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

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

February 19, 2020
Shay Stark talks with reporters about herself and family.

Wildcat Spotlight: Shay Stark

February 19, 2020
SMH LOGO Photo credit: Alex Coba

SMH: A conversation with Mitchell Kret

December 20, 2019
SMH LOGO Photo credit: Alex Coba

SMH: Getting credit matters

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

SMH: The fiasco that is Fallout 76

November 25, 2019
Photo by Robert Wiedemann on Unsplash

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

November 12, 2019

‘Open Studios’ invites community inside workshops of artists

November 10, 2019

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

November 5, 2019
Country Pumpkins sign located in Orland, California. Photo credit: Brian Luong

Halloween Special: Orion does a haunted corn maze

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

Chico State Queer Week ends with celebration

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

Paper straws are the absolute worst

September 24, 2019

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

April 15, 2019
Illustration by Melissa Joseph

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

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

April 10, 2019
Illustration Credit: Melissa Joseph

‘Through the Late Night’ podcast features overlooked music producers

March 29, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

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

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

February 23, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Through the Late Night podcast: 21 Savage shocking ICE detainment

February 23, 2019
Featured Artist Caloy at the piano. Photo credit: Brian Luong

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

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

February 12, 2019
Vases of a deceased mother from Paradise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 5, 2018
Acacia Blue Yashinskys piece Movin On reflects her anticipation for the future after graduation. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Student show of artwork presented at gallery show ‘Wanderlust’

December 4, 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2 will take away hours of your life and youll never notice. Image from Microsoft.

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

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

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

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

Wine Time hosts chamber music performances

November 4, 2018
Pop music has become dominated by the electronic and dance music genres. Photo by Getty Images.

Podcast: Why is modern pop music so stale?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 28, 2018
Models walking down the runway during Chikokos Evoke-an Experimental fashion show Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Chikoko fashion show shocks the senses

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

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

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

October 22, 2018
Red Dead Redemption set a new standard and we cant wait for the sequel on Oct. 26. Image from Rockstar Games.

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

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 cant wait to take him camping one day. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

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

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

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

October 14, 2018
A Coming Out party was held in the Hub. Photo credit: Alex Coba

Chico State Pride hosts Coming Out dance party

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

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

Chico Unplugged winner balances music and nursing

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

Daniel Hiestand Memorial Concert shows Chico State pride

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

October 8, 2018
Jovian Mcmeans Piece showcased at the Patrons Exclusive Preview Reception. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Chico Art Center hosts artist showcase for patrons

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

October 7, 2018
The Assassins 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”

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

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

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

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

‘Candide’ delivers opera full of laughs and heart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 12, 2018
The Secret War suit available in the new release, Marvels Spider-Man. Image courtesy of Sony.

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

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

‘Reimagining Chico’ offers an archeological trip into the past

September 7, 2018
Eminems Kamikaze albums front cover. Photo credit: Image courtesy of iTunes

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

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’

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

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

August 28, 2018
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