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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Dana Muensterman
Actresses in "The Rover" wows the audience with a hilarious production and accurate costumes. Photo credit: Dana Muensterman

Review: ‘The Rover’ just punny enough without overdoing it

Dana Muensterman
October 18, 2015
The play was unquestionably amusing and the costumes were booty— beautiful.
Members of the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India perform at Laxson Auditorium on Friday night. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Bollywood Masala Orchestra shows off Indian culture

Dana Muensterman
October 10, 2015
The "Spirit of India" came alive Oct. 2 at Laxson Auditorium.
Bollywood Masala Orchestra performs onstage in its entirety. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Bollywood Masala Orchestra, dancers of India

Dana Muensterman
September 29, 2015
Get into the spirit of India on Friday, Sept. 2 at Laxson Auditorium.
Madeon pumps up the crowd on Saturday, Sept. 19 in an eery green light shroud. Photo credit: Dana Muensterman

Madeon too relaxed, security not so much

Dana Muensterman
September 23, 2015
EDM artist Madeon sprinkled good vibes across the Senator Theater last weekend and left none for the venue's security.

Inspiration through imagination

Dana Muensterman
September 23, 2015
Local artist Victor McLaglen Porter creates works of art by channelling his inner child.
Valene Smith in front of the world map in her anthropology museum sharing the many stories of her travels around the world. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Valene Smith: life actually exists outside of textbooks

Dana Muensterman
September 19, 2015
Experience the incredible life of Valene Smith, the mother of anthropology of tourism.
Dancers dazzle during Alonzo King's LINES ballet at Laxson Auditorium Photo credit: Dana Muensterman

Alonzo King’s LINES ballet was absolutely riveting

Dana Muensterman
September 7, 2015
“It’s truly one of the most beautiful companies I’ve ever seen before. Just the aesthetic of it,” said Chico Performances director, Stephen Cummins
The tattoo showcases prints from 11 artists invited by the gallery to create the images, 100 of which are limited edition. Photo credit: Dana Muensterman

‘Does Size Matter’ changes perspectives for viewers

Dana Muensterman
September 4, 2015
Janet Turner's historic collection hangs on the walls of her museum at Chico State’s Meriam Library from Aug. 24- Sept. 19.

‘Biophony,’ Alonzo King LINES Ballet preview

Dana Muensterman
August 27, 2015
Alonzo King's ballet, in collaboration with Bernie Krause's natural soundtrack, takes the stage at Laxson Auditorium on September 5 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.