Tod Withey, Dodge College digital systems engineer, passes away at 54
Tod Withey, a long-time digital systems engineer at Dodge College, was found deceased in an office of Marion Knott Studios Dec. 7.
U.S. Supreme Court hears case against FBI for spying on Orange County Mosques
The Islamic Center of Irvine is the mosque where Fazaga v. FBI plaintiffs Ali Uddin Malik and Yasser Abdelrahim were subjected to FBI spying.
Afghan women faced with massive rollback in freedom, rights as Taliban seizes control
As the Taliban assume control in Afghanistan, human rights activists fear restrictions will return on education, employment, freedom and political participation.
Best of: Chapman honors graduating seniors with Campus Leadership Awards
Chapman University’s 13th annual Campus Leadership Awards ceremony honors graduating students and six major senior award winners.
Chapman hires first senior director of Ethnic Studies
Mark Hopson is the new senior director of Ethnic Studies and aims to use his intercultural communication training to further diversity, equity and inclusion.

Ty Seidule reflects on unlearning reverence for Robert E. Lee, Confederacy
Ty Seidule shared his story of once believing in the “Lost Cause” mythology for decades and how he has altered his ideologies since.
Black, Asian American communities share sense of solidarity against white supremacy
In light of recent attacks on the Asian American community, calls for unity among all ethnic groups have been made to counter white supremacy.
Foley wins seat on OC Board of Supervisors, narrows Republican majority
For the first time in 127 years, Republicans on the Orange County Board of Supervisors lost grasp of the 2nd District seat.
‘Don’t lie’: Chapman students go to unusual lengths to receive the vaccine
Students are attempting every way to get the vaccine, from driving across state borders to prematurely signing up for an appointment.
Analysis | Consequences, debates around raising the national minimum wage
Minimum wage workers say that a national raise to $15 is about nothing more than providing a livable income.
Analysis | Private schools: where Biden’s $10K loan forgiveness proposal falls short
Chapman first-generation students say that despite attending a private school, paying off student loans is an immense struggle.
Anti-Asian racism and xenophobia on the rise due to pandemic
Reports of violence and harassment against Asian Americans are on the rise due to widespread anti-Asian sentiments amidst the pandemic.
Chapman students on frontlines of vaccine distribution
Chapman students, alumni and faculty have been working diligently to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines to the masses.
Lifting of stay-at-home order prompts relief for small businesses
The deactivation of the order offers opportunity for struggling businesses; however, medical experts warn of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
Analysis | How media outlets shape voter fraud perception
After a tumultuous election, media outlets face questions about how repeated voter fraud coverage may have impacted the public.
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