‘Just a matter of time’: worsening fire seasons attributed to climate change
Research has linked the increase in California wildfires to man-made global warming.
Students debate merit of on-campus classes
Registration is approaching fast for Chapman students, who will have to decide whether to attend classes in-person or online.
New name, same style: Taqueria De Anda rebrands
Orange restaurant Taqueria De Anda, which has served Chapman students for over a decade, has rebranded under the new name “Taqueria Hoy!”
Small businesses make up for OC Fair cancellation
In lieu of the annual fair, the Orange County Fair and Event Center board hosted the “Fair Food Drive-Thru” at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds.
‘Exacerbates our pain’: Zoom classes challenge students with disabilities
While everyone at Chapman continues to grapple with the hardships of an online academic year, students with disabilities may face an added layer of difficulty.
Orange Paseo brings business back to Old Towne
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Orange Plaza has created a new outside dining experience for locals to enjoy with safety regulations in place.
Consumer patterns uninfluenced by Amazon workplace surveillance
Amazon introduced tracking technology to ensure no time is wasted during the pandemic. However, questions rise about the technology’s ethics.
Resource guide created for Black students at Chapman
A resource guide aimed to help Black students better acclimate to Orange highlights local Black-owned businesses and restaurants.
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.