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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

 The cast of “Dr. Faustus” takes a triumphant bow after their first performance.

Theatre Arts Club pulls off one day play

Callum Standish, Reporter // September 26, 2023

A knowing audience of students and community members alike sit patiently in the dim theater. After a warm welcome and a thank you the show begins. The crowd is captivated and the performances are passionate. You...

Still image from the Broadway play, "Love Never Dies."

“Love Never Dies” is a poor addition to the otherwise celebrated broadway livestreams

Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer // April 29, 2020

The arts have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 shutdown, but renowned impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber has found a way to bring state-of-the-art performances to the people. Webber is one of the most...

A performer dances on an audience member at a drag show

Maltese bar champions one of Chico’s most diverse drag shows

Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer // February 19, 2020

Drag kings and queens from all over northern California gathered at the Maltese Bar, Saturday night for the venues monthly Drag Show. The show began at 10:30 p.m., but most of the crowd and a few of...

Portrait of Chris Thile

The man behind the mandolin: Chris Thile performs at Chico State

Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer // February 19, 2020

Grammy award winning singer and famed mandolinist Chris Thile performed at Laxson Auditorium on Feb. 11. The auditorium lobby was crowded with people, most waiting in line at the pop-up bar to grab...

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