City of Orange releases 2022 annual crime report, revealing increases in aggravated assault, burglary
While reports of homicide and sexual assault decreased, other violent crimes, including aggravated assault, increased.
Strike Four | A look at the nationwide strikes
While the strikes for the automotive and healthcare industries have ended, the ones for the hotel and education industries remain ongoing.
108 years later, Armenians are still being targeted by neighboring countries
Over 100,000 ethnic Armenians have left the region of Nagorno-Karabakh amid Azerbaijan attacks.
Chapman professor sets out to research the effectiveness of wildfire alerts on social media
The study will only examine the social media platform X, but researchers believe it will apply to other social media platforms.
California’s ongoing homelessness crisis continues to rise
As homelessness continues to persist in California, there are calls to address the ongoing situation.
Schmid College of Science and Technology introduces new scholarship opportunity with the Beckman Foundation
The Wescombe STEM Scholarship provides students research experience in Orange County for the 2024-2025 school year.
Analysis | Trump’s lawyers turn against him in election interference case
One by one, Trump’s lawyers and other close personnel have been taking plea bargains in his election interference case.
Wilkinson College welcomes new Asian American Studies minor professor Vivian Yan-Gonzalez
Dr. Vivian Yan-Gonzalez, assistant professor for the Asian American Studies minor, is already making notable contributions to Chapman University through her passion for her work.
Analysis | House finally elects new Speaker after weeks of chaos, upheaval
Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson was recently elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives after three weeks of vacancy in the position.
Domoic acid scare temporarily shuts down lobster fishing along Orange County, LA coastline
High levels of domoic acid found within spiny lobsters in Southern California waters saw a temporary shutdown of fishing alongside certain areas of the Los Angeles coast, extending to Orange County.
Chapman’s Survey of American Fears releases results for ninth year
Released in mid-October, the Chapman Survey of American Fears showcases the top 10 fears in Americans for 2023.
Don’t let the bedbugs bite: Infestations in Paris, Las Vegas
Studies show bedbug infestations are currently on the rise globally.
New campus center at the Rinker campus officially sees grand opening
The new 52,000-square-foot campus center at the Rinker campus, is finally seeing a grand opening after being open for several months.
State of the City highlights Orange’s triumphs, while also exposing areas for improvement
Orange community members gather to celebrate this year’s wins and to hear Mayor Dan Slater provide information on the years to come.
Analysis | Donald Trump issued gag order in preparation for election interference case; Judge Chutkan puts it on temporary hold
Following his statements attacking members of the prosecution team in the election interference case, Trump received a gag order from Judge Tanya Chutkan, which she temporarily lifted four days later.
Fowler School of Law postpones diversity, social justice forum symposium event to spring 2024
Due to recent events between Israel and Palestine, Fowler School of Law has decided to postpone its Diversity and Social Justice Forum Symposium until the spring semester.
Metrolink offers unlimited free rides pass for students through March
Metrolink unveils a new Student Adventure Pass that grants students free rides all across Southern California.
Tensions soar across college campuses amid ongoing Israel, Hamas war
Students and administration are speaking out about the ongoing crisis in response to the Israel and Hamas war.
Musco Center for the Arts receives negative, anti-LGBTQ comments regarding LatinXoxo event
Migguel Anggelo’s upcoming performance at LatinXoxo receives homophobic backlash on social media. This is not the first time LGBTQ+ events at Chapman have received negative comments within the past year.
Chapman releases 2023 security, fire safety report, showcasing increases in rape, stalking cases
While aggravated assaults were down from previous years, stalking and rape reports increased.
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