‘It shouldn’t be up to us’: Law students speak out against Eastman op-ed
The Black Law Students Association and the Diversity Social Justice Forum called upon the Chapman community to speak up when faced with injustice and racially charged rhetoric.
‘It shouldn’t be up to us’: Law students speak out against Eastman op-ed
The Black Law Students Association and the Diversity Social Justice Forum called upon the Chapman community to speak up when faced with injustice and racially charged rhetoric.
New Title IX regulations may reduce reports of sexual assault
A mixed response to new Title IX regulations emerged, as some changes to legal proceedings of sexual assault cases prove controversial.
Chapman faculty join ‘Scholar Strike’ for racial justice
Some faculty opted out of regular lectures and joined Scholar Strike, a two day period of educating students about race, gender, religion and creating an anti-racist environment.
Performance majors adjust to virtual classes
Departments in the College of Performing Arts are adapting to new technological obstacles as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect live performances.
Global education slated to resume in spring
The Center for Global Education is hosting a virtual study abroad fair to introduce students to global education open spring 2021.
Discussion accelerates to merge television and film within Dodge
The Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is moving forward with a formal proposal to merge the Film Production and Television Writing and Production programs.
Opinion | Woodward not exempt from ‘playing it down’
It’s a journalist’s duty to disseminate knowledge, not to “hold onto a scoop” in order to pocket the money from a book that rides off the wake of one of the biggest modern elections in history.
Greek life launches new voter engagement coalition
The new Fraternity and Sorority Life Voter Engagement Coalition sparks a competition between Greek life chapters as they race to register members to vote.
Senate elections ‘too close to call’ as both parties strive for control
As the upcoming Nov. 3 election approaches, there is uncertainty over which political party will gain control of the 35 open U.S. Senate seats.
COVID-19 Weekly Briefing Aug. 30
At least eighteen students have tested positive for the coronavirus and a professor canceled a social gathering he planned to host Sept. 3 after receiving concerns from students.
BSU demands accountability from administration
Black Student Union hosted its first student organization meeting of the semester Aug. 31, as members actively work toward creating an inclusive environment at Chapman.
SGA president and vice president prepare for an unprecedented year
Newly elected Student Government Association President Philip Goodrich and Vice President Erin Mason are devising plans to address diversity and accessibility for the student body’s greater college experience.
COVID-19 vaccine divisive before government approval
Companies Pfizer and Moderna are in late stage trials for a COVID-19 vaccine which may be approved for use as early as October, leading to speculation that there may be political motives behind the announcement so close to the November presidential election.
Rinker Pharmacy, Crean students transition to in-person learning
Chapman University administration decided last month to hold in-person labs and evaluations for students in the School of Pharmacy and the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.
SGA launches COVID-19 financial relief program
The Student Government Association is spearheading a $100,000 relief program students can apply for until the funds are fully distributed.
‘Orange County can be the next Kenosha’: Patriot Front propaganda found near campus
Chapman University law student Michael Mermelstein found stickers from Patriot Front, a white supremacist group, posted at Bruxie and along West Sycamore Avenue Sept. 1.
Over 100 students attend BSU protest calling for greater administration response
Members of the Black Student Union led a protest on the steps of Memorial Hall Aug. 29 to question Chapman University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Republican party nominates Trump at platformless convention
The National Republican Convention was held on the steps of the White House with an in-person ceremony ensuing during the nomination for the reelection of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
Chapman faculty and staff temporarily lose retirement contributions
President Daniele Struppa announced in an email to employees July 31 that Chapman is temporarily suspending contributions to 401(a) retirement plans.
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