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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Alexis Bunch

Alexis Bunch, Reporter

Alexis Bunch is a second semester freshman from Sonoma County that is following the Pre-Nursing pathway. With a newfound interest in journalism, Alexis is excited to be joining The Orion for her first semester. When she is not with her friends, you can find her dancing with Momentum Choreography Collective, participating in sisterhood events with her sorority, exploring various parts of Chico, or reading a good book.

All content by Alexis Bunch
Kureha Takayama pictured above representing the Global Student Society.

Candidate profiles: AS Director of Academic Affairs

Alexis Bunch, Reporter
March 31, 2025

Correction: The original article misstated the title of a position Takayama worked over the summer. Kureha Takayama and Pushpak Rane are competing for the position of the Director of Academic Affairs...

Sarah Lanum pictured behind her booth at the Meet and Greet with Candidates event on March 26.

Candidate profiles: AS Commissioner of Sustainability Affairs

Alexis Bunch, Reporter
March 31, 2025

Sarah Lanum, Akshay Aralikatti, and Kathryn Anderson are competing for the position of the Commissioner of Sustainability Affairs in 2025’s Associated Student general election. Sarah Lanum Sarah...

Lovebird Coffee Company and The Outlet by Lulus collaboration was announced on Lovebird's Instagram Tuesday morning. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on March 6.

Lovebird Coffee collaborates with The Outlet by Lulus for a pre-spring break sale

Alexis Bunch, Reporter
March 7, 2025

A pre-spring break sale has sprung with a partnership between a Chico State favorite retro coffee company and Downtown Chico’s original outlet. Lovebird Coffee Company and The Outlet by Lulus are collaborating...

The Outlet by Lulus decorated with Valentine's decor located on East Second Street. Photo taken by Alexis Bunch on Feb. 5.

Affordable luxury rooted in the heart of Downtown Chico

Alexis Bunch, Reporter
February 12, 2025

Located on the brick-paved streets of Downtown Chico is The Outlet by Lulus where customers can dig through rows of large, white bins organized by size and item type to find their own “near-perfect Lulus...