Aarushi Bhaskaran 5/10/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 5/10/21

Tito Ortiz files for unemployment despite still receiving city compensation

Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz filed an unemployment claim and a falsified pay cut regarding his position as a city council member.

Mackenzie Ferrell 5/10/21 Mackenzie Ferrell 5/10/21

Largely divided, House votes to grant statehood to Washington, D.C.

After last year’s bill died in the Senate, the House has once again passed a bill to grant statehood to Washington, D.C.

Angelina Hicks 5/10/21 Angelina Hicks 5/10/21

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.

Lauren Bramlett 5/10/21 Lauren Bramlett 5/10/21

‘Celebration of our humanity’: Chapman hosts fifth annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit

The Education and Ethnic Studies Summit sought to bring together students, faculty, local educators and performers for interactive, community-building events.

Angelina Hicks 5/3/21 Angelina Hicks 5/3/21

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.

Lauren Bramlett 5/3/21 Lauren Bramlett 5/3/21

Chapman community reflects on Derek Chauvin verdict

Members of the Chapman community share their thoughts and reactions to Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three counts in his trial.

Payton Bell 5/3/21 Payton Bell 5/3/21

Student-created diversity bulletin board vandalized three times

A bulletin board promoting diversity and inclusion in Chapman Grand was vandalized for the third time this semester April 13.

Claire Latimer 5/3/21 Claire Latimer 5/3/21

Pandemic 'superhero': Moderna vaccine developer speaks at Chapman

Kizzmekia Corbett shared her experience assisting in the Moderna vaccine’s development at an April 28 virtual “Fireside Chat.”

Aarushi Bhaskaran 5/3/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 5/3/21

Biden officially recognizes Armenian genocide on its 106th anniversary

On April 24, President Biden officially recognized the 1915 Armenian genocide, an action unprecedented by any previous U.S. president.

Mackenzie Ferrell 5/3/21 Mackenzie Ferrell 5/3/21

Caitlyn Jenner announces campaign for California governor

Caitlyn Jenner is running for governor of California, despite critics questioning her decision to run as a Republican given her transgender identity.

Juhi Doshi 4/27/21 Juhi Doshi 4/27/21

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.

Guest User 4/26/21 Guest User 4/26/21

Mathematics professor named new dean of School of Communication

Andrew Moshier has been named incoming dean of the School of Communication once Lisa Sparks steps down May 31.

Katie Reul 4/26/21 Katie Reul 4/26/21

Analysis | Will recent U.S. shootings be labeled as hate crimes?

The Panther sat down with Peter Levi, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, to discuss the legal basis of hate crimes.

Aarushi Bhaskaran 4/26/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 4/26/21

Biden announces withdrawal of U.S. military from Afghanistan

The Biden administration aims to withdraw all American troops by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Renee Elefante 4/26/21 Renee Elefante 4/26/21

Analysis | Evaluating Biden presidency, handling of immigration

The president’s reversal of his decision to keep the refugee cap at 15,000 a year has prompted some to question his consistency.

Angelina Hicks 4/26/21 Angelina Hicks 4/26/21

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.

Claire Latimer 4/26/21 Claire Latimer 4/26/21

Town hall sheds light on future of COVID-19 vaccination

Chapman and The Orange County Register hosted an event to provide the community with updated information on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Angelina Hicks 4/26/21 Angelina Hicks 4/26/21

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.

Payton Bell 4/26/21 Payton Bell 4/26/21

Virtual memorial service to commemorate lives lost during pandemic

Fish Interfaith Center staff will host a community memorial service April 26 for students, faculty and staff to virtually gather together.

Claire Latimer 4/26/21 Claire Latimer 4/26/21

Q&A | Discussing extremism in Orange County with Brian Levin

As hate groups continue to exist in Orange County and frequent campus, The Panther discussed the phenomenon with expert Brian Levin.

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