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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chris Hutton

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter

Chris Hutton is a junior majoring in journalism at Chico State. He enjoys learning about new topics and his hobbies include rock climbing, skateboarding and writing.

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Growing exponentially from their first festival in 2023, the second ever BUFF comes back even larger and with more to offer. Graphic courtesy of the Butte Film Festival.

Butte Film Festival gears up to screen 56 student films and 7 Chico State films

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
November 20, 2024
The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.

The Future of the Marketplace Cafe

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
November 14, 2024
Students get prepared with their harnesses and look at the different rock climbing courses to choose from the one they want to attempt to climb to reach the top. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Climb your way to first at ‘The Ruckus’ climbing competition

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
November 9, 2024
Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock, a journalist turned anti-hero when he gets infected by a Symbiote. Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ more like ‘Venom: The Last Time I will See a Venom Movie’

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
November 7, 2024
Governor Gavin Newson signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on Oct. 20, that will ban stores from selling plastic bags. Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.

Proyecto de ley que prohíbe las bolsas de un solo uso firmado como ley

Chris Hutton, Reportero
November 4, 2024
Candidates from the two ends of the country have very different iconic food for their state. Graphic was created on Oct 24 by Nadia Hill.

Which candidate has the better hometown food?

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
November 3, 2024
Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in director Edward Berger’s "Conclave," a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved. © 2024 Focus Features, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

‘Conclave’ shakes the very nature of the Catholic Church

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
November 2, 2024
Governor Gavin Newson signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on Oct. 20, that will ban stores from selling plastic bags. Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.

Bill banning single-use bags signed into law

Chris Hutton, Reporter
November 1, 2024
After decades of cannabis being stigmatized, Embarc seeks to flip the script with the Devil’s Lettuce party and enjoy the green flower in the open and without shame. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 18.

Sinners vs. Saints Devil’s Lettuce Party envelops Chico in smoke

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
October 28, 2024
Chico Embarc storefront from the parking lot. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Oct. 3.

Embarc hosts Sinners vs. Saints: Devil’s Lettuce Party

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
October 18, 2024
Promotional poster provided by Graduate Pathways Society

Fall into learning: GRADtoberfest returns to Chico State

Chris Hutton, Reporter
October 14, 2024
Festival Director Curtis Bell speaking on stage at the 2023 Butte Film Festival. Photo taken by Mason Nowak Dec. 14, 2023.

Film submissions open for the Butte Film Festival

Chris Hutton
October 4, 2024
One of the most popular attractions was the mechanical surfboard, educating students on safely surfing the web. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 1.

The Festival of the Phishes returns with a slam

Chris Hutton
October 4, 2024
Egg yolk on blue surface. Photo by Ron Lach, from Pexels

‘The Substance’ is a body-horror like no other

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
October 1, 2024
There are no current updates on when campus power will be back. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Sept. 26

List of canceled campus events affected by the power outage

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 27, 2024
Community gathers in The Barn at Merriam Park to browse local art and businesses. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 22

Fairies fly into Chico for the Fall Fae Festival

Chris Hutton
September 27, 2024
President Keilani Adams showing the group the steps along with the hand movements. This particular hand movement represents the sun.

Pacific Islanders Club offers a piece of Hawaii

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 27, 2024
Willie the Wildcat showing school pride. Captured by Mario Ortiz.

Wildcat Weekend returns to Chico

Chris Hutton
September 26, 2024
Volunteers throw trash into the correct bins at Hooker Oak Park on Sept. 21. All the trash was picked up from around Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks.

Community rallies for Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 23, 2024
The Digital Filmmakers Guild is excited to welcome new and returning students and stories. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Sept. 6

El Digital Filmmakers Guild de Chico State trae otro semestre de películas estudiantiles

Chris Hutton, Reportero
September 22, 2024
Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.

Frequency dance club: Una Alternativa Sobria

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 22, 2024
Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Entusiastas de la Historia Medieval Reviven el Pasado

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
September 22, 2024
Phishing is one of the most common scams. Students face them on a daily basis, threatening their accounts’ security. Photo by Markus Winkler, from Pexels.

Why is phishing so common at Chico State?

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
September 17, 2024
People congregate as members of Victory Chapel work on setting up the stage for Lacy B’s performance. Some onlookers curiously linger, inquiring with audience members about the event. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 14.

Evangelist rapper takes the stage in Downtown Chico

Lexi Lynn and Chris Hutton
September 16, 2024
Chico State students react to Tuesday's presidential debate. Graphic made by Hana Beaty.

Chico State students react to presidential debate

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon
September 15, 2024
Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
September 12, 2024
Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.

Frequency dance club: A sober alternative

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 11, 2024
The Digital Filmmakers Guild is excited to welcome new and returning students and stories. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Sept. 6

Chico State Digital Filmmakers Guild brings another semester of student films

Chris Hutton, Reporter
September 9, 2024
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