Sixth annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit sees in-person return
On April 29, 2022 the sixth annual Education and Ethnics Studies Summit took place in Beckman Hall with the theme “Embodied Resistance.” The summit brought keynote speaker Gustavo Arellano and invited multiple organizations to talk about the importance of ethnic studies.
Rumors regarding Moulton Hall investigation begin circulating due to lack of updates from university staff
Students waiting on investigation updates have started rumors of asbestos and carbon monoxide existing inside Moulton Hall, which have spread around to several users of the building.
Peng Wang memorial fund raises money for event, parents’ travel expenses
Following the tragic death of third-year graduate film production student Peng Wang, the Dodge College Graduate Student Council has set up a memorial fund to help Wang’s family with travel and memorial expenses.
Analysis | Increase in U.S. shootings causes concern among citizens
The number of deaths and injuries caused by gun violence continues to increase even amid a global pandemic.
Man who sexually assaulted Chapman student sentenced to six years in prison
Dalante Jerome Bell, a 22-year-old Garden Grove resident who was arrested by the Orange Police Department Sept. 28, is sentenced to six years in state prison after being convicted of two felony sexual assault charges.
Four parties report stolen property from Jim Miller parking structure
Chapman University’s Department of Public Safety advises students to lock their doors and remain vigilant to avoid theft of personal property.
Office of Sustainability partners with Sodexo to conduct food waste awareness program on campus
The Randall Dining Commons and the Office of Sustainability at Chapman University have partnered together with “Weight the Waste”, to raise awareness regarding food waste to students and faculty.
Orange County to vote for superintendent in June 2022 midterm election
During the 2022 midterm elections in early June, residents of Orange County will be voting on who will serve as the county superintendent of schools in OC’s Department of Education (OCDE) for the next four years.
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates 107th anniversary
Over a hundred years ago, Armenians were persecuted, deported and killed in what is now known as the first genocide of the 20th century. Yesterday, Armenians all over the world continued to fight to get this atrocity on the annual April 24 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
Orange County cities choose new redistricting maps
As of April 17, Orange County cities like Fullerton and Orange are adopting revised district maps for the next 10 years of elections following the release of the 2020 decennial census results.
Recent Chapman graduates killed in Anaheim stabbing, university community grieves
2021 Chapman alumni Griffin Cuomo, a former strategic and corporate communication major, and Jonathan Bahm, a former computer science major, were killed inside their Anaheim apartment Tuesday morning.
Chapman community mourns death of film student killed in sand dune vehicle accident
Peng Wang, a third-year Chapman graduate student studying film production, was killed last Friday when an off-road vehicle overturned while maneuvering over a sand dune in Imperial Valley.
Placentia-Yorba Linda becomes first OC school district to ban critical race theory
In a 3-2 vote earlier this month, district trustees voted to ban critical race theory in schools, despite arguments that it isn’t currently being taught.
Chapman University significantly reduces COVID-19 policies
The low-risk category of Orange County means a new and updated wave of COVID-19 policies for Chapman University, including no more clearance officers, little information available on the COVID-19 task force and no more updates on the testing that is being performed on the Chapman community.
Chapman University commits to divest from fossil fuels
The decision to divest reflects promises of addressing climate change and sustainability in the Chapman community.
Orange Police Department refuses to turn over military equipment public records, now facing lawsuit
The American Friends Service Committee is suing the Orange Police Department for denying public access to their weaponry purchases.
Current majority of US COVID-19 infections caused by BA.2 subvariant
As restrictions ease across the country, some experts warn that BA.2 could cause another surge of infections.
Moulton Hall currently under investigation following health concerns from students, faculty
Students and faculty who frequent Moulton Hall were evacuated and forced to relocate from their classrooms due to an ongoing investigation of potential environmental health risks in the building.
A sit down with the new president and vice president-elects of SGA
Student Government Association President-Elect Lexi Reekie (pictured) and Vice President-Elect Mac Francini (not pictured) will start their new positions April 29.
Former adjunct professor sues university over wage dispute
The hearing to potentially approve a $1.15 million settlement approaches after a former Chapman professor took legal action against the university for allegedly failing to pay some employees sufficiently.
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