Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Nadia Hill

Nadia Hill, Entertainment and Food Editor

Nadia Hill is originally from Carson City, Nevada, and is in her junior year. Currently, she is double-majoring in journalism, public relations, and studio arts. She is the entertainment and food editor. Both writing and art have captivated her with the field of journalism and is excited to showcase the events in Chico. In her personal time, she enjoys painting, performing and skating.

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Diana, played by Olivia Moffat, goes through multiple kinds of treatment for her mental illness throughout the show with various side effects. Photo taken by Matt Bates on Nov. 12.

Chico State’s ‘Next to Normal’: Poignant and powerful

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
November 16, 2024
The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.

The Future of the Marketplace Cafe

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
November 14, 2024
The cast of “The Crucible” during an intense moment in a court scene in the second act. Photo courtesy of Jason A. Halley on Oct. 9.

Chico State’s chilling production of ‘The Crucible’

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
October 19, 2024
Chico Embarc storefront from the parking lot. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Oct. 3.

[Photo] Embarc hosts Sinners vs. Saints: Devil’s Lettuce Party

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter
October 18, 2024
Chaz Honey Hennessy’s “The Reliquaries” was displayed next to many other of the artists’ work in Ayers Hall. Photo taken by Nadia Hill Oct. 10.

Open Studios showcase student work

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
October 12, 2024
The cast is made up of almost 30 actors including Emma Lam as Abigail Williams. Photo taken Oct. 9 by Jason A. Hailey.

Chico State’s “The Crucible” ignites the 2024-2025 performance season

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
October 10, 2024
The Performance Arts Center is the venue for the majority of performances on campus. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Oct. 3

School of Performing Arts: Performance schedule

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2024
Contests n the Miss Chico pageant are competing for the crown featured here and a chance to compete in Miss USA California. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Sept. 30.

Chico’s First Miss Chico and Miss Teen Chico

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
October 1, 2024
There are no current updates on when campus power will be back. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Sept. 26

List of canceled campus events affected by the power outage

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 27, 2024
Chico State classrooms left without power. Taken by Callum Standish on Sept. 26

Classes canceled for rest of day due to outage

Nadia Hill, Jessica Miller, Jenna McMahon, Megan Gauer, and Ellie Marty
September 26, 2024
Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.

Frequency dance club: Una Alternativa Sobria

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 22, 2024
An illustration of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from the debate, in the colors of their political parties. Created by Nadia Hill, Sept. 11.

Trump y Harris se enfrentan en el segundo debate presidencial

Anthony Vasek, Callum Standish, and Nadia Hill
September 22, 2024
An illustration using Tech Toss’s logo color scheme to depict a computer and Tech Toss’s founder Dakota Rose. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Sept. 5.

Tech Toss: Dando Nueva Vida a la Tecnología Antigua

Nadia Hill, Reportera
September 22, 2024
The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.

Nuevas opciones gastronómicas: El Marketplace Café ofrece una selección diversa

Nadia Hill, Reportera
September 22, 2024
Students can grab a bite from Halal Platter near the Student Success Center next to the Bell Memorial Union. Taken by Milca Elvira Chacon on Sept. 25.

Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 23-27

Nadia Hill, Food Editor
September 22, 2024
Harvester in it's usual spot beside the bridge next to Glenn Hall. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 16.

Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 16-20

Nadia Hill, Entertainment and Food Editor
September 16, 2024
An illustration of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from the debate, in the colors of their political parties. Created by Nadia Hill, Sept. 11.

Trump and Harris go head-to-head in the second presidential debate

Anthony Vasek, Nadia Hill, and Callum Standish
September 12, 2024
Frequency’s dance floor is in front of the DJ booth and has various light show modes. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Sept. 3.

Frequency dance club: A sober alternative

Nadia Hill and Chris Hutton
September 11, 2024
Photo of Kelly's Cheesesteak in front of Éstom Jámani Hall. Butte Hall is in the background.

Campus food truck schedule: Sept. 9-14

Nadia Hill, Food Editor
September 11, 2024
An illustration using Tech Toss’s logo color scheme to depict a computer and Tech Toss’s founder Dakota Rose. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Sept. 5.

Tech Toss: Giving old tech new life

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2024
Photo of Kelly's Cheesesteak in front of Éstom Jámani Hall. Butte Hall is in the background.

[Photo] Campus food truck schedule: Oct. 7-11

October 7, 2024
The Bell Memorial Union Marketplace Cafe has added three new restaurants. All the new places are locally owned. Taken by Jenna McMahon on September 4.

New dining options: The Marketplace Cafe offers a diverse selection

Nadia Hill, Food Editor
September 8, 2024
The student health center is open for students Monday through Friday. Taken on Tuesday Aug. 27, in Chico, California.

Actualización sobre tuberculosis y enfermedad meningocócica en el campus para la primavera de 2024

Nadia Hill, Reportera
September 8, 2024
The "8-Bit August" exhibit at the 1078 Gallery on Saturday the 24 taken by Jenna McMahon. It is an interactive gallery that is open August 8 to September 1.

¡Agosto 8-bit: El juego continúa para los visitantes de la galería!

Nadia Hill, Reportera
September 7, 2024
The student health center is open for students Monday through Friday. Taken on Tuesday Aug. 27, in Chico, California.

Update on Spring 2024’s tuberculosis and meningococcal disease on campus

Nadia Hill, Entertainment and Food Editor
August 30, 2024
The "8-Bit August" exhibit at the 1078 Gallery on Saturday the 24 taken by Jenna McMahon. It is an interactive gallery that is open August 8 to September 1.

8-Bit August: Game on, gallery goers!

Nadia Hill, Entertainment Editor
August 26, 2024
Participants take part in Dabke, a traditional Levantine dance. Taken by Toby Neal on May 6.

Students and community members rally for ceasefire on precipice of graduation

Molly Myers, Milca Elvira Chacon, Toby Neal, Nadia Hill, Samuel Moore, and Grace Stark
May 7, 2024
One of the many painted denim squares featured throughout the Denim Day Resource Fair and Museum. Taken by Nadia Hill on, April 24.

WellCat Safe Place hosts Denim Day Resource Fair and Museum

Nadia Hill, Reporter
April 29, 2024
A graphic with a hand holding a phone displays texts from a human and an AI-generated chatbot. The graphic was created by Nadia Hill on April 22, 2024.

Pros and cons of artificial intelligence and online dating

Nadia Hill and Shane Aweeka
April 27, 2024
A graphic featuring the jeans of college aged students. Designed by Nadia Hill on April 23. Photos by Nia Hill on Oct. 23, 2022 and Sep. 1, 2023.

25 years of Denim Day

Nadia Hill, Reporter
April 23, 2024
Prom Royalty winners Patrick Jay and Mae Haggard shared their first dance in front of the crowd. Taken by Nadia Hill on April 18.

Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

Nadia Hill and Callum Standish
April 22, 2024
Photo of reporter Nadia Hill as a young child with her face censored by an emoji, which has become a popular way of censoring a child’s face online.

For the love of god, stop posting your kids

Nadia Hill, Reporter
April 6, 2024
The finished piece which is available for view on the first floor of Ayers. Taken by Nadia Hill on March 27, 2024.

Beyond the doodles: A deeper look at the collaborative canvas on campus 

Nadia Hill, Reporter
March 17, 2024
Members of SWANASA group holding up a "cut ties with genocide" banner on Chico State's campis

Students organize pro-Palestine walkout protest on Feb. 8

Samuel Moore and Nadia Hill
February 19, 2024
A group of frat men holding a protest sign

For our right to party

Nadia Hill, Reporter
January 25, 2024
A sad winter cabin

[Photo] ‘Tis the seasonal depression

December 2, 2023
A parody of CupcakKe's album Cum Cake

Deep

Nadia Hill, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Scott Cawthon and Freddy Fazbear squaring off

Creator vs. Content

Nadia Hill, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Graphic depicting the road to success in college is blocked by financial stress.

How to succeed in college while poor

Nadia Hill, Reporter
November 5, 2023
A graphic of the Patio with a tumbleweed and a cricket.

Sitting on the grass on my phone

Nadia Hill, Reporter
October 21, 2023
A graphic of Doja Cat's face repeated with a green hue.

She’s a devil

Nadia Hill, Reporters
October 20, 2023
Graphic rendition of the character 'BMO' from 'Adventure Time'

Again and again

Nadia Hill, Reporter
October 16, 2023
An illustration of what it's like attending a live showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Let’s do the Time Warp again

Nadia Hill, Reporter
October 7, 2023
Drew Barrymore in "Scream" against the logo of the Writer's Guild Association

Barrymore Backlash

Nadia Hill, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Photo of a clothes rack in the corner of a room next to a guitar. Taken Dec. 13, 2021 by Erik Schereder, courtesy of Pexels.

Harry’s style

Nadia Hill, Reporter
September 15, 2023
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