Orange County drug dealers can now face murder charges for fentanyl poisoning
After an announcement from Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, drug dealers in Orange County can be prosecuted with murder if they distribute drugs that results in death.
Two new pills created to treat COVID-19 face future FDA approval
Two pharmaceutical companies — Merck and Pfizer — have created pills claimed to effectively treat COVID-19 symptoms in adults.
Orange shooter ruled not competent to stand trial due to head injury
Scott Trausch, a lieutenant for Orange Police Department, holds up an image of a gunman who killed three adults and one child March 31, 2021 on Lincoln Avenue.
Anti-mask, anti-vaccine mandate rally gathers in Orange Plaza Paseo
Last weekend, hundreds of people flooded the Orange Circle to protest mask and vaccine mandates. However, some participants seemed to be protesting issues other than vaccine mandates.
CDC approves vaccine for children ages 5 to 11; FDA approves Johnson & Johnson booster for all adults
Older adults, healthcare workers and immunocompromised individuals were first in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine late last year, and now, the progression is reaching a much younger demographic.
Large California retailers to implement gender-neutral toy aisles
Starting in 2024, retail stores with more than 500 employees will face fees if they fail to create gender neutral toy sections.
California first state to ban non-consensual condom removal; now considered sexual battery
Chapman's definition of sexual assault includes “stealthing,” the act of removing a condom during intercourse without consent.
COVID-19 policies, HIPAA guidelines come into question
COVID-19 cases have stayed low after the university’s initial outbreak during the first few weeks of the semester, causing some community members to argue that masks — which are mandated indoors everywhere on campus — are no longer necessary.
LGBTQIA+ History Month begins after city officials refuse to fly Pride flag
At the Orange City Hall, a Pride flag has sat in a storage cabinet since last June, when city officials refused to hoist the banner onto their flagpole.
On-campus sexual assault shocks students; suspect in custody
Chapman’s department of Public Safety recently described an attempted sexual assault to a student who successfully defended themselves, causing the attacker to flee, near Henley Hall.
Court order temporarily blocks Orange City Council’s termination of licensing agreement with Mary’s Kitchen
A federal judge blocked the Orange City Council's forced termination of Mary’s Kitchen licensing, which previously required the local soup kitchen to vacate the premises by Sept. 18.

SGA Senate flyers torn down during election, candidates speak out
At least five candidates running for a Student Government Association Senate position have reported missing or damaged flyers across campus.
Orange residents speak out against license termination of Mary’s Kitchen; legal action looms
Mary’s Kitchen — a local soup kitchen in Orange — will be forced to vacate the premises by Sept. 18 after city officials terminated the organization’s licensing agreement with the city due to complaints of criminal activity in the area.
Orange Circle may remain open for outdoor dining on a permanent, seasonal basis
As the Orange City Council debates pursuing a permanent outdoor dining scene at the Orange Plaza Paseo, business owners reflect on whether the street closure is helpful or harmful.
Gunshots heard in Orange near Glassell, no reported injuries
Chapman’s Department of Public Safety issued Panther Alerts after gunshots are heard south of campus, just one day before the start of the fall semester.
Best of: Political laughs from the past year
In reflecting on the last year of U.S. politics, I wanted to highlight its most comedic moments.
Analysis | Trump, social media and the First Amendment
After social media platforms banned Trump from creating content, he created his own website to sustain an online presence.
Orange Police Department withholds evidence of Orange shooting
The Orange County District Attorney said public evidence from the March 31 Orange shooting could have a negative impact on the investigation.
Questions mount over potential investigation into history professor
Liam O’Mara tweeted a KKK hood to far-right, Black political commentator Candace Owens, inciting concerns and a potential university investigation.
Modern ‘Animal House’: Fraternity students disturb Orange residents
Homeowners adjacent to a house occupied by members of Chapman’s Phi Delta Theta chapter describe constant partying and noise disturbances.
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