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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Sean Martens

Sean Martens, Graphic Designer

All content by Sean Martens
Alexis Green's influence comes from the sounds of Costa Rica.

[Photo] Student brings Costa Rican influenced sounds to Chico

Mitchell Kret
March 29, 2018

Alexis Green's influence comes from the sounds of Costa Rica.

Sam Blake poses with one of his works in the studio.

[Photo] Graphic design meets the great outdoors

Mitchell Kret
March 11, 2018

Sam Blake poses with one of his works in the studio.

Bandmates Lorenzo Thruston, Fahradin Nushi and Mike Justin are three roommates who came together to form up-and-coming band, Spun

[Photo] Roommates turned bandmates are now performing in Chico

Nicole Henson, Arts Editor
February 28, 2018

Bandmates Lorenzo Thruston, Fahradin Nushi and Mike Justin are three roommates who came together to form up-and-coming band, Spun

Local artist Martin Townsend presents one of his paintings. Photo credit: Sean Martens

[Photo] Artist of the week: Martin Townsend

February 13, 2018

Local artist Martin Townsend presents one of his paintings. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Wildcat of the week

Patrick Pace and Sean Martens
November 15, 2017
Colby Dean

Your dad’s favorite songs

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
November 9, 2017

Have You Ever Seen the Rain? - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Pendulum 40th Anniversary edition Your Love - The Outfield - Super HitsTake it Easy - The Eagles - The EaglesDancing in the Moonlight - King...

Your Dad’s Favorite Playlist

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
November 9, 2017

CreedHuman Clay (1999)At the turn of the century came Creed. This group of knuckleheads, led by the one and only Scott Stapp, is sure to keep any dad crooning into the night. Human Clay is full of quintessential...

Chico Police sends out a saftey message for Halloween weekend. Photo credit: Sean Martens

[Photo] Chico Police advise caution over Halloween weekend

Natalie Hanson
October 27, 2017

Chico Police sends out a saftey message for Halloween weekend. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Liz Dryden works for the theater department on campus.

[Photo] Creepin’ it real: Makeup artist Liz Dryden masters monstrous makeup

October 25, 2017

Dryden's completed look for her skeleton groom.

Tame Impala- Innerspeaker Photo credit: Tame Imapa

Midterms: After-hours

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 24, 2017

King KruleThe Ooz (2017)Indie/Alternative, Trip HopSpanning 19 tracks with a running time over an hour, The Ooz's beautifully sad, yet passionate demeanor is best listened to on headphones before sleep....

King Krule- The Ooz

Midterms; After-hours

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 24, 2017
This playlist is just what you need to wind down after a late night study sesh

Sad Boy / Girl Playlist

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 3, 2017

Aphasia - Pinegrove - CardinalIvy - Frank Ocean - BlondeYou Took Your Time - Mount Kimbie (feat King Krule) - Cold Spring Fault Less Youth715 CR∑∑KS - Bon Iver - 22, A Million(No One Knows...

Sad girl/boy albums

Sad girl/boy albums

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 3, 2017

Album: Cardinal - Pinegrove - (2016) Indie/Alternative CountryCardinal, the second studio album from Pinegrove, delivers on many different levels. This native New Jersey band infuses angsty indie lyricism...

Alexandra Kokkinakis is the bassist for The Vesuvians.

[Photo] Sociologist by day, bassist by night

Julia Maldonado
September 19, 2017

Alexandra Kokkinakis is the bassist for The Vesuvians.

Dave Phillips telling the events of March 17. Next to him was where the Chico Police tased his son, Desmond. Parts of the taser darts are still on the floor along with some of Desmond's hair. Photo credit: Sean Martens

[Photo] Family and neighbors react to Chico Police shooting

George Johnston
March 19, 2017

Dave Phillips telling the events of March 17. Next to him was where the Chico Police tased his son, Desmond. Parts of the taser darts are still on the floor along with some of Desmond's hair. Photo credit:...

Maddy Butler shares the most unexpected moment in her life. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Humans of Chico State

Sean Martens
October 31, 2016

This is Maddy Butler, a 21 year old junior at Chico State. She is getting her degree in international relations with a minor in women's studies. When asked what the craziest, most unexpected moment of...

Destiny Delgado, a first year social work major at Chico State shares how she envisions her future. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Humans of Chico State

Sean Martens
September 13, 2016

When first year social work major Destiny Delgado was asked what she envisioned her life to be in the future, she replied:"Well, I am getting my degree in social work, but I guess I would like to work...

Alric of Bearhaven finishes Leif of Bearhaven with one final blow. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Hundreds gather for third annual Chico Con

Sean Martens
August 28, 2016

          Knights dawned their weapons and battled for the masses behind the Chico Elks Lodge for the third annual Chico-Con. The convention is an event for comic enthusiasts...

The Facewall. This piece contains over 1000 faces from around the campus and community. Photo credit: Sean Martens

New building aesthetic generates mixed feelings

Thomas Staaden and Sean Martens
August 27, 2016
The new building is open, what do Wildcats think of it?
Aug. 24 - Students representing the Chico State Christian Challenge tent, duel in a little bit of arcade basketball.

Aug. 24 - Students representing the Chico State Christian Challenge tent, duel in a little bit of arcade basketball.