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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Amy Blair

Amy Blair, Reporter

Amy Blair is in her third year and is studying journalism, news, as well as criminal justice. This is her first semester working at The Orion. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing music, painting and spending time at coffee shops around town.

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Two coffees from Daycamp on March 8 in Chico, Calif. They roast their own beans in house.

Two coffees from Daycamp on March 8 in Chico, Calif. They roast their own beans in house.

Orange cones block the entrance to the Dutch Bros on Esplanade. Photo taken by Amy Blair on Feb. 28.

Dutch Bros on Esplanade now open

Amy Blair, Reporter
March 12, 2024

UPDATE - The Dutch Bros on Esplanade opened March 9 after being closed for renovations.  Renovations to the stand included new syrup stands, new floors, and a new sink according to Connor Johnston...

Lovebird coffee trailer is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Courtesy: Lovebird Coffee

Lattes and alumni at Lovebird Coffee

Amy Blair, Reporter
February 5, 2024

The aroma of espresso rises outside of the little yellow cart in front of Holt Hall, and students gravitate to the promise of lattes. Love is in the air and birds are chirping since Lovebird Coffee opened...

Students tabling at the gauntlet. Photo by Molly Myers on Sept. 13.

Chico State clubs challenged by CFA strike

Amy Blair, Reporter
January 24, 2024

The California Faculty Association strike is over, but clubs are debating if the strike has made student outreach difficult this semester.  Many clubs rely on a tabling push during the first week of...