The following photos are from the Camp Fire taken in Chico and Paradise. The photos are from the first two days of the fire on Nov. 8 and 9 and from Nov. 15 and 16, a week after the fire began. All photos...

A mix of blue and pink fluorescent lights fills the empty black space. Glow sticks that radiate blue, red and green colors are spread throughout the audience. One student gets his audience amped up with...

Shift Bicycle Cafe Owner and Operator John Hanna-Barton hands a student his freshly made iced mocha. Hanna-Barton can make anything from pour-over coffee to an iced mocha with almond milk.

Anthony Hawkins performs a hip-hop piece to "Put Me on Something."

Philanthropy Chairs Alyssa Bounds (left) and Shelby Wood (right) celebrate Alpha Omicron Pi's event Scoop Out Arthritis. The event included a sundae bar, all you can eat ice cream and raffles to win themed...

Voting in Associated Students elections can be confusing. There are a few important steps that must be followed when filling out the ballot for this year's election.      Ruby...

Madison Ramirez received a face full of shaving cream Wednesday at Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Pi’s Pie a Pi event. All of the proceeds went toward the Ronald McDonald House Charities and The Amazing Day...

It doesn’t get cheesier than a guy searching for his perfect love story. Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) has a seemingly normal life with a loving family in a picturesque suburban home and a great...

Police on the scene between Butte and Plumas Hall after reports of a person falling off the Butte Hall stairs.

Dead week is filled with coffee, going to the Zen Den to sleep after hours upon hours of studying and basically making the fourth floor of the library your new home. While it's great to spend long hours...

Stressed out from studying for finals? Take a break to listen to these upbeat pop albums to put you in a better mood. Songs About Jane – Maroon 5 - 2002Maroon 5’s “Songs About Jane”...

Based on the children’s novel of the same name by R.J. Palacios, “Wonder” follows the heartfelt tale of August “Auggie” Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a young boy with facial deformities....

Ready for the holidays? These two albums will remind you to be thankful for what you have, whether it be family, friends or food. Thankful - Kelly ClarksonClarkson reminds her audience to be thankful for...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's important to remember to be thankful not only for the food on the table, but for the people around it. Take a listen to these jams to prepare for the yummy turkey,...

Beloved '90s franchise Pokémon released "Pokémon: I Choose You!" for a limited release on Nov. 5 and 6. The film follows 10-year-old Ash Ketchum beginning his journey with his partner, Pikachu. After...

Life Changes – Thomas Rhett:With a combination of 14 country love songs, Thomas Rhett has a habit of making you want to find your soul mate. With themes of an unforgettable woman on Oct. 14 and kissing...

This is Halloween - Marilyn Manson - The Nightmare Before Christmas Monster Mash - Bobby Pickett - The Original Monster Mash Time Warp - Richard O'Brien - Rocky Horror Picture Show I Put a Spell...

Saw: Original Movie Picture SoundtrackComposed of both instrumental and songs with artists, the Saw soundtrack is sure to scare and not for the faint-hearted. Throw in some low rumbles, creepy piano keys...

A pitter-patter of rain and forest-creature sounds saturated the air of Ayres Hall 122 on Thursday, but one wouldn't believe that a collection of diverse items caused the illusion of a downpour. Students...

Legendary rock performer Tom Petty died at 66 years old Oct. 2. As a tribute to Petty's life and career, his albums with The Heartbreakers received the spots for "albums of the week."Both albums feature...

‘Anti’ - Rihanna - 2016 The record "Anti" is a perfect combination of love ballads, club anthems and heartbreak hits. Songs like "Needed Me" and "Work" dominated the airwaves but the special gems...

From concept to creation, Chico State alumna Kathryn Silvera crafted a swirl of light blue-and-pink hues and glittery rose-gold flakes right before our eyes at Chico Paper Company. Carefully measuring...

A tribute to Jhene Aiko's brother, Miyagi, who lost a two-year battle with cancer in 2004, "Trip" is the answer to the search for healing Aiko needed. The surprise release of her first studio album since...

One may not think initially that the study of human society and an aggressive music genre have much in common, but for Chico State sociology professor and alumna Alexandra Kokkinakis, it’s her...

My Everything – Ariana GrandeStart off a warm-up with a bang with this album. Grande’s mix of ballads and pop songs like “Love Me Harder” and “Break Free” will help...

Elk Grove native So Much Light introduced the music scene with the 14-track album “Oh, Yuck” on Aug. 11. So Much Light’s Damien Verrett wrote and co-produced the whole album.The album...

Texas heartthrob Austin Mahone introduced his mixtape “For Me + You” back in December, later with single “Creatures of the Night” in May. With these two releases, Mahone strays...

Austin Mahone – The Secret EP – 2014 – Pop / EDMMahone’s album has a wide range of styles, from ballads (All I Ever Need, The One I’ve Waited For) to electronic (Next to You)....

Here are seven performers that are from, have performed or went to school here in Chico. MAWD – Summer in a Dream – MAWD EP KLEZ – Loaded Gun – Here Right Now Scout – Serious – Single Citysick...

KLEZ - Here Right NowMAWD - MAWD In the mood to check out more local artists? Be sure to give some former Chico State musicians a listen.John Klezmer (KLEZ) has a sultry and slow sound to his album, Here...

Swirls of color dance through the iridescent and clear glass of carefully sculpted vases, animals and fruit. As you walk in Orient and Flume Art Glass, shelves are loaded with delicate nature-inspired...

The HouseIf there’s a movie that screams unethical actions, it is “The House.” Starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler as Scott and Katie Johansen, these two decide to run an underground...

It’s time to crack open the books once again and get back into the groove of things. Take some time to reflect on how great the summer was with these two albums.Bruno Mars’ “24k Magic”...

As future alumni finish up the semester, be sure to stop and reminisce on the good times at Chico State. Here are four movies to help reflect on the important moments being a Wildcat has brought before...

“Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better” is the name of "The Circle" game. However, I could have lived my whole life without knowing what a boring and predictable film this was by some...

Nearly three years after Chico State student Aaron Drange passed away, his brother Phillip honored him with their shared passion: Music. Phillip spent about two and a half years writing a 14-minute-long...

Teen pop singer Shawn Mendes teased his fans with his new single "There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back" as an addition to his Illuminate album. Released April 20, Mendes said that he wanted to come out...

More than 200 pieces of art by junior high and high school students are being displayed at the Chico Art Center now through April 28. “Creative Fusion” displays works by Pleasant Valley, Chico and...

Calling all artists near and far!The Chico Art Center is hosting an annual art show called the "National All Media Juried Exhibition Call for Art." Artists are invited to submit their works in person or...

The Beach Boys, Daft Punk and Duke Ellington are just some of the names that North State Symphony and Uncle Dad’s Art Collective have twisted into their own symphonic versions. There was a two night...

The Chico Art Center is currently hosting a gallery called “Discovery Series: State of Mind." The gallery focuses on three artists: Bonnie Smith, Sandra Relyea and Jamie Blankenship."Discovery Series:...

What do owls, relationships, telescopes and the sun all have in common? They were some of the themes in over 80 pieces of work created by Chico State art students for the 10/10/20 art show.Eighty-seven...

Sombreros, fake mustaches and binge-drinking are three things that come to mind on “Chico Chavez.” Unfortunately, few think about the work that Cesar Chavez did for workers’ rights, civil...

Growing up, mistakes are sometimes necessary in order to learn. Chico State lecturer and artist Mariam Pakbaz, is doing just that with her artwork. Pakbaz has a knack for wood paintings, whether it...

Student artists’ creative imagination splashes onto 10 inch by 10 inch panels to raise money for the art department. The Chico State Art Shop is having a fundraiser March 27-30 where students decorate...

There are two type of people post spring break: those who party on and those who sleep. Fortunately, The Orion has covered both. The Beach Boys cover every type of need for fun and for those who decide...

Small colorful paintings of scenery grace the walls of Great Northern Coffee. As you sit and enjoy your cup of coffee or tea, canvases bursting with nature surround you. But who created these Picasso-like...

There is no better way to support women's rights than kicking back with live music and art. Fellow Chico State students and alumni put on a house show in which all benefits go towards the ACLU and Planned...

The BMU’s Common Grounds hosted “Poetry Slam” last Thursday as a part of the ‘Black ARTS Movement’ where individuals performed their poems about politics, family and more. Performers signed...

The 1078 Gallery hosted a concert last Saturday with artist ‘So Much Light' headlining, along with three other acts. Each act had different musical styles and preferences, ranging from Indie hip-hop...

"The Space Between Us" takes star-crossed lovers and long distance relationships to astronomical heights. This galactic romantic film stars Gardner Elliot (Asa Butterfield), a boy who has lived his...

Ed Sheeran returned from his yearlong hiatus from social media with a surprise for his fans. In Dec. 2015, the British singer decided he needed a break from living his life through his phone in exchange...

The cast must be in La La Land after being nominated for 14 Oscars for the 89th Academy Awards. This ties "Titanic" and "All About Eve" for the most amount of Oscar nominations in history."La La Land"...

The A.S. Gender & Sexuality Equity Center will host Eve Ensler’s ‘The Vagina Monologues’ in the BMU Auditorium on Feb. 10 and 11. The play’s proceeds will benefit GSEC and organizations...

With a superstar cast of Will Smith, Kate Winslet, Keira Knightly, Helen Mirren and more, along with a trailer sure to suck you in, this movie gave high hopes for an emotional roller coaster. However,...