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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Lexi Lynn

Lexi Lynn, A&E/Features Editor

Lexi Lynn is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism. This will be her third semester on the Orion, and she’s excited to work as the features and entertainment editor. Over the summer, she wrote for the Mariposa Gazette, a small newspaper located outside of Yosemite National Park. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, reading and traveling.

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The winter arc starts for some on Oct. 1, lasting until Jan. 1, giving participants around 60 days to push themselves mentally and physically. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

The problem with the viral ‘winter arc’

Lexi Lynn, Entertainment/Features editor
December 16, 2025

As soon as December hit, my social media feed was flooded with reels depicting women with 10% body fat, measly servings of chicken, broccoli in Tupperware containers and alarm clocks set for 6 a.m. —...

The chalkboard sign beneath the register informs customers of upcoming cafe events and featured artists. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025

The chalkboard sign beneath the register informs customers of upcoming cafe events and featured artists. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025

The inside of the cafe is eclectic and vibrant, as seen through Andrew's choice to incorporate different styles of lighting and colored walls. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025.

The inside of the cafe is eclectic and vibrant, as seen through Andrew's choice to incorporate different styles of lighting and colored walls. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025.

Outside of the cafe, a free, community-supported library gives visitors to exchange old books for new ones. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025.

Outside of the cafe, a free, community-supported library gives visitors to exchange old books for new ones. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Oct. 28, 2025.

A pop-up thrift was one of the most popular booths at the market, attracting flocks of students. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Harvest Market brings together community on campus

Lexi Lynn, Features and Entertainment Editor
September 22, 2025

Melodic guitar and the soft hum of chatter filled the Gauntlet Walkway at Chico’s inaugural Harvest Market. Students and Chico locals alike gathered under the sticky September sun, swooping between vendor...

A local jewelry maker sells earrings and necklaces made of repurposed animal bones. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

A local jewelry maker sells earrings and necklaces made of repurposed animal bones. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

A student paws through the racks of thrifted clothes, assisting her friend in searching for a fun item. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

A student paws through the racks of thrifted clothes, assisting her friend in searching for a fun item. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Elijah McConell and Daniel Solors dueted on acoustic guitars, bringing a mellow ambiance to the market. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Elijah McConell and Daniel Solors dueted on acoustic guitars, bringing a mellow ambiance to the market. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Each cupcake cost $7 and came in a mess-free container. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Each cupcake cost $7 and came in a mess-free container. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Denine Owen (left) and Roberta Owen (right) sit behind assorted trays of cupcakes. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Denine Owen (left) and Roberta Owen (right) sit behind assorted trays of cupcakes. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Karle Schultze-Dyer, owner of Ghost Poppy, welcomes onlookers with a sunny smile. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

Karle Schultze-Dyer, owner of Ghost Poppy, welcomes onlookers with a sunny smile. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

A student peruses the colorful selection of Ghost Poppy candles. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

A student peruses the colorful selection of Ghost Poppy candles. Photo taken on Sept. 22.

The crowd slowly disperses as seniors continue their ceremonial shoveling. People talk in groups in front of Kendall Hall, others migrate to Kendall Lawn. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on April 23.

The crowd slowly disperses as seniors continue their ceremonial shoveling. People talk in groups in front of Kendall Hall, others migrate to Kendall Lawn. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on April 23.

While dirt is being shoveled over top of the time capsule, others capture the moment by taking photos. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on April 23.

While dirt is being shoveled over top of the time capsule, others capture the moment by taking photos. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on April 23.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...