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Cover art for "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

Christmas playlist of the week

Niyat Teferi
December 13, 2017

Christmas is near and it's only right to ring in the season with a cheerful holiday playlist. Here are the 15 top Christmas songs that will make your spirits just a little brighter.All I Want For Christmas...

Album artwork for "Despacito"

Singles that didn’t make the cut

Niyat Teferi
September 21, 2017

A hit single makes it to the radio for obvious reasons. They're catchy and nice to listen to in the car while on your way to work or school. However, the choice of songs that radio DJs pick makes you think...

Promotional poster for 'Insecure.' Insecure is about a woman who finds herself wanting to date other men, despite being in a five-year relationship with Lawrence

Have you ever felt ‘Insecure’?

Niyat Teferi
September 20, 2017

HBO’s hit series “Insecure” has taken ratings by storm. The comedy series follow the lives of gal pals Issa Dee (Issa Rae) and Molly Carter (Yvonne Orji) in their daily adventures as they go through...

1078 says goodbye with Alma Mudder

Niyat Teferi
May 9, 2017

Active artists make their way back to their roots to show their work. As the 1078 gallery prepares to say goodbye to their current venue and relocate into a new space, the exhibition committee hosted the...

Show Banga during his interview at the after party Photo credit: Natasha Doron

Q&A with Show Banga

Niyat Teferi and Natasha Doron
April 7, 2017

For the last several years, rapper "Show Banga" has made a name for himself in the Bay Area and West coast music scene. The San Francisco native has made multiple hits and collaborated with big names like...

DJ Daniel James during his set at the UHM fest Photo credit: Natasha Doron

UHM Festival

Niyat Teferi
April 6, 2017

On Saturday, UnderHouse Music held their “UHM Fest.” The two-part event included performances from numerous local music acts such as HowFlyy, Stosu, Clumy Stoners, UnderHouse Music artists...

Student artist creates pro-black art

Student artist creates pro-black art

Niyat Teferi
March 24, 2017

Art is a universal and visual language embraced and appreciated by many. One specific style of art, ‘pro-black art,’ is making waves on social media platforms. The art movement’s...

Coming in fifth place is Brooklyn Bagels Photo credit: Carlos Gonzalez

Top 5 places to study off campus

Niyat Teferi
March 6, 2017

Midterm season is fast approaching and students need a quiet and peaceful place to study. With common study spots such as the library that tend to be over crowded here are the top five off-campus places...

Artists mix poetry with music

Artists mix poetry with music

Niyat Teferi
March 1, 2017

Longtime poet and jazz veterans Robert Pinsky and Laurence Hobgood filled the night with some of their classic pieces. Chico State held the "PoemJazz" event at the Harlen Adams theater Feb. 26 where both...

Calex performing at DJ Malachi's Nef the Pharoah Concert Photo credit: Natasha Doron

Local hip-hop artist bursting with talent

Niyat Teferi
February 7, 2017

Conscious hip-hop artists similar to the likes of Andre 3000 and Kendrick Lamar are hard to come by. But Chico State student, and artist, Calex is a rapper born with this capacity of talent. Christian...