Election anxiety presents ‘existential threat’ for students
Students have reported feeling increased anxiety over the course of election week.
Video | ‘It’s your right’: Orange residents discuss importance of voting
The Panther staff asked voters at the on-campus polling center about their thoughts on this year’s election.
Trump campaign files lawsuits and requests vote recounts
Joe Biden’s projected win hasn’t stopped Donald Trump’s campaign from pursuing lawsuits on allegations of voter fraud.
Analysis | ‘Fake news’ may contribute to political polarization
Social media and the freedom of the press has allowed Americans to information whether it is factual or not.
‘Failure in the courts’: Trump administration may threaten pillars of democracy
Trump’s administration has threatened all three pillars of democracy, according to some students and faculty.
Analysis | History of the Electoral College and its controversies
The Electoral College is a contested concept that not many fully understand. Here’s the breakdown.
Independent voters discuss benefits of staying nonpartisan
Despite a polarized two-party political system, many voters opt out of registering with a political party.
Analysis | Record number of diverse candidates elected to Congress
The Panther has compiled information on a few of the candidates that contributed to the list of firsts for Congress.
Opinion | Biden’s slim victory is a wake-up call for Democratic leadership
It is our job to challenge the Biden administration to make sure his successor is nothing like Donald Trump.
Orange County to see potential increase in COVID-19 cases
Chapman’s viral infection specialist Jerika Lam predicts an influx of cases as Southern California enters colder fall and winter months.
Opinion | Armenian Referendum on American Government
With thousands dead, people must care about the Armenian struggle for liberty.
Opinion | Kamala Harris’ election restores some faith
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris embodies many firsts for America: first female, Black and South Asian vice president.
‘Darkest era’ avoided: Biden secures presidency, wins battleground states
Former Vice President Joe Biden will serve as the 46th president of the United States after acquiring 290 Electoral College votes Nov. 7.
Mail-in ballots may win Biden the election as race narrows
With over 3.9 million more popular votes than President Donald Trump, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden took the lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Cooking fire at Chapman Grand causes flooding, displaces students
After a hallway flooded at the Chapman Grand Apartments, most student residents in at least 10 units were relocated to the Panther Village Apartments.
Opinion | Don’t ‘STOP THE COUNT’
We’re going to call the election the right way – not Trump’s way – no matter how many days of counting it takes. Everyone's voice must be heard.
Opinion | South Asians make lasting impact on American politics
As South Asian representation in public office continues to grow, we will continue to see our community’s issues brought to light.
NBA sees uptick in player voting, Chapman athletes follow suit
Only 20% of eligible NBA players voted in the 2016 election, but registration numbers shot up to 90% in 2020. Chapman athletes followed in their footsteps.
Opinion | From apolitical to angry
I sit here, still refreshing for election updates and I can’t help but think there could be four more years of this. I no longer have the choice to be apolitical.
Opinion | Vote, but don’t vote third party
Third-party candidates split the votes. When an election is this close and when there are crucial human rights at stake, there is no room to vote for a third party.
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