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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Katrina Ornelas, senior English major shares, what she does to take a break from studying. Photo credit: Romeo Espinal

How to breathe as finals approach

Carly Plemons
May 8, 2016
tips to avoid being overwhelmed during the final stretch of the semester
Film poster released by Lionsgate Entertainment

Study Break: ‘Mortdecai’ review

Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim
January 29, 2015
The film does little justice to a talented cast and leaves viewers feeling cheated.
Photo by Luis Blanco via Wikimedia Commons

Study Break: In This Moment’s ‘Black Widow’ album review

Jake Hutchison
November 24, 2014
The goth rock band's latest is a well-produced, tight album that proves the band can still make dramatic and entertaining music despite its evolving sound.
Photo by James via Flickr

Study Break: Calvin Harris’ ‘Motion’ album review

Trevor Whitney
November 8, 2014
The music on this album is more repetitive than the grooves in the vinyl on which it'll soon be pressed.
Hunter Hayes released his latest album "Storyline," showcasing his country croon and knack for penning catchy and empowering country hits. Photograph by CraigShipp.com via Wikimedia Commons.

Study Break: Hunter Hayes ‘Storyline’ Album Review

Ashiah Scharaga
May 8, 2014
The 22-year-old country crooner released a second album that's one for the storybooks.
Photo Credit to Gage Skidmore via FLICKR

Andrew Garfield and Jamie Foxx star in the new Spider-Man film, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."

Study Break: Spider-Man 2 Movie Review

Michael Quiring
May 3, 2014
New Spidey movie slings into theaters.
Hello Biplane, an acoustic duo featuring Braden Young and Spencer Goertz-Giffen, perform at their midwest release show. Photo Credit: Pete Romano.

Study Break: Hello Biplane ‘Line’ Album Review

Michael Quiring
April 25, 2014
"Line" is an enjoyable, short listen that anyone can make the time to check out.
Photograph by Andy Templeton via Flic.kr/p/65rUQS.

Study Break: ‘Transcendence’ review

David Kahn
April 21, 2014
Another film takes a crack at an artificial intelligence story.
Photograph by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia

Study Break: “Game of Thrones” season four premiere does not disappoint.

Zachary Phillips
April 8, 2014
Season four kicked off on Sunday night with enough drama, drinking and dragons to satisfy any fan.
Photography by SUMAN PARK VIA FLICKR

HAPPY MAN Pharrell Williams released soul-infused pop album "GIRL" March 3.

Study Break: Pharrell Williams “GIRL” Album Review

Nicole Santos
March 7, 2014
Album Review: Pharrell Williams "GIRL"