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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Carrington Power

Carrington Power, Former Copy Editor

Carrington Power is going into her senior year at Chico State, fulfilling the news and public relations concentration of her Journalism major with a minor in psychology. This is her third semester at The Orion, and she will serve as the copy editor. During previous semesters she reported for the Arts and Entertainment and Opinion sections.

Carrington enjoys photography, hiking and anything that has to do with the outdoors. She is looking forward to learning as much as possible through The Orion.

All content by Carrington Power
Sunset behind grapevines at LaRocca Vineyards

Chico’s local women in wine

Carrington Power, Copy Editor
October 28, 2022

October kicked off the prime-time wine-harvesting season with wineries and farms throughout California hosting a variety of events, including here in Butte County. Sierra Oro Farm Trail began offering...

A graphic of cosmetic products

‘Clean’ beauty: the ugly truth

Carrington Power, Copy Editor
September 2, 2022

Improving health through alternative methods has become a trend in recent years. The idea of alternating to “clean” products has taken the cosmetic and skin care industry by storm. However, consumers...

George Peterson Rose Garden on Aug. 25. Photo by Carrington Power.

Photos of the Week

Jolie Asuncion and Carrington Power
August 26, 2022

Alpha Chi tabling outside Plumas Hall on Aug. 25. Photo by Carrington Power. Associated Students tabling outside the BMU. Photo by Jolie Asuncion on Aug. 24. Students checking out clubs and organizations...

Chico State College's Circle K Club in 1956. Jim Tackitt pictured in the leftmost spot in row 1. Photo courtesy of Chico State's Associated Students The Normal Record 1956, call number: LD726 C57.

A marker for alumnus James Tackitt Sr.

Carrington Power, Reporter
March 2, 2022

James William Tackitt Sr., a longtime Chico resident who designed the marker surrounding the flagpole in front of Kendall Hall, passed peacefully on Feb. 6 in Rio Linda at 86 years old.  Tackitt,...

Veteran's plaque on Chico State's flagpole

Veterans plaque on the flagpole at Chico State on Feb.14.

Plaque recognizing the student designers of the flagpole structure in 1956

Plaque on Chico State's flagpole listing the student designers on Feb. 14.

Plaque on Chico State's flagpole recognizing Circle K and the Class of 1956

Circle K and Class of 1956 recognition plaque on the flagpole at Chico State on Feb.14.

Monkey Face Trail rock formation in Chico, CA

Monkey Face Loop, Chico, CA, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022.

View of granite slabs, waterfall, and forests at Horsetail Falls, CA

Horsetail Falls Trail, Twin Bridges, CA, Sunday, June 20, 2021.

View of forests and mountains at Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier National Park, Montana, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2020.