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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Sisters and alumnae Jeanie Shaw, Lynn Balmer — Chico State's oldest alumna at 107 years old — and Thea Parker wave pennants after being recognized at the 2015 spring convocation address by Chico State President Paul Zingg. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

107-year-old Chico State alumna is CSU’s oldest

Blaine Ball
February 3, 2015
Lynn Balmer, the California State University system's oldest graduate, reflects on more than a century of life experiences and her time at Chico State.
Chico State President Paul Zingg holds up one of the many ties from his extensive collection. Zingg has been president of the university since 2004. Photo credit: Malik Payton

Q&A: Chico State President Paul Zingg

Blaine Ball
January 27, 2015
The Orion sat down for a conversation with the university's head administrator.

100th Monkey Cafe shares space with Vietnamese restaurant

Blaine Ball
January 19, 2015
Two local businesses located at Fifth and Ivy streets are working in harmony under one roof.