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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

All content by Jennifer Jacobs
Dancers captivate audiences in Cinderella

Dancers captivate audiences in Cinderella

Jennifer Jacobs
December 16, 2013
A cast ranging from six to 60 year olds dance gracefully in the Chico Community Ballet's performance of the classic tale.

‘An Irish Christmas’ comes to Laxson Auditorium

Jennifer Jacobs
December 1, 2013
The play will feature more than a dozen performers in a traditional Irish celeberation

Salon d’Art showcases local artists

Jennifer Jacobs
December 1, 2013
The art show was hosted by the Chico Art Center, a non-profit organization that promotes local art for the entire Chico community.

Irish Christmas musical to be featured in Laxson Auditorium

Jennifer Jacobs
November 28, 2013
Chico Performances presents the holiday musical on Dec. 5.

Review: Jack Hanna takes audiences Into the Wild

Jennifer Jacobs
November 14, 2013
Zookeeper and performer Jack Hanna educates audiences about exotic animals.

Mechoopda tribe member leads historical tour of Chico State's campus

Jennifer Jacobs
November 12, 2013
Ali Medders-Knight describes hardships faced by Native Americans in the Chico area
Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Alton Brown sings, cooks for Chico audiences

Jennifer Jacobs
October 29, 2013
The Food Network Star performed in Laxson Auditorium Sunday for his Edible Inevitable Tour.
Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Alton Brown to serve up show in Chico

Jennifer Jacobs
October 22, 2013
Quirky food experiments, scientific antics and a dash of the Food Network makes for a recipe of food talk and stand up comedy in Alton Brown’s 2013 “Edible Inevitable Tour.” Join the food fanatics on Sunday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium. This 90-minute show presented by Chico Performances will have you intrigued...
Chico Performances offers free tickets to volunteers

Chico Performances offers free tickets to volunteers

Jennifer Jacobs
October 5, 2013
Students earn seats in Laxson Auditorium for entertainment events by hanging posters.
Photograph by Shelby Keck
Brittany Craker, a junior pre-veterinary student, jumps her horse, Dexter, over an obstacle Sunday during the 2013 Hunter Jumper Series competition held at Camelot Equestrian Park in Oroville.

Excellent equestrians

Jennifer Jacobs
October 1, 2013
Student sport riders saddle up for horse-riding competitions.
Sarah Otten

Zombie apocalypse back on campus

Jennifer Jacobs
September 26, 2013
Why are people wearing orange bands and throwing socks at each other? The Orion sat down with a human and a zombie to get their take on the game.
Lara Rodriguez
Students attempt to work together to make it to the finish before the other team.

‘Grillin’ on the Grass’ event helps students get involved

Jennifer Jacobs
September 17, 2013
The CCLC’s annual welcome event brought games and free food to the George Peterson Rose Garden lawn. The Cross Cultural Leadership Center welcomes students with sizzling burgers, wet and wild sponge races and informative booths about involvement opportunities at Grillin’ on the Grass on Thursday at the Rose Garden. “We emphasize diversity,” said Sylvia Rodriguez,...
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Disney classic to be at Laxson Auditorium

Jennifer Jacobs
September 14, 2013
A rendition of the Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast, will be at Laxson Auditorium Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Bluegrass band to bring beats to Laxson

Jennifer Jacobs
August 29, 2013

Grammy award-winner and multi-genre singer-songwriter Peter Rowan’s newest bluegrass band, “Big Twang Theory” is intertwined with honky-tonk and rockabilly. The band will perform for Chico audiences...