Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
All content by Matthew Manfredi

Going 50 miles per hour on a piece of wood

Matthew Manfredi
December 15, 2016
Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

The Kyle Gass Band shreds at Lost on Main.

Matthew Manfredi
December 8, 2016
Christmas festivities in Placerville. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Apple Hill: a hidden gem in the Sierra Nevada

Matthew Manfredi
December 7, 2016
Promotional photo for the movie "Arrival".

Arrival makes contact with mediocrity

Matthew Manfredi
November 25, 2016
A variety of beer is available for both coffee and beer connoisseurs alike at Naked Lounge. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Is beer the new coffee?

Matthew Manfredi
November 14, 2016
David Mcmillain, multimedia artist, sits down to talk about his upcoming art show at Naked Lounge Friday November 11th @ 6 p.m. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

The journey of an artist: Q&A with David Garlin Mcmillian

Matthew Manfredi
November 8, 2016
Jason Huber (left) and Jordan Kelly

Get ready to rage with Cherub

Matthew Manfredi
November 7, 2016
An actor is spotted at the entrance of the haunted corn maze. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Forget the bars, head to Country Pumpkins

Matthew Manfredi and Jordan Rodrigues
October 27, 2016
Photo credit: Courtesy of Artery Artist Management

Five new albums to check out this fall

Matthew Manfredi
October 20, 2016
Graph of Chico State DMCA notices. Photo credit: courtesy of Information Resources and Information Security

Music piracy walks the plank

Matthew Manfredi
October 11, 2016
Photo credit: courtesy of GSEC

Second Annual Chico State Drag Show

Matthew Manfredi
October 3, 2016
Intense glare of the Green Tree Python. Photo credit: Sean Martens

A deeper look into Ron’s Reptiles

Matthew Manfredi
September 28, 2016
Prophets of Rage protest with 'The Party's Over'

Prophets of Rage protest with ‘The Party’s Over’

Matthew Manfredi
September 22, 2016
Attendees waiting for their Taste of Chico. Photo credit: Courtesy of Downtown Chico Business Association

Foodies gather for Chico tradition

Matthew Manfredi
September 19, 2016
Myles Weber, the competition host, counts down 10 seconds for applause, which awards each comedian one bonus point Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Comedy competition at the El Rey Theatre

Matthew Manfredi
September 14, 2016
Vocalist of "Post/Boredom" belting out a note. Photo credit: Sean Martens

When the sun goes down at Monstros Pizza

Matthew Manfredi
September 8, 2016

Speculation and intrigue: ‘Stranger Things’ Season Two

Matthew Manfredi
September 5, 2016
Burrito from Gordo Burrito located on Pine and 9th street. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

In search of the best burrito in Chico

Matthew Manfredi
August 29, 2016
Netflix show 'Stranger Things' gives retro vibes

Netflix show ‘Stranger Things’ gives retro vibes

Matthew Manfredi
August 19, 2016
Promotional photo from official Facebook page.

‘Knight of Cups’: Weird, strange cinematic journey

Matthew Manfredi
May 16, 2016
Brittany Masloski (left) and John Klezmer (right) sing at The Bear for the record release party. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Local record label, singer-songwriter team up

Matthew Manfredi
May 11, 2016
Promotional photo from Saosin. Photo credit: Brandon Sloter

California bands: 2016 record releases

Matthew Manfredi
May 4, 2016
Walnut Creek's The Story So Far plays to an engaged crowd at the Senator Theatre. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

The Story So Far: big, loud, engaging

Matthew Manfredi
April 25, 2016
Promotional photo from Facebook page.

‘Flaked’ refreshing and unexpected

Matthew Manfredi
April 22, 2016
Bass player Aron Linker jams out during rehearsal. Photo credit: Megan Moran

Band transforms pop songs into dance tunes

Matthew Manfredi
April 20, 2016
One of many performers at the DownLo. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Chico attempts to break Guinness record

Matthew Manfredi
April 9, 2016
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" promotional photo. Photo from official Facebook page.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of disappointment

Matthew Manfredi
April 1, 2016
The trio band smiles with pride as they share their story. Photo credit: Megan Moran

‘Dynamic, eclectic’ shirtless solidarity

Matthew Manfredi
March 28, 2016
Big Sam on stage at a festival, getting lost in the music. Photo courtesy of Any Goetz

New Orleans-based band to bring funk to Chico

Matthew Manfredi
March 17, 2016
Ben awaits his future fiance. Photo from "The Bachelor" Facebook page.

‘The Bachelor’ finale: A male perspective

Matthew Manfredi
March 15, 2016
Benoit Charest conducts the horn section. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

‘Triplets of Belleville’ storms the stage of Laxson

Matthew Manfredi
March 7, 2016
(Waning) promotional photo. Photo courtesy of Danny Ensele

Band to bring down-tempos, dynamic doom to Chico

Matthew Manfredi
March 5, 2016
"Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville" performs for a crowd. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances

Live movie score guarantees to wow at Laxson

Matthew Manfredi
February 27, 2016
Ryan Reynolds disguised as deadpool. Photo from official Facebook movie page

‘Deadpool’ daft but delightful

Matthew Manfredi
February 23, 2016
Alexis Bass talks about her life as an author. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

Local author shares her journey from marketing to writing

Matthew Manfredi
February 17, 2016
The Funnels in the late '80s looking happier than ever. Photo Courtey of Paul Bruce

A glimpse into Chico’s past music scene with The Funnels

Matthew Manfredi
February 12, 2016
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