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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Paddy, James McAvoy, in “Speak No Evil,” directed by James Watkins. Courtesy Jay Maidment/Universal Pictures. © 2024 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

He said, she said: ‘Speak No Evil’

Ariana Powell and Garrett Hartman // September 22, 2024

In the horror-thriller “Speak No Evil,” an American couple and their daughter, while on a vacation in Italy, come into contact with another family who seems to have it all. After returning home they...

"Night in Paradise" is available to stream on Netflix as of April 9.

Korean gangster film ‘Night in Paradise’ premieres on Netflix

Sophia Pearson, Reporter // April 21, 2021

The blood-splattered Korean gangster film, “Night in Paradise,” directed by Park Hoon-jung came to Netflix on April 9. The Netflix original serves as Park’s latest gruesome film since “The Witch:...

Zendaya and John David Washington star in Netflix drama "Malcolm & Marie," released on Feb. 5.

Levinson does it again with Netflix’s ‘Malcolm & Marie’

Sophia Pearson, Reporter // February 9, 2021

On Feb. 5 Netflix released its long-awaited drama “Malcolm & Marie.” Director Sam Levinson tells a story that focuses on the tension of a filmmaker and his girlfriend. The film stars John David...

Courtesy of Black Cat Photography.

‘The Addams Family’ provides fall-season fun

Danielle Kessler // October 1, 2019

The Chico Theater Company is putting on a production of “The Addams Family” from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20. In honor of Halloween's fast-approach, the show proved to be a fun evening of musical theatre...

The Orion’s Emmy Predictions

George Johnston // September 18, 2015
The Orion predicts who will take home the gold this weekend. Feel free to disagree.
Chico State alumnus Katie Morrill performs as Izzy in her original script, PiTh, an interactive play about a woman who travels through time. The play will be featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Photo Courtesy of Katie Morrill

Alumna to travel through time in Edinburgh

Dj Morris // May 1, 2015
Musical theater graduate Katie Morrill will debut and star in one of her original pieces in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.
Chico State’s School of the Arts presents the student directed Donna Stone Breed Memorial One-Acts, at 7:30 p.m April 10-12, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on April 13. Photo Courtesy of Chico School of the Arts and Joe Paul DiMaggio.

One-acts lingers after curtains close

Sarah Scharf // April 11, 2014
Student directors and actors treat audiences to a thought-provoking performance with a series of one-act plays.
Amelia Bransky, a senior theater major at Chico State, directs Mike Bartlett's "The Enemy" and Mark Ravenhill's "Armageddon" in Chico State's School of the Arts production of the Donna Stone Breed Memorial One-Acts this year. Photo courtesy of Sylvia Lewis.

Backstage Q&A: Students showcase directing talent

Ashiah Scharaga // April 9, 2014
The Orion sat down with two student directors of the 2014 Donna Stone Breed Memorial One-Acts to discuss the rewards and excitement of directing.
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