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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Mark and Patti Lewis at the Chico State Bell Memorial Union hall, Sept. 27, for a photo signing event dedicated to their deceased daughter, former student Samantha Lewis. Friends and family wrote messages to Lewis on the picture frames. Photo credit: John Domogma

Vigil held for student struck, killed by train

Jovanna Garcia // October 28, 2014
Friends and family gathered Monday night at the free speech area for a candlelight memorial dedicated to deceased student Samantha Lewis, 20, who was killed by a moving train behind Yolo Field Oct. 13.
Chico State student Samantha Lewis. Photo courtesy of Chico State Public Affairs

Student remembered as energetic, cheerful

Christine Lee // October 20, 2014
Former Chico State sophomore Samantha Lewis died Oct. 13 after being struck by a train. Her peers remember her as passionate and dedicated.
Woman killed by train identified as student

Woman killed by train identified as student

David Mcvicker // October 15, 2014
Butte County coroner's office and Chico police are still waiting for more details of the train accident before more information can be released.
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