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The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Fall Out Boy’s ‘American Beauty/American Psycho’ album review

Greta Gordon // January 23, 2015
The new album is energetic and catchy, but the move toward more of a pop and electronic sound may disappoint longtime fans.
Wanderers & Wolves' debut EP was the highlight of a release party Saturday at 1078 Gallery. Photo courtesy of drummer Joe Stone

Study Break: Wanderers & Wolves’ ‘Down in the Water’ EP review

Trevor Whitney // December 10, 2014
Popular musical influences reign supreme and too obvious in the local rock 'n' roll band's debut EP, taking attention away from the band's originality and chops.
Photo of Aphex Twin, or Richard James, courtesy of Stephen Robinson via Flickr.

Study Break: Aphex Twin’s ‘Syro’ album review

Trevor Whitney // September 24, 2014
The electronic music whiz's first full-length record in 13 years is an instant contender for album of the year.
Ben Fillion, performs vocals, guitars, lyrics and saxophones for The Birds of Prey. Photo Courtesy of Ben Fillion.

Study Break: The Birds of Prey ‘Am I Just an Animal’ Album Review

Michael Quiring // April 11, 2014
The Birds of Prey, a New York City-based trio, hits the right notes.
Academy Award winner Kate Winslet fights to keep a dystopia alive in the box office hit. Image via Flickr by Maggiejumps.

Study Break: Divergent movie review

Nicole Santos // March 31, 2014
Veronica Roth's first novel in her best-selling book series comes to life in the film "Divergent."
Courtesy photo by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons.

Study Break: True Detective Review

Jedidiah Woodard // March 17, 2014
In the battle between light and dark, HBO's "True Detective" is a beacon of hope in the gloomy banality of cable television.
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