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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Lulu Fatale dramatically leans back and to the left as she performs. A large purple flower can be seen in her black hair. She is also wearing red-soled heels and a silver studded bra.

GSEC’s erotic art show: drag, burlesque and art

Ariana Powell, City Editor // April 4, 2023

Hurricane Fran came out in a pink feathered robe and eventually teased it off while sauntering around the stage during Chico State’s Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition's erotic art show on Thursday,...

Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Reviewing thrift stores in Chico

Kendall George // November 10, 2017

Chico State students trying to live on a budget need to check out the world of thrift stores. They offer used or clearance clothes, furniture, books and more for a discounted price, saving students some...

Basket of delicious groceries. Photo credit: Jessica Johnson

Grocery shopping tips for broke Chico State students.

Danielle Cortes // October 3, 2017

Who says you have to eat a 20 cent package of ramen noodles or drink a seven dollar bottle of Burnett's every weekend? Well, this is college. We understand that sometimes it's necessary.Good news, however....

A participant at the Boutique Crawl 2015 courtesy of Susan Reed, owner of Bootleg.

The resale fashion frenzy

Anna Porretta // November 4, 2016
Sustainable Shopping Meets Bar Crawl. Downtown Chico buy/sell/trade boutiques throw 4th annual resale-crawl for thrifters.

Getting money’s worth at grocery store

Matt Murphy // February 24, 2014
Everyone in college is cash strapped, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health.

Tips for shopping in downtown Chico

Kayla Smith // September 27, 2013

As you make your way around downtown Chico searching for fall fashion staples you will see a myriad of windows displaying similar chic crop tops and fancy frocks. But how do Chico boutiques really stack...

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