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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Grant Miller "Subfer" performed at Phi Kappa Tau's philanthropy event "Oasis" on Saturday. Photo credit: Julia Maldonado

Student DJ Subfer selected to play at SnowGlobe music festival

Natalie Hanson and Julia Maldonado
October 3, 2018

A mix of blue and pink fluorescent lights fills the empty black space. Glow sticks that radiate blue, red and green colors are spread throughout the audience. One student gets his audience amped up with...

"Songs in the Key of Life" was released on Sept. 28 in 1976 and is one of Stevie Wonder's best-known albums. Image courtesy of Motown Records.

On This Day: “Songs in the Key of Life” a milestone for Stevie Wonder, soul music

Natalie Hanson
September 28, 2018

Stevie Wonder is probably best known for his album "Songs in the Key of Life," which was released on Sept. 28, 1976. Both a phenomenon of 1970s soul and a big moment for pop and concept albums in general,...

Child Development major Patty DeLeon shows off a ceramic piece she made during the pottery sale in front of Trinity Commons. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Students sell ceramics, draw awareness to clay culture

Natalie Hanson
September 27, 2018

There's a blooming art culture in Chico, and it's far from being a new phenomenon. According to Katie Applebaum, clay culture is strong in Chico and it's growing right here on campus. It was a clear,...

Hailey Williams in the music video for "Hard Times", from the band Paramore. Image courtesy of YouTube.

Playlist: 10 songs for back-to-school blues

Natalie Hanson
September 3, 2018

Heading back to school fresh from the summer, it can feel like new music is at a standstill when you've listened to the same hits on repeat all summer. Don't stay stuck in a rut. Here's a list of songs...