Chico State's independent student newspaper

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

[Photo] Graphic design meets the great outdoors

Mitchell Kret
March 11, 2018
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
Local artist Martin Townsend presents one of his paintings. Photo credit: Sean Martens

[Photo] Artist of the week: Martin Townsend

February 13, 2018
Photo credit: Sean Martens

Wildcat of the week

Patrick Pace and Sean Martens
November 15, 2017

Your dad’s favorite songs

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
November 9, 2017

Your Dad’s Favorite Playlist

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
November 9, 2017
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
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[Photo] Wildcat of the week

Patrick Pace and Sean Martens
October 22, 2017
Liz Dryden works for the theater department on campus.

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

October 25, 2017
Tame Impala- Innerspeaker Photo credit: Tame Imapa

Midterms: After-hours

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 24, 2017
King Krule- The Ooz

Midterms; After-hours

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 24, 2017

Sad Boy / Girl Playlist

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 3, 2017
Sad girl/boy albums

Sad girl/boy albums

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
October 3, 2017
Bauuer 1

[Photo] Local DJs play stage-side with Baauer at the Senator

Sean Martens and Nicole Henson
September 26, 2017
optRapper

[Photo] Inside Chico State’s up-and-coming Latino reggaeton artist: Chuma

Alejandra Solorio
September 27, 2017
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[Photo] The Orion Vol. 79 Issue 5

September 27, 2017
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[Photo] The Orion Vol. 79 Issue 6

September 27, 2017
Alexandra Kokkinakis is the bassist for The Vesuvians.

[Photo] Sociologist by day, bassist by night

Julia Maldonado
September 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: Sean Martens

[Photo] Family and neighbors react to Chico Police shooting

George Johnston
March 19, 2017
Maddy Butler shares the most unexpected moment in her life. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Humans of Chico State

Sean Martens
October 31, 2016
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
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
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
Aug. 24 - Students representing the Chico State Christian Challenge tent, duel in a little bit of arcade basketball.

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