Orange County secures new public health officer following March 8 consideration
OC Deputy Health Officer Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong will take over as the county’s public health officer March 11. The position was formerly filled by Clayton Chau, who also works as director of the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Lawyer alleges on-campus sexual assault is cover-up for hate crime
After Dalante Jerome Bell, an Orange County resident, was charged with sexually assualting a Chapman University student in the courtyard of Henley Hall, questions are coming out surrounding true details of the incident.
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.
Texas governor’s directive to investigate parents of transgender kids temporarily obstructed
Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave a directive Feb. 22 that would classify a parent’s provision of gender-reaffirming medical care to their kid as child abuse.
Russia invades Ukraine, a timeline of events
After years of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russia officially invaded Ukraine Feb. 24. Since then, the war has escalated, taking the form of economic sanctions against Russia, missile strikes on Ukraine, a global paranoia of nuclear explosions and Western countries taking new military measures.
Q&A | Meet Roxanne Greitz Miller, Attallah College’s new dean
Teaching has been a passion for Roxanne Greitz Miller, the new dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies, since childhood. In a March 3 interview with The Panther, she explained how her family invigorated that passion.
Q&A | Chief of Public Safety Randy Burba retires after 17 years of service
Long-time Chief of Public Safety Randy Burba is now retired after a 36-year-long career in public safety, 17 years of which were spent at Chapman.
SGA leaders prepare for transition as election for president and vice president approaches
Current SGA president, Philip Goodrich, reflects on his time in student government as he prepares for his incoming successor.
Twenty unhoused people detained in February sweep of Santa Ana encampment
After the encampment was cleared by police and city officials Feb. 20, Community members have since continued to voice their frustration by the lack of resources for unhoused community members.
Analysis | ‘White women tears’: Kim Potter’s sentencing for murder of Daunte Wright raises questions about white privilege
Former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter is looking at a two-year sentence for the murder of 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Wiki Commons
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha to be formally brought to campus next academic year
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha will be the first-ever Black Greek organizations at Chapman University and have already garnered Black student interest on campus.
Masking now optional almost everywhere on campus
Effective immediately, the Chapman community is no longer required to wear face coverings indoors according to a March 3 update from President Struppa
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.
Chapman professor focuses on undocumented Latinx parents, college admissions in new book
Chapman education professor Stephany Cuevas talks about the unique challenges Latinx parents face when trying to get their children into college and how they navigate through them at the virtual launch for her book, ““Apoyo Sacrificial, Sacrificial Support: How Undocumented Latinx Parents Get Their Children to College.”
Verses for the voiceless: poet Jasmine Mans visits Chapman
Mans read passages from her book “Black Girl, Call Home” over Zoom to an enamored audience of students and faculty, answering questions about identity, writer’s block and social commentary.
Preview | Russo-Ukrainian crisis, U.S. economy expected to be major topics in 2022 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union Address March 1 at 6 p.m. (PST), and there’s no shortage of issues for the commander in chief to discuss.
Long-time donors request name change to all Lastinger facilities
The Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex and Tennis Center as well as the Lastinger Parking Structure will undergo a name change Monday and Tuesday at the request of the longtime donors.
Asian American Studies minor coming to Chapman next spring, classes available next semester
After years of campaigning from both faculty and students, Chapman University is in the process of implementing an Asian American studies minor with the help of an associate dean.
Faculty respond to student claims of neglecting CU Safely Back measures
Chapman University contends with the aftermath of student complaints regarding faculty neglect of masking protocol.
OC Assistant District Attorney terminated after sheriff's report finds increase in violent crime under Spitzer
Recent reports from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department show crime has skyrocketed since District Attorney Todd Spitzer took office.
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