Students show professor appreciation on Zoom in TikTok trend

Published on Dec. 13 The vast majority of TikTok users have probably seen the video by now. A professor, at first a bit peeved because none of his virtual students seem to have their Zoom cameras turned on, is suddenly surprised when in unison they reveal themselves to be holding pieces of paper with “Thank… Continue reading Students show professor appreciation on Zoom in TikTok trend

Students relocate after roommates test positive for COVID-19

Published Dec. 13 You feel faint or dizzy, and suddenly it becomes difficult to breathe.  No, you haven’t contracted COVID-19. Instead, you’ve just found out your roommate has. Now you’re anxious, with no idea what the next steps would be. What happens when your roommate tests positive for the coronavirus, and you’re forced to upend… Continue reading Students relocate after roommates test positive for COVID-19

Chapman virtual performance of ‘In the Next Room’ pushes boundaries

Written by Mitali Shukla Published Nov. 23 Normally, actors in a play are used to being onstage when performing theater. What happens when that stage is pulled away from under their feet?  Just two weeks into rehearsals, Chapman’s College of Performing Arts (COPA) halted their production of the play “In the Next Room” March 18… Continue reading Chapman virtual performance of ‘In the Next Room’ pushes boundaries

Opinion | You can’t claim voter fraud just because you’re losing

Written by Mitali Shukla Published Nov. 23 When I was eight years old, I was tasked with teaching my three-year-old brother how to play board games. For a few years, I played fair and square. But whenever I won, he would cry and throw a tantrum. He accused me of cheating, while I assured him… Continue reading Opinion | You can’t claim voter fraud just because you’re losing

Opinion | Politicians are simply opportunists

Written by Mitali Shukla Published Nov. 15 June brought Black Lives Matter protests and nationwide outcry to defund the police. Just last week, Joe Biden was named the projected winner of the 2020 election. I found this a bit ironic given Biden’s support for past legislation like the 1994 Crime Bill, which worsened mass incarceration.… Continue reading Opinion | Politicians are simply opportunists

‘Silver lining’: Christmas tree farms take advantage of outdoor activities

Written by Mitali Shukla Published on Dec. 7 The pandemic has had a massive financial toll on small businesses. Yet there’s one commercial venue that’s managed to thrive during the pandemic: Christmas tree farms.  “COVID-19 actually increased our business as an outdoor facility,” said Jerri Riddle, an employee at the Peltzer Pines Christmas tree farm… Continue reading ‘Silver lining’: Christmas tree farms take advantage of outdoor activities

‘Tunnel of Oppression’ exhibit presents minority experience

Published Nov. 15 Written by Mitali Shukla Each year, Chapman’s Residence Life and First Year Experience presents the “Tunnel of Oppression” gallery. Under normal circumstances, Residence Life dedicates the Sandhu Conference Center to the exhibit, where students can walk around and view performance art pieces on a variety of issues related to the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+… Continue reading ‘Tunnel of Oppression’ exhibit presents minority experience

‘Failure in the courts’: Trump administration may threaten pillars of democracy

Published 11/9 By Mitali Shukla President Donald Trump’s dismissal of standard election conventions in counting mail-in-ballots, according to Gordon Babst, a Chapman political science professor, is one of many violations of the norms of democracy he has perpetuated in the last two elections.  One of the three pillars of democracy, as defined by The New… Continue reading ‘Failure in the courts’: Trump administration may threaten pillars of democracy

Opinion | Kamala Harris’ election restores some faith

Published 11/9 By Mitali Shukla Vice President-elect Kamala Harris embodies many firsts for America: first female, Black and South Asian vice president. After she dropped out of the presidential race Dec. 3, 2019, President-elect Joe Biden chose her Aug. 11 of this year as his running mate. This was a surprise to me, given their… Continue reading Opinion | Kamala Harris’ election restores some faith