Recent Chapman graduates killed in Anaheim stabbing, university community grieves
2021 Chapman alumni Griffin Cuomo, a former strategic and corporate communication major, and Jonathan Bahm, a former computer science major, were killed inside their Anaheim apartment Tuesday morning.
Student Center website gets makeover before enrollment, Chapman community reacts
Changes to Chapman’s new Student Center website include a revamped homepage and the abilities to search for exact courses or “favorite” classes a user comes across.
Chapman University launches new Student Center website
With the new Student Center interface, students will be able to perform many of the same functions they could before, such as registering for classes and checking their tuition account.
Orange County beaches face ongoing environmental struggles
To combat coastal erosion and replenish the depleting amounts of sand in local beaches, cities like Newport Beach are adding sand back in from the Santa Ana River.
Chapman University creates two new sexual misconduct policies
The Title IX policy pertains to sexual misconduct that occurs on-campus, while the policy for California Senate Bill 493 pertains to off-campus incidents.
California transitions from pandemic to ‘endemic,’ utilizes new plan to help
California will be following the SMARTER plan, a seven-point plan that will help the state continue to combat COVID-19 as it begins shifting from a pandemic to an “endemic,” since the state is no longer in a state of emergency.
Orange County school districts ask California governor to consider rescinding vaccination mandate
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is one of many local K-12 school districts seeking a halt to the current vaccination and masking mandates.
Students (m)asking for change to Chapman’s spring COVID-19 protocols
As the return to in-person learning for the spring semester grows increasingly imminent, Chapman students are expressing concerns toward the university’s current COVID-19 policies.
A look back at COVID-19 throughout 2021
As the year comes to a close, The Panther looks back at some of the major developments from the COVID-19 pandemic that happened both locally and nationwide.
Nationwide vaccine mandate for businesses resumes
Biden has given businesses with more than 100 employees until Jan. 4 to either require that their employees get vaccinated or test negative in a weekly COVID-19 test taken before they enter the workplace.
Students share experiences with Greek life following University of Southern California protests
In light of the late October protests held on the University of Southern California campus, some students have begun calling for the elimination of the university's fraternities and sororities.
Chapman’s Cross-Cultural Center sees third resignation in one month
Following the departure of a third employee from the CCC, students and faculty react to the university’s upholding of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Chapman dance community remembers Sun Lee, shares favorite memories
Friends and dance professors at Chapman University remember Sun Lee as a passionate, talented dancer who always exhibited confidence and authenticity.
Chapman community describes complications with shuttle service, inaccessibility of transportation
The service, which has been used for eight years and accommodates Chapman Grand Apartments and Panther Village residents, has experienced issues such as long wait times and inconsistent hours over the weekend.
Freshmen move into North Morlan after displacement
The relocated freshmen began moving back into the North Morlan residence hall Sept. 23 and were given the option to use a moving service in order to ease the process.
Fowler community reflects on memories of Frank Doti
Faculty and alumni in Chapman’s Fowler School of Law recall their favorite memories of the late Frank Doti, the work he accomplished during his time at the university and his love of train sets.
Chapman faculty, students speak out regarding accessibility during pandemic
Chapman faculty and students with disabilities explained to The Panther the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in their daily lives.
Chapman sees decrease in COVID-19 cases after initial outbreak
In order to better trace COVID-19 exposure, Chapman University begins collaborating with Rapid Trace after experiencing an outbreak of positive cases within the first two weeks of school.
Over 150 freshmen displaced as North Morlan closes, scheduled to reopen next month
The residence hall North Morlan was shut down for repairs Aug. 20 after Chapman University students already living in the hall reported minor floods in some of the first floor units.
California congresswoman urges Chapman students toward civic engagement
California Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), discussed the importance of youthful voices in democracy at a May 6 Chapman event.
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