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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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A&E weekly wind-up: Feb. 17-Feb. 23

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 17, 2025

Heavy metal and jazz will dominate the town as Chico’s venues open their doors for several music events. If you’re getting on your Oscar grind then check out The Pageant’s lineup for short film nominations...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

Astronaut José Hernández spoke at Chico State on Wednesday in Laxson Auditorium  to share his inspiring life story. Photo taken by Bea Williams on Oct. 30.

José Hernándaz visits Chico State to share his journey from migrant farm worker to NASA astronaut

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter
November 2, 2024

Former NASA astronaut José Hernández visited Chico State Wednesday evening. Music played over the speakers as students, faculty and community members took their seats. The sold-out event filled all 1,200...

Stonewall Alliance Center works to support the LGBTQ+ and its allies.

Stonewall’s Coming Out for Art event coming back to Museum of Northern California Art

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter
October 30, 2024

Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico is hosting their annual Coming Out for Art event on Friday at Museum of Northern California Art at 900 Esplanade. The theme of the show is “Space to Be” to celebrate...

Downtown Chico is a popular area for walking, shopping and visiting the university. Photo taken on Oct. 18.

Downtown Chico welcomes three new businesses

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter
October 28, 2024

Downtown Chico announced an upgrade on its instagram that it is bringing in a bar and restaurant, an art studio and a clothing store to the area. These three businesses will bring food, culture and art...

Fentress Kepler walks across the [welcome] mat as he enters The Chico Children's Museum for playtime.

Chico Children’s Museum asks for support at exclusive event Oct. 10

C.N.Kepler, Opinion Reporter
October 8, 2024

Chico Children’s Museum needs help and invites future board members and sponsors to the High Tea Social on Oct. 10. An kid-free event where people can explore the museum and have the  opportunity to...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing and supporting victims, spreading information and raising awareness. Photo by Alesia Kozik from Pexels.

Chico State announces Domestic Violence Awareness Month partnership

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter
October 1, 2024

Chico State Student Affairs sent out an announcement to the campus community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They’re giving community members an opportunity to take action against intimate partner...

Throughout the month of October there is going to be different art and culture events downtown featuring local artists. It is going to be all over downtown, but most of the events will be on West 3rd Street between broadway and main.

Downtown Chico’s annual ARTober FEST is coming back

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter
September 30, 2024

ARTober FEST in Downtown Chico starts soon. Throughout October there will be events dedicated to exhibiting artists and their work.  The festival is meant to get artists engaged with their community...

The Butte Humane Society is organizing the Woofstock Festival Saturday. The event will raise money to support the animals at the humane society. Courtesy: Butte Humane Society.

Woofstock Music Festival wags its way back to Chico

Toby Neal, Reporter
March 28, 2024

The Butte Humane Society will be hosting the third annual Woofstock event on Saturday. The goal of the event is to raise funds to support the animals at the humane society.  People are invited to bring...

A projection of the possible shenanigans in Chico, AI generated by Bing Image Creator by Callum Standish.

Say ‘Top of the morning’ to Saint Patrick’s events

Callum Standish, A&E Editor
March 15, 2024

In a college town famous for partying, there are bound to be some shamrock inspired antics over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Whether it’s finding a new-to-you book at the library or your face turning...