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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Artist Hanna Aist points out to Lindsey Chamberlain how a painting's lighting darkens as one's vision moves from left to right. Photo credit: George Johnston

Artists combine visions to explore significance of the small

Tom Sundgren
March 6, 2015
Hanna Aist and Lindsey Chamberlain give their insights on what the "EXTRAordinary" exhibit means to them, different mediums and some of their favorite artists.
Hellogoodbye put on a nonstop, energetic power pop show Thursday in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium. Photo credit: John Domogma

Q&A: Hellogoodbye on hot Chico moms, sex rock

Jake Hutchison
October 17, 2014
The pop musicians dished about harsh ocean currents, Blink-182 and being dumped on the highway.
The LoLos backstage at "Led Zeppelin IV" for its second show on Saturday night. From left to right; bassist Zach Sanchez, drummer McKenzie Warner, guitarist Ben Colbeck and lead singer Matthew Heyden. Photo credit: Jeffrey Fox

Local indie rockers sprint from concert to concert

Jeffrey Fox
September 14, 2014
The Orion followed Chico indie rockers The LoLos as they ran from back-to-back shows on Saturday, stopping traffic, going topless and chanting "no sleep 'til famous."

Tapingo app slows down food lines

Megan Mann
September 12, 2014
Chico State's latest food app isn't as efficient as it claims to be.
Korey Acosta, AS Vice President of Facilities and Services

New restrooms welcome everyone

Mozes Zarate
January 22, 2014
The Bell Memorial Union will have three gender-inclusive restrooms completed by the end of the week.

Marketplace Cafe broken into

Ernesto Rivera
January 10, 2014
Break in caused the Marketplace Deli to close due to broken glass, scheduled to reopen before the semester begins
Ken Fitzgerald

Common Grounds hosts grand opening event

Kayla Smith
September 17, 2013
The new Common Grounds is getting some buzz after moving from the basement of the Bell Memorial Union to the first floor.