Kaila Spencer 9/28/21 Kaila Spencer 9/28/21

Chapman’s Center for Global Education gears up to resume abroad studies January 2022

For the first time since students were sent home in spring 2020 due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, students may be able to study abroad and take travel courses starting January 2022.

Stephanie Parajon 9/27/21 Stephanie Parajon 9/27/21

U.S. airstrike in Kabul kills civilians, sparks debate over country’s role in Afghanistan

A U.S. airstrike in Kabul prompts renewed conversation over the ethics of drone warfare and America’s obligation to harbor refugees.

Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/27/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/27/21

‘It’s certainly been a rollercoaster’: Shishei Tsang accepts new job offer, leaves Chapman

Chapman staff and students reflect on the impact of Shishei Tsang, who worked two years as program coordinator in the department of Student Engagement, in the wake of her accepting a job offer from another university.

Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/27/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/27/21

Breaking down the Newsom recall victory

The recall election results could spell out an end to Orange County’s history as a GOP stronghold.

Renee Elefante 9/27/21 Renee Elefante 9/27/21

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.

Mauricio Vazquez 9/27/21 Mauricio Vazquez 9/27/21

FDA panel denies authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to general public

The panel endorses the booster shots only to individuals 65 years or older, or at high risk of severe illness.

Stephanie Parajon 9/25/21 Stephanie Parajon 9/25/21

What Democrats’ proposed $3.5 trillion spending plan could mean for college students

Democrats propose major funding increases for education but have yet to get the votes.

Angelina Hicks 9/21/21 Angelina Hicks 9/21/21

Court order temporarily blocks Orange City Council’s termination of licensing agreement with Mary’s Kitchen

A federal judge blocked the Orange City Council's forced termination of Mary’s Kitchen licensing, which previously required the local soup kitchen to vacate the premises by Sept. 18.

Mauricio Vazquez 9/21/21 Mauricio Vazquez 9/21/21

Taiwanese-American Student Association celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

Jeff Pai, the president of Chapman’s Taiwanese-American Student Association (TASA), collaborates with TASA members for the Sept. 21 Mid-Autumn Festival.

Payton Bell 9/21/21 Payton Bell 9/21/21

Student petition against Chapman’s COVID-19 protocols demands immediate action

Chapman students have organized a petition criticizing the university’s current in-person COVID-19 safety protocols and offering solutions.

Angelina Hicks 9/21/21 Angelina Hicks 9/21/21

SGA Senate flyers torn down during election, candidates speak out

At least five candidates running for a Student Government Association Senate position have reported missing or damaged flyers across campus.

Payton Bell 9/20/21 Payton Bell 9/20/21

Replenish and recharge: a new on-campus meditation space

Sanjay Kumar, the director of contemplative practices and well-being at Chapman University, created a new meditation space to promote positive mental health for the community.

Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/20/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/20/21

Chapman students’ daily health screenings remain unchecked at many campus facilities

Due to logistical issues, Public Safety has been unable to cover all entrances to university facilities to check students’ daily health screenings, supplementing low-traffic areas with random checks.

Renee Elefante 9/20/21 Renee Elefante 9/20/21

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.

Payton Bell 9/17/21 Payton Bell 9/17/21

College of Performing Arts provides specialty-made masks for singers

Chapman faculty and students are eager to get back to live performances, with the help of masks designed specially for singing.

Angelina Hicks 9/17/21 Angelina Hicks 9/17/21

Orange residents speak out against license termination of Mary’s Kitchen; legal action looms

Mary’s Kitchen — a local soup kitchen in Orange — will be forced to vacate the premises by Sept. 18 after city officials terminated the organization’s licensing agreement with the city due to complaints of criminal activity in the area.

Stephanie Parajon 9/16/21 Stephanie Parajon 9/16/21

Pro-choice Texas activists still fighting for abortion access in wake of new law

Texas activists turn their focus to supporting medical care providers and electing pro-choice representative in the 2022 midterm election after controversial legislation.

Renee Elefante 9/15/21 Renee Elefante 9/15/21

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.

Mauricio Vazquez 9/13/21 Mauricio Vazquez 9/13/21

Next week’s on-campus vaccination clinic may be Chapman’s last

As the deadline approaches for students to submit proof of vaccination, the university will host another on-campus vaccine clinic Sept. 18.

Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/12/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 9/12/21

California recall election attracts a slate of politically diverse candidates

Five of the 46 candidates running in the Sept. 14 gubernatorial special election spoke to The Panther, each representing different motivations and ideologies on the ballot.

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