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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Quiz: Which Christmas movie should you watch?

Julia Maldonado // November 29, 2017

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to focus on the last holiday of the year: Christmas! Take this quiz to find out which Christmas movie you should watch this holiday season! Which Christmas movie...

(left to right) Ger Ryan, Jonathan Pryce and Dan Stevens star in The Man Who Invented Christmas

Photo by The Man Who Invented Christmas, Bleeker Street

‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ brings joy this holiday season

Caitlyn Young // November 28, 2017

Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is right around the corner. To get in the holiday mood, there is no better Christmas tale than "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. This book is a classic and there...

Moms from a Bad Moms Christmas stealing a Christmas tree.

‘A Bad Mom’s Christmas’ is a mother-daughter movie

Jessica Carvajal Castillo // November 27, 2017

A Bad Mom's Christmas follows three moms Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kristen Bell) and Carla (Kathryn Hahn). It is a sequel from the first movie Bad Moms. As the holidays are rolling around, all of the main...

Navigate your way through the grocery store by avoiding the worst brands of eggnog and seeking out the best. Photo credit: Grace Kerfoot

Battle of holiday eggnog: Who made it taste best?

December 14, 2015
Find out which eggnogs are worth indulging in this holiday season.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Relationships during holiday season are overrated

December 10, 2015
Being single for the holidays is a blessing in disguise.
Photo credit: The DownLo

Xtreme Xmas Give-back to benefit community youth

December 10, 2015
On Dec. 12, a metal concert will take place at The DownLo to benefit the Sixth Street Youth Center and Toys for Tots.
Illustration by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

Who said holiday shopping has to be hard?

December 10, 2015
As you battle the long lines of the holiday season, here are a few tips to make your shopping experience that much more easier.
Illustration by Adriana Macias Photo credit: Adriana Macias

Hold off on holiday celebrations until December

December 8, 2015
I hate when people start to celebrate Christmas in the months leading up to December.
Photo credit: Yotube

Study Break: ‘A Very Murray Christmas’ review

George Johnston // December 7, 2015
Is Bill Murray's Netflix special a lump of coal or a Christmas surprise?
Illustration by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

Parental guidance no longer needed for gift-giving

December 4, 2015
Find the perfect gift for any parent on a budget.
Julianna Eveland

Home for Christmas — with disappointing academic tidings

Julianna Eveland // December 19, 2014
Telling your parents you got bad grades this semester isn't the best feeling, but returning to improve is.
Matt Murphy

In support of a secular Christmas

Matt Murphy // December 18, 2014
Christmas may have begun as a religious holiday, but it is no more.
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