George Johnston

The Orion’s Emmy Predictions

George Johnston
September 18, 2015

The Orion predicts who will take home the gold this weekend. Feel free to disagree.

1078 Gallery broke, to hold fundraiser

George Johnston
September 17, 2015

City budget cuts are forcing the non-profit art and music venue to ask for community support or close its doors.

Press Pause: ‘Chrononauts’

George Johnston
September 15, 2015

Mark Millar and Sean Murphy have collaborated to create a great comic book read for everybody who enjoys time travel.

Bad moon rising: “Moonbeam City” review

George Johnston
September 13, 2015

Comedy Central's new series doesn't feel new— Or like a comedy.

W. Kamau Bell delightful with serious tone

George Johnston
September 11, 2015

Comedian W. Kamau Bell gave himself about an hour to end racism. How'd he do?

New owner plans revamp for Pageant Theatre

George Johnston
September 7, 2015

Commonly known as Chico's independent film theater, the Pageant Theatre has plans to bring in more students this fall.

Reunited and it feels so good: ‘Star Wars’ is back in comic form

George Johnston
September 1, 2015

Marvel strikes back with the return of "Star Wars."

A night of sentimental feeling with The Waifs

George Johnston
August 27, 2015

Was the down-under band fun or something to run from?

Ending Racism In About An Hour With W. Kamau Bell Preview

George Johnston
August 24, 2015

Could it take an hour to end racism?

‘The Girl on the Train’ review

George Johnston
August 24, 2015

Can the book hailed as "the next 'Gone Girl'" live up to the hype?

Chico stores invite fans, newcomers for Free Comic Book Day

George Johnston
April 28, 2015

Both Bat Comics and Collector's Ink are hosting events on Saturday in conjunction with the annual day celebrating comic books.

Press Pause: Embrace diversity, change in comic books

George Johnston
March 25, 2015

Spider-Man is black and Hispanic? And Thor is a woman? Change keeps things fresh — and if the stories are no good, they may circle back to familiar territory.

Student passes out on Tehama Hall steps

George Johnston
March 11, 2015

A passed-out female student was found on campus by another student.

George Johnston, Breaking News Editor

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