Election results: 2022 state offices, ballot propositions
Gavin Newsom won re-election as California’s governor, and three of the seven state propositions on the ballot were approved by voters.
Analysis | Predicted midterm ‘red wave’ doesn’t come to fruition
Republicans took back the House of Representatives, while Democrats retained the Senate. Additionally, a record of over 300 LGBTQ+ people and the first-ever Generation Z person were elected into Congress.
Westminster residents approve sales tax measure in the wake of forecasted bankruptcy
The measure’s appearance on the ballot came after city council members agreed to let voters decide on the extension of Measure Y, which has kept the city’s bankruptcy at bay since 2017.
Chapman releases results for eighth year of Study of American Fears
The survey found that the top three biggest fears among Americans for 2022, included corrupt government officials, loved ones getting a serious illness and Russia using nuclear weapons.
Bus lines in OC continue to operate as negotiations between OCTA and workers press on
A local union organization that represents bus maintenance workers ended their strike Nov. 6 for the public to be able to utilize bus lines to go out and vote.
OC sees increase in fentanyl-related youth, young adult overdose deaths in recent years
Aside from the increase in fentanyl-related deaths, the county is also seeing a rise in opioid-related deaths overall.
Public Safety to implement body-worn cameras by 2023
Public Safety recently announced that all officers will start wearing body cameras starting in 2023. These cameras will record all officer encounters when addressing incidents.
Election results: 2022 Orange City Council candidates
Twelve candidates ran for five open seats on the Orange City Council this year — the mayor and Districts 1, 3, 4 and 6.
Chapman purchases $160 million apartment building, date of student occupancy unknown
The Anavia Apartments, which will become Chapman Court, is located in Anaheim, two blocks away from The Chapman Grand Apartments.
Chapman honors Latino veterans at Veterans Day event
On Nov. 11, Chapman honored Latino veterans by discussing the impact of Latinos in America’s military and by inviting them as well as the family members of veterans who lost their lives to give them a space to speak about themselves or their fallen loved ones.
Residence halls compete in Chapman’s first Ecolympics since 2015
On-campus residence halls competed in the Ecolympics throughout the month of October with a goal of conserving the most water.
Chapman restaurant services creates recipe request form
To provide more food options in the dining hall, the university unveiled a form for students to recommend new recipes that will help to diversify students’ personal and cultural palettes.
Chapman to recruit first director of LGBTQIA achievement, beginning spring 2023
With an LGBTQ+ studies minor and LGBTQ+ staff and faculty forum already in place, Chapman plans to further increase LGBTQ+ resources on campus with the introduction of a director of LGBTQIA achievement.
State of emergency declared in Orange County following new respiratory virus
Orange County hospitals have filled to the brim as a result of a respiratory syncytial virus and officials were quick to declare it a health emergency across the county.
Chapman looks to increase Latinx student population to at least 25%
President Daniele Struppa announced the university’s plan to work towards its goal in becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution during this year’s State of the University Address.
Supreme Court pig case raises questions of the extent of states’ power
The Supreme Court’s responses to California case, National Pork Producers v. Ross, reflects a divide in thinking between conservative and liberal justices.
California turns to Dana Point desalination plant as drought worsens
The California Coastal Commission approved a $140 million desalination plant in Dana Point last month, following decades of debate regarding the controversial $1.4 billion Huntington Beach plant that ultimately ended in the commission rejecting the overall project.
Attallah College’s partnership with Santa Ana school district creates special education teaching program
Through the new “Grow Your Own” program, teachers from the Santa Ana School Unified District (SAUSD) can receive a master’s degree and teaching credentials without any out-of-pocket costs.
Students form off-campus fraternity Kappa Sigma
What started out as an interest group in Fall 2021 has quickly grown into much more only a year later as off-campus fraternity Kappa Sigma continues to grow and make their presence known to the university’s student body.
Chapman sees reports of Safe Ride abuse
Students are beginning to abuse the university’s Public Safety Operation Safe Ride, leading to less safe ride accessibility for students who rely on the service, according to the Dean of Students Office.
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