Navigate Left
  • A pair of hands writing down which songs to add to your playlist next to some headphones and a cup of coffee. Image generated by Adobe Firefly by Itzel Saucedo

    Opinion

    Are Metro Boomin and Future’s collab albums worth listening to?

  • A graphic featuring the jeans of college aged students. Designed by Nadia Hill on April 23. Photos by Nia Hill on Oct. 23, 2022 and Sep. 1, 2023.

    Features

    25 years of Denim Day

  • Doorway leading into Kendall Hall where the Title IX office resides on the second floor. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 4.

    Features

    Title IX: The state of sexual assault and harassment at Chico State

  • Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper on Thursday.

    Sports

    Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

  • Prom Royalty winners Patrick Jay and Mae Haggard shared their first dance in front of the crowd. Taken by Nadia Hill on April 18.

    Arts & Entertainment

    Chico State gets all dolled up for Queer Prom

Navigate Right
Breaking News
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
courtesy photo

There’s more than bunnies under top hats

Niyat Teferi // April 11, 2017

On April 5th, the Laxson Auditorium held a magic show hosted by the popular Australian duo known as the “Naked Magicians.”The Naked Magicians consisted of two handsome, talented magicians that...

Gayle Hutchinson promises change in her convocation speech

Lucas Moran // August 18, 2016

President Gayle Hutchinson presented her convocation speech on Thursday afternoon in Laxson Auditorium. Her speech offered several broad goals for the future and promised a change in campus climate. Hutchinson...

Photo by Aaron Draper of The Addams Family cast from the Chico State School of the Arts Facebook page

‘The Addams Family’: a night of ghoulish fun

Carly Plemons // May 6, 2016
The Spring musical leaves the crowd eager for more
Cathrine Himberg, kinesiology professor, addressed concerns about the rental prices for facilities on campus and its affect on student organizations. Photo credit: Elizabeth Castillo

On-campus facility prices cause concern for student organizations

December 8, 2015
Some student organizations face problems with facility charges on campus.
Members of the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India perform at Laxson Auditorium on Friday night. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Bollywood Masala Orchestra shows off Indian culture

Dana Muensterman // October 10, 2015
The "Spirit of India" came alive Oct. 2 at Laxson Auditorium.
The Milk Carton Kids will be coming to Laxson Auditorium Sunday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Image credit: Brendan Pattengale from the official site. Photo courtesy of Brendan Pattengale.

The Milk Carton Kids coming to Chico

Erin Vierra // October 4, 2015
The Grammy-nominated folk duo that redefined the genre will be performing at Chico State tonight.
The Pink Floyd Experience offers a show fit for the era of theatrical rock shows and psychedelic music. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

An experience to rival Pink Floyd

Greta Gordon // April 3, 2015
Cover band, "The Pink Floyd Experience" brought a psychedelic show to Laxson students won't soon forget.
The cast of Million Dollar Quartet on their national tour. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Million Dollar Quartet is a jam session to remember

Erin Vierra // March 31, 2015
A once in a lifetime recording session comes to life in this Tony Award winning Broadway musical performed here at Laxson Auditorium.
Patrick Pace, center, and his parents, Patrick and Erica, take a break from exploring campus at Choose Chico Saturday, April 5, 2014. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

‘Choose Chico’ returns to recruit students

Austin Redfern // March 26, 2015
Thousands of prospective students and their families will attend the annual Chico State event in April.
Garrison Keillor performs at Laxson Auditorium

Garrison Keillor performs at Laxson Auditorium

Dylan Dewit // February 4, 2015
Grammy award winning author, Garrison Keillor, made his way to Laxson auditorium to discuss his radio show and embarrassing moments.
Dancers from a past production of Chico Performances and Chico Community Ballets production of The Nutcracker partnering during a scene. This years show opens 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Partnering in ‘The Nutcracker:’ leads on finding balance, cohesion

Kristen Moran // November 30, 2014
Though ballet dancers often make partnering seem easy, gracefully maneuvering across the stage, the technique takes time, patience and trust. The leads of this year's Chico Community Ballet performance of "The Nutcracker" told The Orion what partnering is like and what it takes.
Jenna Large, center, dances in a previous Chico Community Ballet performance of The Nutcracker at Laxson Auditorium. Large returns for this years performances of the holiday classic Dec. 4-7. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Q&A: Dancer Jenna Large on ‘The Nutcracker’

Kristen Moran // November 28, 2014
The Orion spoke with Jenna Large, who will portray Clara from "The Nutcracker" Dec. 4-7, about the show, snowflakes and physical therapy.
Load More Stories

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper
The Orion
Chico State University
Plumas Hall 001
[email protected]
530-898-4386
The Orion • © 2024 The Orion 2023 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in