A saga of SGA scandals
The controversies, disputes and power struggles that shaped student government.
We’re turning 100!
The Panther is celebrating its first centennial. Here’s to the next.
How should antisemitism be defined?
Some Chapman faculty say the university’s definition threatens academic freedom.
It’s those damn phones…or is it?
Psychologists are saying phone usage might not be the threat to mental health we think it is.
Chapman receives a D- free speech ranking
Chapman holds a below-average free speech grade, but the free speech chair defends the university’s record.
A friend turned enemy: The AI detector dilemma
AI detectors face many threats of inaccuracy, and Turnitin's new mandatory data sharing brings up the question of whether we should protect academic integrity or sacrifice student privacy to enable this advancement.
Battles escalate in the Chapman parking war
On-campus parking has always been a problem; this semester, students are now experiencing similar issues at campus housing.
Are paper exams making a comeback?
Professors weigh the benefits of paper exams for reasons beyond AI.
What is the true price of disability accommodations?
As disability accommodations become more common on college campuses, a less visible divide is emerging: students with greater financial resources may have an easier path to the diagnoses and documentation needed to receive support.
Chapman graduate among 3 killed in Los Angeles news helicopter crash
Eliana Moreno, an aerial journalist for NBC4 and Telemundo 52, was aboard the helicopter when it crashed Tuesday evening.
Chapman climbs while others fall in nationwide enrollment cliff
Amid the nationwide enrollment cliff spread driven by declining birth rates from the 2008 recession, Chapman continues to flourish and prosper as a university.
New federal rules reshape student loans
New federal rules bring borrowing limits and repayment changes for students and families
Self-design majors put on moratorium
Applications for self-design majors have been paused; now, Chapman students are wondering why and what comes next.
What does ‘gold standard science’ mean for faculty research?
Threats of partisan politics influencing research are looming over Chapman faculty and researchers across the country.
Former Chapman law school dean sues with claim he was fired for being gay
Paul Paton alleges his relationship with Chapman leadership soured after his 2024 marriage and amid changes to the university’s DEI programs.
Student government remains in limbo
Administration probe of election scandal could last through November.
Running on caffeine and a dream
Are unhealthy study habits a cause for concern, or just another facet of college life?
‘Be not afraid’: The voices rising in Orange
Armed with signs, paper hearts and a call to action, local activists gathered on May Day to protest the Trump administration’s policies, defend democracy and remind younger generations that their voices still matter.
Upcoming elections jump-start voter registration efforts on campus
The nationwide push for more college-aged voters shows itself in Orange.
No perfect path, just the next step
As graduation approaches, Chapman seniors weigh career resources and personal networks as they prepare for life post-college.
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