Orange County transitions to red tier, indoor operations resume
Following the March 14 reclassification, venues like restaurants, schools and amusement parks are permitted to reopen.
Video | Chapman prepares for hybrid learning amid safety concerns
Dean of Students Jerry Price and Vice President of Facilities Management Richard Turner detail preventative COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Orange City Council restricts accessory housing, short-term rentals
New restrictions prohibit more than one bedroom for every 500 square feet, bedrooms with outside access and kitchen utilities in bedrooms.
Orange residents, students express hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccines are available for distribution, yet some remain uncertain about the efficiency and long-term effects.
Disneyland included in California’s new amusement park guidelines
Disneyland fans voiced mixed reactions to California’s new April 1 reopening guidelines.
‘Don’t lie’: Chapman students go to unusual lengths to receive the vaccine
Students are attempting every way to get the vaccine, from driving across state borders to prematurely signing up for an appointment.
‘Damage control’: Newsom struck by recall movement after series of lawsuits
With an emphasis on his alleged poor handling of the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom is the target in a recall campaign.
Surveys reveal student, faculty discontent with hybrid learning
In recent surveys, students and faculty expressed a strong preference against a hybrid model of learning.
Orange not following other Orange County cities in providing hazard pay
Although cities have been voting to provide hazard pay for grocery workers, the city of Orange has not discussed the topic.
Orange City Council member resigns, council to replace vacant seat
Mike Alvarez resigned from his seat March 8 to due a judge-confirmed violation of a two consecutive-term limit.
Analysis | A year in review: COVID-19 remains politically divisive in the US
Safety measures like lockdowns, social distancing and mask wearing have divided public opinion across political lines.
‘In quicksand’: Female faculty talk pandemic’s impact on work, childcare stigma
With the pandemic forcing children to stay at home, mothers in academia juggle multiple responsibilities while attempting to stay focused on their careers.
Q&A | A sit down with President Struppa on community division
Struppa shares his perspective on fraternity parties, conduct violation reporting and the university’s readiness to reintroduce hybrid classes March 29.
Johnson & Johnson joins Moderna, Pfizer as third American vaccine provider
Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine was approved for use in the U.S. Feb. 27, but many are concerned about its 72% effectiveness.
Guest speaker works to end police violence through data collection
Samuel Sinyangwe presented some of his statistical work and solutions to Chapman students in a Zoom webinar March 2.
Women’s Herstory kickoff celebrates Women’s History Month
Chapman’s Cross-Cultural Center began Women’s History Month with a virtual kickoff event featuring a student panel.
Preview | Guest speaker to discuss election security
Matt Bernhard will speak to Chapman students regarding his work with securing elections and recounting ballots during the 2020 election.
Analysis | Consequences, debates around raising the national minimum wage
Minimum wage workers say that a national raise to $15 is about nothing more than providing a livable income.
Opinion | We need the Equality Act
The Equality Act is not about power. It’s about respect and equal opportunity in the U.S., a sentiment the country was founded on.
Ethnic Studies Society, Chapman Activist Coalition organize counterprotest
A safe, virtual space was created to promote ethnic studies and oppose a potential white supremacist protest that never materialized.
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