Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Thomas Stremfel

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan is wrong about Ivermectin, but we can do a better job criticizing him

Thomas Stremfel, Opinion Editor
November 19, 2021
bowl of food

Hey, did you know I’m vegan?

Thomas Stremfel, Opinion Editor
October 29, 2021
One of the many bike lanes running through Chico's campus

Bikers! Stay in your lane on-campus

Thomas Stremfel, Opinion Editor
October 8, 2021
Brockhampton look into the light on "ROADRUNNER." Art by Jessica Shippelhoute

Brockhampton party like it’s 2017 on ‘ROADRUNNER’

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
April 28, 2021
Tune-Yards embrace sunshine-infused indie pop on "sketchy." Photo by Mehan

Tune-Yards’ ‘sketchy.’ is indie pop for everyone

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
April 12, 2021
Jayna Feldman, for her new single "i don't want to!"

Jayna Feldman doesn’t want to!

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Photo by RCA Records.

Isaac Dunbar’s ‘evil twin’ EP is fun if not derivative

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
February 25, 2021
Photo by Crowns & Owls.

‘TYRON’ proves that Slowthai is here to stay

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
February 18, 2021
Weezer gets existential on ‘OK Human’

Weezer gets existential on ‘OK Human’

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
February 2, 2021
Miley Cyrus's "Plastic Hearts", released on Nov. 25. Courtesy of RCA records.

Miley Cyrus looks to the past to reinvent herself today

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
December 5, 2020
Winter can be a time for self-reflection as well as being cozy. Here are some songs to capture the different feelings cold weather can bring. Photo by Danielle Kessler.

It’s cold out, here’s some songs to listen to until it’s not.

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
November 23, 2020
On Nov. 8, a wall of art in Nic's depicts local artists expressions of hope for the future of Paradise and it's residents.

On the Camp Fire’s second anniversary, Paradise looks to a brighter future with ‘The Hope of Daffodils’

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
November 18, 2020
On "Small Town Boy," Duncan Laurence isn't just writing songs, he's telling stories. Photo by Paul Bellart. Courtesy of Universal Music Group

Small town boy on the world stage: An exclusive with Dutch pop artist Duncan Laurence

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
November 14, 2020
Ariana Grande's "Positions" released on Oct. 30, but doesn't quite hold up as well as previous albums "Sweetener" or "thank u, next." Photo by Just Entertainment is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ariana Grande is switching up positions, but it feels stale

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
November 4, 2020
The Living Room Gallery may have started from a school project, but with help from colleagues, Holland has started a full-fledged brand that will only grow from here.

Living Room Gallery provides a new platform for local artists

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
October 30, 2020
Gorillaz's new album, "Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez" released Oct. 23.

Gorillaz’s ‘Song Machine’ is the perfect summer playlist—in the middle of October

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
October 29, 2020
Open Mike Eagle finds ways to heal on "Anime, Trauma and Divorce." But it turns out that moving onto a new stage in life might involve recontextualizing the most essential parts of ourselves.

Open Mike Eagle is in a slump, but his music isn’t

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
October 21, 2020
Pando can't wait to share new music he's been working on with his audience, but wants to keep them wondering what he'll do next.

Chico artist B3Nii is bringing the party to the people

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
October 19, 2020
21 Savage's newest album "Savage Mode II" features Drake and Young Thug and is also narrated by Morgan Freeman.

‘Savage Mode II’ lost focus on the original concept, and that isn’t a bad thing.

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Graphic made by Hana Beaty

The Neighbourhood’s new album introduces Chip Chrome, but we still don’t know who he is.

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
October 2, 2020
"The Liz" is the new album by Armani Caesar, the first woman signed to Griselda records.

Armani Caesar’s “The Liz” is a concise expression of what Griselda does best

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
September 23, 2020
"Cuties" is the new Netflix film that has stirred controversy over its sexualization of young girls

The Netflix original that’s breaking the internet doesn’t have much to offer

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
September 15, 2020
The cover art for Super João EP

Dirty Projectors’ “Super João”: Longstreth and Co. continue their EP hotstreak

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
September 10, 2020
"Whole New Mess" is the latest release from indie artist Angel Olsen. Courtesy of Jagjaguwar records.

Angel Olsen’s “Whole New Mess”: Distress, Recontextualized

Thomas Stremfel, Reporter
September 4, 2020
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