How to throw the perfect spiral: an investigation
On Oct. 25, I attempted to learn how to throw a spiral. I discovered, however, that there were difficulties I hadn’t considered.
Opinion | How fantasy football keeps me close to home
I am terrible at fantasy football. And no, me writing this column right now is not in fact a punishment for having the worst record in my league so far – it’s just a statement of fact.
Transfer student Montemor racking up goals for Panthers
Junior Anna Montemor transferred to Chapman at the beginning of the season and has made an immediate impact on the field.
Hair ties, oat balls and locker-room skits: Chapman pregame rituals
Athletes are a particularly superstitious bunch – and those currently in-season for Chapman are no exception.
Opinion | The WNBA is no joke
There is perhaps no more blatant proof of the sexism still alive and well today than the comments section of an Instagram post from a popular sports media outlet supporting the Women’s National Basketball Association.
‘Remarkable’: Chapman senior develops ‘Pride Night’ for Los Angeles Lakers
Riley Drexel, a senior at Chapman, was named the Creative Director of the Lakers’ “Pride Night” event as part of their Oct. 16 preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.
Despite game’s rebirth, students don’t care much for ‘Fortnite’
Fortnite. It’s a name that took the world by storm in 2018, a popular online battle royale game that’s explosive popularity has seen it carry relevance into this year.
Opinion | LeBron’s take on NBA-China was disappointing
Here’s to hoping one of the greatest athletes of our time provides a more in-depth, informed take on the China controversy rather than carefully hoisting up generalities like one of his pump-fake three-pointers.
‘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.