Celebrating birthdays in college: bittersweet or a relief?
Chapman students talk about their experience spending their first birthdays away from home.
Greek Week: five days of Panhellenic and Interfraternity chaos
Greek Week is an annual series of competitions where Panhellenic sororities and Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities are paired to raise money for philanthropic purposes and to create lasting bonds and memories among chapters. Chapman University’s 2022 Greek Week theme was the Olympics.
Searching for Pete the Panther at UPB Scavenger Hunt
Chapman’s University Program Board (UPB) hosted a scavenger hunt for students to gain better knowledge of Chapman traditions and campus layout.
Chapman Chess Club: trading thoughts, pawns on Tuesday nights
On alternating Tuesdays, professors and students alike convene in Swenson Hall for a few friendly games of chess.
Ten female roommates in Orange share stories of living together
A rumored law in Orange County states that if more than three women live together, it's ruled a brothel. If this were actually true, 10 housemates from Delta Gamma would be guilty as charged.
I Am That Girl: empowering women one Wednesday at a time
Chapman club, I Am That Girl, focuses on empowering women in a safe space where they can be themselves.
Analysis | Black History Month 2022: reflecting on the past year
Though Black History Month 2022 may be drawing to a close, there remains no shortage of reasons to celebrate the expansive accomplishments of the Black community. The Panther compiled some of the most groundbreaking moments to occur over the last year for Black Americans, from politics to entertainment.
Preview | University Program Board to host ‘Drag Brunch’ on Musco Lawn
The University Program Board (UPB) will be putting on Drag Brunch, an outdoor brunch and drag show featuring queens Denali, Coco Montresse, Mayhem Miller and Tatiana — all of whom are former contestants on the long-running TV series “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Jose Guadalupe Posada’s legacy continues at Fullerton Museum Center exhibit
From Feb. 19 to May 15 at the Fullerton Museum Center, there is a gallery is called “José Guadalupe Posada: The Iconic Printmaker and his Legacy in Popular Culture,” featuring Posada and other Chicano artists inspired by his work.
Bath & Body Works’ Black History Month Collection sparks cultural appropriation debate
Bath & Body Works released their Black History Month collection, which has resulted in large amounts of backlash.
New word game, Wordle, becomes latest social media fixation
Due to its quick gameplay and consistency among users, Wordle is dominating conversations in the social sphere.
Big spending on Valentine's Day: not always necessary
Even though the holiday has an emphasis on commercialism, there are many ways to spread the love on Valentine's Day without maxing out your credit card.
Chapman’s Vietnamese Student Association celebrates Tết festivities across Orange County
Board members from Chapman’s VSA joined the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations in two Orange County Tết celebrations last weekend.
Only 8% of people keep New Year's resolutions due to unattainable goals
Experts say to leave unattainable goals in 2021 and start 2022 with little steps toward fulfilling resolutions.
Disneyland introduces new, controversial Genie+ service
Disneyland eliminates their old ride reservation system to make way for a more expensive, yet very similar service.
Sororities adapt to pandemic with hybrid recruitment model
After holding recruitment entirely online last year, Chapman University’s Panhellenic announced sororities were finally able to come face-to-face.
Home away from home for the holidays
Some Chapman students can’t go home for the holidays this year and instead will be joining their Californian friends for a holiday in the sun, where the snow is fake and winter is above 70 degrees.
Orange holiday gift guide: niche places to shop for presents that won’t be regifted
Orange has several niche stores where you can find the gift you didn’t know you needed.
Comfort, weirdness accompanies students home for the holidays
Students discuss the rollercoaster of emotions involved with traveling back to their hometowns for the holiday season.
Jewish Chapman students continue celebrating Hanukkah with events this week
The Fish Interfaith Center is hosting various events this week to promote community and togetherness for the eight days of Hanukkah. These activities are open to members of the Chapman community from all religious backgrounds.