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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Shae Pastrana, Reporter

After two enrolled semesters with The Orion, I’m now a volunteer reporter. A Louisiana native with a background in environmental science and regenerative agriculture, I’m a senior with a major in journalism and minor in broadcasting. Much of my writing is influenced by my fascination with communities that’s resulted from years of traveling across the nation and beyond. On the side, I’m usually cooking, involved in art projects, crafting herbal products, reading, writing, gardening or spending time outdoors.

All content by Shae Pastrana
Laborers leave factory work to build birdhouses

Laborers leave factory work to build birdhouses

The finished product in a reusable jar

The finished product in a reusable jar

Texas conundrum old hat to Californians

Texas conundrum old hat to Californians

Shae Pastrana, Opinion Columnist
March 5, 2021

Aside from human responsibility, I think our solidarity with Texas comes from shared experience. Anyone who’s questioning reasons to support a state whose leaders mocked us should remember similar struggles...