COVID-19 endangers Orange County’s homeless population
Mercy House in Santa Ana has transitioned over 500 homeless into permanent housing since March.
Alumna aims to guide struggling students through firsthand experience
Yvette Hernandez, a Chapman alumna and ministry intern at the Fish Interfaith Center, hosts the weekly “Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Loved” digital gathering.
Admission office prepares remote experiences for prospective students
The Office of Admission established new virtual programs to reach and interact with prospective students across the globe during the pandemic.
‘It’s much more than hair’: New act bans race-based hair discrimination
The Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, passed by the House of Representatives, aims to end hair discrimination.
Guest speaker reflects on wrongful incarceration
Jimmie C. Gardner was wrongly convicted of sexual assault in 1990 and faced 27 years in prison out of his 110-year sentence. He shared his story Sept. 29.
New exam monitoring software poses privacy concerns
Chapman signed a deal with Proctorio, a software that can crack down on academic dishonesty. However, it raises some ethical and privacy concerns.
SheWolf Society strives for inclusion in writers’ room
The new on-campus club SheWolf Society aims to amplify voices of women and LGBTQIA+ creatives.
‘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.