Governor Newsom attempts to address ongoing fentanyl crisis
The California governor announced the new partnership with the California National Guard and the California Highway Patrol and received support from San Francisco’s mayor and police chief. The collaboration is meant to target those who supply and sell fentanyl in the city.
New assistant director of CCC, Promising Futures has high hopes for programs
In her position as assistant director, Cuevas expressed interest in better representing the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) and Promising Futures Program (PFP) through social media.
New SGA senators elected for 2023-2024 academic year
Senators were elected April 28 to represent the various Chapman schools, programs and student groups.
Pua’ikeana club prepares for annual lū’au event
As the Hawaiian holiday May Day approaches, the Chapman Pua’ikeana Club hosts a lū’au in the Hutton Sports Center Gym to involve all students in games, dancing and the aloha spirit.
Largest freshman class in Chapman history strains housing selection process
University-provided housing is already full, leaving some upperclassmen in a panic to find alternative residence.
Nashville mass shooting sparks controversy after critics point to shooter’s gender identity
The March 27 shooting at The Covenant School, a private Christian school, has led to increased hate speech toward transgender individuals specifically across social media platforms. Some conservatives are saying that the U.S. is facing an “epidemic of trans shooters,” despite the majority of American mass shootings being committed by cisgender males.
Students celebrate Ramadan with after-hours meals at cafeteria, Interfaith Center
The university is providing more resources to support students celebrating Ramadan, such as providing special meals and prayer events in the Fish Interfaith Center.
SGA fails to pass constitutional changes despite popular voting events
Although the constitution was not amended in the most recent election, SGA has worked with UPB to publicize voting more, and it hopes to get the amendments approved by the student body next year.
Lawsuit against Kaiser challenges medical treatment for transgender people
A young individual that had undergone gender-affirming surgery five years ago through Kaiser is now filing a lawsuit against them. The lawsuit follows the Inclusive Care Act, which was passed last January and will help provide more effective healthcare to transgender, gender diverse and intersex (TGI) people.
Lawsuits put into action following 2021 Orange County oil spill
In October 2021, an underwater pipeline off the coast of Huntington Beach spilled thousands of gallons of crude oil. Over a year later, the effects of the spill are still prevalent.
Mass shootings, gun violence continues after Supreme Court’s Bruen decision
After the Supreme Court's Bruen decision last June, mass shootings in America continue, which some argue that the decision, which expands gun rights in courts, has been a contributor to the rise in mass shootings.
Bernie Sanders expresses ambitious plans as new senate chair
In his new position as chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Sanders has communicated his plans to redistribute funds to favor the working class.
Chapman community celebrates Black History Month
The university’s Black Student Union and new director of Black excellence and achievement have worked to create various events this month to honor and recognize Black History Month.
Biden-Harris student debt relief plan is set back after lawsuits
Biden’s loan forgiveness plan would benefit students on an individual level, but may harm the economy in the long run, according to Gabriel Camera, an economics and finance professor at Chapman University.
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