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.
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.
Recent events prompt tensions between Israel, Palestine supporters at Chapman
Chapman’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) held an event on April 12 with TikTok influencer Maya Abdallah in attendance, which prompted outcry from supporters of Israel in regard to their safety on campus.
Huntington Beach votes to ban Pride flag at city buildings
Three years after the last city council unanimously passed a resolution to fly the Pride flag during June, the new council initiated a successful ballot movement to ban the flag.
The House of Representatives passes TikTok ban legislation
House legislation targets Chinese-owned app amid national security concerns.
Trump hush money trial to start April 15
After being pushed back from its original date and Trump’s unsuccessful plea for further delay, the New York hush money case is set to begin trial in mid-April.
Former Fowler School of Law dean recommended for disbarment: The rise and fall of John Eastman
Looking back at John Eastman’s career in politics, along with his involvement with recent scandals and legal issues, The Panther evaluates what led to Eastman’s descent into controversy.
Chapman hosts Shared Humanity conversation events centered around ongoing Israel-Hamas war
The Panther recaps Day 1 of Wilkinson’s Shared Humanity Series with Mira Sucharov and Omar Dajani.
Biden emphasizes protecting democracy, calls out Trump in 2024 State of the Union address
Delivering the State of the Union address in a year with lots of political uncertainty and controversy surrounding the upcoming presidential election, President Joe Biden’s speech aimed to make voters believe that he is suited for reelection.
Analysis | Star power in politics: Do celebrity endorsements work?
Celebrity endorsements can play a powerful role in political campaigns — and they could give Biden an edge in his reelection efforts.
California hosts 2024 primary election for presidential candidates, senators
Preliminary results are showing former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden leading in their parties’ respective primaries.
How Trump’s eligibility issues are playing out in each state
Former president Donald Trump has been disqualified from the primary presidential ballots in Colorado.
Analysis | Will the 2024 election be a 2020 rematch?
As 2024 begins, along with the countdown to November, citizens are weighing their options while Biden tries to step up his campaign.
Purple Flag commemorative exhibit honors unhoused Orange County residents who died in 2022
Chapman’s Homeless Policy Practicum, Department of Peace Studies and law student organizations united together last month to support the installation of an on-campus Purple Flag exhibit that showcases a visual depiction of individuals in Orange County who lost their lives and were unhoused.
2023: A year of political firsts, lasts
Politics saw a year unlike any other, starting with a historic 15-round vote for Speaker of the House and wrapping up with the removal of former president Donald Trump from Maine and Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot.
Analysis | A look at possible Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election
Entering the year before presidential elections begin, Republicans are weighing their possible options for candidacy.
Several Congress members are leaving office; professors say it’s primarily due to dysfunction in Congress
More than three dozen representatives are choosing not to seek reelection next year. Some are choosing other positions in office, while others are choosing to leave entirely.
Analysis | Trump absent for third Republican presidential primaries debate; candidates fight to be considered for the alternative option
Republican candidates debate popular party issues and discuss Trump’s absence.
Analysis | Chapman looks at Biden along with other possible Democratic presidential candidates for upcoming 2024 election
While President Joe Biden is running for reelection next year, some Democrats may not want to mark his name on the ballot.