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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Ke Huy Quan as Marvin Gable in Love Hurts, directed by Jonathan Eusebio. © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Nothing hurts as much as watching “Love Hurts”

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 11, 2025

The Universal Pictures film “Love Hurts,” comes in time for Valentine’s Day to remind us all that love hurts. The season of love has arrived and Hollywood is making its effort to rake in that holiday...

Photo taken by Chris Hutton on Jan. 25

The terrifying reminder of our place in ‘Presence’

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
January 29, 2025

“Presence” captures the unfiltered rawness of family life through the point-of-view of a ghost in an exceptionally experimental way. As a family settles into their new house, secrets and tensions are...

David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown in the horror film, “Terrifier 3,” a Cineverse release. Photo courtesy of Jesse Korman/Dark Age Cinema.

He said, she said: ‘Terrifier 3’

Ariana Powell and Garrett Hartman
October 21, 2024

“Terrifier 3” is the third installment of the “Terrifier” series. It takes place five years after the events of “Terrifier 2” and follows Sienna Shaw, one of two survivors of Art the Clown’s...

Sign above the entrance of Momo’s Poke. Taken by Dominic Curcuro on Sept. 19, 2024.

Momo’s Poke: A new seafood option in Chico

Dominic Curcuro, Food Reporter
October 8, 2024

Chico always has room for quality restaurants of other cultures, and Momo’s Poke, which opened mid summer of this year, had me wondering if it met the needs of a poke enthusiast. Opening its doors...

Sydney Sweeney in "Immaculate." Photo courtesy of NEON.

He said, she said: ‘Immaculate’

Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell
May 18, 2024

"Immaculate," a March released horror film, follows Cecilia — played by Sydney Sweeney — as she travels to Italy to join a convent. However, once she arrives, she quickly notices strange people and...

One sheet artwork for the film "Monkey Man." Photo credit: Universal

He said, she said: ‘Monkey Man’

Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell
May 11, 2024

"Monkey Man," an early April released action/thriller, follows the main character — played by director and co-writer Dev Patel — as he navigates and realizes his past, taking revenge and fixing the...

Pyper Braun as Alice in "Imaginary." Photo credit: Parrish Lewis/Lionsgate

He said, she said: ‘Imaginary’

Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell
May 9, 2024

Released March 8 by Blumhouse Pictures, directed and co-written by Jeff Wadlow, “Imaginary” is a film that explores the relationship between a little girl and her new imaginary friend, but this friend...

‘Civil War’ raises questions about journalistic ethics

Grace Stark, News Editor
April 29, 2024

Though the United States has not experienced anything like the dystopian America portrayed in the 2024 A24 film, “Civil War,” the concept of war is not new to the world, and certainly not to journalists.  Directed...

Seared salmon nigiri in a base of spicy ponzu sauce that is a sneak attack on the taste buds. Taken by Jessica Miller on April 25.

Sake sushi: almost average

Ariana Powell and Jessica Miller
April 28, 2024

Ariana Powell, editor-in-chief and sushi warrior Sake has joined the barrage of restaurants on Business Lane, however, it does not mean it’s on the same level as its neighbors. One of the best parts...

Alisha Weir as Abigail in Abigail, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Photo courtesy Bernard Walsh/Universal Pictures/© 2024 Universal Studios

He said, she said: ‘Abigail’

Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell
April 27, 2024

"Abigail," a horror and thriller film released on April 19, follows a group of kidnappers as they carry-out orders to kidnap the pink ballerina daughter of a powerful criminal. The only catch is … the...

Taylor Swift released her new album, "The Tortured Poet's Department," in April. Generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 24.

An alt-girl’s perspective on “The Tortured Poet’s Department”

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024

Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” — released on Thursday — encapsulates what it’s like being a woman in modern society and explores the feeling surrounding loving...

Elodie, played by Millie Bobby Brown, in the March 8 Netflix release of “Damsel.” Courtesy: Allied Global Marketing/Netflix

He said, she said: ‘Damsel’

Garrett Hartman and Ariana Powell
April 20, 2024

“Damsel”, released March 8, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo stars Millie Bobby Brown, as Elodie, a princess sent off to marry a prince of a foreign land for the good of her people.  After she...