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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

The Upstairs Neighbours return after hiatus with new lineup

The Upstairs Neighbours return after hiatus with new lineup

Lauren Smith // April 26, 2015
The local band finds it way back to music following the death of a member last summer.
A circle pit gets going at the Jefferson Fest Showcase during PSO's performance at the 1078 Gallery, Feb. 27, 2015. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Punk is not dead in Chico

Daena Marissa Iqbal Hakim // March 1, 2015
1078 Gallery hosts an aggressive array of Northern California punk bands.
Timothy Toavs, owner of Chico Vapor Lounge Shop, started using electronic cigarettes as a way to quit smoking. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Vaping: Effective quitting technique or harmful trend?

Nick Bragg // February 15, 2015
Electronic cigarettes, originally used to help people stop smoking, may be becoming more of a trend than a coping mechanism.
Natalie Windt earns a loud applause for her costume and character "Mysterious" during the costume contest at the annual Rent Party, Feb. 12. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Chico State throws 10th annual party for Black History Month

Amanda Rhine // February 15, 2015
Chico State's Harlem Renaissance Rent Party revives a 1920s pivotal New York City event.
BassMint: Underground club in downtown

BassMint: Underground club in downtown

Trevor Ryan // January 28, 2015
The new underground electronic dance music venue in downtown Chico.

Chico dance club turns up the bass from underground

Amanda Rhine // January 25, 2015
What do you get when you mix electronic music, black lights and a Chinese restaurant? Bassmint, a bass-centric underground dance club.
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