Students petition to end housing and meal plan requirements for underclassmen
A Chapman student organization is pushing to pass a petition to end the housing requirement for freshman and sophomore students, as well as make the meal plan optional for those with on-campus housing.
Gavin Newsom, state officials plan to cut foster care funding by two-thirds
The funding changes for the foster care advocate program are happening because of a $25 billion budget deficit, caused by the fear of a recession and rising inflation.
Ferrucci family gifts $1.5 million toward Italian studies
The gift will be invested in research and course materials for faculty and students pursuing Italian studies.
New business of entertainment minor set to debut beginning fall 2023
Starting in the fall, Chapman will offer a new business of entertainment minor to students interested in the two areas of study.
Amid trans-exclusive legislatures in the U.S., Chapman swim, dive team changes labels to be more gender inclusive
The swim and dive team recently changed their labels: “high tops” refer to the athletes whose uniforms cover the upper half of their body and “low tops” refer to those whose uniforms only cover the lower half of their body.
Pua’ikeana club prepares for annual lū’au event
As the Hawaiian holiday May Day approaches, the Chapman Pua’ikeana Club hosts a lū’au in the Hutton Sports Center Gym to involve all students in games, dancing and the aloha spirit.
Chapman law student named one of National Jurist’s Law Students of the Year
Laura Evans received the distinction after starting an organization with law professor Michael Bazyler to help Ukrainian refugees.
Chapman named Voter Friendly Campus for fourth year
Chapman’s Student Union team held a voter registration drive from April 17 to April 21 to not only celebrate the university’s Voter Friendly Campus recognition from the Campus Vote, but also to encourage more students on campus to register to vote.
Analysis | A look into Donald Trump’s indictment
Following the former president’s indictment earlier this month for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, he becomes the first current or former president to face alleged criminal charges.
Food pantry receives $1.5 million endowment to help combat food insecurity
Chapman announced the Chase family’s $1.5 million endowment to Chapman’s food pantry, the Panther Pantry, on March 31 to help expand the space and offer more necessary groceries and goods to all students who need them.
Largest freshman class in Chapman history strains housing selection process
University-provided housing is already full, leaving some upperclassmen in a panic to find alternative residence.
Angela Bassett to speak at graduation commencement ceremony
Award-winning American actress Angela Bassett is set to speak at Chapman’s 2023 commencement ceremony on May 19.
Anti-Defamation League records second-highest year for antisemitic hate incidents in OC, Long Beach
The ADL documented Orange County’s and Long Beach’s hate crimes in its record of antisemitic hate crimes for 2022.
Keeping kosher on campus: meals provided for Jewish students during Passover
Kosher meals for Passover are being offered to students and faculty from April 6 to 13 at the Randall Dining Commons for those who celebrate the holiday.
Nashville mass shooting sparks controversy after critics point to shooter’s gender identity
The March 27 shooting at The Covenant School, a private Christian school, has led to increased hate speech toward transgender individuals specifically across social media platforms. Some conservatives are saying that the U.S. is facing an “epidemic of trans shooters,” despite the majority of American mass shootings being committed by cisgender males.
OC cities use COVID-19 grant money to address homeless crisis
Orange will solely be using the money towards supportive services for the homeless, whereas Fullerton will also be using the money towards a rental assistance program.
Old Towne Orange fountain to be repaired after March car accident
Last month, a car crashed and damaged the Orange Circle fountain, leaving many damages to the area. To fix this, the city of Orange announced that they will be investing $225,000 into fountain restorations.
Multicultural sorority Omega Phi Beta predicted to enter Chapman’s gates by 2024
Some students claim that Chapman’s Panhellenic Association lacks cultural inclusivity, a problem that Omega Phi Beta Los Angeles president Daisy Figueroa and Golden Panther interest group students seek to change.
President Biden visits Monterey Park to discuss gun violence, desires to regulate guns
Recently, the nation has mourned the loss of lives as a result of the Nashville school shooting, which took place on March 25 and has sparked the bigger conversation of school shootings.
Orange County employees ban TikTok on government-issued devices
The OC Board of Supervisors declared on March 14 that 18,000 county employees will be prohibited from using TikTok on any company-owned technology.
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