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The Orion

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Creed and Drago face off in the ring. image from imdb.com

‘Creed II’ tells an electrifying story of family and perseverance

Ulises Duenas // December 2, 2018

"Creed II" blends the world of drama and sports in a way that feels natural and engaging. This film is packed with captivating performances, with Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone...

The cover of the Playstation game for Spider-Man The City That Never Sleeps. Image from Insomniac.

New ‘Spider-Man’ game content not living up to the hype

Alex Coba // November 30, 2018

Another month and another DLC package drop for the Spider-Man PlayStation 4 game, and along with it some more unmet expectations.Turf Wars is the second in the “The City That Never Sleeps”...

The Undertaker making his signature entrance.
Photo screenshotted by Ulises Duenas.

‘WWE 2K19’ refines but doesn’t perfect the wrestling game

October 29, 2018

WWE may be in a burning dumpster of controversy right now, but why should that stop someone from enjoying their new game? These things come out every year and, while "2K19" doesn't iron out all the lingering...

Im sure hes just there to trim the hedges or something. Image from imdb.

‘Halloween’ is back but not better than ever

Ulises Duenas // October 23, 2018

Why did they have to call this movie "Halloween?" Put some subtitle after it so people don't get confused. For the purpose of this review I'll refer to the new "Halloween" as "THIS" and the original as...

The main character looks on at what lies ahead. Image from Ubisoft. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

‘Odyssey’ is different, yet satisfying new take on ‘Assassin’s Creed’

Ulises Duenas // October 9, 2018

At a glance, "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" looks like a copy of the previous game, "Origins," but set in Greece. While they're extremely similar in a lot of respects, "Odyssey" does enough things differently...

South Park tackles shootings and menstrual cycles in an underwhelming season 22 premiere. Image courtesy of Comedy Central.

‘South Park’ leaves fans wanting more

Grant Schmieding // September 29, 2018

Assault rifles, “Black Panther” and menstrual cycles—an interesting formula for "South Park’s" season-22 premiere episode, “Dead Kids.” Comedy Central aired the episode...

Owen and Annie in the testing chamber. Photo credit: imdb.com

‘Maniac’ a weird ride that takes too long

Ulises Duenas // September 24, 2018

"Maniac" is a new show from Netflix that would have been better off as a two and a half hour movie. It has an interesting structure and setting, but lacks good pacing and relies too much on the mystery...

Candide (Valdis Birznick) singing during a musical number. Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Candide’ delivers opera full of laughs and heart

Alex Coba // September 24, 2018

The accessibility of comedy and the sophistication of opera came together seamlessly at the Department of Music and Theater's fall opera production of “Candide: An Absurd Musical Comedy”.Candide...

The Tangled Shore in all its glory. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

‘Forsaken’ makes ‘Destiny 2’ the game it should be

Ulises Duenas // September 17, 2018

After a year of ups and downs "Destiny 2" has released its largest expansion, "Forsaken". While "Forsaken" does add a lot of content and needed mechanical changes, it also delivers another mediocre story....

Bojack gives a eulogy at another characters funeral. Image courtesy of Netflix.

‘Bojack Horseman’ stands at top of Netflix pile

Ulises Duenas // September 17, 2018

Balancing comedy and drama is a difficult thing to do. More shows have been attempting to find the right mix between the two in recent years. None do it as well as "Bojack Horseman". This fifth season...

Sierra Burgess (Shannon Purser) helps her friend win the affections of a boy via online conversations in Sierra Burgess Is A Loser. Image courtesy of Netflix.

‘Sierra Burgess Is A Loser’ tries to make catfishing cute

Alex Coba // September 12, 2018

Netflix has had quite the surge of romantic comedies over the last few months. “Sierra Burgess Is A Loser” is a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story and it's the latest to join...

The Florestan Society preforming in Zingg Recital Hall Photo credit: Alex Coba

‘Mid-century Modern Vol.1’ presents great introduction to classical music

Alex Coba // September 12, 2018

The sounds of wind and string instruments filled Zingg Recital Hall as “The Florestan Society” and the Department of Music and Theatre presented ”Mid-century Modern, Vol. 1” this...

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