Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Walker Hardy

Walker Hardy, Reporter

Walker Hardy is a third-year, journalism public relations student, who is minoring in both art and photography. With a love for all arts, Walker specializes in story-telling, creative writing and close to his heart — having a bold, strong-willed voice in any piece of work. Whether it’s activism, drawing, fashion or sharing his opinion, Walker realizes, while appreciating the power and privilege it is to be a student of Journalism. After graduation, Walker hopes to secure an internship or job in the San Francisco region.

All content by Walker Hardy

An Interview with the Collection Water Life

Walker Hardy, Writer
November 28, 2022

With a philosophy of impermanence, Water Life Company is a record label that calls the small town of Chico home. It’s embodied by a variety of creatives: The Bella Locas, knowawolfe, MacRae, Alexi,...

Open 'bible' with you are loved saying.

The hymn of sin

Walker Hardy, Reporter
November 3, 2022

On Sunday morning, the bright, early sun warmed my face as I opened my crusty-filled eyelids. The 10 seconds of grogginess and squinting my eyes open made me forget about everything that awaited me as...

graphic design of south 405 highway

What once was

Walker Hardy, Writer
October 21, 2022

Introduction My blurry, blue eyes lock onto the dark, gray asphalt of South 405 as I fly through the Oregon mountains and pass into the valleys of Northern California. The dashing of yellow lines drags...

The band, Mark 3 performing at the Battle of the Bands.

A night far from off-key

Walker Hardy, Reporter
September 22, 2022

Red and purple stage lights glared into the eyes of faculty and students on the evening of Sept. 6. From red drums to a bright-green electric guitar, the rock-hard melodies shook the KCSC stage, while...