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Grace Stark, News Editor

Grace Stark is a second-year majoring in journalism, news. She is from Loomis, a small town outside of Sacramento. This is her second semester on The Orion and she is excited to pursue her interests in writing and reporting as the news editor. Outside of school, Grace enjoys thrifting, reading, drawing and spending time with friends. She also has a small business online called Rings by Grace where she sells handmade spoon rings.

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Participants take part in Dabke, a traditional Levantine dance. Taken by Toby Neal on May 6.

Students and community members rally for ceasefire on precipice of graduation

Molly Myers, Milca Elvira Chacon, Toby Neal, Nadia Hill, Samuel Moore, and Grace Stark
May 7, 2024
A large banner on the sidewalk during the SJP walkout reads Look up the Nakba.

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A table at the SJP walkout with a sign that read Anti-zionism is not! Anti-semitism.

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Students sit on Kendall Halls lawn inside a ring of Palestine flags.

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Associate professor Lindsay Briggs speaks to students during the SJP walkout on Kendall Halls lawn.

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Photos of journalists who lost their lives in the Palestine Israel conflict form a large circle on Kendall Halls lawn.

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Photos of journalists who lost their lives in the Palestine Israel conflict form a large circle on Kendall Halls lawn.

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Front view of Kendall Hall

Jewish students react to antisemitic vandalism on campus, President Perez responds

Grace Stark, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Pro-Palestine banners put up on Butte Hall by Students for Justice in Palestine. Photo taken May 1, 2024. Photo taken May 1, 2024 by Molly Myers.

Ceasefire campaign launches on campus, President Perez sends email on protests 

Molly Myers and Grace Stark
May 2, 2024
A heavy police presence is in the area of Nord Avenue. Taken by Callum Standish on May 2.

Police apprehend suspect following stabbing in area of Nord Avenue

Jenna McMahon, Nathan Chiochios, Ariana Powell, Callum Standish, Molly Myers, and Grace Stark
May 2, 2024

‘Civil War’ raises questions about journalistic ethics

Grace Stark, News Editor
April 29, 2024
A student shovels dirt over the 2024 time capsule outside of Kendall Hall. The time capsule will be unveiled in 2074 as they are unveiled every 50 years. Taken by Grace Stark on April 23.

Chico State holds annual Time Capsule Ceremony for graduating seniors

Grace Stark and Steven Amador
April 25, 2024
Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

Grace Stark, News Editor
April 16, 2024
Jan. 26, 2005 printed issue of The Orion with the headline “Drinking nearly cost pledge’s life.” The article discusses investigations of Chico State’s Sigma Chi fraternity after a pledge nearly died from alcohol consumption. Accessed through The Orion Archives on April 13.

Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

Grace Stark, News Editor
April 16, 2024
Unidentified Project Rebound staff members stand outside Butte Hall, where the organizations office resides on the first floor. Courtesy of Lucy Ventura, Project Rebound public relations executive.

Chico State’s Project Rebound helps students after incarceration

Grace Stark, News Editor
April 13, 2024
The men’s bathroom on the second floor of Tehama Hall has a sign titled “All-Gender Restroom Coming Soon!” taped to it. The restrooms are expected to be updated by the fall 2025 semester in Yolo and the Student Services Center will also be under construction. Taken by Grace Stark on April 11.

Chico State announces construction plans for gender-inclusive bathrooms

Grace Stark, News Editory
April 11, 2024
GSECs annual Take Back the Night March in 2022. This years march will take place on April 25 Photo by Noah Herbst, April 21.

Chico State highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

Grace Stark, News Editor
April 5, 2024
AS representatives laughing. Taken by Jason Halley, University Photographer.

AS releases 2024 general election sample ballot Wednesday

Grace Stark, News Editor
March 13, 2024
Shaking hands with dollar bills, checklists and scales in the background. Created by Grace Stark on March 4.

CSU Board of Trustees holds meeting Monday morning

Grace Stark, News Editor
March 4, 2024
Hands holding up a megaphone, a sign that reads “Teamsters Local 2010, CFA and APC” and a piece of paper that says “Tentative Agreement.” Created by Grace Stark on March 1.

3 Union tentative agreements to be voted on at CSU Board of Trustees March 4 meeting

Grace Stark, News Editor
March 2, 2024
A Nov. 19, 2023 Palestine Walkout attendee holds a sign that reads “Stop Genocide Free! Palestine.” Taken on Nov. 19, 2023

Chico State Associated Students ceasefire resolution announced Saturday

Grace Stark, News Editor
March 2, 2024
A group of raised hands against a blue background. Created by Ariana Powell on Feb. 23.

CSUEU, non-academic student assistants to unionize

Grace Stark, News Editor
February 24, 2024
The flagpole at Chico State in front of Kendall Hall

Chico State addresses FAFSA and CADAA delays

Grace Stark, News Editor
February 16, 2024
Chico state biology professor David Stachura. Courtesy: Chico State

Former biology professor no longer employed at Chico State

Maki Chapman, Jenna McMahon, and Grace Stark
February 15, 2024
The Bell Memorial Union on Chico State campus. Taken on July 25, 2018 by Jason Halley/University Photographer/CSU Chico

Student assistants vote on unionizing with CSUEU

Grace Stark, News Editor
February 15, 2024
A stabbing occurred in Downtown Chico in the above shown area. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on Jan. 31.

Suspect arrested following stabbing in Downtown Chico

Ariana Powell and Grace Stark
January 31, 2024
Angeline Stansbury, (Ashlyn Myers), dances with the Nutcracker Prince (Chasen Greenwood).

‘A Very Chico Nutcracker’ opens Thursday

Grace Stark, Reporter
November 30, 2023

Muslim students face harassment at Chico High: Walkout for cease-fire

Molly Myers and Grace Stark
November 26, 2023
Students table and share the history and current state of Palestine.

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Students stop to read pages displayed on the sidewalk.

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A High School student speaks about Palestine.

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A student holds a sign so that people can discuss US military aid in Palestine with her.

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Students kneel on the sidewalk to read about Palestinian victims.

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Lists of lost Palestinian lives are displayed on the sidewalk.

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A table with resources talking about Palestine sits in front of Kendall Hall along with a sign that reads Call it what it is: apartheid and genocide. Photo taken at the Walkout for Cease-fire.

[Photo] Three Palestinian students share their perspective

Wyatt Alpert, Samuel Moore, and Molly Myers
November 28, 2023
Students attending the walkout gather in front of Kendall Lawn to learn about Palestine.

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Jack Abdulaziz at the SWANASA Advocates table sharing resources about what is happening in Palestine. Opposite him Chico High School student Shandana.

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Students kneel on the sidewalk to read the names of Palestinian victims.

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A SWAT team arrives on the property with the suspect inside the house.

Chico Police Department and SWAT team respond to a burglary on Eighth St.

Grace Stark and C. Nicholas Kepler
November 17, 2023
Santa Claus arrives in the rain at the Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday at City Plaza.

A look at Downtown Chico’s holiday festivities

Grace Stark, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Madeleine Yuna Voyles as Alphie in 20th Century Studios THE CREATOR. Photo by Oren Soffer. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

‘The Creator:’ Gareth Edward’s new look at artificial intelligence

Grace Stark, Reporter
October 24, 2023
The outside of Tin Roof Bakery Cafe

Tin Roof Bakery and Cafe returns under new ownership

Grace Stark, Reporter
October 22, 2023
SAE Fall class 2023. Photo taken by SAE Nationals

Sigma Alpha Epsilon enters the Greek life scene

Grace Stark, Reporter
October 6, 2023
brick building with silver letters reading Éstom Jámani Hall. black street and white sidewalk

University Police Department informs students and faculty of new alert system

Grace Stark, Reporter
September 11, 2023
Big group of people in colorful clothing man wearing hats outside in grassy valley

Adventure Outings stays afloat, students on what the program means to them

Grace Stark, Contributor
April 25, 2023
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