Vice president of Diversity search to enter recruitment phase
The job description for Chapman’s new vice president of Diversity role will be sent for final review after the fall break.
Raths reflects on loss in 45th Congressional District race
Democratic incumbent Katie Porter defeated Republican Greg Raths, securing her seat for another two-year term.
Video | ‘It’s your right’: Orange residents discuss importance of voting
The Panther staff asked voters at the on-campus polling center about their thoughts on this year’s election.
Analysis | Record number of diverse candidates elected to Congress
The Panther has compiled information on a few of the candidates that contributed to the list of firsts for Congress.
Voter registration numbers surge before election
Youth voter turnout will play a critical role in determining the fate of the general election.
Opinion | Sexism inherent in Trump campaign
Though the residue of the patriarchy is an inescapable facet of day-to-day life, our country’s politicians should be held to a certain standard.
Q&A | Open Orange City Council seat for District 5
District 5 candidates Ana Gutierrez, a grassroots politician, and Rick Ledesma, member of the Orange Unified Board of Education, are dueling for the open seat on Orange City Council.
Q&A | Open Orange City Council seat for District 3
Candidates Dannett Abbot-Wicker and John Russo are running for the open District 3 seat against Mike Alvarez, the chair’s incumbent.
Analysis | The influence of dueling town halls
Donald Trump and Joe Biden held individual town halls Oct. 15 after Trump refused to attend the scheduled debate virtually.
Q&A | Open Orange City Council seat for District 2
All nominees want to rebuild Orange’s economy and create higher paying jobs. However, they aim to prioritize funding for differing areas of the community.
Q&A | Open Orange City Council seat for District 1
While the four nominees differ in their approaches to combating community grievances, responding to COVID-19’s economic impact and ensuring public safety are forefront concerns across the board.
Q&A | Open Orange City Council seats for mayor
Mark Murphy, the current mayor of Orange elected in 2018, will be running for reelection against urban planner Adrienne Gladson.
Spirituality without physicality: toll of COVID-19 on religious groups
With many religious institutions continuing exclusively in a virtual format, faithful students and staff elaborate on their experience coping during the pandemic.
Black Student Union and Fish Interfaith Center discuss Black trauma
A Zoom conference opened discussion to the struggle of Black students fueling the Black Lives Matter movement.
Director of Diversity and Inclusion position promoted to senior staff
In an attempt to bolster the authority of the director of Diversity and Inclusion, Chapman administration promoted the role to a vice presidential level and are actively reshaping the job description.
New Title IX regulations may reduce reports of sexual assault
A mixed response to new Title IX regulations emerged, as some changes to legal proceedings of sexual assault cases prove controversial.
Discussion accelerates to merge television and film within Dodge
The Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is moving forward with a formal proposal to merge the Film Production and Television Writing and Production programs.
Republican party nominates Trump at platformless convention
The National Republican Convention was held on the steps of the White House with an in-person ceremony ensuing during the nomination for the reelection of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
Validity of mail-in voting under siege during Postal Service controversy
Eligible voters at Chapman can drop off their ballots at any of the 110 ballot boxes or over 160 vote centers in Orange County to ensure their vote is submitted.
Biden secures nomination at Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention saw its first virtual four-day event in which the Democratic Party formally nominated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as their presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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