Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 10/06/2019 Politics truly exhaust me. So much so that I actively avoid the news. But I also feel a lot of guilt when I don’t know what’s going on in the world and even more guilt associated with not helping those who need help. After Trump’s election in 2016,… Continue reading Opinion | I’m tired of reading the news
Author: Mitali Shukla
“Dear White People” renewed for fourth and final season
Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 10/06/2019 “Stranger Things” and “Dear White People” are both Netflix-produced shows. They were both created by Chapman alumni and have both recently announced their fourth seasons. But what some may not know is that “Dear White People” is largely based on creator Justin Simien’s experience as a student of… Continue reading “Dear White People” renewed for fourth and final season
Opinion | Chapman doesn’t care about people of color
Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 09/08/2019 Kanye West once said, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” This is one of my favorite ‘Kanye moments.’ About 14 years ago, during the Concert for Hurricane Relief broadcast that aired after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he said that African Americans were being racially profiled by the… Continue reading Opinion | Chapman doesn’t care about people of color
Best of: Snooze, Orange’s favorite breakfast and brunch spot
Fluffy pancakes, hot coffee, special mimosas and the perfect avocado toast can all be found at brunch spot Snooze. Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 09/22/2019 The self-proclaimed “best breakfast brunch” in Orange, Snooze: an A.M. Eatery, lives up to its name. The brunch joint’s orange signage is impossible to miss just outside of the… Continue reading Best of: Snooze, Orange’s favorite breakfast and brunch spot
‘Good twists and great villains’: Friday the 13th screened on campus
Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 09/15/2019 Horror movie fans sat on the lawn in front of the Musco Center for the Arts to watch a screening of the 1980s horror film “Friday the 13th.” On the evening of Sept. 13, freshmen screen acting majors Jordan Cassel, Griffin Hamilton and Slade Monroe discussed the merits… Continue reading ‘Good twists and great villains’: Friday the 13th screened on campus
Hotspots in Orange call attention to human trafficking
Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 09/15/2019 Orange County is a hotspot for human trafficking. “There was a time earlier this year where everyone was on high alert and that’s when we were getting a lot of calls,” said Leo Solorio, a Mainplace Mall security guard supervisor. Mainplace is only 1.8 miles away from campus.… Continue reading Hotspots in Orange call attention to human trafficking
Hooves mural brings color to Chapman’s local liquor store
Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 09/01/2019 Driving past campus now gives students a glimpse of a colorful mural. “LIQUOR” can now be seen in painted bright blue letters. Before students departed for summer in May, the wall was a rustic beige. Now a colorful array, the wall at the corner of East Walnut Avenue… Continue reading Hooves mural brings color to Chapman’s local liquor store
Housing requirement creates overcrowding in campus housing
Written by Mitali Shukla Published 08/25/2019 Justin Kim, a sophomore film production major, received a July 23 email from Chapman Residence Life and First Year Experience with an offer he couldn’t refuse: a $500 refund on his housing deposit and the opportunity to live outside of university-regulated property. “A month ago, a friend and I… Continue reading Housing requirement creates overcrowding in campus housing
How social media is affecting some students’ mental health
Written by Mitali Shukla Published on 05/05/2019 Sophomore history major George Tajonera understands the toxicity of social media – Instagram in particular. He even deleted his account in fall 2018 in order to remove himself from what he refers to as a “battleground for popularity.” “I genuinely don’t believe people post on social media to… Continue reading How social media is affecting some students’ mental health