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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Grace Payne

Grace Payne, Reporter

Grace Payne is a junior at Chico State majoring in journalism with a minor in international relations. She is originally from Sonoma County. This is her first semester on The Orion, and is excited to tell people’s stories and keep the campus connected.

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Graduate student Humberto Partida, left, and Chico State University President Stephen Perez share an embrace after dancing to banda music Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 on Colusa Plaza at Chico State.

Speak with the President of Chico State

Grace Payne, Reporter
March 11, 2026

Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts directly with the president of Chico State? President Steve Perez is offering open office hours this spring semester, giving students, staff and faculty a...

Two people table for the Women for Excellence program at the Giving Day Fair. Taken by Ariana Powell on March 6, 2024.

Giving Day: Support your campus community

Grace Payne, Reporter
March 3, 2026

Chico State sports teams, public radio stations and campus trans and queer advocacy groups have one thing in common.  They all depend on funds raised during Chico State’s annual Giving Day, which...

Whitney Hall was built in 1969 and was considered the tallest building north of Sacramento, with nine stories and acting as the university's largest freshman dorm. Photo taken by Aiden Masson Feb. 20, 2026.

Indefinitely Closed: Whitney Hall

Grace Payne, Reporter
February 20, 2026

Chico State University administrators are debating spending up to $100 million to renovate Whitney Hall or tear it down completely to build a new dorm. Either way, the on-campus housing option for freshmen...