Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
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Devonte Barr, staff writer

Devonte is 27 years old, he grew up mostly in Southern California. Before attending Chico State, he was a student at Butte College where he studied Digital Media. This is his senior year at Chico State, majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Economics.

All content by Devonte Barr
Closing Door

Close The Door on Your Way In

Devonte Barr, Reporter
November 28, 2021

During the early stages of my childhood, I spent 54 months in foster care in Sacramento, where I was also born. Around the age of 4, I was adopted by a couple whose inability to procreate paved the way...

Market Aisle

Eating Like Adults

Devonte Barr, Photographer
November 11, 2021

Does it ever cross your mind where your food comes from? Or maybe, less about the food and more about why what’s offered is an option? It's overdue that we impose changes in the way the food industry...

Somewhere along the Sacramento River

Broken Heart Missing Personality

Devonte Barr, Photographer
October 22, 2021

A few weeks ago, I went through a breakup resulting in one of the most illuminating cognitive shifts I’ve ever experienced — an epiphany if you will.  We were together on and kind of off (but...