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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...

Mixed media on a canvas piece made by James Charles of Sebastopol.

monca’s take on permanent self-expression

Walker Hardy and Carrington Power
October 16, 2022

The Museum of Northern California Art hosts over 20 tattoo and studio artists emulating together a community of artists. From pieces of beautifully, articulated feminine silhouettes, to the harsh,...

Dustin Bohm, student and Adventure Outings employee paddles a raft down the Sacramento river as students Sophia Afinowicz and Lucas Khan-Evans scan the banks for trash. Photo taken Sept. 17, by Noah Herbst.

Photos of the Week

Four Chico State students clean up the bank of the Sacramento river during an Adventure Outings trip. From left to right: Sophie Afinowicz, Lucas Khan-Evans, Bryce Chandler and James Diekmann.Photo by...

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...

Dustbowl Revival performs in Laxson Auditorium.

Stepping through the history of Americana: Dustbowl Revival comes to Chico

Walker Hardy and Jolie Asuncion
September 17, 2022

Consisting of 25 people and 15 different instruments, American soul group Dustbowl Revival rolled into Chico to show musical history through the theme of Americana. From headlining festivals to...

Acrylic linen piece "Hilby Ave," by Natalie Jenkins. Photo by Carrington Power, taken August 25

Four Wildcats display emotional vulnerability through paint brushes

Walker Hardy, Reporter
September 7, 2022

California State University Chico students have partnered with CSU’s Art History Collective for a Metamorphosis Theme. Allowing students to engage with one another, Chico State’s Art History Collective...