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Lexi Lynn

Lexi Lynn, Features Reporter

Lexi Lynn is a junior majoring in journalism. This is her second semester reporting for the Orion, and she is excited to continue being involved with the Chico community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, backpacking and writing.

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Rob Davidson attended Beloit College and Purdue University before teaching at Chico State. Photo courtesy of Rob Davidson.

Bookmark the date for upcoming Writer’s Voice presenting Rob Davidson

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
March 11, 2025

For lovers of literature and fiction fanatics, book your calendar for this upcoming Writer’s Voice reading. Rob Davidson, Chico State professor of creative writing and American literature, will be...

The youngest of the Giesbrecht family, Tommy, sorts clean eggs into cartons based on weight. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 25.

Bird flu won’t cage Taste of Freedom Eggs

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
March 6, 2025

Sunshine, grass, dirt and freedom: these are the things that Gorden Giesbrecht, owner of Taste of Freedom Eggs, prioritizes when it comes to raising organic, pasture-raised chickens. But the recent bird...

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Chico State lecturer reads from debut poetry collection

Lexi Lynn, Entertainment Reporter
February 26, 2025

For those who love the art of the written word,  Thursday’s book launch and reading by Chico State lecturer Sarah Pape can’t be flipped past.  The reading will take place Thursday at 7:30 p.m....

Photo taken by Milca Elvira Chacon.

‘We’re scared, we have fears’: Student opinions expo for reimagining Academic Affairs

Nadia Hill, Lexi Lynn and Chris Hutton
February 26, 2025

Correction Feb. 26 - Corrected a Miranda Flint's major Through exasperated breaths, Miranda Flint, a senior studying geology, pressured Provost Leslie Cornick on the future of her degree and what it...

Madison Bear Garden, Crazy Horse Saloon, Riley’s, Bella’s Sports Pub and Joe’s Bar are all within walking distance of each other in downtown Chico. Photos taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 22.

Blackout on a budget: Chico’s cheapest drink nights

Lexi Lynn, Entertainment Reporter
February 25, 2025

When the cost of a dozen eggs is $20 and you’re a broke college student, there’s no way to justify spending $8 on a shot of bottom-shelf vodka at the bars: here’s a list of the cheapest drink nights...

Signs in both English and Spanish could be seen in the group of protesters. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Feb. 3.

Immigration reform protesters gather in City Plaza

Nadia Hill, Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
February 4, 2025

“Si se puede,” chanted a crowd of protestors during the late afternoon on Monday, holding signs advocating for immigrant rights in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, following...

Smaller doesn’t mean stronger: Female athletes in the outdoor industry

Smaller doesn’t mean stronger: Female athletes in the outdoor industry

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
February 2, 2025

Content warning: eating disorders, body dysmorphia When I think of the years I spent competing in mountain biking, I think of the team camaraderie, the post-race feeling of satisfaction and the endless...

The 2025 Chico Zine Fair will take place at Second Cousin Gallery's new location downtown, which hasn't officially opened. Photo taken by Chris Hutton.

Chico Zine Fest 2025: A mecca for creatives

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
January 23, 2025

For fans of handmade artwork and supporting emerging artists, the 2025 Chico Zine Fair is an event that can’t be flipped past.   Zines, pronounced “zeens,” are printed booklets featuring drawings,...

The mural on the side of Paradise Art Center depicts Paradise’s landscape before the Camp Fire. The empty space symbolizes the community’s efforts to work toward revitalization. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Nov. 5.

Remembering the Camp Fire: Paradise returns stronger

Lexi Lynn and Megan Gauer
November 8, 2024

The sound of propane tanks exploding filled the air as the people of Paradise fled from their homes on Nov. 8, 2018. This November will mark six years since the Camp Fire ravaged Northern California. But...

Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Nov. 1

El gobernador Newsom emite una orden ejecutiva para reducir las cuentas de electricidad

Lexi Lynn, Reportera
November 4, 2024

El 30 de octubre, el gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó una orden ejecutiva para reducir el costo de las cuentas de electricidad y avanzar hacia el resultado de electricidad 100% limpia para 2045. Esta...

Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Nov. 1

Governor Newsom issues executive order to lower electricity bills

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
November 4, 2024

On October 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to reduce the cost of electric bills and move closer to achieving 100% clean electricity by 2045. This order aims to: Examine electricity...

Sylvia Plath published “The Bell Jar” in 1963. Plath was primarily known for her poetry, and “The Bell Jar” was her only novel. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 20

Why ‘The Bell Jar’ is problematic

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
October 27, 2024

If I was granted one wish, I wouldn’t end world hunger. I wouldn’t bring back Heath Ledger. I would, however, time travel back to the day I decided to read “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath and tell...

Chris Sullivan started his term as Associated Students president in May 2024. The term will end in May 2025. Courtesy: Chris Sullivan.

AS President Chris Sullivan aims to ‘advocate, unite and understand’

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
October 21, 2024

Chris Sullivan, the Associated Students President for the 2024-2025 school year, is representing the student voices of Chico State. Sullivan grew up in Inglewood and attended a low-income high school...

Thomas Covington has lived in Chico intermittently throughout his life, and is currently homeless due to disability. Taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 20.

Stories from the streets: Thomas Covington

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
September 26, 2024

Between captaining a fishing boat in Alaska, bartending in Vegas and sleeping on the beaches of Hawaii, Thomas Covington has lived nothing short of a colorful life.  This is Covington’s story as...

Community gathers in The Barn at Merriam Park to browse local art and businesses. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 22

[Photo] Fairies fly into Chico for the Fall Fae Festival

Chris Hutton
September 27, 2024

The Music of the Woods Band closed out the night with their Celtic inspired music. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 22

Katherine Tansey speaks up about her continuing struggle to receive help from community resources for mental health. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 8.

Historias desde las calles: Katherine Tansey

Lexi Lynn, Reportera
September 22, 2024

Katherine Tansey, quien vive en las calles de Chico, lucha con su salud mental y enfrenta dificultades para encontrar suficientes recursos en la zona. Tansey ha vivido en Chico durante 18 años y ha...

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Entusiastas de la Historia Medieval Reviven el Pasado

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
September 22, 2024

En un caluroso día cerca de Sycamore Pool en Lower Bidwell Park, la Barony of Rivenoak, una comunidad de entusiastas de la historia medieval, se reunió para compartir artes y ciencias medievales. Las...

People congregate as members of Victory Chapel work on setting up the stage for Lacy B’s performance. Some onlookers curiously linger, inquiring with audience members about the event. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 14.

Evangelist rapper takes the stage in Downtown Chico

Lexi Lynn and Chris Hutton
September 16, 2024

The instrumentals of “INDUSTRY BABY” by Lil Nas X thundered from speakers at the Chico City Plaza Saturday night. But replacing the original lyrics of the song were Christian messages. People gathered...

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past through reenactments at Bidwell Park on Saturday. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 7

Medieval history enthusiasts revive the past

Chris Hutton and Lexi Lynn
September 12, 2024

On a broiling hot day near the Sycamore Pool in Lower Bidwell Park, the Barony of Rivenoak, a community of medieval history enthusiasts, gathered to share medieval arts and science.  People made clothes,...

Katherine Tansey speaks up about her continuing struggle to receive help from community resources for mental health. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 8.

Stories from the streets: Katherine Tansey

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
September 11, 2024

Katherine Tansey, who lives on the streets of Chico, battles with her mental health and struggles to find sufficient resources in the area. Tansey has lived in Chico for 18 years, and has been homeless...

Seven Bidwell Run Club runners climb a hill at Bidwell Canyon Trail during one of their weekly meetings. Photo courtesy of Andrew D’Lugos.

Bidwell Run Club: Una puerta de entrada a los senderos de Chico

Lexi Lynn, Reportera
September 7, 2024

Los clubes de corredores no son cosa del pasado; de hecho, parece más moderno que nunca unirse a uno. La ausencia de clubes de corredores en Chico es un desafío que Andrew D’Lugos ha embarcado para...

Seven Bidwell Run Club runners climb a hill at Bidwell Canyon Trail during one of their weekly meetings. Photo courtesy of Andrew D’Lugos.

Bidwell Run Club: A gateway to Chico’s trails

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
August 28, 2024

Run clubs are not a thing of the past; in fact, it seems more trendy than ever to join one. Chico’s absence of run clubs is a challenge that Andrew D’Lugos has embarked on to eliminate for runners...