Chapman alumnus Don Tran co-founds sports league
The Underwater Torpedo League aims to improve athletes’ physical and mental fitness.
Chapman to shut down athletics as classes shift back online
Chapman was forced to shut down in-person instruction, boding poorly for its athletics programs.
Chapman professor reflects on journey to becoming Ducks announcer
Phil Hulett, the public address announcer for the Anaheim Ducks, is also a lecturer at Chapman.
Opinion | My favorite golf experiences
Here are a few golf experiences I’d recommend to anyone interested in picking up a club, regardless of skill.
‘Zoomcasts’ aim to bring the athletic community together
You’ve heard of broadcasts; you’ve heard of podcasts. A new twist on the “cast” has emerged at Chapman: the “Zoomcast.”
Women’s volleyball returns to practicing indoors
After weeks of outdoor conditioning, the women’s volleyball team has begun working out indoors in two separate pods of eight athletes.
Opinion | Top athletes are better at younger ages
I understand the commitment it takes to play a sport even at a high school level. The sport becomes the athletes’ entire lives.
NBA sees uptick in player voting, Chapman athletes follow suit
Only 20% of eligible NBA players voted in the 2016 election, but registration numbers shot up to 90% in 2020. Chapman athletes followed in their footsteps.
Athletics staff encouraged by outdoor facilities reopening
Chapman reopened some of its athletic facilities for students and athletic teams to access under a strict set of regulations.
Chapman baseball reflects on championship mentality post-Dodgers win
Chapman’s baseball team can relate to the feelings of winning a World Series title, given their 2019 NCAA Division III championship.
Freshmen football players begin college careers amidst uncertainty
As in-person practices have finally started up, freshmen on Chapman’s football team are excited yet apprehensive about the upcoming season.
Opinion | Depressive state of a quarantined basketball
Hi. I’m Joe’s basketball. I haven’t been moved since August. What was once an active life is now sedentary, dull and depressing.
COVID-19 risk high amongst basketball and football players
Major sports in the U.S. have returned to play, but COVID-19 transmission is highest amongst basketball and football players.
‘Panther Talk Tuesday’ takes track to podcast format
Coach DeAndra’e Woods and the track and field team began a weekly Instagram Live segment to stay connected during quarantine.
Opinion | Astros lose, but integrity doesn’t win
During the offseason, the Astros were punished for disregarding the integrity of America’s pastime. However, the retribution they faced was not enough.
Chapman football readies for shortened season
Chapman football will begin play in spring 2021 with a five-game season instead of the usual 10.
Freshman Mirro paces Division III in 800-meter
In spring 2020, then-freshman Maddie Mirro set a school record and led the Division III in the 800-meter.
Guest speaker initiates change within the hockey community
Xavier Gutierrez, Latino president of an NHL team, encouraged Chapman students to push past ethnic discrimination barriers and pursue their passions.
‘Halo effect’: Sociology professor attributes leadership to Lakers’ title
The “halo effect,” a tendency for a positive impression in one area to influence opinion in another, can play a big part in a basketball team’s success.
Opinion | Keep this new MLB playoff format
The 2020 MLB season has been a season of firsts. I love it. The MLB, for the good of the game, has to continue this format in the future.