Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Alex Coba

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[Photo] Ways to celebrate Earth Day at home, COVID-19 edition

Elijah Ewing, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
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[Photo] Giving Day with The Orion

March 4, 2020
Brian Luong and Matteo pose within a frame at the opening event for Second Bloom Supply.

[Photo] Student entrepreneurs utilize ‘thrifting’ passion with vintage clothing pop-up

Elijah Ewing, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Shay Stark talks with reporters about herself and family.

Wildcat Spotlight: Shay Stark

Alex Martin, Julian Mendoza, and Alex Coba
February 19, 2020
SMH LOGO Photo credit: Alex Coba

SMH: A conversation with Mitchell Kret

Alex Coba and Mitchell Kret
December 20, 2019
SMH LOGO Photo credit: Alex Coba

SMH: Getting credit matters

Alex Coba and Mitchell Kret
November 29, 2019
SMH LOGO. Photo credit: Alex Coba

SMH: The fiasco that is Fallout 76

Alex Coba and Mitchell Kret
November 25, 2019

How to survive a PG&E power outage, millennial style

Alex Coba
November 12, 2019

‘Open Studios’ invites community inside workshops of artists

Alex Coba
November 10, 2019

‘Fire in Paradise’: how one Chico State professor helped tell our story

Melissa Joseph and Alex Coba
November 5, 2019
Country Pumpkins sign located in Orland, California. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Halloween Special: Orion does a haunted corn maze

Alex Coba
October 31, 2019
Love and acceptance all around during this pride march. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Chico State Queer Week ends with celebration

Alex Coba
October 14, 2019
Graphic design done in illustrator Photo credit: Jacob Collier

Paper straws are the absolute worst

Alex Coba
September 24, 2019

First Impressions Podcast: The Elder Scrolls, Planned Parenthood and more

Rachael Bayuk and Alex Coba
April 15, 2019
Illustration by Melissa Joseph

Through the Late Night Podcast: Kodak Black receives backlash after comment

Alex Coba, Mitchell Kret, and Angel Ortega
April 13, 2019
Jayna Feldman and Kailo Castilla playing their instruments Photo credit: Christian Solis

Featured Artist: 5 Mile Myth brings good vibes and sick music to Chico

Alex Coba
April 10, 2019
Illustration Credit: Melissa Joseph

‘Through the Late Night’ podcast features overlooked music producers

Mitchell Kret, Angel Ortega, and Alex Coba
March 29, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Through the Late Night podcast: Jaden Smith provides clean water for Flint, Michigan

Mitchell Kret, Angel Ortega, and Alex Coba
March 12, 2019
5 Mile Myth Lead guitarist ends their third song of the night with soulful tunes. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Chico Unplugged Winners’ Showcase blew the roof off Madison Bear Garden

Alex Coba
February 23, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Through the Late Night podcast: 21 Savage shocking ICE detainment

Mitchell Kret, Angel Ortega, and Alex Coba
February 23, 2019
Featured Artist Caloy at the piano. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Featured Artist: Caloy shows off piano skills, distinct vocal talent

Alex Coba
February 19, 2019
Jacob Meders giving an explanation to the crowd during his printmaking workshop. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Featured Artist: Jacob Meders showcases the art of printmaking

Alex Coba and Melissa Herrera
February 12, 2019
Vases of a deceased mother from Paradise.

‘Renew, Rebuild, Reimagine’ brings campfire survivors together through art

Alex Coba
February 10, 2019
Christian Garcia In front of a flicker bird, Fox and foliage at the mural painting on Second St and Ceder St Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Local mural artist Christian Garcia helps indigenous Chico

Alex Coba
January 28, 2019
Megan Schwartz and Valdis Birznieks on top of a ladder singing to one another during the "Our Town" play. Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Our Town’ brings dramatic opera to Harlen Adams theater

Alex Coba
January 28, 2019
In our last podcast, we tackle the debate around books that are turned into movies. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Podcast Video: Arts in Review – When books become movies

Alex Coba, Grant Schmieding, Ulises Duenas, and Natalie Hanson
December 19, 2018
Chico local youth duo Snowing in May preforms an acoustic cover of the popular song "Take on Me" by a-Ha. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Chikoko variety show presents spectacle for good cause

Alex Coba
December 12, 2018
Nikki Renaud, artist of the week, with her guitar on Thursday. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Singer-songwriter Nikki Renaud plans to pursue career in music

Alex Coba
December 12, 2018
The film "Saturday Night Fever" featured a muti-platinum soundtrack that contains many of the disco tracks on this playlist. Image from IMDB.

Playlist- Dive into disco with these 10 funky tracks

Alex Coba
December 10, 2018
Charlie Brown getting "psychiatric help" from Lucy Van Pelt. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ brings nostalgia for the holiday classic

Alex Coba
December 5, 2018
Acacia Blue Yashinsky's piece "Movin' On" reflects her anticipation for the future after graduation. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Student show of artwork presented at gallery show ‘Wanderlust’

Alex Coba
December 4, 2018
"Red Dead Redemption 2" will take away hours of your life and you'll never notice. Image from Microsoft.

Podcast: “Red Dead Redemption 2” delivers top-quality gaming, uneven story

Natalie Hanson, Alex Coba, Grant Schmieding, Ulises Duenas, and Ricardo Tovar
December 4, 2018
The cover of the Playstation game for Spider-Man "The City That Never Sleeps." Image from Insomniac.

New ‘Spider-Man’ game content not living up to the hype

Alex Coba
November 30, 2018
The intimate art show featured journals available for purchase at the front of the building. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

‘Diverse Minds’ showcases unique art for good cause

Alex Coba
November 5, 2018
Joel Quiavey in thought during an interview at wine time. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Wine Time hosts chamber music performances

Alex Coba
November 4, 2018

Podcast: Why is modern pop music so stale?

Natalie Hanson, Alex Coba, Ulises Duenas, and Grant Schmieding
November 4, 2018
The poster of the new, darker version of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." Image from Netflix.

“Sabrina the Teenage Witch” is now darker with more Satan

Alex Coba
November 1, 2018
We had to see it for ourselves. Happy Halloween! Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Country Pumpkins offers one of the largest corn mazes near Chico for Halloween

Natalie Hanson, Ulises Duenas, Grant Schmieding, and Alex Coba
October 30, 2018
Beverly Reifert is the co-owner of Collectors Ink. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Halloween comics costume fest held at Collector’s Ink shop

Alex Coba and Daelin Wofford
October 29, 2018
Alex Brown is a singer/songwriter by night and is running for City Council by day. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Catalyst hosts music event to honor domestic violence awareness

Alex Coba
October 29, 2018
A still from the music video by Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing Heads Will Roll. Image from Polydor Ltd.

Playlist: Beyond ‘Monster Mash,’ our favorite Halloween picks for the season

Ulises Duenas, Natalie Hanson, Grant Schmieding, and Alex Coba
October 29, 2018
The game "Dead Space" has plenty of atmosphere and jump scares to satisfy the science-fiction horror fans. Image from Electronic Arts.

Podcast: What makes our favorite horror video games work

Alex Coba, Ulises Duenas, Natalie Hanson, and Grant Schmieding
October 28, 2018
Black Cat and Spider-Man in the new PS4 game. Image from Playstation.

New content for ‘Spider-Man’ games leaves much to be desired

Alex Coba
October 28, 2018
Models walking down the runway during Chikoko's Evoke-an Experimental fashion show Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Chikoko fashion show shocks the senses

Alex Coba
October 24, 2018
Doug Mullaly working on a vase during the intermediate glass blowing Photo credit: Alex Coba

Glass blowing offers a creative outlet for all students

Alex Coba
October 23, 2018
Janet Lombardi Blixt works with oil, acrylic, and pastel in her pieces. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

Open Studios walk lets visitors explore the artistic process

Alex Coba
October 23, 2018
James McManus "Form 18, Series D" on display at Janet Turner Museum Photo credit: Alex Coba

Deep Etch looks at the past of printmaking

Alex Coba
October 22, 2018
"Red Dead Redemption" set a new standard and we can't wait for the sequel on Oct. 26. Image from Rockstar Games.

Podcast: We can’t wait for the return of “Red Dead Redemption”

Alex Coba, Ulises Duenas, and Grant Schmieding
October 22, 2018
Emilee Hunt writes that before she dies, she wants to "take my nephew camping." Her nephew is only a few weeks old, but she already can't wait to take him camping one day. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Out of the Darkness Walk hopes to raise awareness about mental health

Alex Coba
October 15, 2018
Several Pride Marchers with their queer week posters. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Pride March gives participants a voice in Chico’s community

Alex Coba
October 14, 2018
The two leading comic book creators, DC and Marvel, have created some of the most beloved characters in popular culture. Images from Wikipedia.

Arts in Review Podcast: Superhero movies continue evolving from comic book roots

Alex Coba, Ulises Duenas, and Natalie Hanson
October 14, 2018
A Coming Out party was held in the Hub. Photo credit: Alex Coba

Chico State Pride hosts Coming Out dance party

Alex Coba
October 12, 2018
Lady Gaga (Ally) and Bradley Cooper (Jackson Main) make music and chemistry in "A Star is Born." Image from Warner Bros.

‘A Star is Born’ is a remake that gets it right

Alex Coba
October 12, 2018
Padilla continues to play with ease. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Chico Unplugged winner balances music and nursing

Alex Coba
October 8, 2018
Students preform in the Laxson Auditorium on Saturday. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Daniel Hiestand Memorial Concert shows Chico State pride

Alex Coba
October 8, 2018
The anime films of Hayao Miyazaki are beloved around the world, for good reason. Image from IMDB.

Arts in Review Podcast: Classic Miyazaki anime films influence wider audiences

Ulises Duenas, Natalie Hanson, and Alex Coba
October 8, 2018
Jovian Mcmeans Piece showcased at the Patron's Exclusive Preview Reception. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Chico Art Center hosts artist showcase for patrons

Alex Coba
October 7, 2018
Passionate artists put their souls on the table with every performance. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Winner of music competition showcased at Madison Bear Garden

Alex Coba
October 7, 2018
The "Assassin's Creed" series has a lot to live up to with the release of "Odyssey". Image courtesy of steam.com

Arts in Review Podcast: Fans of “Assassin’s Creed” series prepare for release of “Odyssey”

Ulises Duenas, Grant Schmieding, Alex Coba, and Natalie Hanson
October 1, 2018
Scott Seaton conducted the North State Symphony on a Saturday Night at the Laxson Auditorium, Chico State. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Standing ovations greet the North State Symphony at first fall performance

Alex Coba
October 1, 2018
Bethany Abt working on a canvas during a demo. Photo credit: Alex Coba

Bethany Abt presents artwork demo at Chico Paper Company

Alex Coba
October 1, 2018
DJs set up for the first Silent Disco event at the Naked Lounge. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

‘Silent Disco’ gets locals to bust a move

Alex Coba
September 29, 2018
Candide (Valdis Birznick) singing during a musical number. Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Candide’ delivers opera full of laughs and heart

Alex Coba
September 24, 2018
First place winner, Christian Machado makes the audience laugh with outlandish humor during the San Francisco Comedy Competition on Thursday night. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

Comedy competition brings big laughs at the El Rey

Alex Coba
September 22, 2018
Joshua Hegg, Ethan Swet, and Madison Carlisle DeSantis preform original pieces at the 3rd Monday Jazz Jam at Naked Lounge, September 17 2018. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Jazz Jam entertains listeners, invites all musicians

Alex Coba
September 18, 2018
Janet Lombardi Blixt painting on a canvas during Chico Outdoor art festival Photo credit: Alex Coba

Art festival looks to be new Chico tradition

Alex Coba
September 18, 2018
Netflix Originals has a wide variety of releases planned for this year. Image courtesy of Netflix.

Podcast: Netflix originals offer lots of content with varying quality

Natalie Hanson, Ulises Duenas, Alex Coba, and Grant Schmieding
September 15, 2018
In the new season of "American Horror Story", society is separated into two factions underground. FX Photo.

‘American Horror Story’ barely meets expectations

Alex Coba
September 14, 2018
Sierra Burgess (Shannon Purser) helps her friend win the affections of a boy via online conversations in "Sierra Burgess Is A Loser". Image courtesy of Netflix.

‘Sierra Burgess Is A Loser’ tries to make catfishing cute

Alex Coba
September 12, 2018
The Florestan Society preforming in Zingg Recital Hall Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Mid-century Modern Vol.1’ presents great introduction to classical music

Alex Coba
September 12, 2018
The Secret War suit available in the new release, "Marvel's Spider-Man". Image courtesy of Sony.

“Marvel’s Spider-Man” will wow longtime fans

Alex Coba
September 12, 2018
Artifacts from Chico's historical Chinatown are on display in "Reimagining Chico". Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Reimagining Chico’ offers an archeological trip into the past

Alex Coba
September 7, 2018
Eminem's "Kamikaze" album's front cover. Photo credit: Image courtesy of iTunes

Eminem’s new album ‘Kamikaze’ hits the ground running hard

Alex Coba
September 6, 2018
Trong Gia Nguyen set up a variety of art pieces at the Jacki Headley Art Gallery earlier last week. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Trong Gia Nguyen shows off ‘Dogg Days’

Alex Coba
September 5, 2018
Simon Halland and Sophia Zoller admire some of the work showcased at "Imagining the Past" at the Janet Turner Print Museum. Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Imagining the Past’ encourages us to think about our world

Alex Coba
August 31, 2018
June (Sorcha Groundsell) and Harry (Percelle Ascotts) are lovers faced with hard choices in "The Innocents". Image courtesy of Netflix.

‘The Innocents’ starts slow but keeps your interest

Alex Coba
August 28, 2018
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