COVID-19 cases remain low after fall break and Omicron appearance in California
As Chapman students return from fall break, the university’s COVID-19 protocols encourage testing and quarantine immediately following out-of-state travel.
Apartment fire burns long-standing Paul’s Cocktails in Old Towne Orange
Paul’s Cocktails has temporarily closed after a residential unit above the business caught fire, injuring one individual.
President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill seeks to increase funding of federal projects
After months of negotiations, the bipartisan infrastructure bill was officially signed by President Joe Biden Nov. 15.
Orange County drug dealers can now face murder charges for fentanyl poisoning
After an announcement from Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, drug dealers in Orange County can be prosecuted with murder if they distribute drugs that results in death.
Students share experiences with Greek life following University of Southern California protests
In light of the late October protests held on the University of Southern California campus, some students have begun calling for the elimination of the university's fraternities and sororities.
U.S. Supreme Court hears case against FBI for spying on Orange County Mosques
The Islamic Center of Irvine is the mosque where Fazaga v. FBI plaintiffs Ali Uddin Malik and Yasser Abdelrahim were subjected to FBI spying.
Chapman’s Cross-Cultural Center sees third resignation in one month
Following the departure of a third employee from the CCC, students and faculty react to the university’s upholding of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
In place of independent contractors, Dodge employs students to monitor COVID-19 clearance
Gone are the blue shirts worn by independently contracted Allied Universal employees, instead replaced by student monitors in bright, reflective vests.
Two new pills created to treat COVID-19 face future FDA approval
Two pharmaceutical companies — Merck and Pfizer — have created pills claimed to effectively treat COVID-19 symptoms in adults.
Vaccine mandates across the country face backlash
President Joe Biden’s administration faces lawsuits from several states against vaccine mandates for federal contractors, private employers.
Orange shooter ruled not competent to stand trial due to head injury
Scott Trausch, a lieutenant for Orange Police Department, holds up an image of a gunman who killed three adults and one child March 31, 2021 on Lincoln Avenue.
Climate Change Conference wraps, activists wonder if promises will be kept
Hundreds of world leaders and companies’ heads met in Glasgow Scotland Oct. 31 for the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP20).
‘Faith that does justice’: Father Gregory Boyle to visit Chapman campus
Father Gregory Boyle, founder and director of Homeboy Industries, will come to Chapman tonight at 5 p.m. to discuss compassion and sympathy in a hateful world.
Chapman dance community remembers Sun Lee, shares favorite memories
Friends and dance professors at Chapman University remember Sun Lee as a passionate, talented dancer who always exhibited confidence and authenticity.
Anaheim High School mascot faces backlash from Native American communities
Anaheim High School’s mascot, the Colonists, has sparked debate around Native American rights and identities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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