SGA elects new senate for upcoming academic year
From left to right: Upperclassmen Senator Riya Belani, Greek Student Organization Senator Bailey Pradhan and Academic Student Organization Senator Noora Roushdy are three new elects to the Student Government Association Senate for the upcoming academic year.
John Eastman’s attempt to block Chapman subpoena fails
Former Chapman law professor John Eastman’s temporary restraining order on the release of his emails has been overturned as the university must now release 101 emails requested by the House of Representatives’ Jan. 6 investigatory committee.
Southern California grocery workers may soon authorize strike
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union will vote to authorize a strike against supermarket chains March 21.
‘Underwhelmed, bothered, disappointed’: Chapman community responds to 2022 State of the Union address
The March 1 address discussed the U.S.’ stance on the Russo-Ukrainian crisis, the economy and inflation, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and bipartisan unity, among other items on Biden’s agenda.
SGA leaders prepare for transition as election for president and vice president approaches
Current SGA president, Philip Goodrich, reflects on his time in student government as he prepares for his incoming successor.
Preview | Russo-Ukrainian crisis, U.S. economy expected to be major topics in 2022 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union Address March 1 at 6 p.m. (PST), and there’s no shortage of issues for the commander in chief to discuss.
Faculty respond to student claims of neglecting CU Safely Back measures
Chapman University contends with the aftermath of student complaints regarding faculty neglect of masking protocol.
‘They’re not going to lose’: Sudanese activists sustain protest of military coup
On Oct. 25, 2021, the military in Sudan detained the country’s prime minister in a coup that continues to face backlash from the people each week.
Chapman University subpoenaed over former law professor’s emails
Former Chapman law professor John Eastman sues to block a subpoena requisitioning his emails from his time working at the university while functioning as then-President Donald Trump’s campaign lawyer.
Vaccine mandates across the country face backlash
President Joe Biden’s administration faces lawsuits from several states against vaccine mandates for federal contractors, private employers.
Anaheim High School mascot faces backlash from Native American communities
Anaheim High School’s mascot, the Colonists, has sparked debate around Native American rights and identities.
Santa Ana addresses police reforms in wake of fatal shooting
Brandon Lopez, cousin of Santa Ana city councilman Johnathan Hernandez, was killed by police on Sept. 28, a week before the city was set to address police reform and oversight initiatives.
California passes bill mandating ethnic studies as graduation requirement for high schools
Newsom signed the politically contentious bill amid heated debate in Orange County regarding the implementation of ethnic studies in the district.
Santa Ana to vote on rent control, just cause eviction initiatives
Tenants United Santa Ana, an organization dedicated to advocating for tenants’ rights, organized snacks while residents waited in plastic white chairs for the city council’s meeting to open to the public.
‘It’s certainly been a rollercoaster’: Shishei Tsang accepts new job offer, leaves Chapman
Chapman staff and students reflect on the impact of Shishei Tsang, who worked two years as program coordinator in the department of Student Engagement, in the wake of her accepting a job offer from another university.
Breaking down the Newsom recall victory
The recall election results could spell out an end to Orange County’s history as a GOP stronghold.
Chapman students’ daily health screenings remain unchecked at many campus facilities
Due to logistical issues, Public Safety has been unable to cover all entrances to university facilities to check students’ daily health screenings, supplementing low-traffic areas with random checks.
California recall election attracts a slate of politically diverse candidates
Five of the 46 candidates running in the Sept. 14 gubernatorial special election spoke to The Panther, each representing different motivations and ideologies on the ballot.
U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan causes political fallout
Even before President Joe Biden announced the United States’ withdrawal from the Middle Eastern country, Fayaz Nawabi, the director of policy and advocacy for the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ (CAIR) Los Angeles chapter, anticipated the danger.
Tito Ortiz files for unemployment despite still receiving city compensation
Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz filed an unemployment claim and a falsified pay cut regarding his position as a city council member.
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