About 400 students to move into on-campus residence halls
The Office of Residence Life and First-Year Experience postponed spring semester move-in until the week of Feb. 15 due to COVID-19 concerns.
Chapman students on frontlines of vaccine distribution
Chapman students, alumni and faculty have been working diligently to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines to the masses.
In-person commencement tentatively slated for late July, early August
Chapman stated a modified in-person ceremony may be held for the class of 2020 and 2021 on the weekends of July 30 and Aug. 6.
Public Safety security report details increase in burglaries
Vehicle break-ins at Chapman Grand reiterate a trend of increasing burglaries revealed in Public Safety’s 2020 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Experts unpack variants of COVID-19, upcoming vaccines
Chapman faculty experts in science and pharmacy discussed the latest vaccines for COVID-19 and its variants in a Feb. 9 town hall.
Trump acquitted, Senate votes he did not incite violence
After a five-day impeachment hearing, lawmakers voted that former President Trump was not directly at fault for the violence seen Jan. 6 at the Capitol.
Judge rules Orange City Council member termed out, ineligible to serve
Orange City Council member Mike Alvarez may lose his seat due to the city’s two consecutive-term limit policy.
Biden administration to rejoin Human Rights Council
President Biden moved to rejoin the U.N. Human Rights Council, another move to reverse policies enacted by former president Trump.
‘No Politics Day’ canceled due to student backlash
Civic Engagement Initiatives challenged its social media followers to imagine a day without politics, sparking controversy amongst students.
Analysis | Bernie Sanders warms his hands and our hearts, donates to charity
A viral photo of Sen. Bernie Sanders in recycled mittens took social media by a storm, as creators superimposed the image in different locations.
Student stress eases with new presidential administration
With former President Donald Trump no longer in office and unable to post on social media, many students feel less stress in their daily lives.
Biden administration increases deaf accessibility
A White House briefing featured a sign language interpreter — the first of many accessibility pushes to come under President Joe Biden’s administration.
Initial provost search narrowed to just one candidate
Norma Bouchard, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Drexel University, will be the last provost candidate from the initial search.
Sorority recruitment goes virtual
Sorority chapters adjusted their recruitment process to fit an online format that attempted to mimic the in-person experience.
Analysis | Black History Month is 11 months too short
As originally founded, the goal of Black History Month was not to restrict the integration of Black history into one fraction of the year.
Lifting of stay-at-home order prompts relief for small businesses
The deactivation of the order offers opportunity for struggling businesses; however, medical experts warn of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
GameStop surges and crashes in value after stock market short selling
GameStop was one of many companies caught in the stock market overhaul that began Jan. 13 when short sellers schemed over social media.
Professor reflects on disapproval from discrimination complaint
Freshman Aissata Sall filed a complaint against her professor Ahmed Younis, and was discouraged an investigation was not pursued.
President receives death wishes, Chapman grapples with proving values
The debate over the fate of former law professor John Eastman may have created a rift between students, faculty and senior staff.
John Eastman’s impression on Chapman: a timeline
The Panther has compiled 22 instances in which John Eastman has made headlines around the Chapman community.
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