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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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...

Neavh Lovecreek, founder of Effigy Designs, as photographed by Jen Vasquez, Oct. 15.

Common suspect: dark fantasy fashion

Ariana Powell, Reporter // October 19, 2022

Common Collective, an art collective that organizes events to bring the community together and support local artists, hosted the first-ever Suspect Gala and Dark Fantasy Fashion Show on Oct. 15. The...

The Mother Hips duo begin their acoustic set

The Mother Hips play acoustic hits at Chico Women’s Club

Michaela Harris, Staff Writer // October 8, 2021

Bay Area band The Mother Hips played a stripped down acoustic show for day two of their Chico visit. Founding members Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono performed as The Mother Hips duo, the acoustic alternative...

The Mother Hips. Photo contributed by Hi-Res Images and Blue Rose.

Chico welcomes The Mother Hips’ homecoming, pending new album release

Shae Pastrana, Reporter // September 30, 2021

The Mother Hips will return this weekend to celebrate 30 years of rock in the city that started their musical journey. As their new album approaches, fans have much to honor, in memory of the band’s...

Comedian TJ Hudson gave the "ABC's of Mike G Ride." Mike G's dog, 'Lil G' sat quietly with Mike G for most of the night and received more love than comedic roasts on Feb 24, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Mike G takes insults for a good cause, raising money for Camp Fire survivors

Olyvia Simpson // February 25, 2019
Chico brings back comedic roasts, raising over $1,000.
David Phillips spoke about the need for better police training when responding to the mentally ill Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Memorial celebrates life of Desmond Phillips

Josh Cozine // March 17, 2018

One year after the death of a local Chico man, Desmond Phillips, family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate his life. Those gathered also remembered the incident leading to his death,...

The Chico Women's Club is holding a fashion show this weekend. Photo credit: Yang Dai

Chico Women’s Club holding fashion show

Yang Dai // April 9, 2016

Jointly held by the Chico Women's Club and Pleasant Valley High School students, an environmental protection-themed catwalk will be held on April 10 at the Chico Women's Club on 592 E. Third St. Over 60...

Photo courtesy of Bernie 2016.

Bernie fans to host free registration event with live music

Molly Sullivan // March 25, 2016
Local bands will perform at a voter registration event in support of presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders.
Photo courtesy of Maurice Huffman

Q&A: Big Mo on children’s tales, blues

Michael Quiring // November 3, 2014
The Orion spoke with the local blues man about his band, putting on a three-day concert in Fort Bragg and becoming a children's author.
People come together at the Chico Women's Club on Friday night for international folk dancing. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Community gathers for global folk dance

Sarah Scharf // March 8, 2014
The Chico Women's Club hosted a world folk dance party on Friday night.
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