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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...

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...

Promotional poster provided by Graduate Pathways Society

Fall into learning: GRADtoberfest returns to Chico State

Chris Hutton, Reporter // October 14, 2024

As the leaves shift colors, students can seek new opportunities and change here at Chico State. One of the ways students can do that this fall is by attending the GRADtoberfest on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Trinity...

Festival Director Curtis Bell speaking on stage at the 2023 Butte Film Festival. Photo taken by Mason Nowak Dec. 14, 2023.

Film submissions open for the Butte Film Festival

Chris Hutton // October 4, 2024

After receiving over 80 film submissions the Butte Film Festival — which will be held Dec. 6-8 — is encouraging more students in Northern California to submit their short films for a chance to win...

One of the most popular attractions was the mechanical surfboard, educating students on safely surfing the web. Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Oct. 1.

The Festival of the Phishes returns with a slam

Chris Hutton // October 4, 2024

With music blaring, popcorn popping and people flying off of mechanical surfboards, the second annual Festival of the Phishes brought a creative and engaging way to educate members of the community about...

Willie the Wildcat showing school pride. Captured by Mario Ortiz.

Wildcat Weekend returns to Chico

Chris Hutton // September 26, 2024

Wildcat Weekend returns to Chico with a roar. This year’s event will feature live music, food, comedy and more. The events - a mix of free and paid events — will take place over four days, from Oct....

Sophomore student Juan Carlos Bermudez dances to banda music with his friend Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

El Centro, CCLC celebrate Latin American Independence Day

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // September 20, 2024

Chico State’s El Centro and Cross-Cultural Leadership Center worked together to put on the third annual Latin American Independence Day Celebration Thursday night.  This day celebrates the independence...

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn // September 12, 2024

On a broiling hot day near the Sycamore Pool in Lower Bidwell Park, the Barony of Rivenoak, a community of medieval history enthusiasts, gathered to share medieval arts and science.  People made clothes,...

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