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Sophia MacKinnon

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter

Sophia MacKinnon is a fourth-year student majoring in communications with a minor in journalism and public relations. This will be her first year on The Orion staff but MacKinnon always had a love for writing. She has interests in a career in journalism or public relations.

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All sizes of the Ozzi reusable boxes and cups on the desk of Thomas Rider’s office in the BMU. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 10.

Are Ozzi boxes reducing waste on campus?

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
November 25, 2024

Ozzi boxes have been on campus since 2019 after receiving a grant for the Associated Students sustainability fund. Since then, there have been many changes made to continue the pursuit of a more sustainable...

Plated fajitas made of ingredients from the Wildcat Food Pantry, Dollar Tree and Safeway. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Nov. 4.

How to make steak fajitas for under $15

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
November 24, 2024

We have gotten to a time where grocery shopping is more expensive than going through a fast food drive thru. I am going to show you a way to make this easy, filling and nutritious meal for under $15 that...

Graphic of a woman watching Love Is Blind on her television. Created by Burklee Waddell on Nov. 4, 2024.

Reality TV should be your not-so-guilty pleasure

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
November 15, 2024

Many people view reality television as a “guilty pleasure,” but I see it as a way to gain important insights into human behavior, learn social skills without first hand experience and view ethical...

Family Worship Center on stage at Duffy’s Tavern. Nine members of the band gathered to perform to a small crowd from 9-10:30 p.m. The bar was located to the left of the stage with two bartenders working. The back bar was closed off for the night. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 6.

Family Worship Center performs at Duffy’s Tavern

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
October 11, 2024

The Family Worship Center performed inside Duffy’s Tavern on Oct. 6. The event lasted from 7-10:30 p.m. Attendees could grab some drinks from the bar while enjoying the live music. Their setlist...

Entrance to the Oktoberfest venue where the staff scanned tickets after bag checks and metal detector scannings. There were people crowded in the lines to get in. Photo taken by Sophia MacKinnon on Oct. 5.

Oktoberfest 2024: A look at a traditional German event

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
October 11, 2024

Oktoberfest, next to the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company on 1075 E. 20th St., has officially ended as of Sunday The event lasted two weekends: Sept. 27 to 29 and Oct. 4 to 6.  The venue had a large tent...

Photo of Kelly's Cheesesteak in front of Éstom Jámani Hall. Butte Hall is in the background.

Campus food truck schedule: Oct. 7-11

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
October 7, 2024

From mac and cheese to super-fries, food trucks are popping up everywhere on Chico State’s campus. Here is a schedule showing where students’ favorite trucks will be for the week of Oct. 7- 11  Monday,...

Duffy's is located at 337 Main St, Chico and is a popular hangout for CSU students who are of age. They have a concert on Oct. 6.

Family Worship Center and Federale’s first ever performance in Chico

Sophia MacKinnon, Reporter
October 3, 2024

Family Worship Center and Federale will have a live performance event at Duffy’s Tavern at 337 Main St. on Saturday, Oct. 6. The bands are both from Portland and this will be their first time performing...

The Wildcat Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They can be found in the Student Services building across from the BMU Marketplace.

CCLC Pop-Up Pantry to aid Chico State students in need

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
September 25, 2024

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center is hosting a Pop-Up Pantry in Meriam Library room 172. These pop-ups are in collaboration with the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry.  They will offer food, hygiene items,...

A customer grabbing a menu on a table inside the dining room of Chada Thai Cuisine. The room is large and many people were inside enjoying their dinner. This is in the far back of the restaurant. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Sept. 9.

Top 4 restaurants to take your parents

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
September 24, 2024

When parents come to visit, it can be hard trying to find restaurants to take them that you know they will like, especially when you’re a broke college student who doesn’t get the chance to eat out...

A street view of the entrance to Momona in Downtown Chico. Momona is an Asian-Pacific restaurant specializing in ramen and bao buns. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Sept. 10.

Chico restaurants receive PG&E resilience grants

Sophia MacKinnon, Food Reporter
September 18, 2024

Four Chico restaurants are receiving $5,000 resilience grant from the PG&E Corporation Foundation and California Restaurant Foundation, CRF. Over 3o restaurants in the Northern California area are...

A biker on the bike path through Chico State between Butte Hall and Big Chico Creek. Taken by Sophia MacKinnon.

Intercambio de propiedad del camino para bicicletas de Chico State

Sophia MacKinnon, Reportera
September 8, 2024

El Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Chico decidió intercambiar la propiedad de los caminos para bicicletas que van desde Chico State hasta el ferrocarril, así como el camino que cruza la Carretera 32...

Chico State Police vehicle parked next to the display and root beer float table for the event. UPD is pictured setting up the floats at the tables behind the car. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Aug. 29.

Departamento de Policía Universitaria organiza un evento con floats de cerveza de raíz

Sophia MacKinnon, Reportera
September 8, 2024

El Departamento de Policía de la Universidad Estatal de Chico organizó un evento de floats de cerveza de raíz para que estudiantes y personal pudieran conocerlos mejor. Con dos mesas y un vehículo...

Chico State Police vehicle parked next to the display and root beer float table for the event. UPD is pictured setting up the floats at the tables behind the car. Taken by Sophia Mackinnon on Aug. 29.

University police department hosts bubbly mixer

Sophia MacKinnon, Reporter
September 1, 2024

The Chico State University Police Department held a root beer float event for students and staff to come and get to know them. With two tables and a police vehicle parked in front, they were hard to miss....

A biker on the bike path through Chico State between Butte Hall and Big Chico Creek. Taken by Sophia MacKinnon.

Chico State’s bike path ownership exchange

Sophia MacKinnon, Reporter
September 1, 2024

The Chico City Council ruled to exchange ownership of the bike paths leading from Chico State to the Railroad as well as the path crossing Highway 32 to Chico State on June 6.   The motion was set...