State of emergency declared in Orange County following new respiratory virus
Orange County hospitals have filled to the brim as a result of a respiratory syncytial virus and officials were quick to declare it a health emergency across the county.
Chapman looks to increase Latinx student population to at least 25%
President Daniele Struppa announced the university’s plan to work towards its goal in becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution during this year’s State of the University Address.
Supreme Court pig case raises questions of the extent of states’ power
The Supreme Court’s responses to California case, National Pork Producers v. Ross, reflects a divide in thinking between conservative and liberal justices.
California turns to Dana Point desalination plant as drought worsens
The California Coastal Commission approved a $140 million desalination plant in Dana Point last month, following decades of debate regarding the controversial $1.4 billion Huntington Beach plant that ultimately ended in the commission rejecting the overall project.
Attallah College’s partnership with Santa Ana school district creates special education teaching program
Through the new “Grow Your Own” program, teachers from the Santa Ana School Unified District (SAUSD) can receive a master’s degree and teaching credentials without any out-of-pocket costs.
Students form off-campus fraternity Kappa Sigma
What started out as an interest group in Fall 2021 has quickly grown into much more only a year later as off-campus fraternity Kappa Sigma continues to grow and make their presence known to the university’s student body.
Chapman sees reports of Safe Ride abuse
Students are beginning to abuse the university’s Public Safety Operation Safe Ride, leading to less safe ride accessibility for students who rely on the service, according to the Dean of Students Office.
Chapman graduation, retention rates fluctuate over past decade
The Panther looked through data on the university’s graduation and retention rates from over the past decade.
Diving into the 2022 midterm ballot propositions
The Panther breaks down all seven propositions that California voters will vote on during this year’s midterm elections.
Who takes home the biggest paycheck at Chapman University?
Chapman’s most recent 990 file is from the 2019-2020 fiscal year, and it includes a breakdown of which individuals had the most reportable compensation from the university. Here are the top 10 highest earners of the university
Student loan relief application temporarily blocked days after official release to public
The student loan forgiveness application for current college students and alumni with loans is now open for students to apply for debt relief.
Analysis | Orange County residents predict results for upcoming midterm election
With the increase of purple in the County, residents and voters analyze how they believe this recent shift will affect the outcomes of the midterm elections.
Health Center shifts doctor’s notes policies
With COVID-19 altering healthcare policies in California and university students reported to be abusing doctor’s notes, the university’s health center affirms new policies for providing doctor’s notes to students.
Q&A | 2022 Orange City Council candidates
Twelve candidates are running for five open seats on the Orange City Council this year — the mayor and Districts 1, 3, 4 and 6.
Protests reach Orange County following death of Mahsa Amini
Members of Chapman’s Iranian Student Cultural Organization have hosted several protests and demonstrations have come together t
Analysis | Some collegiate-level textbooks still use outdated racial terminology
Several textbooks are using terms that are not socially acceptable like “Blacks,” when the appropriate term to use is “Black,” “person of color” or “African-American.”
OC-San Diego train service halts after landslide and coastal erosion
A state of emergency was declared late September due to a landslide and coastal erosion that has halted the Orange County-San Diego train service.
Q&A | A sit-down with CA’s 40th district candidate Asif Mahmood
Democratic physician and pulmonologist Asif Mahmood is running against Republican incumbent Young Kim for the state’s 40th district seat in the House of Representatives.
Gas prices in California continue to increase higher than U.S. average
The state’s gas prices have risen over $2 more than the U.S. average due to offline oil refineries, prompting an uproar among many residents in the state to demand a decrease in prices.
Where did COVID-19 clearance monitors go?: Chapman officially changes COVID protocols
As of Sept. 26, COVID-19 protocols on campus have been eased to mirror the decrease in positive cases among the Chapman community.
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