Twenty unhoused people detained in February sweep of Santa Ana encampment
After the encampment was cleared by police and city officials Feb. 20, Community members have since continued to voice their frustration by the lack of resources for unhoused community members.
Analysis | ‘White women tears’: Kim Potter’s sentencing for murder of Daunte Wright raises questions about white privilege
Former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter is looking at a two-year sentence for the murder of 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Wiki Commons
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha to be formally brought to campus next academic year
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha will be the first-ever Black Greek organizations at Chapman University and have already garnered Black student interest on campus.
Masking now optional almost everywhere on campus
Effective immediately, the Chapman community is no longer required to wear face coverings indoors according to a March 3 update from President Struppa
California transitions from pandemic to ‘endemic,’ utilizes new plan to help
California will be following the SMARTER plan, a seven-point plan that will help the state continue to combat COVID-19 as it begins shifting from a pandemic to an “endemic,” since the state is no longer in a state of emergency.
Chapman professor focuses on undocumented Latinx parents, college admissions in new book
Chapman education professor Stephany Cuevas talks about the unique challenges Latinx parents face when trying to get their children into college and how they navigate through them at the virtual launch for her book, ““Apoyo Sacrificial, Sacrificial Support: How Undocumented Latinx Parents Get Their Children to College.”
Verses for the voiceless: poet Jasmine Mans visits Chapman
Mans read passages from her book “Black Girl, Call Home” over Zoom to an enamored audience of students and faculty, answering questions about identity, writer’s block and social commentary.
Preview | Russo-Ukrainian crisis, U.S. economy expected to be major topics in 2022 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union Address March 1 at 6 p.m. (PST), and there’s no shortage of issues for the commander in chief to discuss.
Long-time donors request name change to all Lastinger facilities
The Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex and Tennis Center as well as the Lastinger Parking Structure will undergo a name change Monday and Tuesday at the request of the longtime donors.
Asian American Studies minor coming to Chapman next spring, classes available next semester
After years of campaigning from both faculty and students, Chapman University is in the process of implementing an Asian American studies minor with the help of an associate dean.
Faculty respond to student claims of neglecting CU Safely Back measures
Chapman University contends with the aftermath of student complaints regarding faculty neglect of masking protocol.
OC Assistant District Attorney terminated after sheriff's report finds increase in violent crime under Spitzer
Recent reports from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department show crime has skyrocketed since District Attorney Todd Spitzer took office.
Orange County bus drivers protest unfair working conditions
Bus drivers, elected officials and community members gather in front of the Orange County Transportation Authority headquarters for a rally to support the drivers’ fight for a fair contract.
Chapman contractors, students question efficacy of ongoing union protests
Since late October, the Carpenters Local 714 union continues to demonstrate near campus with large signs and informational handouts.
‘They’re not going to lose’: Sudanese activists sustain protest of military coup
On Oct. 25, 2021, the military in Sudan detained the country’s prime minister in a coup that continues to face backlash from the people each week.
Photo Essay | Valentine's Day of change for OC bus drivers protesting poor working conditions
For Orange County bus drivers, love was not in the air on the morning of Feb. 14. Over 50 bus drivers and union members stood outside of the Orange County Transportation Association (OCTA) Headquarters demanding change to their working conditions.
Tensions rise at Ukraine’s border as Russia mobilizes troops, NATO threatens economic sanctions
As Ukraine and Russia engage in ongoing conflict, U.S. President Joe Biden started evacuating embassies and troops. However, the U.S. may not be able to send in military aid to evacuate in the event of a Russian invasion for fear of sparking a world war.
2022 State of the University address confirms plans for three major construction projects
Chapman University’s annual State of the University address confirms the institution’s upcoming plans and reflects on the previous year’s achievements.
Orange County school districts ask California governor to consider rescinding vaccination mandate
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is one of many local K-12 school districts seeking a halt to the current vaccination and masking mandates.
California senate bill seeks to ban offshore drilling
California Sen. Dave Min introduced new legislation to ban offshore drilling and cease oil production off the state coast after last October’s oil spill drumped 25,000 gallons of crude oil into Orange County waters.
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