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Jack Lewis, Reporter

Jack Lewis is a Journalism major and History minor who came to Chico from the small town of Sonoma, California. Growing up in Sonoma, he was heavily influenced by the local journalism of the Sonoma Index-Tribune, a paper which inspired him to pursue a career in journalism. Lewis currently writes for the opinion section of The Orion, having previously covered stories for both enterprise and breaking news. This is Lewis’ second semester writing for The Orion, and he is looking forward to overcoming the challenges of the current pandemic to produce exciting stories for the Chico community.

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The Urgency to Fight the Pandemic is gone, but it’s far from over

The Urgency to Fight the Pandemic is gone, but it’s far from over

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
December 13, 2020

People seem to have given up on the battle to defeat coronavirus. With the nation nearing nine months of battling a terrifying disease, a lack of care and the introduction of cold weather are making a...

Graphic made by Jack Lewis

California App Aims to Notify Users of Potential Coronavirus Exposure

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
December 9, 2020

California’s COVID-19 cases are surging yet again. With the majority of the state shut down with stay at home orders and nearly 30,000 new cases announced Sunday, state officials have announced a new...

Graphic made by Jack Lewis

In First Interview since the Presidential Election, Bartiromo gives Trump a Free Pass

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
December 6, 2020

President Donald J.Trump hasn’t done a whole lot since losing the election. He’s largely moved from the Oval Office to the residency, sulking and asking aides and advisors if they believe he had the...

Chico City Council Building on Sept. 2, 2020

It’s About Time Our City Council Has New Leaders

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
November 20, 2020

With used needles being found scattered throughout our city in public parks, creeks and elementary schools, and homeless encampments taking over our gorgeous parks, it’s about time we had a change of...

Graphic made by Jack Lewis

Twitter’s New Rival: Parler, a Social Media Platform Conservatives are Flocking to

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
November 13, 2020

With Twitter now fact-checking tweets from prominent politicians and others with large followings, many conservatives are making the switch to Parler, a new social media platform that touts itself as...

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If Biden wins, Trump will likely use his pardon power

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
November 5, 2020

With the presidential campaign coming to a close this week, all are wondering who will win and what will happen to the country. Many theories have been said about both outcomes, but what few are talking...

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Is it worth going out on Halloween Weekend?

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
November 2, 2020

Halloween in Chico has proven to be a massive hit among college students attending Chico State, yet in the midst of a pandemic and with people from out of town often bringing guns and knives, is going...

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Exploring the Lincoln Project

Jack Lewis, Reporter
October 28, 2020

In today’s age, it seems that people are divided over everything. You are categorized as either for something or against, there is no in between. In the world of American politics, it constantly seems...

Graphic made by Hana Beaty

What does it mean for the election and country now that Trump has Coronavirus?

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
October 12, 2020

This past Friday, news of President Donald Trump contracting the dreaded coronavirus shocked the nation as he was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The president, who for months...

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Vice presidential debate returns surprising maturity to the podium

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
October 12, 2020

After last week’s circus show of a presidential debate, the vice presidential debate showed us all how a debate should be held, despite which side of politics one finds themself on. The debate pitted...

Graphic made by Melissa Joseph

In the first Presidential Debate Trump Swings and Misses

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist
October 1, 2020

The first of four presidential debates, between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, went exactly as one might expect: chaotically. The debate, if you can call it that, was essentially...

Graphic made by Hana Beaty

PTSD from California’s Fires

Jack Lewis, Reporter
September 18, 2020

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a very real and common occurrence that happens when a person goes through something extremely traumatic, such as a wildfire burning down their house, forcing...

A graphic made by Melissa Joseph

How to Prepare for Evacuation during California’s Fire Season

Jack Lewis, Reporter
September 15, 2020

Imagine waking up at 8 a.m. to your alarm clock going off. You drowsily silence it and get out of bed, but notice that something feels off. You double check the time thinking that it must be wrong, as...

Zoom meetings/ classes are not the same as going to a classroom

Does Zoom work for Everyone?

Jack Lewis, Reporter
September 10, 2020

COVID-19’s spread caused nearly every college, university and school district nationwide to switch to online instruction back in March. Since then, Zoom has become the primary way for instructors and...

Voting during a Pandemic

Voting during a Pandemic

Jack Lewis, Reporter
September 9, 2020

2020 is proving to be an interesting year for voters, especially students, who must navigate through new challenges that arise from politics during a pandemic. Much like the presidential upset of 2016,...

Friendly pony posing for a picture in front of the WREC. Photo credit: Joel Peterson

Animal petting helps de-stress students

Jack Lewis and Joel Peterson
December 12, 2019

Chico State once again is hosting its bi-annual de-stress animal event at the WildCat Recreation Center (WREC).Starting this week and ending next week, students can visit the WREC each day to pet a variety...

Police Blotter: Several physical assault, battery cases this week

Police Blotter: Several physical assault, battery cases this week

Jack Lewis and Joel Peterson
December 10, 2019

Chico Police: Call Type: Warrant from Violating Parole Crime: Felon Possess/Buy/Use Tear Gas, Possession Narcotic Controlled Substance, Resisting Peace Officer When: Sunday Dec. 1st 8:56 a.m....

Mayor Stone called for a special council meeting Tuesday to address the issue of warming centers in harsh temperatures. Photo credit: Jack Lewis

Mayor Randall Stone calls special meeting on need for warming centers

Jack Lewis
December 10, 2019

Chico Mayor Randall Stone and council members Karl Ory and Scott Huber ordered a controversial special council meeting to address the issue of setting up warming centers Tuesday. The meeting, which took...

Climate Sunrise organization leads the rally about climate change on Chico State campus. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Students strike to raise awareness of climate change

Carolyn Allen and Jack Lewis
December 9, 2019

On Friday, high school and college students dropped everything to join an on-campus Climate Strike, the second of its kind in Chico. “We’re stopping business as usual and demanding that transformative...

Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

PG&E to shut off power to thousands Wednesday

Jack Lewis
November 19, 2019

Over 303,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers in 25 counties are expected to lose power Wednesday morning due to high winds and dry conditions. This is being done, according to PG&E, in...

People gathered for the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday. Photo credit: Jack Lewis

Paradise Moving Forward

Jack Lewis and Joel Peterson
November 13, 2019

The Paradise Community Information Meeting was held at the Paradise Alliance Church on Nov. 5 to announce the progress of various agencies involved in the Camp Fire cleanup and show off the town's plans...

Police Blotter: Suspicious behavior spotted in Meriam Library

Police Blotter: Suspicious behavior spotted in Meriam Library

Jack Lewis
October 23, 2019

Chico PD: Call Type: Drunk in Public Thursday, Oct. 17th 2:13 a.m. 600 Manzanita Ct. - Call Type: Juvenile Problem Thursday, Oct. 17th 12:53 a.m. California Park Dr. Two juveniles...

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Students dine on crickets and scorpions at Sutter

Jack Lewis
October 21, 2019

Last week, students were given the chance to try something new and exciting at Sutter Dining: bugs. Students had the option to try cricket tacos, mealworm mac and cheese and several other buggy delicacies.The...

Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

With all these vaping-related deaths, some still believe in its safety

Jack Lewis
October 21, 2019

For years, big tobacco has used shady tactics to get Americans hooked on nicotine. In fact, smoking cigarettes is the number one cause of preventable death in the nation, responsible for over 480,000 deaths...

Parts of Chico to potentially lose power for five days

Parts of Chico to potentially lose power for five days

Jack Lewis
October 8, 2019

The city of Chico and surrounding communities could potentially lose power early Wednesday morning. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) released a statement today announcing plans to cut power to most...

Photo credit: Griffin Wooldridge

Webcam surveillance now school-based

Jack Lewis
October 5, 2019

Some Chico State students may have already noticed a change when taking online tests and quizzes through Blackboard, the school's online student portal. The web service, Proctorio, which is currently being...

Local barber shop believes competitor barber shop attempted to break in

Local barber shop believes competitor barber shop attempted to break in

Jack Lewis
October 1, 2019

Chico PDCall Type: AssaultTuesday, Sept. 17th 6:28 p.m. 600 Wall St.Possible death due to injuryCall Type: LarcenyMonday, Sept. 16th 12:00 a.m. 600 Hazel St.Call Type: LarcenyTuesday, Sept. 17th 12:00...

Police officers responded to calls of a vehicle slamming into another car. Photo credit: Kasey Judge

Chico man leads police in pursuit after false kidnapping claim

Jack Lewis
September 11, 2019

Police chased a man for six miles Monday afternoon after a suspicious incident involving two vehicles.Around 1:40 pm Monday Chico Police responded to a call which led to a dangerous pursuit after a man...

Gayle Hutchinson pauses before the fall convocation on August 26 at Chico State. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Gayle Hutchinson on track to be reviewed for abilities as president

Jack Lewis
August 30, 2019

The office of the Chancellor sent out a campus-wide email to students Friday, requesting constructive feedback of President Gayle Hutchinson. The email contained both a letter directly from Chancellor...