Law professor addresses Trump tax scandal
While Trump’s tax returns are not publicly available, Chapman University tax law professor Bobby Dexter explained how a net operating loss could be at fault.
Analysis | Candidates’ positions on issues within first presidential debate
The Panther collected analyses from the presidents of Chapman Republicans and Chapman Democrats to dissect Trump and Biden’s positions in the debate.
SGA partners with BSU to expedite action plan
Student government has formed 12 different task forces, made of two to four members, to promote the accompanying 12 Black Student Union action items.
Opinion | Trump is why we need a wealth tax
When I learned that President Donald Trump paid virtually no taxes the year he won the election, I wasn’t the least bit surprised.
COVID-19 diagnoses strike White House, impede Trump campaign trail
President Donald Trump will reside in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for an indefinite amount of time as he recovers from the coronavirus.
Opinion | Not to be an alarmist, but I’m alarmed
Donald Trump’s display during the presidential debate should concern every citizen fearful our country is drifting toward an authoritarian regime. Because it is.
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Tensions run high in first presidential debate
Presidency scholar Lori Cox Han and political science Chair John Compton spoke on the egregious nature of the Sept. 29 presidential debate.
Sparks stepping down as Dean of School of Communication
Lisa Sparks announced in an email that she will be leaving her position as a dean at the end of the academic year.
Health communicators oppose Sparks’ recommendations
The National Communication Association released a statement opposing Chapman Dean of the School of Communication Lisa Sparks’ recommendations for reopening schools.
Town hall clarifies Chapman reopening procedures
Hybrid instruction is anticipated to begin on Oct. 5 for graduate students and sometime between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. for undergraduate students.
Ethnic Studies added as official cluster
Students can now declare an Ethnic Studies Cluster after a year-long administrative effort to design the program and obtain formal approval.
Black Student Union and Fish Interfaith Center discuss Black trauma
A Zoom conference opened discussion to the struggle of Black students fueling the Black Lives Matter movement.
Chapman sets up outdoor areas for student access
To maximize safety while also providing students study spaces on campus, the university erected outdoor tents that house tables, chairs and WiFi.
Amy Coney Barrett nominated to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett’s confirmation hearings begin Oct. 12.
Social media policies curb election misinformation
Facebook and Twitter implemented new regulations to reduce false narratives in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 election.
Trump to announce Supreme Court nomination after Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorials
President Donald Trump will nominate a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s now-empty seat on Sept. 26.
Public Safety capitalizes on Orange Police Department partnership to strengthen university proposal
In attempts to stay in good standing with the City of Orange, Chapman University may extend the number of weeks the Orange Police Department patrols local neighborhoods to crack down on off-campus parties.
Former student-employee brought discrimination case against manager
Amaka Esegbue filed a complaint on her Mail Services manager to Chapman Human Resources in May, after Esegbue said he talked about “bringing back lynching.”
Director of Diversity and Inclusion position promoted to senior staff
In an attempt to bolster the authority of the director of Diversity and Inclusion, Chapman administration promoted the role to a vice presidential level and are actively reshaping the job description.
Africana Studies minor to put diversity at its center
After requests from students, an Africana Studies minor officially launched this fall within the Wilkinson College, offering courses on the collective history and cultures of people of African descent.
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