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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Elena Mendonsa

Elena Mendonsa, Reporter

Elena Mendonsa is a second year animal science: Pre-vet major and this is her second semester on The Orion. She focuses on reporting the College of Agriculture’s research and events as well as writing film reviews. When she’s not in a chemistry lab or reporting on livestock, she enjoys playing piano, working out and going on adventures.

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The entrance of the Jay Gilbert Farm Store provides welcoming natural light into a space highlighting the farm’s variety of foods and merchandise. Photo courtesy of Margaret Pekarek.

University Farm opens new store Thursday

Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
October 21, 2025

For over 20 years, deliberate thought and effort have been put into planning, designing and constructing the Farm Store at Chico State’s University Farm. Students, faculty and the community can browse...

A lookout at Mountain Meadows Bible Camp in Shingletown, California. Photo taken by Reporter Elena Mendonsa on Oct. 5, 2024.

Lent 2025 – A season misunderstood

Elena Mendonsa, Reporter
March 6, 2025

Lent is upon us. Many Christians and Catholics across the world have embarked on the 40-day season of reflection and preparation. Lent began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and ends on Easter Sunday, April...