Life in the minor leagues, as told by a former Chapman student
‘A Troy Bolton moment’: Students reflect on halting athletic careers
The Panther spoke with current students who were heavily involved in athletics in high school, but aren’t currently members of any sports teams on campus.
Men’s basketball prepares for season with internal conflict, fresh faces
Only five players are returning from the previous year’s roster for the Chapman men’s basketball team.
Women’s volleyball hosts their first-ever conference playoff
On Nov. 7, 271 spectators were in attendance at the Harold Hutton Sports Center to watch the women’s volleyball team battle against California Lutheran University.
Panther pride rings (quite) loudly on football’s Senior Night
Seniors on the Chapman football team gather at the center of Wilson Field on Nov. 9, the team’s final home game of the 2019 regular season and Senior Night.
Opinion | Defining physical intellect
Sports are an art form. The way that athletes move is akin to dance, to painting, to a symphony. So why, then, is the belief that athletes aren’t smart rooted in our society?
Meet Bob Downs, a friendly face behind Saturday-night tailgates at Attallah Piazza
Bob Downs and Glenn Martinez, parents of former Chapman alumni, spearheaded the creation of a tailgate held before and after Panther football games.
Rolph skates past stigma of women’s hockey
While Chapman’s team is technically co-ed, hockey player Kinsley Rolph pointed out that it’s still very much a men’s team.
Chapman braces for impact of athletes receiving endorsements
On Oct. 29, an email popped from the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Their board of governors had voted to allow Division I, II and III athletes to receive compensation.
Equestrian team fosters dynamic between horse and rider
The Chapman University Equestrian Team is a club sport, made up of 24 members.
Chapman football stays undefeated thanks to sense of cohesiveness
Currently sitting atop the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) with a record of 7-0, Chapman’s football team is off to their best start since 2013.
Opinion | The joy of school spirit
I began to remember what I love so much about Chapman and why I came here in the first place: community.
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.