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02/20/2025

Students for Justice in Palestine was rescinded of an award following Struppa’s public disagreement with the diversity, equity and inclusion office’s decision.⁠
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Click here to read the full story https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/news/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-office-rescinds-award-from-pro-palestinian-group-after-public-criticism-from-university-president
Story by Nicole Kavros and Maria Gonzalez

01/03/2025

Chapman executives’ salaries exceed national averages⁠
Story by Riley Scanlan | Photo courtesy of Chapman ⁠
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How much do Chapman University’s top executives earn? According to the university’s 990 Form for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the answer reveals figures that exceed the average earnings of private college executives nationwide.⁠
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The 990 Form, required for tax-exempt organizations, provides insight into how Chapman allocates funds. It lists the compensation of key personnel, including base salaries, benefits, and other payments such as housing allowances, health benefits, and car stipends.⁠
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Click here to continue reading about Chapman Executives' salaries, and how they may differ from other institutions nationwide.
https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/news/chapman-executives-salaries-exceed-national-averages

12/31/2024

Leaving New Year’s resolutions in 2024
Story by Nicole Kavros | Illustration by Yana Samoylova

December is slowly but surely dwindling down, which means one thing: people are starting to draft their New Year’s resolutions.

Normally, I’d be right there with them. I’d be telling everyone how I plan to start saving money, make better use of my gym membership and possibly even take up a new hobby. I would make anywhere from three to eight substantial goals, somehow thinking that I would have more time than I did this year when in reality, I already have more planned for 2025 than I did in the past 12 months.

Click here o to keep reading https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/lifestyle/leaving-new-years-resolutions-in-2024

12/23/2024

Review | ‘Red One’ is terribly bland festive fun
Story by Jonas Rindegard | Photo Collage by Samantha Rosinski

Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and a CGI polar bear walk into a toy store. “J.K. Simmons — I mean Santa Claus — has gone missing,” says The Rock. “And the United States government needs him back to save Christmas.”

Then eventually there should be a punchline, but that isn’t what “Red One” is all about. Despite its silly premise, it’s not a frequently funny film. There are light chuckles here and there, but it’s by and large a hollow action comedy that leans into tired tropes and blandness.

Click here to read the full review! https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/entertainment/review-red-one-is-terribly-bland-festive-fun

12/17/2024

Opinion | School of Communication students would benefit from Wilkinson College merger
Written by Guest Columnist Lauren Chen | Photo courtesy of Chapman

As of Dec. 6, an anonymous Change.org petition has garnered over 700 signatures to prevent a rumored merger between the School of Communication and Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. However, as a communication studies major with a minor in Wilkinson, I have witnessed firsthand the wealth of opportunities that this merger would bring.

Click here to read more about what this would mean for School of Communication students https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/opinions/school-of-communication-students-would-benefit-from-wilkinson-college-merger

12/14/2024

Lights, camera, budget: Navigating the financial realities behind Dodge College
Story by Maria Gonzalez | Photo courtesy of Chapman

After ranking fourth place in The Hollywood Reporter’s list of top film schools, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts continues to be recognized as one of the best in the country. Along with this prestigious honor, Dodge has increased its stardom by having Master Classes containing famous celebrities such as Daniel Craig, Selena Gomez and Colman Domingo.

Click here to continue reading about the film school's budget
https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/news/lights-camera-budget-navigating-the-financial-realities-behind-dodge-college

12/12/2024

Chapman to hold 2024 Economic Forecast for the upcoming year⁠
Story by Natalie Paul | Photo courtesy of Chapman⁠
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At the end of every fall semester, Chapman holds an Economic Forecast of insight into what the new year will bring for economics.⁠
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This year's Economic Forecast will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The forecast will explore the United States, California’s and Orange County’s economies.⁠
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Click here to read more about what is expected and be sure to attend the event tomorrow!
⁠http://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/news/chapman-to-hold-2024-economic-forecast-for-the-upcoming-year

12/10/2024

Opinion | John Krasinski is not People’s Sexiest Man Alive
Story by Izzy Betz | Photo collage by Emily Paris⁠
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Tuesday, Nov. 12 was the second saddest Tuesday of the year for the United States of America.⁠
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After a long period of intense voting, the winner of the race for People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 was announced: John Krasinski.⁠
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When I walked into our weekly Panther Newspaper staff meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, I pitched that I wanted to write an opinion piece about how Krasinski should not have won Sexiest Man Alive. I should have never opened my mouth. I had started a war.⁠
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Click here to continue reading https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/features/opinion-john-krasinski-is-not-peoples-sexiest-man-alive

12/03/2024

Review | ‘Queer’ — A shot in the head and a knife to the heart. Story by Izzy Betz | Photo Courtesy of Matt Harbicht

Click below to read Izzy's full review of Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey's new film!

*Spoiler alert: This review contains minor spoilers for “Queer.”

https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/entertainment/review-queer-a-shot-in-the-head-and-a-knife-to-the-heart

11/25/2024

‘Wicked’: A musical epic that defies gravity and expectations. Story by Benjamin Price and Jonas Rindegard | Photo collage by Samantha Rosinski. ⁠
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It’s been 85 years since Dorothy landed in Oz on the silver screen. After 20 years on Broadway, “Wicked” finally arrives on the same screen in extravagant, sprawling fashion, bringing with it a certain kind of magic, wonder and plenty of toe-tapping tunes.⁠
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Click here to read the full review from Chapman's most reliable film critics! ⁠https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/entertainment/wicked-a-musical-epic-that-defies-gravity-and-expectations

11/22/2024

Mo’ Harmony: Same values, new name. Story by Seraphina Oketch | Photo by Aaron Diament⁠
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When walking through Chapman’s club fair in recent weeks, you might have noticed the array of a ca****la groups recruiting members. From Sound Check to The Chaptones, there are many options for a vocalist looking for a community. One group in particular, though, had a bit of a barrier when recruiting members.⁠
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Chapman’s Mo’ Harmony, previously known as Men of Harmony, was a long-standing men's a ca****la group. This year, at the club fair, while going through the normal recruitment process, Vice President Matthew Dewey noticed something that made him question the structure of their group. ⁠
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Click here to read about this club at Chapman https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/features/mo-harmony-same-values-new-name

11/21/2024

Guide to Project 2025: What does Trump have in store for the United States? Story by Maria Gonzalez | Photo collage by Emily Paris

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, the United States of America elected Donald Trump as the 47th president. This year's election results have caused a whirlwind of high emotions on both sides.

Although there has been large speculation about Trump’s involvement with Project 2025, it can be used as a direct outline of the plans that this presidency has in store.

Project 2025 “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise” is a 900-page blueprint of what comes in store for the United States during the next four years. It outlines five main sections: the government, the common defense, the general welfare, the economy and independent regulatory agencies.

Click here to continue reading https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/news/guide-to-project-2025-what-does-trump-have-in-store-for-the-united-states

11/20/2024

Opinion | We can't ignore the role race had in the election. Story by Sean Pacheco | Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock.

The Sunday before the election, I went to vote in person with my parents. My father is half-Mexican. He was born in Sylmar, California. His father was born in Fort Worth, Texas. All his life, he has lived and worked in America with an American accent and a distinctly American view of the world. You would really only be able to tell that he was Hispanic by two things: his last name and his skin color.

When we were leaving the polling place, we passed a Trump supporter camping outside the entrance. As soon as he saw my father, he immediately started ranting loudly about illegal immigrants voting. Was I surprised? Quite frankly, no.

Click here to continue reading this story. https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/opinions/we-cant-ignore-the-role-race-had-in-the-election

11/19/2024

Fewer students, bigger deficit: $30 million budget gap emerges. Story by Isabel Torres ()

Chapman is projected to face a $30 million deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year due to lower-than-expected enrollment and the anticipated low enrollment in the coming year. The budget deficits highlight the broader challenge of tuition dependency, where 72% of the university’s income is directly tied to incoming enrollment.

Harold Hewitt, the executive vice president and chief operating officer said the delays with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are to blame for low enrollment, something the university could have never predicted.

Click here to continue reading about how this will affect Chapman students and the university as a whole. http://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/news/fewer-students-bigger-deficit-30-million-budget-gap-emerges

11/13/2024

Chapman Dance Alliance takes center stage. Story by Nicole Kavros | Photo by Ashley Kuckler
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Chapman Dance Alliance (CDA) brought the “Club classics” to Chapman at its fall show.⁠
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CDA, a student-led organization uniting dancers across different majors and dance groups, hosted its annual showcase with two productions on Nov. 1 and 2. This show — which was themed “Club classics,” a play on the popular song by Charli xcx — featured performances from dance majors and non-dance majors in CDA, The Stilettos, Team Shaka, Floor 13, co.lab, C.U.T.E. and the Chapman competitive dance team. All of the numbers were chosen, choreographed and performed completely by students, making for a showcase of exclusively Chapman talent.

Click here to read the full story https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/entertainment/chapman-dance-alliance-takes-center-stage

11/12/2024

Five men and women’s soccer players named to SCIAC All-Conference teams. Story by Riley Wood | Photo by Emma Harper⁠
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Five players from Chapman’s men and women’s soccer teams were recognized as All-Conference selections for the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), highlighting their excellent season-long performance.⁠
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The All-SCIAC First and Second Teams comprise the best players from around the conference for each sport. Each player was selected through a voting process where every head coach in the conference and the school’s sports information directors vote on players to fill the spots.⁠
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Click here to read the full story https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/sports/five-men-and-womens-soccer-players-named-to-sciac-all-conference-teams

11/01/2024

Outdoors Club plants its roots at Chapman. Story by Nicole Kavros | Photo courtesy of Outdoors Club ⁠
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For students who love hiking, camping trips, snorkeling, bonfires and anything in nature, Chapman’s Outdoors Club has just the excursion for them. ⁠
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Outdoors Club has over 1,700 followers on Instagram and hosts one to two events a week. This semester alone, the club has taken hiking trips, camped overnight at Angeles National Forest and is even selling club merch. ⁠
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The club wasn’t always so much of a hit; their presence used to be smaller and events less frequent. But this semester, the club’s executive board was determined to climb their way up in numbers and excursions. ⁠
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Click here to read more about this awesome club at Chapman!⁠
https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/lifestyle/outdoors-club-plants-its-roots-at-chapman

10/30/2024

“A social and structural issue”: Making sense of gender dynamics in coaching. Story by Caleb Otte and Riley Wood | Photo Collage by Emily Paris | Photos courtesy of Larry Newman.

According to researchers at the University of Florida, men represent over 57% of head coaches in women’s college and professional sports. Women only represent 3% of head coaches on the men’s side, and overall non-males hold less than 25% of the head coaching share.

Why?

Click here to learn more about this issue in coaching professional sports. https://www.thepanthernewspaper.org/sports/a-social-and-structural-issue-making-sense-of-gender-dynamics-in-coaching

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