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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Mallory Prucha ties the belt of Little Red Riding Hoods costume. Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

Behind the scenes of ‘Into the Woods’

Carin Dorghalli // October 13, 2016

  Into the Woods is taking place from Oct. 11-16 in the Harlen J. Adams theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $6 for youth and Chico State Students. Show times are Tuesday...

Senior sociology major, Joon Hyung Park, shares his views on the American Dream. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // October 12, 2016

"I'm a first generation immigrant and had to acclimate to America quicker than anybody else. Either sink or swim into the American dream. And sometimes it's hard to maintain these to dichotomies of my...

Bruno, Wild Cuts, giving a nice old man haircut. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Local barbers behind cuts locals love

Jordan Rodrigues // October 12, 2016

I went to Barber Jon's Barbershop, 5 Star Barbers, Wild Cuts and Chico's Barber Shop to ask local barbers a few questions regarding different hairstyles they cut, the diversity of their clientele and their...

Graph of Chico State DMCA notices. Photo credit: courtesy of Information Resources and Information Security

Music piracy walks the plank

Matthew Manfredi // October 11, 2016

While living in an era of countless options and apps for entertainment, we have developed particular ways to get music and media. Whether that means paying the monthly subscription fee to Spotify, buying...

Netflix food documentaries worth the binging

Netflix food documentaries worth the binging

Anisha Brady // October 11, 2016

Gastronomy is not something that usually comes to mind when one thinks of art. Cuisine has always been an indication of culture, however, within recent years, the culinary scene has revolutionized and...

Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

Chico State Low Brass Choir Concert brings the sass, class and brass

Carin Dorghalli // October 9, 2016

Students and staff bring the sass, class and brass by showcasing their musical skills during the Chico State Low Brass Choir Concert. This event was put together by Lloyd Roby, director of the Low Brass...

Whitney Hayes, and Weston Andrews sing some heartfelt christian songs. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Local talent shines bright at Chico Unplugged

Rylee Pedotti // October 9, 2016

It was standing room only Thursday night at Madison Bear Garden, where a vibrant crowd consumed the cozy upstairs lounge to catch a glimpse of local talent featured in Chico Unplugged. The singer-songwriter...

Two Door Revs latest album, Noise In The Same Key was released earlier this year. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

‘Two Door Rev’ revs up the music scene

Anisha Brady // October 6, 2016

Chico is a deep hub for unique and aspiring musicians of all ages. The two-man band, Two Door Rev, stands out among the crowd for their progressively punk sound and politically critical messages.Sam Wotruba,...

The Band Perry performing at a concert in Reno, Nevada. Photo credit: Rylee Pedotti

21st century country albums worth holding onto

Rylee Pedotti // October 5, 2016

It's easy to imagine how past records can be tossed aside among the onslaught of new releases. In an effort to honor some of the 21st century's best country albums, here are five worth holding onto.Crazy...

DJ Hound Beats playing music at a party.

Student DJ makes a beat

Elias Denny // October 4, 2016

This video interview was conducted with local artist, producer and DJ Hound Beats, also known as Trevor Tappe. He is a junior music major at Chico State. Tappe hopes to be accepted into the option of recording...

Photo credit: courtesy of GSEC

Second Annual Chico State Drag Show

Matthew Manfredi // October 3, 2016

Student, local and professional drag performers from all over Northern California will be taking a stroll across a t-shaped catwalk in the BMU Auditorium on Oct. 13 for the Second Annual Chico State Drag...

Lead singer, Frankie, bellows out a passionate tune during the performance. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Frankie Boots and The County Line get folky at Argus

Jae Siqueiros // October 3, 2016

Bay Area folk group, Frankie Boots and the County Line wowed their audience at Argus Bar + Patio on Wednesday night. The song themes ranged from the end of the world to living on Geary Street in San...

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