Put on your dancing shoes: Students host prom for class of 2024
Students are organizing a themed prom with live music and vendors for the class of 2020 high school graduates who lost their final dance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The stars are out for third annual Flower Moon Festival
On April 27, The Collective will host their third annual Flower Moon Festival at the Garden Amphitheater. Fifteen musical acts from Chapman and the local Orange area will play across three different stages throughout the evening alongside student vendors.
Zonta FilmFest provides space for women in film to thrive
The Panther spoke with the co-chair of Newport Harbor’s chapter of the Zonta Club to learn more about the film festival they’re launching and what attendees can expect from it.
Opera Chapman puts its own spin on Mozart and Moran works with spring production
Performing on April 19 and 21, Opera Chapman’s spring production will be a double bill of two lesser-known operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Robert Moran.
Sophia Chew is the main character in every universe
Photographer and digital artist Sophia Chew specializes in self-portraiture, inserting herself into fictional worlds inspired by her favorite books, series and films. Her work has caught the attention of millions of social media users and major brands too.
‘Project Vesperi’ takes Chapman students on a one-way trip to Venus
The science fiction video game, created by Chapman students, follows a doctor investigating signs of life on the second planet from the sun. It was developed through multiple collaborative efforts, utilizing help from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and the Fowler School of Engineering.
Now this is podcasting: How a mother and son combined their love of film with their love of family
Senior Eric Rustum and his mom Minna Jung joined forces to launch a mother-son podcast. The Panther spoke with them to learn how it got started and what listeners can expect.
Billy Tibbals talks creative process, upcoming EP ‘Nightlife Stories’
Ahead of his second extended play (EP), musician Billy Tibbals reached out to The Panther to talk about his upcoming EP ‘Nightlife Stories,’ touching on his musical inspirations and songwriting process.
COPA one-act showcase to feature work of three student directors
After over a year of preparation, the College of Performing Arts presents three student-directed one-act plays, including “Kissing Scene,” “Icarus’s Mother” and “Trifles.”
Rethink your drink: SCC class implementing healthy caution around alcohol consumption
The students of SCC 400 Message Design 2 seek to inform Chapman on the effects of unhealthy drinking habits through a series of fun and educational events.
Chapman students flock to the Birdwatching Association
Chapman’s Birdwatching Association talks about their love of birds and what students can expect from meetings.
Young Dumb Winners take home national radio award
The Chapman Radio show won big at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System Award for Best Comedy Program on March 2. The group talked to The Panther about their show's origins, funniest episodes and being best friends who live together.
Chapman musician honors grandmother through orchestral piece and short film
Chapman student and aspiring film composer Logyn Okuda talked to The Panther about his upcoming score-focused short film “Elegy for a Flower” and how collaboration played a big role in bringing it to life.
O-Sky Lochmandy talks creative inspirations, finding his musical footing
The Chapman musician spoke with The Panther about the inspirations behind his music, the Florida music scene and future plans.
Cut to the bone: Student-curated exhibit arrives in Escalette Art Collection
Chapman students partner with Los Angeles-based artist Jenny Yurshansky for an exhibition that explores family and what it means to connect with your roots.
Life’s batter with Taylor Green’s baking
The Chapman student baker spoke with The Panther about how she made a cake for Dean Henrik Cronqvist and the future of her baking company, Taylor Baked.
Chapman alumna shares journey with OCD, talks published short story
Danielle Krikorian, a 2020 creative writing alumna, shared the development and publishing of her OCD-inspired short story, “Darci and the Hook, Line, and Sinker.”
The Rage founders talk fashion magazine, highlighting personal styles
The Rage Magazine works to highlight student fashion interests and is open to all ideas students are interested in pitching.
COPA to perform comedic, modern take on ‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’
After a four week stretch of rehearsals, Chapman’s College of Performing Arts (COPA) will perform their Shakespeare reimagining, “Twelfth Night, or What You Will,” on Feb. 15-17 for their department show in Musco Hall.
Love isn’t dead: The timeless tales of Chapman love
With Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, Chapman couples share their love stories and opinions on the holiday.