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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Marianne Akre

Marianne Akre, Reporter

Marianne Akre is a third-year Journalism student at Chico State, in her first semester writing for the Orion. Transferring from San Diego, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and thrifting furniture for her apartment. While living in Chico, she is involved in the local music scene and hopes to explore other ways to get involved with the city. She hopes the writing she does allows readers to start discussions and encourage others to be involved within the community. 

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Rodeo, a band from Redding, engages the audience. Photo taken by Maya DeHoyos on April 17.

Missed out on Coachella? KCSC hosted the next best thing: Chicochella

Marianne Akre and Maya DeHoyos
April 23, 2025

Hosted by the radio club KCSC, Chicochella kicked off just after 7 p.m. Thursday on Trinity Lawn. Students slowly gathered, with flower headbands and festival fits, often stopping at the Mi Taquito truck...

The Transit Center on West 2nd Ave serves as Chico's central hub for the Butte Regional Transit B-Line. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on April 11.

America has a problem: Public transportation

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
April 16, 2025

Sprinting down the sidewalk, out of breath, the bus turns the corner and very quickly it vanishes. It might be thirty minutes until the next bus. That is, if it’s on time. The U.S. has focused their...

Radiohead’s album In Rainbows is a popular choice for students on KCSC Radio. Photo taken by Marianne Akre on April 10, 2025.

Radiohead’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ Album Analysis

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
April 10, 2025

“A Moon Shaped Pool” is Radiohead’s comeback from arguably their most disappointing record in their discography, “The King of Limbs.” It’s not easy for a band to make such a remarkable comeback...

Strawberry Dogz performs an original song at Selvester’s Cafe. Photo taken by Megan Day on April 4.

Musicology club hosts a free concert at Selvester’s Cafe

Maya DeHoyos and Marianne Akre
April 6, 2025

On a mellow evening, students gathered at Selvester's Cafe for more than just a coffee and study session. The Musicology club hosted a free concert, with local artists Sarah Good, Strawberry Dogz and Popular...

The KCSC Valentine's show gathered a crowd at Naked Lounge — a venue that hosts a variety of live music events. Photo taken by Aidan Taylor on February 13, 2025

Behind the scenes of a student-run show

Marianne Akre, Opinion Reporter
February 28, 2025

Music lovers’ weekends in Chico are typically spent in a trance at house shows, coffee shops or wherever live music is being played. Thursday, Feb. 13 was no different– The Naked Lounge and Chico States’...