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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Sam Kyes

Sam Kyes, Reporter

Sam Kyes is a journalism major going on his third year at Chico State. Though he comes from the small town of Durham, Sam has spent a lot of time in Chico and loves this town. He likes to write about entertainment and anything else he finds interesting. Besides writing, he also enjoys walking, reading and playing video games. He plans to graduate by the end of sSpring next year.

All content by Sam Kyes
"Kevin Conroy" by Candice Dunlap Miller is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

A tribute to Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman for 30 years

Sam Kyes, A&E Reporter
December 14, 2022

On Dec. 8, at the Game Awards 2022, a new trailer for the upcoming video game “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” dropped, which revealed that Kevin Conroy, longtime Batman voice actor, will...

Mark 3 performing on stage at Chico Unplugged. Photo by Sam Kyes.

Hungry artists compete for Chico Unplugged

Sam Kyes, A&E Reporter
November 9, 2022

On Oct. 25, Madison Bear Garden hosted the Chico Unplugged event in its upstairs section. The entire room was filled with eager observers watching those that performed on stage, with musicians singing...

Contestants competing in Pumpkinhead 2022. Photo by Sam Kyes.

Z-Rock hosts Pumpkinhead 2022 at Carl’s Jr.

Sam Kyes, A&E Reporter
November 2, 2022

For over 20 years radio station 106.7 FM Z-Rock has hosted an annual Pumpkinhead event, a competition in which contestants wear jack-o-lanterns on their heads and stand on milk crates, where the last...

Outside of Sweet Chico Confections. Photo by Sam Kyes.

Downtown Chico hosts Art and Wine Walk

Sam Kyes, A&E Reporter
October 28, 2022

Downtown Chico transformed into an open art gallery on Oct. 7, as the town hosted its annual Art and Wine Walk.  Since 2015, the Art and Wine Walk has been an event where local businesses take...

Prisbros performing at the House Show. Photo by Sam Kyes.

Reggae rock bands perform at house party

Sam Kyes, A&E Reporter
October 1, 2022

If you were anywhere on W. Seventh Street on Sept. 23 you could probably hear the booming noise of reggae rock all the way down the street. Behind one house a stage was set up with colorful lights and...

University President Gayle Hutchinson plays Mario Kart with students. Photo taken by Sam Kyes on Sept. 1.

Chico State opens esports gaming lobby on campus

Sam Kyes, A&E Reporter
September 7, 2022

Chico State’s Wildcat Gaming Lobby had its official opening on Sept. 1, drawing in many gaming-enthused students and staff alike. Whether playing competitively on PC or playing rounds of Smash Bros.,...

University President Gayle Hutchinson plays Mario Kart with students. Photo taken by Sam Kyes on Sept. 1.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion and Sam Kyes
September 4, 2022

Chico State students utilizing the new gaming center. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 1. The Hub hands out free snow cones. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Sept. 1. A Chico State food cart worker....

COVID-19 testing is being provided on the bottom floor of Whitney Hall. Photo taken by Sam Kyes on Sept. 4.

First week in school sees COVID cases rise

Sam Kyes, Reporter
September 4, 2021

The Chico State website currently lists 69 reported COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 31, including 57 students and 12 campus employees. Butte County has experienced a surge of new cases this past week,...