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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

The Outlet by Lulus decorated with Valentine's decor located on East Second Street. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on Feb. 5.

Affordable luxury rooted in the heart of Downtown Chico

Alexis Bunch, Reporter // February 12, 2025

Located on the brick-paved streets of Downtown Chico is The Outlet by Lulus where customers can dig through rows of large, white bins organized by size and item type to find their own “near-perfect Lulus...

Graphic by Nadia Hill

A&E weekly wind-up: Feb. 10-Feb. 16

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor // February 10, 2025

Cupid’s arrow is whizzing through the air. Events are springing up around Chico to get you in the Valentine’s Day mood. From card making to live music, this week is packed with events for just about...

Signs in both English and Spanish could be seen in the group of protesters. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 3.

Immigration reform protesters gather in City Plaza

Nadia Hill, Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn // February 4, 2025

“Si se puede,” chanted a crowd of protestors during the late afternoon on Monday, holding signs advocating for immigrant rights in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, following...

Graphic by Nadia Hill

A&E weekly wind-up: Feb. 3-Feb. 9

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor // February 3, 2025

Cupid’s arrow is whizzing through the air. Events are springing up around Chico to get you in the Valentine’s Day mood. From card making to live music, this week is packed with events for just about...

(from back center) Roz (Lupita N’yongo), and Brightbill (Kit Connor) in DreamWorks Animation’s “Wild Robot,” directed by Chris Sanders. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

My top five 2024 films, and what’s in store for 2025

Elena Mendonsa, Reporter // February 2, 2025

This past year gave audiences all over the world a wide plethora of films to dive into. Whether viewers were thrown into the world of gladiators, minions, emotions or the Land of Oz, 2024 was a wild ride...

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A&E weekly wind-up: Jan. 27-Feb. 2

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor // January 27, 2025

For lovers of jazz, get your dancing feet ready, this week is packed with events. Two Oscar-nominated movies will also be shown in town, “The Brutalist,” nominated for best picture and nine other Oscars,...

The 2025 Chico Zine Fair will take place at Second Cousin Gallery's new location downtown, which hasn't officially opened. Photo taken by Chris Hutton.

Chico Zine Fest 2025: A mecca for creatives

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn // January 23, 2025

For fans of handmade artwork and supporting emerging artists, the 2025 Chico Zine Fair is an event that can’t be flipped past.   Zines, pronounced “zeens,” are printed booklets featuring drawings,...

Justin Topp enjoys working with the camera and is interested in cinematography. Photo courtesy of Justin Topp.

From dreams to reality: a student’s journey to the Cannes Film Festival

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // December 4, 2024

Correction: clarifications on responsibilities for the American Pavillion Student Outreach Program. Justin Topp, a Chico local and film student, has been offered a unique opportunity to attend the Cannes...

Bidwell Mansion under restoration on Nov. 13. They started the project in Spring 2024 and are slated to finish Spring 2025. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Bidwell Mansion plans to reopen spring 2025

Lukas Mann, Reporter // November 14, 2024

Roofing installations and repairs to all the exterior wood components are mainly moving according to plan with the Bidwell Mansion Restoration Project.  The Bidwell Mansion is closed to the public...

After decades of cannabis being stigmatized, Embarc seeks to flip the script with the Devil’s Lettuce party and enjoy the green flower in the open and without shame. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 18.

Sinners vs. Saints Devil’s Lettuce Party envelops Chico in smoke

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // October 28, 2024

My soberness ended when a blue and white Cookies-branded fake gun was shoved in my face. The trigger was pulled and smoke came out. I adjusted the sparkling devil horns resting on my head and breathed...

Two more islands still have yet to be integrated into Chico city limits. Photo taken by Anthony Vasek on Oct. 15

Some newly-annexed residents can’t vote on city matters in November

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 20, 2024

An “island” in West East Avenue was annexed into city limits in August. However, residents in that area are not able to vote on city matters — such as City Council candidates and local measures —...

Chico Embarc storefront from the parking lot. Photo taken by Nadia Hill on Oct. 3.

Embarc hosts Sinners vs. Saints: Devil’s Lettuce Party

Chris Hutton, Entertainment Reporter // October 18, 2024

Flipping the narrative on the heavily-stigmatized, devilish marijuana, Embarc — a dispensary in Chico — is hosting the Sinners vs. Saints — Devil’s Lettuce Party on Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight...

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