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Study Break: Tom DeLonge ‘To the Stars’ album review

Greta Gordon
April 30, 2015
The ex-Blink-182 guitarist and vocalist sets out on his own with his first solo album after a controversial split with the band.
Student art exhibitions to showcase best work of the year

Student art exhibitions to showcase best work of the year

Greta Gordon
April 18, 2015
Three different showings, judged by guest jurors who are experts in their fields, will display works by Chico State students.
The Pink Floyd Experience offers a show fit for the era of theatrical rock shows and psychedelic music. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

An experience to rival Pink Floyd

Greta Gordon
April 3, 2015
Cover band, "The Pink Floyd Experience" brought a psychedelic show to Laxson students won't soon forget.
Mother Funkers and Esquire Ali from the Vibe Tribe performing together during the Chicoachella 2015 in Delta Psi Delta on Mar 28. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Lack of audience enthusiasm doesn’t dampen Chicoachella

Greta Gordon
March 30, 2015
Delta Psi Delta presents the first, and hopefully annual, Chicoachella concert.
The Pink Floyd Experience will be bringing the essence of the classic rock band to Chico in April. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

The Pink Floyd Experience to perform in Chico

Greta Gordon
March 16, 2015
A group that pays homage to the iconic psychedelic-rock band is bringing its music, along with an inflatable pig or two, to Laxson Auditorium.

Trans Week art show to give insight to trans experience

Greta Gordon
March 13, 2015
Stonewall Alliance is currently taking submissions for their art show on the trans experience.
Audience members raised their lighters, synchronizing with the music as Santa Barbara reggae band, Rebelution performed. Photo credit: Greta Gordon

Reggae band Rebelution promotes “good vibes” at Chico concert

Greta Gordon
March 9, 2015
Rebelution played a wildly successful sold out show at the Senator last Sunday.
Ismene (right, Veronica Hodur) begs Antigone (Krasel Morales) not to break the law in Chico State's School of the Arts production of "Antigone," staged 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in Harlen Adams Theatre. Photo credit: Malik Payton

‘Antigone’ thought-provoking, current despite age

Greta Gordon
March 7, 2015
The Greek tragedy, modernized by Chico State's School of the Arts, plays with timeless, complex moral themes while featuring compelling dialogue, gray masks and ominous skyscrapers.
In addition to supporting the local arts scene as president of the board at 1078 Gallery, Erin Wade also teaches photography and photo editing at Butte College. Photo courtesy of Erin Wade.

Artist, advocate bolsters Chico’s creative community

Greta Gordon
February 28, 2015
Erin Wade plays an important role in Chico as an artist, freelance graphic designer, teacher and president of the board at 1078 Gallery.
Courtesy of Chico State School of the Arts

Classic Greek tragedy ‘Antigone’ promises drama

Greta Gordon
February 25, 2015
In early March, Chico State's department of music and theatre will be performing an adaptation of Sophocles' play.
Old Man Gloom will be playing in Chico at Cafe Coda on March 2. Photo courtesy of Lauren Barley.

Metal supergroup Old Man Gloom to perform in Chico

Greta Gordon
February 15, 2015
Old Man Gloom reflects on the band's beginning before its upcoming show at Cafe Coda.
Married comedy duo Aaron Standish and Liz Merry travel Northern California performing their show and will be at the Blue Room Theatre on Friday. Photo courtesy of Merry Standish Comedy.

Q&A: Merry Standish to bring topical humor to Chico

Greta Gordon
February 5, 2015
Merry Standish Comedy sat down to talk with The Orion about fake news stories, its upcoming show and comedy influences.
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Fall Out Boy’s ‘American Beauty/American Psycho’ album review

Greta Gordon
January 23, 2015
The new album is energetic and catchy, but the move toward more of a pop and electronic sound may disappoint longtime fans.