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Ryan Voigtmans Mountain Dew and Pepsi cans in his exhibition on the third floor of the BMU. Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

The Cans Make Us Face Consumption

Veronica Hodur // March 7, 2014
"The Cans," a new exhibit in the Bell Memorial Union third floor gallery, shows us how consumption grows and new ways to reuse.
Professor David Dvorin, artistic director of the New Music Symposium, composed and performed a live score for the film The Golem to close the symposium Saturday night. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Symposium closes with silent film score

Veronica Hodur // March 2, 2014
A professor composed an exciting new score for a silent film from the 1920s to end the New Music Symposium.

‘Vagina Monologues’ celebrates freedom, beauty

Veronica Hodur // February 15, 2014
AS GSEC brings "The Vagina Monologues" to help women reclaim their vaginas and sense of self.
Marie Collor, a senior fine art and sculpture major, is standing next to her installment for the Notation exhibit. For this exhibit, students created a score that can be performed by anyone with or without musical training. The score could be written for a specific object or musical instrument.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

‘Notations’ drops the beat

Veronica Hodur // February 10, 2014
A student art exhibit brings the ideas of music and art into one full installment.
One of Coopers pieces. Photo credit: Shayla Ramos

Artist couple paints in harmony

Veronica Hodur // February 5, 2014
Carob Bradlyn and Justin Cooper, both local Chico artists juggle their art, jobs and home life.
Catherine Sullivan, the curator for the Janet Turner Print Museum, stands next to a printed pillow submitted to the Janet Turner National Print Competition.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Printmaking competition brings fresh art to campus

Veronica Hodur // February 3, 2014
The new installation of the Janet Turner National Print Competition is on display, attempting to change the way print is perceived.
Each member of The Upstairs Neighbours really feeling their instrument.Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

The Upstairs Neighbours bring the funk

Veronica Hodur // January 28, 2014
The Upstairs Neighbours bring a jazzy flavor to well-known pop songs, as well as their own original work to Chico's Certified Farmers' Market and various venues.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats show their strength and balance flawlessly throughout the entire performance.Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Golden Dragon Acrobats amaze Chico State

Veronica Hodur // January 16, 2014
The Golden Dragon Acrobats bring old traditions with a modern flair to Chico's Laxson Auditorium.
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