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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim
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Mix with Marissa: Ultimate finals playlist

These 15 songs are just the ticket to help push you through the end-of-semester home stretch.
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Mix with Marissa: Internet killed the radio star

Is the real reason for the death of the connection of music because of the Internet?
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Mix with Marissa: Music Festivals 2015

Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim
April 29, 2015
Make late night cramming at the library for finals worth it with one simple goal in mind — making it to this summer's biggest music festivals.
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Mix with Marissa: So you want to start a band?

Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim
April 24, 2015
What does it take to be in a band? With help from local band Second Best, we try to find some answers.
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Mix with Marissa: The best music streaming services

Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim
April 18, 2015
Our columnists breaks down the good and not-so-good about Tidal, Spotify, 8tracks and Pandora.
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Mix with Marissa: Being different is best

Angelina Jolie’s Kids' Choice Award speech reaches out to the child in us all.
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Mix with Marissa: But first … let me take a selfie

Capturing the moment? Or grandiose exhibitionism? Showing off has never been more celebrated.
A circle pit gets going at the Jefferson Fest Showcase during PSO's performance at the 1078 Gallery, Feb. 27, 2015. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Punk is not dead in Chico

1078 Gallery hosts an aggressive array of Northern California punk bands.
Film poster released by Lionsgate Entertainment

Study Break: ‘Mortdecai’ review

Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim
January 29, 2015
The film does little justice to a talented cast and leaves viewers feeling cheated.