Emma Haas 11/8/21 Emma Haas 11/8/21

Chapman to celebrate first-generation students with week of festivities

This first-generation celebration occurs at universities across the nation, and Chapman has a week of events planned to join the festivities.

Angelina Hicks 11/8/21 Angelina Hicks 11/8/21

Anti-mask, anti-vaccine mandate rally gathers in Orange Plaza Paseo

Last weekend, hundreds of people flooded the Orange Circle to protest mask and vaccine mandates. However, some participants seemed to be protesting issues other than vaccine mandates.

Mitchell Tanaka 11/6/21 Mitchell Tanaka 11/6/21

Local carpentry union protests Chapman for allegedly undermining construction labor standards

Members of Carpenters Union Local 714 protested outside Memorial Lawn this past week, condemning Chapman for its partnership with RD Olson Construction and Framing Specialists, Inc.

Angelina Hicks 11/4/21 Angelina Hicks 11/4/21

CDC approves vaccine for children ages 5 to 11; FDA approves Johnson & Johnson booster for all adults

Older adults, healthcare workers and immunocompromised individuals were first in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine late last year, and now, the progression is reaching a much younger demographic.

Stephanie Parajon 11/1/21 Stephanie Parajon 11/1/21

Newport Beach to vote on directly electing mayor, some remain concerned

Newport Beach City Council voted on the proposal at an Oct. 26 meeting. Those in favor believe the provision to be more democratic while others fear this could be a power grab that will cost voters.

Mitchell Tanaka 11/1/21 Mitchell Tanaka 11/1/21

Entangled histories: ‘Indigenous Blackness’ lecture highlights complexity of identity

At the event, Paul Joseph López Oro demonstrated the limitations of categorizing the Garifuna people in broad terms like “Black” or “Latin American.”

Payton Bell 10/31/21 Payton Bell 10/31/21

California passes Menstrual Equity for All Act

A new piece of legislation requiring all public schools in the state to provide free menstrual products was recently signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Aarushi Bhaskaran 10/31/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 10/31/21

Santa Ana addresses police reforms in wake of fatal shooting

Brandon Lopez, cousin of Santa Ana city councilman Johnathan Hernandez, was killed by police on Sept. 28, a week before the city was set to address police reform and oversight initiatives.

Stephanie Parajon 10/31/21 Stephanie Parajon 10/31/21

Analysis | Several Jan. 6 Capitol rioters opt for self-representation in court

Despite legal experts advising against it, some of the defendants who stormed the U.S. Capitol are foregoing legal representation.

Payton Bell 10/29/21 Payton Bell 10/29/21

Diversity and Social Justice Forum Symposium to address racism during the pandemic and criminal justice system

The symposium is an annual event that addresses different social justice issues regarding diversity, equity and inclusion each year.

Catherine Mysliwiec 10/29/21 Catherine Mysliwiec 10/29/21

Chapman updates COVID-19 dashboard

Chapman’s updated COVID-19 dashboard features seven-day rolling averages to better align with state and local reporting.

Angelina Hicks 10/29/21 Angelina Hicks 10/29/21

Large California retailers to implement gender-neutral toy aisles

Starting in 2024, retail stores with more than 500 employees will face fees if they fail to create gender neutral toy sections.

Payton Bell 10/26/21 Payton Bell 10/26/21

‘Get out there and enjoy it:’ Fauci said Halloween set to resume as normal for vaccinated individuals

With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic still not in sight, some individuals are still concerned about whether it's safe to gather on Halloween night, despite the assurance of Biden’s chief medical advisor, Anthony Fauci.

Mitchell Tanaka 10/26/21 Mitchell Tanaka 10/26/21

Officials warn against using ivermectin to treat COVID-19 amid lawsuits, protests

Chapman community members disagree on how the drug should be used, but many conclude the public needs to be better informed about ivermectin.

Aarushi Bhaskaran 10/26/21 Aarushi Bhaskaran 10/26/21

California passes bill mandating ethnic studies as graduation requirement for high schools

Newsom signed the politically contentious bill amid heated debate in Orange County regarding the implementation of ethnic studies in the district.

Catherine Mysliwiec 10/24/21 Catherine Mysliwiec 10/24/21

California mandates COVID-19 vaccine for K-12 students starting in 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 1 that California will be the first state to require all K-12 students attending public and private schools to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Stephanie Parajon 10/21/21 Stephanie Parajon 10/21/21

Huntington Beach oil spill could sway 2022 midterm voters

Congressional candidates and environmental advocates discuss how the recent Huntington Beach oil spill may affect the 2022 midterms.

Renee Elefante 10/20/21 Renee Elefante 10/20/21

Chapman community describes complications with shuttle service, inaccessibility of transportation

The service, which has been used for eight years and accommodates Chapman Grand Apartments and Panther Village residents, has experienced issues such as long wait times and inconsistent hours over the weekend.

Angelina Hicks 10/17/21 Angelina Hicks 10/17/21

California first state to ban non-consensual condom removal; now considered sexual battery

Chapman's definition of sexual assault includes “stealthing,” the act of removing a condom during intercourse without consent.

Mitchell Tanaka 10/16/21 Mitchell Tanaka 10/16/21

While OC beaches reopen after oil spill, questions linger about environmental effects, prevention

Following a recent oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach, the reopened shores of Orange County and San Diego County may be a welcome sight for locals and tourists alike.

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