Dominic Curcuro

Dominic Curcuro, Food Reporter

Dominic Curcuro is a senior majoring in media arts production with a minor in social media production and analysis. This is his first semester writing for The Orion. He has a strong interest in writing, and loves to write about topics he is passionate about.

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Birrieria Barajas: A strong competitor in Chico’s Mexican food scene

Dominic Curcuro, Writer
December 20, 2024

After walking by Birrieria Barajas almost daily before its opening, I am glad to say the restaurant went beyond my expectations. Quesabirria tacos are something I have only had a handful of times but...

Downtown Chico spotlight: Hispanic-owned restaurants

Dominic Curcuro, Writer
December 18, 2024

Chico has a vibrant, varied and delicious Hispanic food scene, and Downtown Chico specifically is an easy place to get to from campus. These restaurants have a lot of standout dishes and good deals,...

Halal Platter: An underrated food option on campus

Dominic Curcuro, Writer
November 29, 2024

Over the past few months I have often got food from the red Halal Platter food truck on my way to classes, and it has quickly become my favorite food option on campus. Usually parked outside the Wildcat...

After a long offseason, the NBA is back

Dominic Curcuro, Writer
October 24, 2024

Two exciting matchups marked the start of the NBA season with the Boston Celtics vs the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers. These teams played on Oct. 22 and were handpicked...

Momo’s Poke: A new seafood option in Chico

Dominic Curcuro, Food Reporter
October 8, 2024

Chico always has room for quality restaurants of other cultures, and Momo’s Poke, which opened mid summer of this year, had me wondering if it met the needs of a poke enthusiast. Opening its doors...

California State Assembly District 3 candidate: Aaron Draper

Anthony Vasek and Dominic Curcuro
October 1, 2024

Democrat Aaron Draper, Department of Media Arts, Design and Technology lecturer at Chico State, is running for California State Assembly District 3 against incumbent republican James Gallagher. Draper...

Nuevos baños inclusivos de género en el campus

Dominic Curcuro, Reportero
September 22, 2024

El inicio de un nuevo semestre en Chico State a menudo trae cambios, y el semestre de otoño de 2024 no es una excepción. Durante el verano, la universidad ha estado construyendo nuevos baños inclusivos...

New gender-inclusive restrooms on campus

Dominic Curcuro, Reporter
September 13, 2024

The start of a new semester at Chico State often brings changes, and the fall 2024 semester is no exception. Over the summer, the school has been building new gender-inclusive restrooms on campus. “Five...