Best of: pita and hummus is the favorite at farmer’s market
Commonly referred to by students as “the hummus guy,” Jonathan Briceno runs the stand selling a variety of hummus and pita bread.
Best of: The Observatory beats out the concert competition
The Observatory, known for its “mom-and-pop” atmosphere, hosts smaller artists and introduces Orange County locals to new talent and music.
Best of: Snooze, Orange’s favorite breakfast and brunch spot
Snooze offers a holistic experience: great food, great ambiance, and great service. Whether you’re going to celebrate or to treat yourself, Snooze provides the best brunch in Orange.
Best of: State Route 133 brings ‘calmness and tranquility’
On Route 133, the roads are smooth, the destination is beautiful and the road itself offers a chance to take a break from the fast-paced hustle and bustle of daily life.
Best of: bartender Jen K mixes things up at Paul’s Cocktails
Jen K makes the best bloody mary’s in town, according to her and everyone else in Paul’s Cocktails at 9 am this past Sunday morning.
Best of: Laguna Beach is most favorable to students
When making plans to go to the beach, Chapman students often find themselves asking the same question: which one?
Best of: The Filling Station has the food to cure a hangover
The Filling Station, located on the corner of Glassell Street and Maple Avenue, is the perfect place for a hangover cure.
Best of: Adam Zupka wins over hearts of Paul’s regulars
Adam Zupka, commonly known as “Lurch” to Paul’s regulars, has a goal of maintaining Paul’s good reputation and makes sure everyone has a good time.
Best of: The Pizza Press reigns supreme among students
Students debate whether the best made-to-order pizza exists at Blaze Pizza or The Pizza Press.
‘Good twists and great villains’: Friday the 13th screened on campus
Horror movie fans sat on the lawn in front of the Musco Center for the Arts to watch a screening of the 1980s horror film “Friday the 13th.”
Rotating cultural room re-designed for Middle Eastern students
On the first day of the semester, the Resilience Room in the Cross-Cultural Center was opened to students. It has been given a new identity to represent Middle Eastern culture at Chapman.
Photojournalist Harry Mattison on war and borders
Photojournalist Harry Mattison visited Chapman’s campus to share his collection of photos and the stories that represent the moments in time he captured with his camera on Sept. 11.
Hotspots in Orange call attention to human trafficking
“Talk to your friends and family. The greater variety of people who are aware of the issue, the more word will get out there. The more people will pick up on it.”
Five dead nationwide due to vaping-related illnesses
As of Sept. 8, 450 lung illnesses have been linked to vaping, according to the Centers for Disease Control. There have been five reported deaths thus far.
Chapman preparedness for California earthquakes
This summer, safety concerns rose after two large earthquakes on July 4 and 6, one of which hit 7.1 in magnitude.
New Henley fitness center to make up for limited gym space
With fitness being a crucial aspect for some college students’ daily routines, there have been long-standing complaints regarding Chapman’s main campus gym, the Julianne Argyros Fitness Center.
Hooves mural brings color to Chapman’s local liquor store
“Chapman customers love the mural; they said it needed to be done,” said Robert Rashid, the manager of Hooves Liquor.
Max Landis faces eight abuse allegations after canceled appearance
Students from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts might remember Max Landis as the speaker whose Nov. 7 guest appearance was canceled.
Housing requirement creates overcrowding in campus housing
Chapman’s housing policy requires freshmen and sophomore students to live in on-campus property. The Office of Residence Life and First Year cannot accommodate all underclassmen students this fall.
