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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

There's nothing wrong with Taylor Swift ... she's just not my favorite artist! AI image generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 19.

An alt-girl in a Swiftie world

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // April 24, 2024

Let’s get one thing straight, I have nothing against Taylor Swift. In fact, I grew up listening to her in her country era. I bopped along to “Mean” and “You Belong With Me” just like so many...

Taylor Swift released her new album, "The Tortured Poet's Department," in April. Generated by Ariana Powell using Adobe Firefly on April 24.

An alt-girl’s perspective on “The Tortured Poet’s Department”

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // April 24, 2024

Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” — released on Thursday — encapsulates what it’s like being a woman in modern society and explores the feeling surrounding loving...

Swift Campaign Logo / Designed by the Swift Campaign (Satire logo created by Garrett Hartman)

Presidential elections Swift-ly approaching

Garrett Hartman, Contributor // February 21, 2024

The quadrennial tradition of Ye — formerly Kanye West — announcing his run for president was interrupted this week. In the middle of an unhinged, non sequitur rant that would make Alex Jones blush,...

Ke$ha at the Today Show in New York, NY on November 20, 2012.
"KE$HA" by Becky-Sullivan is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Getting Kesha’s stolen voice back

Josue Romo, Reporter // May 13, 2022

Artist Kesha is left voiceless amid her continued legal battle against corporate music producer Dr. Luke. Remember chanting “Wake up in the mornin' feelin' like P Diddy. Grab my glasses, I’m out...

Taylor Swift Album Art - Reputation

Taylor Swift protects her ‘Reputation’ with her new album

Jessica Carvajal Castillo // November 14, 2017

Taylor Swift finally released her new album "Reputation" on Friday. This album was hard to get ahold of. The only way to stream every song on the album is to buy it in-store or online on iTunes.This album...

Taylor Swift's teaser for her new album, "Reputation."

Photo from Billboard

Look What T Swift Made Us Do: A Review

Alejandra Solorio // August 30, 2017

The country-turned-pop star Taylor Swift released her single “Look What You Made Me Do” on Thursday as a sneak peek to her upcoming album, “Revenge.” The dubstep and trap influenced hit features...

Paige Patterson (Senior) Photo credit: Ben Hacker

Wildcats reveal their guilty pleasure songs

Jackson Sawa // May 3, 2017

We all have our favorite bands and songs that we are eager to show to our friends or blast at parties, yet, we also have our guilty pleasures that we listen to when nobody is around. This is the music...

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Music spreads across multiple platforms

Sam Rios // March 10, 2016
Kanye's a douchebag and it's not just because of his personality.
Illustration by Katherine Kurz Photo credit: Katherine Kurz

Celebrity beef just another ploy to make money

Brittany Mcclintock // September 4, 2015
Everyone loves drama, but are viewers just giving celebrities money for fighting with one another?
Illustration by J.Q. Hammer

How you doin’?: The art of using pickup lines

Sophia Xepoleas // February 9, 2015
Picking up on people is a tricky matter, but who's to say there is a right or wrong way to go about it? It's all about delivery.
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