‘Playing a game of chance’: Reflections on Breonna Taylor case
Brett Hankison, one of three officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s shooting March 13, was indicted and released on $15,000 bail. The Chapman community mourn over her wrongful death and the case’s decision.
‘No shame’: webinars aim to destigmatize mental health
The “Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind” webinar series combines scientific research and spirituality to engage in practicing mindfulness.
Employees in the dark on Disneyland reopening
Disneyland and Walt Disney World announced Sept. 29 that they will lay off an estimated 28,000 employees due to the park closures.
Trump administration speculates banning TikTok over data breaching
TikTok partnered with Oracle and Walmart to work around a U.S. government national security threat that could ban the application in the country.
Leah Aldridge seeks to diversify Chapman as newly hired Dodge faculty
Chapman’s push toward diversity brought forth the hiring of new screenwriting and film studies professor Leah Aldridge.
The Collective’s new ‘Capsule Series’ showcases student talent
Members of Chapman’s on-campus organization for arts and music, The Collective, created “The Capsule Series,” a visual project featuring several artists.
Student designs ‘Chap-tivism’ timeline detailing campus activism
Dating back to 1861, senior peace studies major Natalia Ventura conducted research to create a timeline that marked over 96 entries of activism and social injustice at Chapman University.
Screen acting alumna Regina Bryant shoots pilot of web series ‘L.Y.F.E.’
Since her spring graduation, Regina Bryant has filmed the pilot episode of a coming-of-age web series titled “L.Y.F.E.,” which features four students at a historically Black college or university (HBCU).
Review | Black-owned restaurants you have to visit in Orange County
Whether you’re looking for some authentic Southern grill, vegan treats, coffee or pastries, there are plenty of fantastic options from Black-owned restaurants in Orange County to visit.
Livestream raves mimic concert experiences
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, enthusiasm is still high among festivalgoers, as ravers are taking the culture to their own living rooms.
Counseling center aims to improve mental health
Andrew Kami, the new director of the Student Psychological Counseling Center, said the center implemented telemedicine, Zoom drop-in hours and eight new psychological interns to better aid students.
Conservatory introduces Mariachi ensemble
College of Performing Arts professor Tammy Yi and her two students, Julian Garrido-Figueroa and Erandi Sanchez, created a Mariachi ensemble.
Freshmen rent Lake Tahoe house in lieu of dorm life
First-year students Annika Krein, Thomas Gill and Sam Lash are living in a house on Lake Tahoe to replace the experience of living in on-campus dorms.
COVID-19 waste: an unintended consequence of the pandemic
Countless disposable face masks, gloves and even hand sanitizer bottles are tossed into the environment, causing distress to the ocean and marine life.
Disappearance of rideshare services could impact student safety
Rideshare services Uber and Lyft are threatening to temporarily shut down operations in California, which can put students without personal vehicles at risk of finding safe transportation.
Chapman study explores xenophobia toward Asian Americans
A Chapman University national mental health study found that over 50% of Asian Americans surveyed experienced at least one instance of racism toward them or their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chapman community grapples with possible reputational damage
Parents and Board members believe that the Newsweek opinion of law professor John Eastman, as well as other recent incidents, could affect Chapman’s reputation.
First-year students adapt to remote freshman year experience
Freshman Veronica Tullo had a feeling her first semester would be remote. Yet that didn’t make it any less disappointing when the final word came.
Fowler law students reflect on experience and school reputation
Current students and alumni of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law spoke with The Panther on their perspectives of the law school and its efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
COVID-19 job market leaves fewer opportunities for students
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, popular internships among college students and recent graduates are down 83%.