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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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An illustration of what it's like attending a live showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Let’s do the Time Warp again

Nadia Hill, Reporter // October 7, 2023

How did a campy, erotic love letter to theater and science fiction become the mother of cult classic films, and does it fit into today's world? As Halloween creeps around the corner, many young adults...

Patricia Quinn (Magenta) lips grace the screen at the beginning of the movie during the Rocky Horror Picture Show viewing at the Maltese on Halloween. Photo credit: Dominique Wood

The Maltese gets wild for ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Grant Schmieding // November 2, 2018

The cash register clanged as people crowded the bar, bought drinks and cheered for the start of the show. The small bar was so packed that it looked like a fire hazard. With only a few booths and two rows...

(Not so) scary movies

(Not so) scary movies

Caitlyn Young // October 24, 2017

Oct. 1 marked the beginning of the Halloween season, and what could be a better way to get in the holiday mood than to grab some popcorn, sit down and watch scary movies? While being scared out of your...

'Rocky Horror' comes to life at 1078 Gallery

‘Rocky Horror’ comes to life at 1078 Gallery

Lauren Smith // January 18, 2015
One of the most beautifully raunchy musicals brings large-scale performances to a small gallery setting.
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