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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Jeff Daniels waves farewell to the Big Room audience. Photo credit: Erin Vierra

Jeff Daniels surprises Chico with his musical talent

Erin Vierra
November 16, 2015

Review: Every story matters in ‘Bridge of Spies’

Erin Vierra
October 25, 2015

Julie Fowlis: The jewel of Gaelic music

Erin Vierra
October 21, 2015
The Pageant Theatre, located at 315 E. 6th St., will feature films including "The Exorcist" and "Goodnight Mommy" beginning this weekend. Photo credit: George Johnston

The Pageant’s latest to enlighten, scare audiences

Erin Vierra
October 9, 2015
The Milk Carton Kids will be coming to Laxson Auditorium Sunday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Image credit: Brendan Pattengale from the official site. Photo courtesy of Brendan Pattengale.

The Milk Carton Kids coming to Chico

Erin Vierra
October 4, 2015
Check out the new season of "American Horror Story" on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Photo courtesy of FX.

‘American Horror Story’ checks back in with ‘Hotel’

Erin Vierra
October 2, 2015

“Everest” Will Leave You Breathless

Erin Vierra
September 26, 2015
Photo courtesy of The Pageant Theatre

‘Boogie Nights’ revives the ’70s at The Pageant

Erin Vierra
September 23, 2015
Michael Ealy stalks Sanaa Lehane after she breaks up with him in "The Perfect Guy." Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. Photo credit: Sony Pictures

There’s no such thing as ‘The Perfect Guy’

Erin Vierra
September 14, 2015
Robert Redford and Nick Nolte are childhood friends who come together to hike the Appalachian Trail in "A Walk In the Woods." Photo courtesy of Broad Green Pictures.

Take “A Walk in the Woods”

Erin Vierra
September 8, 2015
Owen Wilson and Lake Bell try desperately to bring their family to safety from a foreign rebellion in No Escape. Photo courtesy of IMDB.

‘No Escape’ review

Erin Vierra
August 30, 2015
Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg are a couple trying to stay alive in "American Ultra."

“American Ultra”: A classic stoner comedy with a twist

Erin Vierra
August 24, 2015
Sofia Vergara and Reese Witherspoon play a mismatched pair on the run in "Hot Pursuit." Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

‘Hot Pursuit’ crashes and burns

Erin Vierra
May 12, 2015
Lyme Aid concert comes to 1078 Gallery

Lyme Aid concert comes to 1078 Gallery

Erin Vierra
May 10, 2015
Courtesy of Marvel Studios

Marvel fans unite for ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’

Erin Vierra
May 3, 2015
Courtesy of 1078 Gallery

Dance your way to ‘This Is Thriller’ auditions

Erin Vierra
April 28, 2015
Sisterhoods, the readers' choice Cammies winner for best indie/experimental, performs at The Maltese Bar and Taproom. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Cammies wraps up with awards finale

Erin Vierra
April 21, 2015
Lips of Renegade jam it out to fans on Saturday at Monstros Pizza during the 2015 Cammies Punk Showcase. Photo credit: Erin Vierra

Cammies: Punk Showcase

Erin Vierra
April 16, 2015
Photo credit: Caio Calado

Cammies: Country/Folk Showcase

Erin Vierra
April 14, 2015
Academy Award nominee Rinko Kikuchi stars in "Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter," a film inspired by the Coen brothers' classic 1996 film "Fargo."

Study Break: ‘Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter’ review

Erin Vierra
April 10, 2015
The cast of Million Dollar Quartet on their national tour. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Million Dollar Quartet is a jam session to remember

Erin Vierra
March 31, 2015
"The Gunman," starring Sean Penn, is full of the usual action movie cliches, but the film is elevated by Penn's solid-as-always acting. Photo courtesy of Open Road Films.

Study Break: ‘The Gunman’ review

Erin Vierra
March 24, 2015
Jack Wittich belts into his mic during a practice session. Photo courtesy of Jack Wittich.

Jack Wittich and his Buried Heart

Erin Vierra
March 22, 2015
Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Study Break: ‘Chappie’

Erin Vierra
March 11, 2015
300 X 250 PIXELS WEB THUMBNAIL Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Mac Sabbath takes Chico for a ride

Erin Vierra
March 10, 2015
Photo credit: Zak Magno

Christopher Titus to hit Chico on latest stand-up tour

Erin Vierra
March 5, 2015

Solo exhibition by local Bay Area artist

Erin Vierra
March 1, 2015
Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star in "Jupiter Ascending," the latest film from Andy and Lana Wachowski. The movie opened in theaters on Feb. 6. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

Study Break: ‘Jupiter Ascending’ review

Erin Vierra
February 13, 2015
The pop punk rockers of Slay It Forward have quickly made the band's name known in the Chico music scene after forming summer 2014. Photo Courtesy of Matt Savage.

Slay it Forward stands out in local music scene

Erin Vierra
February 10, 2015
Picture of Chico State student Kayce Tynan

Student transforms art into sticker business

Erin Vierra
February 2, 2015
Photo courtesy of Josh Hegg

Local artists will cover Prince in ‘Purple Rain’

Erin Vierra
January 29, 2015
The Devil Makes three will be playing at the Senator Theater on Feb. 3. The Santa Cruz group's music is a blend of several styles, such as blues, folk, country, bluegrass and ragtime. Photograph courtesy of Andrea Cordova.

Q&A: The Devil Makes Three on influences, recording

Erin Vierra
January 22, 2015
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