Henrik Cronqvist appointed new business school dean amid controversies
The Argyros School of Business and Economics announces the appointment of a new dean as complaints of neglected mask protocol and cheating allegations shroud the university.
Chapman hosts events aiming to spread awareness about sexual violence
An outdoor exhibit of T-shirts designed by sexual assault survivors decorates campus each semester and is coordinated by Chapman’s Creating a Rape-free Environment for Students (C.A.R.E.S) program.
Jury convicts 22-year-old man of on-campus sexual assault
After nine days of trial and testimony, a jury convicted Dalante Jerome Bell — a 22-year-old Garden Grove resident accused of sexually assaulting a Chapman University freshman in September 2021 — of two felony charges: assault with intent to commit sexual offense and sexual penetration with a foreign object.
Student Government Association president, vice president announced
Newly-elected Student Government Association President Lexi Reekie (left), a junior philosophy, political science and law and the liberal arts triple major, will collaborate alongside Vice President-elect Mac Francini, a junior accounting and business administration major, to serve the student body during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Chapman University hosts panel discussion on conflict between Ukraine and Russia
Chapman professors in several departments came together to discuss the historical context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what they think the future holds.
Secrecy surrounds Saudi Arabia’s latest mass execution of 81 men
As NATO-affiliated countries bargain with Saudi Arabia for a new source of oil, human rights organizations fear that the nation’s increasing number of federal executions will be overlooked.
Southern California grocery workers may soon authorize strike
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union will vote to authorize a strike against supermarket chains March 21.
California residents experience rising gas prices, California governor promises relief
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to record-high gas prices across the country.
UC Berkeley wins back-and-forth fight with residents over student enrollment cap
A unanimous vote from the California State Legislature against a proposed enrollment cap for the University of California, Berkeley signals support for college students living in the area. The California Supreme Court originally sided with Berkeley residents, saying that the university had to accept 3,000 less students into the 2023-2024 incoming class.
Mary’s Kitchen struggles to relocate before May 1 eviction deadline
After a federal judge gave Mary’s Kitchen until the start of May to find a new location, CEO Gloria Suess describes the difficulty in finding a suitable new location for the food kitchen.
Newly proposed anti-transgender legislation impacts LGBTQ+ rights in US
Several bills that would impose restrictions on the rights and bodily autonomy of LGBTQIA+ youth are gaining traction among state lawmakers in the U.S. Unsplash
Chapman University launches new Student Center website
With the new Student Center interface, students will be able to perform many of the same functions they could before, such as registering for classes and checking their tuition account.
Orange County beaches face ongoing environmental struggles
To combat coastal erosion and replenish the depleting amounts of sand in local beaches, cities like Newport Beach are adding sand back in from the Santa Ana River.
Two candidates for Orange County District Attorney face misconduct allegations
Controversy continues to surround the Orange County District Attorney race as both current DA Todd Spitzer and his challenger, Pete Hardin, are facing new accusations of misconduct.
John Eastman email exchange reveals acknowledgement of illegality
Emails between former Chapman law professor John Eastman and Greg Jacobs, the legal counsel for then-Vice President Mike Pence, reveals Eastman’s culpability in the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Chapman community members debate personal responsibility as masks become optional
In light of softened COVID-19 prevention policies by the state of California and Orange County health agencies, mask-wearing is now optional in most indoor facilities for all individuals on the Chapman University campus — including those who are unvaccinated.
‘Underwhelmed, bothered, disappointed’: Chapman community responds to 2022 State of the Union address
The March 1 address discussed the U.S.’ stance on the Russo-Ukrainian crisis, the economy and inflation, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and bipartisan unity, among other items on Biden’s agenda.
HERSTORIES: meeting the forgotten she-roes of history
Madison Gill, presents the story of her sheroe, Tara Burke, who is regarded as the founder of the #MeToo movement. Gill was one of nine students to present her sheroe in the HERSTORIES Chapman University event held March 11 in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Chapman alumna speaks on public health disparities, using degree for change
René Bennett, a Chapman alumna who graduated in 2005 with a degree in political science, spoke to the campus community March 9 about her career in public health and how students can use their passions to advocate for change.
Rick Gonzalez promoted to chief of Public Safety, department merges to form Enterprise Risk and Safety
Rick Gonzalez, former deputy chief of Chapman University Public Safety, was promoted to chief March 1 following the retirement of his predecessor. The shift in leadership corresponds with the merge of the department and other risk and safety offices to create Enterprise Risk and Safety.
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