Chapman Prepares for Divestment Vote as Fall Semester Begins
Chapman introduces a new policy imposing bans on future encampments as SJP pushes for divestment from companies alleged to be involved in Gaza conflict
Doctors serving Gaza talk to Chapman students
Two doctors came to Memorial Hall to talk to students about their experiences treating patients in Gaza during the Rafah invasion.
Students for Justice in Palestine reach agreement with administration, but the organization is far from done
The agreement comes two weeks after students set up an encampment outside Wilkinson Hall.
Chapman receives worst freedom of speech rating
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) gave Chapman’s freedom of speech codes its “red light” rating.
Congresswoman Young Kim speaks with Chapman’s veteran students
The California 40th district representative visited Chapman to discuss ways to improve Chapman’s services for military-connected and veteran students.
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With tensions high, some professors are making their voices heard
A group of faculty are joining forces with Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine to demand the administration divest funding to the state of Israel, among other things.
Chapman implements crossing guards near student dorms
Over the past few weeks, students have noticed crossing guards on duty near the dorms during high-traffic times to help with student safety.
STIs: All the information college students want to know but are hesitant to ask
The Panther spoke with family practice physician Dr. Shayne Poulin about protecting sexual health, including STI prevention and testing.
Chapman announces new dean of the College of Performing Arts
As the current dean of CoPA, Giulio Ongaro, prepares to retire, Chapman hired Harvard alumna Anne F. Hogan to take charge of the position, beginning in July of this year.
Armenian Genocide Week marks the importance of remembering Armenia’s past
Students part of Chapman’s Armenian Student Association spoke about what this year’s Armenian Genocide Week meant to them and how it remains relevant in this day and age.
Chapman’s Public Safety warns of unmarked taxi soliciting rides
An unmarked taxi (pictured) has been spotted in and around the city of Orange, attempting to offer rides to Chapman students.
Chapman’s women’s defense classes educate students, staff on protecting themselves from aggressors
These courses educate participants on physical defense and avoiding high-risk situations.
Chapman’s School of Pharmacy ranks in the top five in national competition
Students from the School of Pharmacy managed to rank fourth in the VIP Case Competition.
With tensions high, some professors are making their voices heard
A group of faculty are joining forces with Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine to demand the administration divest funding to the state of Israel, among other things.
Chapman announces commencement speakers Bill Hader, Uzo Abuda for this year’s graduation
Chapman revealed that comedian Bill Hader and actress Uzo Aduba will speak at the class of 2024 graduation ceremonies.
Chapman Palestinian student organization launches Gaza solidarity encampment on campus
On the morning of May 2, Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) began an encampment outside of Wilkinson Hall to continue demanding for divestment and for the university to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The encampment has received support from other student organizations on campus, including Chapman Democrats.
Chapman SJP holds weekly walkouts on campus in light of recent cross-country college protests
Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) recently held three walkouts on April 18, April 24 and May 1 in the Attallah Piazza in order to raise awareness of recent events. These weekly walkouts will be held until the end of the semester.
Panther Cage Match awards both student and community winners for the first time
This year, the Leatherby Center’s annual ‘shark tank-like’ pitch competition debuted its new format welcoming community entrepreneurs both from Chapman and beyond. Pictured: Chapman students Lauren Cho and Mandy Shi won in the competition’s student category with their virtual travel planner, SimplyFly.
Chapman SSI holds IDF soldiers event amid conflict on campus
Three former soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces spoke at Thursday night’s event, which was hosted by the Chapman chapter of Students Supporting Israel.
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