Tod Withey, Dodge College digital systems engineer, passes away at 54
Tod Withey, a long-time digital systems engineer at Dodge College, was found deceased in an office of Marion Knott Studios Dec. 7.
Booster shots available for all adults; Pfizer and Moderna discuss effectiveness
Chapman students are getting booster shots in various local cites to combat the rise in Omicron variant cases throughout the nation.
Omicron variant causes international COVID-19 case surge affecting holiday travel
In the U.S., the Omicron variant has been detected in 27 states and 68 countries across the world.
Nationwide vaccine mandate for businesses resumes
Biden has given businesses with more than 100 employees until Jan. 4 to either require that their employees get vaccinated or test negative in a weekly COVID-19 test taken before they enter the workplace.
YOU at Chapman: a customizable curation of mental health resources
A new interactive program has been created for Chapman students with its main purpose being to centralize all mental health resources on and off-campus.
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.
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