‘The energy’s infectious’: Inside the Los Angeles Wildcats’ XFL draft room
There is a new football team in Los Angeles. It is not the Chargers or the Rams; the Wildcats are part of a newly reinstated XFL.
Matteoni brothers bring sibling bond to Chapman men’s soccer
Zack and Jarod Matteoni, brothers, are defensemen on the men’s soccer team. They carry their brotherly relationship with them to the field.
‘Brick-by-brick’: Chapman cross-country’s motto of improvement
The Chapman men’s and women’s cross-country teams rely on a philosophy that focuses on short-term tasks to achieve a long-term goal.
Opinion | A lifetime of loving the lovable losers, the Cubs
Ever since I watched my first game at the age of five, I’ve worshipped the Cubs. The Cubs were always bad –– but I didn’t care.
For women’s volleyball, composure brings success
Chapman women’s volleyball team has won 13 games in a row, a streak that some players attribute to a change in team composure on the court.
Melvin Gordon struggles in return to Los Angeles Chargers offense
On Oct. 6, The Panther attended a Los Angeles Chargers home game in which two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon saw his first action of the 2019 National Football League season.
Chapman football team shrugs off stigma, stereotypes
The Panther spoke to 10 Chapman students about their perception of the football team.
Opinion | The ironic immorality of the Sports Illustrated layoffs
On Oct. 3, a multitude of news outlets reported that the new owners of Sports Illustrated laid off about 35 to 40 percent of the editorial staff. This hurts quite a bit on a number of levels.
Mysterious yet integral to school spirit, Pete the Panther unites Chapman
There are four different performers who maintain the identity of Pete the Panther, a mascot who performs at Chapman home games. One of them spoke to The Panther.
Larry Newman: the photographer to keep an eye out for
Larry Newman has been the Chapman Athletics photographer for the past 10 years, and has developed a love for sports photography and the athletes he’s met.
Chapman triumphs over Whittier in 36-6 Homecoming victory
During Chapman’s 36-6 win over Whittier College on Saturday night Oct. 5, over 4,000 fans, a mix of students and parents, were in attendance.
Division III champions see fifty hopeful baseball players
The baseball team saw an influx of interested players trying out for the team after Chapman took home the Division III championship title last year.
Opinion | The greatness of “Talladega Nights”
You may think the greatest sports movie of all time is the timeless “Field of Dreams,” the intense “Remember the Titans” or even the uplifting “Rudy.” Your opinion would certainly be warranted, but ultimately wrong.
Angels don No. 45 jersey to honor Tyler Skaggs
The Los Angeles Angels remembered late pitcher Tyler Skaggs by wearing his jersey and dedicating an event to laying them down in a circle around the pitcher’s mound during their home game July 12.
Lee notches best scores in women’s golf history
Kristen Lee had no idea she was setting a record. She was having a solid couple days at the California State Invitational, but wasn’t exactly dwelling on her score.
Opinion | Women are sports fans, too
Women are just as entitled to be sports fans as men. In fact, I know just as many female sports fans as I do male.
Hockey team showcases growth in first victory in two years
On Sept. 21, the Chapman hockey team won its first game of the season, a 6-0 victory over California Lutheran University in which the team rotated 18 different skaters in and out.
After history of low attendance, Chapman athletes raise fan support
A new semester brings in another fall season at Chapman, as sports like football, volleyball and soccer all gear up for their respective slate of games. And yet, as teams assemble on their field or court, the stands can sometimes feel rather empty.
Opinion | Talking with an All-Star
Insane. I must look absolutely insane, I thought. Because if someone had opened my bedroom door at this exact moment, they would’ve seen me standing, bent over next to my bed, shifting back and forth on either leg.
After life-altering crash, Tyler spreads passion for triathlons
Greg Tyler lost his left arm and leg in a motorcycle crash 11 years ago, but in his recovery became interested in competing in triathlons. Now, after completing over 30, he’s started a Triathlon Club at Chapman.