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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Elaine Ellismore, a teacher in Chico who does quilting and fabric art, reads a book while waiting for customers at Blossom Pop-Up market on Sunday. Her business, Sewed Up by Elaine, focuses on creating quilts that "tell a story". Photo by Megan Gauer on Sept 29.

Cider, community and crafts: Cidery hosts lively market

Megan Gauer // October 1, 2024

On Sunday, Lassen Traditional Cidery owner Ben Nielson opened up its quaint tasting room and surrounding space to Your Local Marketplace to host Blossom Pop-Up Market. They’ve been hosting this series...

Lulu Fatale dramatically leans back and to the left as she performs. A large purple flower can be seen in her black hair. She is also wearing red-soled heels and a silver studded bra.

GSEC’s erotic art show: drag, burlesque and art

Ariana Powell, City Editor // April 4, 2023

Hurricane Fran came out in a pink feathered robe and eventually teased it off while sauntering around the stage during Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition's erotic art show on Thursday,...

Person looking at earrings at the market.

Blow out the candles for Divine Sundays’ one year anniversary

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor // March 26, 2023

Divine Sundays celebrated its one year anniversary with complimentary cake and beer on March 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chico Women’s Club. Participants had to purchase from five vendors in order...

Little girl places ball in community basket. Photo credit: Christian Solis

The Chico community unites with a common goal; Depolarizing Chico

Christian Solis // September 8, 2017

Local Depolarize Chico group worked to start healing the political rift in Chico.At the Thursday Night Market, people were asked to separate themselves into labels they identified with like veterans, vegans,...

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