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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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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.

All content by Sophia MacKinnon
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...

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,...

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...