Orange community mourns victims, donates to families
After the March 31 shooting that took the lives of four Orange residents, community members are showing their support.
How Chapman University is responding to anti-Asian hate, violence
A solidarity rally, vigil and Zoom discussion were scheduled to address violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Witnesses, community members reflect on mass shootings
Witnesses from the Boulder and Las Vegas shootings recount their lived experiences with The Panther.
Dodge College adds new faculty, departments for fall semester
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts has made strides in the last year since Stephen Galloway’s appointment as the school’s dean.
New Chapman provost selected
After months of deliberation, Chapman announced a new academic leader to inherit the provost’s seat – Norma Bouchard.
Students chronicle their first week back to in-person learning
Orange County’s move to the orange tier allowed Chapman University to transition in-person classes to 50% capacity.
The future of online instruction post-pandemic
Faculty and staff reflect on online and in-person instruction in light of the March 29 return to campus.
Preview | Climate change conference to address California solutions
The April 7 conference will contain four separate panels addressing the connection between governance and climate change.
Photo essay | AAPI rally chants in solidarity for self-love
At least 75 people attended the rally dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Child among 4 killed in Orange mass shooting, shooter in critical condition
Orange police officers were dispatched March 31 to respond to the third mass shooting the U.S. has seen in just over two weeks.
BSU resigns, Dean of Students hosts campus expression presentation
The Black Student Union executive board resigned March 18. Dean Jerry Price clarified university protocol on addressing hate speech.
Chapman prepares for transition to hybrid learning
Staff and faculty will be required to teach on campus unless they submit a request, but students will have the option to stay online regardless.
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.
Orange County transitions to red tier, indoor operations resume
Following the March 14 reclassification, venues like restaurants, schools and amusement parks are permitted to reopen.
Video | Chapman prepares for hybrid learning amid safety concerns
Dean of Students Jerry Price and Vice President of Facilities Management Richard Turner detail preventative COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Orange City Council restricts accessory housing, short-term rentals
New restrictions prohibit more than one bedroom for every 500 square feet, bedrooms with outside access and kitchen utilities in bedrooms.
Orange residents, students express hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccines are available for distribution, yet some remain uncertain about the efficiency and long-term effects.
Disneyland included in California’s new amusement park guidelines
Disneyland fans voiced mixed reactions to California’s new April 1 reopening guidelines.
‘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.
‘Damage control’: Newsom struck by recall movement after series of lawsuits
With an emphasis on his alleged poor handling of the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom is the target in a recall campaign.
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