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Melissa Joseph, Opinion Editor

Melissa Joseph is an avid writer and music listener who has written and illustrated for The Orion for the past four semesters. She is the opinion editor for The Orion, a columnist for the Chico Enterprise Records and an A&E reporter for Tahoe Onstage. She hopes to one day work for a newspaper in a metropolitan area, preferably on the A&E section, so she can go to concerts for free.

All content by Melissa Joseph
9 Easy steps to screen print at home

9 Easy steps to screen print at home

Melissa Joseph, Opinion Editor
December 11, 2020
Part of Jeff Howses extensive vinyl records collection

An audiophile’s relationship with vinyl and only vinyl

Melissa Joseph, Editor
December 10, 2020
Drawing made by Melissa Joseph

The deceiving reality of an abusive relationship

Melissa Joseph, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2020
The never ending possibility of becoming my mother

The never ending possibility of becoming my mother

Melissa Joseph, Editor
November 19, 2020
Justin Simiens Bad Hair is now streaming on Hulu

[Photo] Simien’s sophomore project ‘Bad Hair’ leaves us in tangles

October 30, 2020
Gorillazs new album, Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez released Oct. 23.

[Photo] Gorillaz’s ‘Song Machine’ is the perfect summer playlist—in the middle of October

October 29, 2020
Open Mike Eagle finds ways to heal on Anime, Trauma and Divorce. But it turns out that moving onto a new stage in life might involve recontextualizing the most essential parts of ourselves.

[Photo] Open Mike Eagle is in a slump, but his music isn’t

October 21, 2020
Graphic made by Melissa Joseph

[Photo] Vice presidential debate returns surprising maturity to the podium

October 12, 2020
Illustration by Melissa Joseph.

[Photo] Five gloomy songs to wallow to while it rains in the North State

October 9, 2020
21 Savages newest album Savage Mode II features Drake and Young Thug and is also narrated by Morgan Freeman.

[Photo] ‘Savage Mode II’ lost focus on the original concept, and that isn’t a bad thing.

October 8, 2020
Graphic made by Melissa Joseph

[Photo] In the first Presidential Debate Trump Swings and Misses

October 1, 2020
A graphic made by Melissa Joseph

[Photo] How to Prepare for Evacuation during California’s Fire Season

September 15, 2020
A illustration showing the frustrations and difficulties of doing an art class from home

Taking an art class in the midst of a pandemic

Melissa Joseph, Editor
September 4, 2020
An exterior shot of Laxson Auditorium at Chico State

Student musicians and employees of SOTA continue to struggle with quarantine

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Rise Slowly in NorCal

COVID-19 Cases Rise Slowly in NorCal

Melissa Joseph
April 24, 2020
scaredOpt

[Photo] Don’t be scared of scary movies

April 8, 2020
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[Photo] How to stay connected with friends amidst the pandemic

April 2, 2020
William Bays poses with his artwork.

Featured Artist: William Bays explores the depths of art and mental health

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Jimmie Vaughan delivers a whirlwind performance in the Big Room

Jimmie Vaughan delivers a whirlwind performance in the Big Room

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
Women biting a film reel

[Photo] Movie Playlist: Leading Ladies You Will Love

February 28, 2020
Grey Loo’s set was filled with electrifying music and lighting to match.

Luke Sweeney’s Peace Meal Group serenades their ‘hometown’

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Carlos Mencia performing a stand-up act

Carlos Mencia screams out for a dynamic comedy night

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Illustration of a girl listening to music while studying

[Photo] Playlist: The perfect study vibes

February 24, 2020
Cast of the Vagina Monologues

Vagina Monologues offers an unapologetic narrative for the women of Chico

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020

Chico State celebrates black gospel for Black History Month

Melissa Joseph
February 12, 2020
Douglas Keister showcasing his book “People, Places & Pieces of Paradise at the Chico History Museum.

Local photographer showcases photo book recalling the Camp Fire

Melissa Joseph
February 12, 2020
Artwork from the Turner Gallery

“Renaissanced” : Echoes in the printmaking world

Melissa Joseph
February 1, 2020
Angeline Stansbury (Adelaide Sands) and the Nutcracker Prince (Christopher B. Nachtrab) join the Almond Blossoms in dance. Photo credit: Rayanne Painter

‘A Very Chico Nutcracker’ delivers on holiday cheer

Melissa Joseph
December 9, 2019
Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Playlist: Simpin’ in the Rain

Melissa Joseph
December 9, 2019
Chico State responding to the Chico State Young Republicans and protest on Wednesday. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Young Republicans and protestors clash, three criminal charges filed

Danielle Kessler , Melissa Joseph, and Ricardo Tovar
November 20, 2019
Trombone player Rohnell Johnson performing alongside trumpet player, Branden Lewis Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

A Tuba to Cuba brings a sax to Laxson

Melissa Joseph
November 20, 2019
Quirarte spreading peace and love through beanies. Photo credit: Mimi Quirarte

Resilience through knitting: Camp Fire survivor gave out over 1,000 beanies during tragedy

Melissa Joseph
November 20, 2019
A creative ensemble singing and speaking about how people felt about the devastating fire. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

In times of pain, joy finds a way

Melissa Joseph
November 13, 2019
Fair goers enjoy games as the sun sets on Paradise. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Paradise stands together through church efforts

Melissa Joseph
November 12, 2019
Mother and daughter mourning their loved ones. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Birds of Paradise offer peace to still-reeling Chico

Melissa Joseph
November 5, 2019
The Paradise Symphony opens with Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Paradise Symphony Orchestra offers a ‘new world’ to the town of Paradise

Melissa Joseph
November 5, 2019

‘Fire in Paradise’: how one Chico State professor helped tell our story

Melissa Joseph and Alex Coba
November 5, 2019
Newspaper clippings recounting the expedition findings. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

A museum without walls: An expeditionist’s tale of Antarctica

Melissa Joseph
October 23, 2019
Talking dirty can liven up any sex life. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Talking dirty: the fundamentals of a good time

Melissa Joseph
October 22, 2019
Afaq Pooja in the groove. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Vinyl to the people, for the people, by the people

Melissa Joseph
October 15, 2019
Curtis Sicheneder addresses the crowd at the 10 year anniversary of the WREC. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

10 years of playing hard at the WREC

Melissa Joseph
October 14, 2019
Photo provided by Andrea Zucker

Legends Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop show Chico where blues really began

Melissa Joseph
October 13, 2019
One of the side effects of antidepressants is lower sex drive yet no one is talking about it. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

O-face: Antidepressants might be affecting your sex drive but nobody is talking about it

Melissa Joseph
October 6, 2019
Photo courtesy of Bob Chamberlin from Los Angeles Times.

Tig Notaro clowns on Chico State

Melissa Joseph
October 2, 2019
A late night at the Paradise Lookout Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Best and worst public spots to hook up around chico

Melissa Joseph
October 1, 2019
A drag queen waves to the audience. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Chico drag queens throw most glamourous birthday party of the year

Melissa Joseph
September 23, 2019
Mastering basket weaving took years for each family member, it took not only artistic talent, but a mathematical thought process to understand where each stitch should lie and how to balance a pattern Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Mountain Maidu woven basket gallery displays four generations of local native culture

Melissa Joseph
September 23, 2019
Mastering basket weaving took years for each family member, it took not only artistic talent, but a mathematical thought process to understand where each stitch should lie and how to balance a pattern Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Mountain Maidu woven basket gallery displays four generations of local native culture

Melissa Joseph
September 22, 2019

‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ and so is my heart

Melissa Joseph
September 17, 2019
Rowell Family Empowerment (RFE) tabled at the event. They offered pamphlets, merchandise, support, training, and lots of information for locals. Photo credit: Mary Vogel

Fair brought opportunities to support the disabled community

Melissa Joseph
September 16, 2019
Marginalized communities continue to be victims of fetish culture. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

A fetish is not an excuse to sexualize LGBTQ people

Melissa Joseph
September 13, 2019
Leighton Fong on cello (right), Bradley Martin on piano, Anna Presler on violin (left) perform at Zingg Recital Hall at Chico State. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Soloists perform lauded classical pieces

Melissa Joseph
September 10, 2019
At the end of the day, you are your own person and don’t let anyone stop you from being the safe and sexy hoe that you truly are. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

O-Face: Getting real about safe casual sex

Melissa Joseph
September 3, 2019
The Future is Now gives young LGBTQ artists a platform

‘The Future is Now’ gives young LGBTQ artists a platform

Melissa Joseph
August 27, 2019
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