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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Students fill the BMU as they wait to get their booster shot. Photo taken Feb. 25 by Ava Norgrove

Photos of the Week

Clothing drive on campus. Photo by Jolie Asuncion Feb 24. Students fill the BMU as they wait to get their booster shot. Photo taken Feb. 25 by Ava Norgrove Wildcats Jordan Morris and Bailey Jones...

Photo taken by Aldo Perez. My film camera of choice is the Nikon FM2N.

Film photography offers a liberating alternative to the digital world

Aldo Perez, Staff Writer // September 21, 2021

The advent of the digital age revolutionized the photography industry. Digital photography meant that one could capture a moment in time and instantly share it. I took up photography because I wanted...

Jessica Barlett and Jason Halley 
are very fun awesome Chico State Photographers. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Fall photo walk teaches aspiring photographers new skills

Danielle Kessler // November 12, 2019

The university photographers put together a free event for the public to improve their photo-taking abilities and to learn some techniques from the people who do it every day for departments all across...

Draper smirks for self portrait.

Photo courtesy of Aaron Draper

A snapshot into the life of a photographer

Caitlyn Young // September 8, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF18ItpDo0g&feature=youtu.be Chico State alumnus Aaron Draper talks about his journey through life before coming back to teach photography at Chico State. As a professional...

Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Collaborative exhibit ‘Wide Open Spaces’ turns heads

Anisha Brady // October 14, 2016

Chico State is the home to a newly curated exhibit at the Janet Turner Museum. It showcases and intertwines Janet Turner’s one of a kind prints with photography by the university’s advanced photography...

Senior media arts major, Brandon Realmonte, shares his experiences with school and the importance of creativity. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // September 29, 2016

"I've never been interested in school. Mostly because I've always felt like I wasn't meant for the classes that I was forced to take. I used to sit in the back of my classrooms in high school making beats...

Vicente Fuentes, senior marketing major, has developed a passion for photography. Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Student finds passion for photography

Floritzel Salvador // March 2, 2016
He has developed a profound skill for photography
Two Chico locals pose for the 365Chico photo project. Photo courtesy: Sesar Sanchez

365Chico photo project highlights individuals of Chico

January 20, 2016
The new year means 365 days of photos featuring Chico locals.
Tim Whitaker, senior computer science major, boulder climbs in the outdoors. Photo courtesy Tim Whitaker.

Senior rock climber reaches new heights

Stephanie Schmieding // December 12, 2014
Tim Whitaker, computer science major, reflects on his adventures in the world of rock climbing and how it has shaped the person he is today.

Visual media outweighs reading & writing

Kevin Crittenden // April 28, 2014
Pictures and videos overshadow good old fashioned words on a page
Kyle Burns works to invoke emotions through his photographs.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Local photography on display at downtown cafe

Sarah Scharf // February 16, 2014
The Naked Lounge is serving up fresh coffee and photography by local artist Kyle Burns.
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