” – and adapted from the short story of the same name by Stephen King, brings...

Graphic by Nadia Hill

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...

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...