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Photo by Lindsey Sandri.
For one of the last few times, the Chapman crew team carries their boat out of Newport Harbor after
a morning of rowing.
Prowl staff
Front page
Photo by Lindsey Sandri.
For one of the last few times, the Chapman crew team carries their boat out of Newport Harbor after
a morning of rowing.
WHATS
INSIDE
EXPLORE WELLNESS 60-65 Getting out of the Greek
91-92
Chapman workers provide an
outside perspective
Going to eat? Dont forget your Finding time for significant Antiquing your way through
5-8 camera. Five Instagram-worthy 37-38 others 66-67
restaurants in the Orange Circle
Chapman 93-96 From Knott to Netflix
Professors rate
9-14 NorCal vs. SoCal 39-40 Whos hot, whos not? 68-71 Get to know Chapfemmes 97-98 RateMyProfessor.com
From the caf to your own
15-20 A non-stop day in DTLA 41-43 kitchen 72-73 Taking a semester off 99-102 Shortcut to studying abroad
How to start, where to go and Three Panthers head to Miss Discover undercover sports at
21-24 what to see 44-47 Keeping it clean 74-76 103-106 Chapman
California
COMMUNITY ONE UNIVERSITY DRIVE 107-108 Odd jobs that pay the bills
25-26 Anywhere besides the beach
48-49 Culture and debate surrounding Unique resources for Chapman
The ultimate Chapman guide to Higher ground 77-80 residence life 109-112 students
27-36 music festivals
50-53 The fight for others Chapman IFC: Taking Greek Dodge students share details from
81-86 Brotherhood forward 113-116 their theses
More than just neighbors:
54-59 Chapman and Orange High Samantha Dressel: Going to the
bridge the gap 87-90 What youve always wondered 117-118 mat in two diverse worlds
about Chapman
WHATS
INSIDE
EXPLORE WELLNESS 60-65 Getting out of the Greek
91-92
Chapman workers provide an
outside perspective
Going to eat? Dont forget your Finding time for significant Antiquing your way through
5-8 camera. Five Instagram-worthy 37-38 others 66-67
restaurants in the Orange Circle
Chapman 93-96 From Knott to Netflix
Professors rate
9-14 NorCal vs. SoCal 39-40 Whos hot, whos not? 68-71 Get to know Chapfemmes 97-98 RateMyProfessor.com
From the caf to your own
15-20 A non-stop day in DTLA 41-43 kitchen 72-73 Taking a semester off 99-102 Shortcut to studying abroad
How to start, where to go and Three Panthers head to Miss Discover undercover sports at
21-24 what to see 44-47 Keeping it clean 74-76 103-106 Chapman
California
COMMUNITY ONE UNIVERSITY DRIVE 107-108 Odd jobs that pay the bills
25-26 Anywhere besides the beach
48-49 Culture and debate surrounding Unique resources for Chapman
The ultimate Chapman guide to Higher ground 77-80 residence life 109-112 students
27-36 music festivals
50-53 The fight for others Chapman IFC: Taking Greek Dodge students share details from
81-86 Brotherhood forward 113-116 their theses
More than just neighbors:
54-59 Chapman and Orange High Samantha Dressel: Going to the
bridge the gap 87-90 What youve always wondered 117-118 mat in two diverse worlds
about Chapman
Going to eat? Dont forget Story & photos by Haute Sweets
your camera.
Nishaa Sharma 1
Tucked away in the back of the same alley as
Zitos Pizza, this sweet shop and bakery took
Five Instagram-worthy restaurants in the Orange Circle the place of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Com-
pany three years ago. A majority of the sweets
and pastries served are homemade, with reci-
pes created by the baker and co-owner.
According to employee Maddy Hallock,
Haute Sweets has been catering for two years,
but this is their first storefront location.
Were so new, and really tucked away back
here, Hallock said. It seems like not a lot of
people know about us yet, but hopefully the
more Chapman students hear about us, the
more steady traffic well get.
The interior features a light pink, white, and
chocolate brown theme, with bright chande-
lier lights and cushions with a hint of sparkle.
With its cohesive theme, any place within the
interior makes for a great Instagram photo,
however, stepping outside and taking a picture Chloe May takes advantage of the bakerys low key location to snap a
in front of one of the two window decals is a photo in front of its chic window.
photo opportunity to be taken advantage of as
well. Junior news and documentary and Spanish
double major Roxanneh Mousavi calls this spot a
Chapman classic.
S
The Haute Sweets menu boasts gourmet delicacies in curly-cue writing that appeals to the eye. under $10. The employees make the pizzas Ins-
tagram-worthy by creating patterns and designs
with the sauces and toppings, and the atmosphere
ophomore news and documentary major Chloe May has seen massive growth in her social media lends itself to photo opportunities as well.
following and quality of her content since starting college, with nearly 20,000 Youtube subscribers. The decor is black and white to go along with
Whats the appeal? Lots and lots of photo ops. the newspaper theme, however, one of the best
Ive always been a very visual person, and every time I see something I see it in the best possible light. I places to take a photo is outside next to one of the
might look at it as a photo op, or a place to film or something to share with the people I get to connect and two painted Pizza Press signs on the brick walls
communicate with, May said. Being here at Chapman has let me see so many new things that inspire me in on either side of the entrance.
different ways.
Among her loves: turning food visits into Instagram shots. Among her favorite places? The restaurants in the
Circle in the heart of Orange.
For sure, she said with enthusiasm. If you are able to get creative. There are many popular spots where
anyone takes photos, like the plant wall at Growl or in front of Pizza Press. But there are a lot of cool, under-
rated spots that make for great photos as well if you search for them.
Here are the top 5 Instagram-worthy spots in the Circle that would impress even a Youtube influencer like
May.
Pizza Press toppings allow a perfect photo opportunity, like this balsamic-drizzled pie.
5 6
Going to eat? Dont forget Story & photos by Haute Sweets
your camera.
Nishaa Sharma 1
Tucked away in the back of the same alley as
Zitos Pizza, this sweet shop and bakery took
Five Instagram-worthy restaurants in the Orange Circle the place of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Com-
pany three years ago. A majority of the sweets
and pastries served are homemade, with reci-
pes created by the baker and co-owner.
According to employee Maddy Hallock,
Haute Sweets has been catering for two years,
but this is their first storefront location.
Were so new, and really tucked away back
here, Hallock said. It seems like not a lot of
people know about us yet, but hopefully the
more Chapman students hear about us, the
more steady traffic well get.
The interior features a light pink, white, and
chocolate brown theme, with bright chande-
lier lights and cushions with a hint of sparkle.
With its cohesive theme, any place within the
interior makes for a great Instagram photo,
however, stepping outside and taking a picture Chloe May takes advantage of the bakerys low key location to snap a
in front of one of the two window decals is a photo in front of its chic window.
photo opportunity to be taken advantage of as
well. Junior news and documentary and Spanish
double major Roxanneh Mousavi calls this spot a
Chapman classic.
S
The Haute Sweets menu boasts gourmet delicacies in curly-cue writing that appeals to the eye. under $10. The employees make the pizzas Ins-
tagram-worthy by creating patterns and designs
with the sauces and toppings, and the atmosphere
ophomore news and documentary major Chloe May has seen massive growth in her social media lends itself to photo opportunities as well.
following and quality of her content since starting college, with nearly 20,000 Youtube subscribers. The decor is black and white to go along with
Whats the appeal? Lots and lots of photo ops. the newspaper theme, however, one of the best
Ive always been a very visual person, and every time I see something I see it in the best possible light. I places to take a photo is outside next to one of the
might look at it as a photo op, or a place to film or something to share with the people I get to connect and two painted Pizza Press signs on the brick walls
communicate with, May said. Being here at Chapman has let me see so many new things that inspire me in on either side of the entrance.
different ways.
Among her loves: turning food visits into Instagram shots. Among her favorite places? The restaurants in the
Circle in the heart of Orange.
For sure, she said with enthusiasm. If you are able to get creative. There are many popular spots where
anyone takes photos, like the plant wall at Growl or in front of Pizza Press. But there are a lot of cool, under-
rated spots that make for great photos as well if you search for them.
Here are the top 5 Instagram-worthy spots in the Circle that would impress even a Youtube influencer like
May.
Pizza Press toppings allow a perfect photo opportunity, like this balsamic-drizzled pie.
5 6
3 A La Minute 4 Watsons Soda Fountain & Cafe
This ice-cream shop has a rustic theme with a modern touch,
using predominantly wooden and metal fixtures and decora-
tions, but with a rotating selection of local artists work featured
on the interior walls.
A La Minute is known for its use of fresh ingredients and
liquid nitrogen to make its unique flavors of ice cream, such as
orange blossom, salted caramel, and vanilla chocolate chip. The
ice creams themselves as they finish being frozen make a great
photo op, and there are places to pose at the bar-style seating
inside, or in front of the wooden sign hanging outside the en-
trance.
Freshman communications major Lauren Thomason has been
to A La Minute four times since starting at Chapman, and loves
to post about her trips to the ice creamery.
I post tons of pictures on my snapchat story every time I go,
she said.
This restaurant is located at 117 North Glassell St.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA. Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA. Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA.
11 12
Its not the kind of argument that
can be settled over a beer at Pauls
Cocktails. But any number of
Chapman students who hail from
Northern California will tell you
theyve got the best part of the
state.
11 12
Both Danny Barba and Sammy Hurst
agree, yet their loyalties are split.
13 14
Both Danny Barba and Sammy Hurst
agree, yet their loyalties are split.
13 14
This exhibit at the Broad Museum is titled Double America 2, and is popular on many Instagram feeds.
A Nonstop Day in
College students in SoCal are always looking for the Sarina Welsh said. Hearing the sounds of traffic and
next best day trip, and a day in the city is a classic. loud street music, I knew I had entered the busy city
Downtown Los Angeles is exactly 31 miles away of LA, with a need to explore what it had to offer.
from Orange.
A Metrolink ride from Orange directly to LA Union
The trip by car is an hour and a half, but theres an Station is just $13.50 round trip, ($10 on weekends)
easy and affordable way to cut that time in half: take and an entire days worth of activities are within
the train. walking distance of the train station.
First stop: Iconic and historic Union Station. Just Heres a look at a few of them.
across from Chinatown.
15 16
This exhibit at the Broad Museum is titled Double America 2, and is popular on many Instagram feeds.
A Nonstop Day in
College students in SoCal are always looking for the Sarina Welsh said. Hearing the sounds of traffic and
next best day trip, and a day in the city is a classic. loud street music, I knew I had entered the busy city
Downtown Los Angeles is exactly 31 miles away of LA, with a need to explore what it had to offer.
from Orange.
A Metrolink ride from Orange directly to LA Union
The trip by car is an hour and a half, but theres an Station is just $13.50 round trip, ($10 on weekends)
easy and affordable way to cut that time in half: take and an entire days worth of activities are within
the train. walking distance of the train station.
First stop: Iconic and historic Union Station. Just Heres a look at a few of them.
across from Chinatown.
15 16
Left: These stainless steel tulips reflect everything
around them, making them one of the most popular
pieces at the Broad Museum.
Below: The Broads Infinity Mirror Room puts you
up amongst the stars for a fleeting moment or two.
Photos courtesy of Sarina Welsh.
To walk off your meal, head back up across from The Broad to The Walt Disney Concert Hall. There are
hidden stairs just right next to the entrance to the concert hall that most people pass without noticing.
Those who decide to climb those stairs can find the secret Blue Ribbon Garden.
From the top of the stairs there are picturesque city views and spots for photo ops, making it the perfect
downtown hidden gem. The quiet, serene atmosphere is a peaceful escape from the busy sounds of the
city. Visitors can be found relaxing, studying and even taking yoga classes on the weekends.
Another great picture spot is between the two tall towers of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. There is a
wedge between the towers as you climb the stairs that no one knows about. The spot gives off a picture
with the towers reflecting in the background.
17 18
Left: These stainless steel tulips reflect everything
around them, making them one of the most popular
pieces at the Broad Museum.
Below: The Broads Infinity Mirror Room puts you
up amongst the stars for a fleeting moment or two.
Photos courtesy of Sarina Welsh.
To walk off your meal, head back up across from The Broad to The Walt Disney Concert Hall. There are
hidden stairs just right next to the entrance to the concert hall that most people pass without noticing.
Those who decide to climb those stairs can find the secret Blue Ribbon Garden.
From the top of the stairs there are picturesque city views and spots for photo ops, making it the perfect
downtown hidden gem. The quiet, serene atmosphere is a peaceful escape from the busy sounds of the
city. Visitors can be found relaxing, studying and even taking yoga classes on the weekends.
Another great picture spot is between the two tall towers of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. There is a
wedge between the towers as you climb the stairs that no one knows about. The spot gives off a picture
with the towers reflecting in the background.
17 18
Just down the street is Grand Central
Market, with its overwhelming size and
smells.
19 20
Just down the street is Grand Central
Market, with its overwhelming size and
smells.
19 20
How to start, where to
go and what to see
By Carys Sherwin
Usually those backpacking Europe are broke college students, Hostels can truly be your home away from home while
which means they are trying to save money wherever they can. backpacking Europe.
Elizabeth Hill, junior biological sciences major, had some great
advice on how to save money. They helped us see the big stuff, get familiar with the area and
you get to meet awesome people, Soto said.
Creating a budget and keeping a couple extra $100 in the bank
so you dont have to worry, Hill said. As far as transportation and money goes it can be a bit of a
nightmare. Booking flights, finding the right trains, and overall
Hill also mentioned if you are planning on staying in any just getting around in a foreign country.
Airbnbs that you can buy your own groceries and save money
on food. We got painfully lost on the way there
Splurge a little because the busses were confusing and
Splurge a little extra on once-in-a-life- we ended up having to walk three miles
time experiences, Kaiser said. There are extra on through Scottish farmland, Soto said.
those select experiences that are worth once-in-a-lifetime
the extra money for the unforgettable Hill had some great advice with a bud-
memory. experiences get. She created a budget and added an
-Jordan Kaiser extra few hundred dollars just to be safe.
The London Eye, high tea and the Harry Always be sure to keep money on hand
Potter Tour were a few of the experiences while traveling as not all places take card.
Kaiser said were worth the extra bit of money in London.
We didnt have cash twice and both times we ended up being
I am so glad I spent the money on them instead of kitschy sou- screwed and running around to find an ATM in a country that
venirs, Kaiser said. we didnt speak the languages, Hill said.
Hostels are usually seen as just a cheap place to sleep but they So if you are planning a trip, whether it be for a week or a whole
can truly offer a lot more than that. If you are ever stuck on summer, this is some great advice for how to start, where to go
where to start in a new city the hostels can be of great help. and what to see.
N
Photo courtesy of Alexandria Soto.
ow that senior communications major Alexandria Soto had her life changing trip last summer, she is ready to pass on her
knowledge to others beginning their adventure. On her last night in Dublin, Soto forgot to book a place to sleep. On a whim
she decided to rent a car and drive cross country through Ireland and got to see the cliffs of Moher.
This turned out to be the best decision and so much fun, so it is really was great to leave some room for spontaneity, Soto said.
For Soto, not having a set schedule is what ended up creating some of the best memories.
Soto is not the only student who had a life changing experience while backpacking across Europe. Many other students have had
similar exciting trips through Europe.
Its also good to check for cool events that may fit into your budget in places and potentially plan around that, Soto said. Finding
the once in a lifetime events going on while youre in Europe can completely change your experience there. It can give you an insiders
perspective of the life in Europe.
In order to find some of the best unknown place you need to ask those who will know best. Jordan Kaiser, senior creative producing
major had some great advice for that.
Rome, Italy.
23 Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Hill
Ask locals where their favorite places to eat are! Especially in walking tours. We made a point to have that be the first thing we
Italy, youll find the best gelato that way, Kaiser said. did when we got to a new city , Soto said.
Usually those backpacking Europe are broke college students, Hostels can truly be your home away from home while
which means they are trying to save money wherever they can. backpacking Europe.
Elizabeth Hill, junior biological sciences major, had some great
advice on how to save money. They helped us see the big stuff, get familiar with the area and
you get to meet awesome people, Soto said.
Creating a budget and keeping a couple extra $100 in the bank
so you dont have to worry, Hill said. As far as transportation and money goes it can be a bit of a
nightmare. Booking flights, finding the right trains, and overall
Hill also mentioned if you are planning on staying in any just getting around in a foreign country.
Airbnbs that you can buy your own groceries and save money
on food. We got painfully lost on the way there
Splurge a little because the busses were confusing and
Splurge a little extra on once-in-a-life- we ended up having to walk three miles
time experiences, Kaiser said. There are extra on through Scottish farmland, Soto said.
those select experiences that are worth once-in-a-lifetime
the extra money for the unforgettable Hill had some great advice with a bud-
memory. experiences get. She created a budget and added an
-Jordan Kaiser extra few hundred dollars just to be safe.
The London Eye, high tea and the Harry Always be sure to keep money on hand
Potter Tour were a few of the experiences while traveling as not all places take card.
Kaiser said were worth the extra bit of money in London.
We didnt have cash twice and both times we ended up being
I am so glad I spent the money on them instead of kitschy sou- screwed and running around to find an ATM in a country that
venirs, Kaiser said. we didnt speak the languages, Hill said.
Hostels are usually seen as just a cheap place to sleep but they So if you are planning a trip, whether it be for a week or a whole
can truly offer a lot more than that. If you are ever stuck on summer, this is some great advice for how to start, where to go
where to start in a new city the hostels can be of great help. and what to see.
N
Photo courtesy of Alexandria Soto.
ow that senior communications major Alexandria Soto had her life changing trip last summer, she is ready to pass on her
knowledge to others beginning their adventure. On her last night in Dublin, Soto forgot to book a place to sleep. On a whim
she decided to rent a car and drive cross country through Ireland and got to see the cliffs of Moher.
This turned out to be the best decision and so much fun, so it is really was great to leave some room for spontaneity, Soto said.
For Soto, not having a set schedule is what ended up creating some of the best memories.
Soto is not the only student who had a life changing experience while backpacking across Europe. Many other students have had
similar exciting trips through Europe.
Its also good to check for cool events that may fit into your budget in places and potentially plan around that, Soto said. Finding
the once in a lifetime events going on while youre in Europe can completely change your experience there. It can give you an insiders
perspective of the life in Europe.
In order to find some of the best unknown place you need to ask those who will know best. Jordan Kaiser, senior creative producing
major had some great advice for that.
Rome, Italy.
23 Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Hill
Going beyond the beach
By Evelyn Leyba
Find your perfect waffle for brunch from The Waffle Affair in Newport Beach.
Photo courtesy of Kuki Tran.
Newport Beach. Laguna Beach. What they have in common, of great bonding experience with friends, said freshman math
course, are miles and miles of glorious, sandy beaches. But a lot major Nikki Schwartz.
of Chapman students who love those neighboring cities never
bother to take their swim suits. Another surprising new thing to do in Newport Beach, go to
the dog park. Many Chapman students are away from their
At Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, there are exciting places dogs at home, or for those who live nearby with a dog, its an
just a short drive from Chapman where you never have to get escape away from campus.
wet.
I go to the dog park a lot to get my dog out of the house since
Theres brunch on a Sunday morning, with an ocean view, and I am always at school and work, said sophomore and English
plenty more to do besides actually going to the beach, said major Karina Cardenas. Even if I didnt have a dog, I would
junior and business major Nancy Nugent. still go to socialize with all the dogs because I am a huge dog
lover and it is one of the best things to do in Orange County.
Newport Beach is the best place for shopping. Fashion Island
near Balboa offers more than 100 shops and restaurants. Pacific Now for those who brunch, there is no better place than New-
Coast Highway which traverses both cities is a 10-mile thor- port or Laguna to spend your weekend mornings.
oughfare of seafood restaurants with harbor views, specialty
shops and night spots. Whether its for the bottomless mimosas, or delicious pho-
to-worthy brunch options, these are the spots to be at for your
But many go for daytime activities such as Soulcycle classes in breakfast cravings. You may or may not be a brunch aficionado,
Newport Beach. but those who are know how to brunch the right way.
Soulcycle is definitely intimidating at first. I almost fell off my Its a more relaxed atmosphere than any other meal, especially
bike the first time because my shoe wouldnt clasp on the bike with family and friends at a brunch spot with an ocean view,
peddle, said Nugent. Everyone has to start somewhere, and said junior psychology and political science major Elise
youll want to keep going back. Grindstaff-Silverstein. Whenever I have friends in from out
of town I take them to Newport and brunch is perfect for the
Many Chapman students like Nugent take cycle classes weekly, special occasion.
and those who do say there is no better way to get away from
the stress of college life. For other students, brunch is a part of their weekend plans and
trying new places is part of their routine.
Hiking is also a different way to fit in your weekend workout,
and both cities offer hiking spots with an ocean view. A Brunch is my favorite meal. Haute Cakes in Newport is one
favorite: Crystal Cove State Park just south of Laguna Beach. of my favorite places. I have a ton of things on my blog about
Junior business major Nancy Nugent out at Sunday brunch.
brunch, and I love blogging about my experiences to share with
Photo courtesy of Nancy Nugent.
Being from Chicago, there are no places to hike, so Crystal other people, said sophomore news and documentary major
25 Cove State Park is the perfect hike with amazing views, and a Leah de Leon.
26
Going beyond the beach
By Evelyn Leyba
Find your perfect waffle for brunch from The Waffle Affair in Newport Beach.
Photo courtesy of Kuki Tran.
Newport Beach. Laguna Beach. What they have in common, of great bonding experience with friends, said freshman math
course, are miles and miles of glorious, sandy beaches. But a lot major Nikki Schwartz.
of Chapman students who love those neighboring cities never
bother to take their swim suits. Another surprising new thing to do in Newport Beach, go to
the dog park. Many Chapman students are away from their
At Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, there are exciting places dogs at home, or for those who live nearby with a dog, its an
just a short drive from Chapman where you never have to get escape away from campus.
wet.
I go to the dog park a lot to get my dog out of the house since
Theres brunch on a Sunday morning, with an ocean view, and I am always at school and work, said sophomore and English
plenty more to do besides actually going to the beach, said major Karina Cardenas. Even if I didnt have a dog, I would
junior and business major Nancy Nugent. still go to socialize with all the dogs because I am a huge dog
lover and it is one of the best things to do in Orange County.
Newport Beach is the best place for shopping. Fashion Island
near Balboa offers more than 100 shops and restaurants. Pacific Now for those who brunch, there is no better place than New-
Coast Highway which traverses both cities is a 10-mile thor- port or Laguna to spend your weekend mornings.
oughfare of seafood restaurants with harbor views, specialty
shops and night spots. Whether its for the bottomless mimosas, or delicious pho-
to-worthy brunch options, these are the spots to be at for your
But many go for daytime activities such as Soulcycle classes in breakfast cravings. You may or may not be a brunch aficionado,
Newport Beach. but those who are know how to brunch the right way.
Soulcycle is definitely intimidating at first. I almost fell off my Its a more relaxed atmosphere than any other meal, especially
bike the first time because my shoe wouldnt clasp on the bike with family and friends at a brunch spot with an ocean view,
peddle, said Nugent. Everyone has to start somewhere, and said junior psychology and political science major Elise
youll want to keep going back. Grindstaff-Silverstein. Whenever I have friends in from out
of town I take them to Newport and brunch is perfect for the
Many Chapman students like Nugent take cycle classes weekly, special occasion.
and those who do say there is no better way to get away from
the stress of college life. For other students, brunch is a part of their weekend plans and
trying new places is part of their routine.
Hiking is also a different way to fit in your weekend workout,
and both cities offer hiking spots with an ocean view. A Brunch is my favorite meal. Haute Cakes in Newport is one
favorite: Crystal Cove State Park just south of Laguna Beach. of my favorite places. I have a ton of things on my blog about
Junior business major Nancy Nugent out at Sunday brunch.
brunch, and I love blogging about my experiences to share with
Photo courtesy of Nancy Nugent.
Being from Chicago, there are no places to hike, so Crystal other people, said sophomore news and documentary major
25 Cove State Park is the perfect hike with amazing views, and a Leah de Leon.
26
By Olivia Harden and Malvica Sawhney
Im super busy, I dont have the money or the luxury to pay 60 bucks to
see one artist for a night, Hageman said. Id rather spend a culmination
of that money to see dozens of artists that I like over the course of three
days in an environment tailored for that.
Acquiring tickets doesnt pose a problem with early bird deals being
an option for festivals like Coachella; many of which are significantly
cheaper than buying them closer to the event.
Sometimes people will sell tickets on the Chapman Free and For Sale
page, so keeping an eye out for these resources and Craigslist has always
worked for me, so maybe that too, said junior public relations and ad-
vertising major Olivia Davis said. If youre going to meet with someone
from Craigslist, definitely always meet them in a well-lit public space
and dont pay them until the tickets are in your hands and you know
theyre real.
While useful, these arent official vendors and leave people vulnerable to
scams, said Davis.
When Davis and her friends attended Day N Night music festival last
year, one of them was sold a fake ticket through Craigslist.
Definitely verify it because if its electronic and no one else you know
has an electronic ticket, then be wary of that, Davis said.
Junior public relations and advertising major Taylor May recently dis-
covered a well kept secret: Some festivals offer you the option to volun-
From left: Nicole Costello (not a teer for a few hours a day in exchange for a free ticket.
Chapman student),
sophomores Alex Neff, You only work like six hours a day which is like not that long in the
Indigo Vanzini and grand scheme of things, and youre still having fun, May said. A lot of
Mickayla Nudelman in front of them will have a five dollar application fee, but most of the time you put
the staple ferris wheel. your money down and then you sign in for your shifts and at the end
Photo courtesy of you get your money back.
Mikayla Nudelman.
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TICKETS
Festivals may seem expensive at first, but junior film production major
Dylan Hageman thinks the cost breakdown justifies itself.
Im super busy, I dont have the money or the luxury to pay 60 bucks to
see one artist for a night, Hageman said. Id rather spend a culmination
of that money to see dozens of artists that I like over the course of three
days in an environment tailored for that.
Acquiring tickets doesnt pose a problem with early bird deals being
an option for festivals like Coachella; many of which are significantly
cheaper than buying them closer to the event.
Sometimes people will sell tickets on the Chapman Free and For Sale
page, so keeping an eye out for these resources and Craigslist has always
worked for me, so maybe that too, said junior public relations and ad-
vertising major Olivia Davis said. If youre going to meet with someone
from Craigslist, definitely always meet them in a well-lit public space
and dont pay them until the tickets are in your hands and you know
theyre real.
While useful, these arent official vendors and leave people vulnerable to
scams, said Davis.
When Davis and her friends attended Day N Night music festival last
year, one of them was sold a fake ticket through Craigslist.
Definitely verify it because if its electronic and no one else you know
has an electronic ticket, then be wary of that, Davis said.
Junior public relations and advertising major Taylor May recently dis-
covered a well kept secret: Some festivals offer you the option to volun-
From left: Nicole Costello (not a teer for a few hours a day in exchange for a free ticket.
Chapman student),
sophomores Alex Neff, You only work like six hours a day which is like not that long in the
Indigo Vanzini and grand scheme of things, and youre still having fun, May said. A lot of
Mickayla Nudelman in front of them will have a five dollar application fee, but most of the time you put
the staple ferris wheel. your money down and then you sign in for your shifts and at the end
Photo courtesy of you get your money back.
Mikayla Nudelman.
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Accommodations
Accommodations arent a necessity for music Because camping is so cost efficient May has
festivals that are local or last only for a day, but even camped alone and felt perfectly safe.
for Davis, festivals like Coachella and Outside
Lands which last longer necessitate more de- Ive never had an experience where I felt
tailed planning. uncomfortable. Ive been at a festival and com-
pletely by myself and I was totally fine because
According to the Official Coachella Guide, everyone was so open and accepting and loving
some of the options available include hotels, and really into it.
off-site camping for people with RVs, on-site
camping thats closer to the venue and premium One of the dangers of music festivals is theft.
camping with luxury tents provided by the festi- Hageman warns about camping and says you
val. Davis also suggested Airbnbs and gathering should try to carry valuables with you.
a big group of people to keep costs down.
One of my buddies at Coachella last year, his
But most festival fanatics prefer camping, as its tent was slashed open and they stole his camera
cost efficient and is a great way to get to know and other stuff so I recommend if you get a tent,
people that have a same interest as you, Davis get something with thick material, hide away
said. your valuables, or keep them with you.
Most festivals, the camping pass comes with it, Unfortunately, theft isnt restricted to campers,
its just if you want to bring a car so if you split and senior communication studies major Claire
a car with like five of your friends its like $20 Underwood knows this from personal
each and its way less than paying for a house, experience.
May said.
Last year, the place that I was staying at got
Camping can get dirty. The grounds are full of robbed, on the first day too, Underwood said.
people and often time, showers arent available, We contacted the receptionist and filed a
but May thinks its worth it because you get the report and a claim. But since they didnt have
full experience. cameras there wasnt really much we could do.
I have serious FOMO (fear of missing out). If Underwood said that while such incidents can
I dont have to leave, I wont. Once the festivals happen, attendees shouldnt let this ruin their
over everyone is kind of forced back into this experience. According to her, a preventative
one confined space and there are just tents and measure would be to not bring any valuables to
things to do and activities, May said. You these events.
can meet people, like my freshmen year when
I went (to Coachella), we became best friends
with the people we were living next to. For that
entire weekend, that was our clique.
Most festivals, the camping pass comes with it, Unfortunately, theft isnt restricted to campers,
its just if you want to bring a car so if you split and senior communication studies major Claire
a car with like five of your friends its like $20 Underwood knows this from personal
each and its way less than paying for a house, experience.
May said.
Last year, the place that I was staying at got
Camping can get dirty. The grounds are full of robbed, on the first day too, Underwood said.
people and often time, showers arent available, We contacted the receptionist and filed a
but May thinks its worth it because you get the report and a claim. But since they didnt have
full experience. cameras there wasnt really much we could do.
I have serious FOMO (fear of missing out). If Underwood said that while such incidents can
I dont have to leave, I wont. Once the festivals happen, attendees shouldnt let this ruin their
over everyone is kind of forced back into this experience. According to her, a preventative
one confined space and there are just tents and measure would be to not bring any valuables to
things to do and activities, May said. You these events.
can meet people, like my freshmen year when
I went (to Coachella), we became best friends
with the people we were living next to. For that
entire weekend, that was our clique.
There are ways to get cheap clothing and not break the bank.
Davis has found that cheap brands will mimic their more expensive
competitors.
Festival goers spend the entire day walking around, and clothes
tend to get ruined. Nudelman has discovered some tips to make the
most of her experience.
I never really try to wear a skirt or a dress just because you never
know if youre going to crowd surf or get pushed around or the
wind is gonna blow. Nudelman said. Avoid jewelry thats going to
get caught in everything; whatever you wear is going to get ruined.
While some festivals are hot during the day, temperatures tend to
drop at night. May has learned the importance of layering up.
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Fashion
Often times individuals feel the pressure to dress a certain way,
especially for largely publicized festivals.
There are ways to get cheap clothing and not break the bank.
Davis has found that cheap brands will mimic their more expensive
competitors.
Festival goers spend the entire day walking around, and clothes
tend to get ruined. Nudelman has discovered some tips to make the
most of her experience.
I never really try to wear a skirt or a dress just because you never
know if youre going to crowd surf or get pushed around or the
wind is gonna blow. Nudelman said. Avoid jewelry thats going to
get caught in everything; whatever you wear is going to get ruined.
While some festivals are hot during the day, temperatures tend to
drop at night. May has learned the importance of layering up.
33 34
Navigating large festivals can prove to be a huge chal- gushing as she recounted the experience. So you can go
lenge, but for Underwood, years of attending festivals and be in this intimate space and listen to the DJ in that
like Coachella and Stagecoach resulted in some clever setting versus being on the big stage with a big crowd. It
time-saving knowledge. can really make you feel special if you just happen to be
there that one time, you know.
Cell service is so spotty at Coachella, Underwood said.
Always have a meeting place if you lose someone, say the While large crowds do have the power to create a heady
porta potties near some stage or a food vendor. atmosphere, they also pose some security threats to festi-
val attendees.
The days are very long and with the combination of all the
walking and the heat, eating a lot of protein and staying
hydrated is really important, Underwood said.
35 36
Navigating large festivals can prove to be a huge chal- gushing as she recounted the experience. So you can go
lenge, but for Underwood, years of attending festivals and be in this intimate space and listen to the DJ in that
like Coachella and Stagecoach resulted in some clever setting versus being on the big stage with a big crowd. It
time-saving knowledge. can really make you feel special if you just happen to be
there that one time, you know.
Cell service is so spotty at Coachella, Underwood said.
Always have a meeting place if you lose someone, say the While large crowds do have the power to create a heady
porta potties near some stage or a food vendor. atmosphere, they also pose some security threats to festi-
val attendees.
The days are very long and with the combination of all the
walking and the heat, eating a lot of protein and staying
hydrated is really important, Underwood said.
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Finding time
for significant
others
How to make love last in college
By Carys Sherwin
T
heyre both in sports, both full time college students. Both have full time jobs.
Theyre also living in different counties. So how do Chapman sociology major Me-
gan Moriya and boyfriend Shawn Sweeny, senior sociology major at California State
University Dominguez Hills, keep their relationship together after five years?
You just have to work at it, they say. And keep remembering all the good moments. Swee-
ny plays baseball at CSU Dominguez Hills and spends many weekends travelling to away
games. As for Moriya, she works at Starbucks, which means she is occupied for many early
mornings.
Sometimes we will go close to a week without seeing each other, Moriya said.
Sweeny and Moriya are not the only two who have relationship problems. It can happen
when both are at Chapman. But the long term college relationship does add to the stress.
Jessica Blum and Kyle Turner hiking the Big C (2 years together)
Sophomore psychology major Jessica Blum and boyfriend Kyle Turner a freshman busi- Photo courtesy of Jessica Blum.
ness major at University of California Berkeley, make it work, but say some days are a
grind. Between class, chapter meeting, homework, and extracurriculars we have very As cheesy as it sounds we just grew into different people, Taylor said.
few days out of the week where we can actually spend quality time together, When going off to college your life changes and sometimes your life
When Im having a tough day, theres nothing I want more than to be able to just give him Costa said. changes in a different direction than your relationship. Moriya knows
a hug, Blum said. about those times.
Sadly, long term relationships dont always have happy endings. Senior psy-
Moriya agrees. We will usually end up fighting with each other during these long times chology major Kristen Taylor was with her boyfriend all through high school. We will usually end up fighting with each other during these long
apart, Moriya said. But the two couples have found their own way to make it work. College, it got rough. times apart, Moriya said.
I know that Ill never find anyone thats better suited for me than him, so thats what helps We will usually end up fighting with each other during these long times apart, But then they remember the good times, the times you laugh until you
me get through the days of missing him, Blum said. Moriya said. cry, feeling so comfortable with someone that you can be whoever you
want, and knowing he will love you no matter how hard some times
When you know you have found someone so perfectly matched for you it does not mat- But then they remember the good times, the times you laugh until you cry, apart can be.
terhow far apart or how long you go without seeing each other, knowing that you have feeling so comfortable with someone that you can be whoever you want, and
that person to lean on is all that matters. As for Chapman sophomore couple Chris Costa, knowing he will love you no matter how hard some times apart can be. Those moments are pure bliss and what makes everything worthwhile,
psychology major, and Alexis Rodriquez, news and documentary major, they may not be Those moments are pure bliss and what makes everything worthwhile, Moriya Moriya said.
long-distance, but they have stress from being overbooked. said.
38
37
Finding time
for significant
others
How to make love last in college
By Carys Sherwin
T
heyre both in sports, both full time college students. Both have full time jobs.
Theyre also living in different counties. So how do Chapman sociology major Me-
gan Moriya and boyfriend Shawn Sweeny, senior sociology major at California State
University Dominguez Hills, keep their relationship together after five years?
You just have to work at it, they say. And keep remembering all the good moments. Swee-
ny plays baseball at CSU Dominguez Hills and spends many weekends travelling to away
games. As for Moriya, she works at Starbucks, which means she is occupied for many early
mornings.
Sometimes we will go close to a week without seeing each other, Moriya said.
Sweeny and Moriya are not the only two who have relationship problems. It can happen
when both are at Chapman. But the long term college relationship does add to the stress.
Jessica Blum and Kyle Turner hiking the Big C (2 years together)
Sophomore psychology major Jessica Blum and boyfriend Kyle Turner a freshman busi- Photo courtesy of Jessica Blum.
ness major at University of California Berkeley, make it work, but say some days are a
grind. Between class, chapter meeting, homework, and extracurriculars we have very As cheesy as it sounds we just grew into different people, Taylor said.
few days out of the week where we can actually spend quality time together, When going off to college your life changes and sometimes your life
When Im having a tough day, theres nothing I want more than to be able to just give him Costa said. changes in a different direction than your relationship. Moriya knows
a hug, Blum said. about those times.
Sadly, long term relationships dont always have happy endings. Senior psy-
Moriya agrees. We will usually end up fighting with each other during these long times chology major Kristen Taylor was with her boyfriend all through high school. We will usually end up fighting with each other during these long
apart, Moriya said. But the two couples have found their own way to make it work. College, it got rough. times apart, Moriya said.
I know that Ill never find anyone thats better suited for me than him, so thats what helps We will usually end up fighting with each other during these long times apart, But then they remember the good times, the times you laugh until you
me get through the days of missing him, Blum said. Moriya said. cry, feeling so comfortable with someone that you can be whoever you
want, and knowing he will love you no matter how hard some times
When you know you have found someone so perfectly matched for you it does not mat- But then they remember the good times, the times you laugh until you cry, apart can be.
terhow far apart or how long you go without seeing each other, knowing that you have feeling so comfortable with someone that you can be whoever you want, and
that person to lean on is all that matters. As for Chapman sophomore couple Chris Costa, knowing he will love you no matter how hard some times apart can be. Those moments are pure bliss and what makes everything worthwhile,
psychology major, and Alexis Rodriquez, news and documentary major, they may not be Those moments are pure bliss and what makes everything worthwhile, Moriya Moriya said.
long-distance, but they have stress from being overbooked. said.
38
37
Whos hot, whos not
By Zoe Baron
Junior Griffin Saunders rocks a Junior Jonathan Calvin is a commu- Sophomore Quinn Gates was on the
W
salmon polo while abroad in Prague nication major from the east coast. water polo team.
hen it comes to body images, Chapmans
male population does attract its share of I think Chapman women like a man who is charm-
followers. Admittedly, its about as unsci- ing, well mannered, driven, and generous, said screen
entific as you can get when websites like Niche and acting freshman Keanush Tafreshi, who is a member of
Thrillist decide to list which colleges have hottest Phi Gamma Delta.
girls and hottest guys. Even so, when both Chapman
men and women rank among the top in the nation, it But its not the only fraternity to get high marks.
draws buzz among the students. I have a lot of guy friends at Chapman in various
fraternities and groups, but mostly in Phi Delta Theta,
Chapmen women are No. 1 on Niche and Number 2 said strategic and corporate communications junior
on Thrillist. But Chapman men broke into Thrillists Shannon Gerdt.
Top Ten this year. The Prowl recently went on the
prowl to find out why this is. It conducted its own poll. The first date can leave a lasting impression. More than
Hot boys will always pop out at you when you least half said they would prefer to go on a casual date, like
expect it, says journalism junior Jade Boren. froyo or coffee, instead of making it too serious and
putting pressure on it; however, they do still want it to
According to the Prowl poll of 112 Chapman women, feel like a date.
the majority declared Chapman a hotbed of hot men;
less than 10 percent said they were scarce. For the first date, I would take her to Bear Flag, [a
restaurant near the beach, pick up some delicious poke
The poll survey also helped dig a bit deeper into what burritos, go to the beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset
Orange women really want in a man. When asked dinner on the sand, said Tafreshi.
about dating apps, an overwhelming 48.6 percent of Nearly one in five in the poll said they would love a
women said that they would rather meet men the old beachy first date.
fashioned way, and 50.5 percent said that depending
on the place and situation, they would go somewhere Some other interesting responses from the survey
just because they know potential man candy will be were: the hottest accent was voted British, although
there. Australian was voted for many times under other,
Trader Joes is said to have the most lady-killer cashiers
Nearly one-third of the women in the poll listed the and 48.6 percent the women said their type is any guy
beach as a good place to find topless dreamboats. who smells alright and does not annoy them too much.
Newport Beach was the place to be. The drinking
spots got a slightly higher vote: The best place to flirt is Senior business marketing major, and former Trader
wherever there may be alcohol involved. And now just Joes employee, Nikki Charest, confirms the rumor
the Thursday night tours of Pauls Cocktails and the about her old stomping grounds. Something about
District in the Circle area. Fraternity parties were listed those Hawaiian shirts just really gets to you, said Cha-
first. rest.
Top: Sophomore news and documentary majorTrystan Davis was featured on the @daddiesofcu
Instagram on November 18, 2016, flaunting his Florida tan. Bottom: (left) George Anagnos- The poll asked which brotherhood has the hottest men. If it wasnt my coworkers, it was the customers. Trader
tou,(middle) Corbin Cofer and (right) Reed Matthews are all Chapman students who have been Phi Gamma Delta, better known as FIJI got the most Joes most definitely attracts some good looking shop-
featured on the @daddiesofcu Instagram page. votes. pers!
Photo courtesy of @daddiesofcu 40
Whos hot, whos not
By Zoe Baron
Junior Griffin Saunders rocks a Junior Jonathan Calvin is a commu- Sophomore Quinn Gates was on the
W
salmon polo while abroad in Prague nication major from the east coast. water polo team.
hen it comes to body images, Chapmans
male population does attract its share of I think Chapman women like a man who is charm-
followers. Admittedly, its about as unsci- ing, well mannered, driven, and generous, said screen
entific as you can get when websites like Niche and acting freshman Keanush Tafreshi, who is a member of
Thrillist decide to list which colleges have hottest Phi Gamma Delta.
girls and hottest guys. Even so, when both Chapman
men and women rank among the top in the nation, it But its not the only fraternity to get high marks.
draws buzz among the students. I have a lot of guy friends at Chapman in various
fraternities and groups, but mostly in Phi Delta Theta,
Chapmen women are No. 1 on Niche and Number 2 said strategic and corporate communications junior
on Thrillist. But Chapman men broke into Thrillists Shannon Gerdt.
Top Ten this year. The Prowl recently went on the
prowl to find out why this is. It conducted its own poll. The first date can leave a lasting impression. More than
Hot boys will always pop out at you when you least half said they would prefer to go on a casual date, like
expect it, says journalism junior Jade Boren. froyo or coffee, instead of making it too serious and
putting pressure on it; however, they do still want it to
According to the Prowl poll of 112 Chapman women, feel like a date.
the majority declared Chapman a hotbed of hot men;
less than 10 percent said they were scarce. For the first date, I would take her to Bear Flag, [a
restaurant near the beach, pick up some delicious poke
The poll survey also helped dig a bit deeper into what burritos, go to the beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset
Orange women really want in a man. When asked dinner on the sand, said Tafreshi.
about dating apps, an overwhelming 48.6 percent of Nearly one in five in the poll said they would love a
women said that they would rather meet men the old beachy first date.
fashioned way, and 50.5 percent said that depending
on the place and situation, they would go somewhere Some other interesting responses from the survey
just because they know potential man candy will be were: the hottest accent was voted British, although
there. Australian was voted for many times under other,
Trader Joes is said to have the most lady-killer cashiers
Nearly one-third of the women in the poll listed the and 48.6 percent the women said their type is any guy
beach as a good place to find topless dreamboats. who smells alright and does not annoy them too much.
Newport Beach was the place to be. The drinking
spots got a slightly higher vote: The best place to flirt is Senior business marketing major, and former Trader
wherever there may be alcohol involved. And now just Joes employee, Nikki Charest, confirms the rumor
the Thursday night tours of Pauls Cocktails and the about her old stomping grounds. Something about
District in the Circle area. Fraternity parties were listed those Hawaiian shirts just really gets to you, said Cha-
first. rest.
Top: Sophomore news and documentary majorTrystan Davis was featured on the @daddiesofcu
Instagram on November 18, 2016, flaunting his Florida tan. Bottom: (left) George Anagnos- The poll asked which brotherhood has the hottest men. If it wasnt my coworkers, it was the customers. Trader
tou,(middle) Corbin Cofer and (right) Reed Matthews are all Chapman students who have been Phi Gamma Delta, better known as FIJI got the most Joes most definitely attracts some good looking shop-
featured on the @daddiesofcu Instagram page. votes. pers!
Photo courtesy of @daddiesofcu 40
From the caf to
your own kitchen
By Evelyn Leyba
From the caf to
your own kitchen
By Evelyn Leyba
A
kitchen filled with endless smells, as Kuki step, grocery shopping. Whether its Trader Joes
Tran has pasta boiling, chicken grilling, and Sunday grocery shopping runs or preparing meals for
vegetables roasting. the week, it was a lot to get used to.
Shes cooking dinner for herself Its been The biggest transition was having
just like every other normal to shop for food and getting used
weeknight. a weird to making it on my own, said
I had no idea how to cook coming sophomore psychology major Moriah
to college, said the sophomore transition for Geller. I try to to buy things that
business major. My parents never can be put together quickly, like
cooked for me growing up, so it me learning ingredients to make salads throughout
was an interesting situation.
how to cook the week. With staying healthy, I think
meal prep is super important and the
Going from meals being ready for
you at the most convenient hours,
now, but I easiest thing to do.
T
anya Longoria is an Administrations Major from Irvine. Every
day she juggles classes, friends, internships and a full time job.
Organizing is that last thing on her mind.
When I think about having to organize something, I feel overwhelmed and
unsure where to start, Longoria said.
Organizing can be a daunting task to most. Just finding the time and
knowing where to start are the two biggest roadblocks when it comes to
organizing.
Just thinking about having to take time to organize stresses me out when
Im busy, but I know itll make me feel better once its done, said senior
psychology major, Cailyn Heffernan.
Always having the thought of a cluttered life can add stress. A dorm room after following the organzing tips
Not being able to find that one pair of heels you want to wear can add stress,
or having the underlying smell of rotting old food from the cafe. Life in
college is already hard and stressful enough, you do not need clutter to An unorganized dorm room without any order
make it that much worse.
So where do you start?
You need to start small. Begin with one drawer, or a shelf. Try not to
overwhelm yourself by trying to take on the whole room at one time.
Once you have chosen your space to organize, stick to it. Do not stop and
Tips from organizing professional Amanda Titchenal
move onto another project or try to organize multiple areas at once. Pull out
everything from that space and see what you have.
1 Assign
Begin throwing away old or broken items, or anything you know you will Sort 2 Purge 3 4 Contain 5 Maintain
not use again. Put aside the items you want to keep. Continue with this until Items a
you have gone through everything.
Once you have gone through all the items in that area, begin putting them Home
back while trying to keep like items together. This the most Begin by sorting all of Start with one category This step allows you to see Measure the spaces you Update or modify your
effective way to organize quickly. your items into broad at a time and ask yourself what kind of containers or are wanting to add organiz- spaces as needed, every six
When asked how she felt after having her refrigerator organized, senior categories such as, books, these questions. organizing products you ing products to, drawers, months to a year is a good
health science major, Adriana Mattei said, Im more calm knowing that clothing, documents, and will need to make best use shelves, etc. Label! time to do this. At this time
everything is organized and I can go about my day. crafts. This gives you the What do I want the purpose of your space. Make sure Labeling allows cleaning up make sure you are still us-
Although organizing can seem difficult and time consuming it can truly chance to see how much of this space to be: storage, the home you assign serves and maintaining a breeze. ing everything. Go back to
change the way you go about your everyday life. With an unorganized life of each item you have. Try crafts, utilities?
the correct purpose. Make sure you leave 10% Step 2 and ask those ques-
things can build up and create stress in several areas of your life. not to focus too much on Does this item fit into the
of room to grow and for tions again. Make small
Being able to sit down at the beginning of a semester and organize your throwing items out on this purpose of this space?
Do I have more than one of new items to be added to adjustments as you feel you
dorm or apartment can set you up for a more successful semester. A stress step, just focus on sorting. this item? the space. are becoming more
free semester with more time to party since you did not waste hours looking
Can I donate excess items disorganized.
for your favorite heels or being more comfortable having friends over cause
that I no longer use?
that terrible odor never had a chance to brew. Do I love this item?
Being an organized college student and overall person can set you up for Can I live without it?
a brighter, more successful future.
Although organizing can seem difficult and time consuming it can truly change the way you go about your
everyday life. With an unorganized life things can build up and create stress in several areas of your life.
Being able to sit down at the beginning of a semester and organize your dorm or apartment can set you
up for a more successful semester. A stress free semester with more time to party since you did not waste
hours looking for your favorite heels or being more comfortable having friends over cause that terrible
odor never had a chance to brew.
Being an organized college student and overall person can set you up for
a brighter, more successful future.
Amanda Titchenal has been a professional organizer for over ten years. She has helped hundreds of people
change their lives through her organizing skills
For over 10 years Ive been helping busy
people get organizedand helping them let go of the stress, anxiety and overwhelm from disorganized
clutter, Titchenal said.
Titchenal got into organizing to help others feel a little better in their everyday lives.
Titchenal said, If I can help someone feel a little less stressed a little more at peace in their home and just
comfortable with their life, that is the ultimate goal
Over the past ten years, Titchenal has created a step by step plan that allows anyone to organize their A desk after following the organizing tips
homes in the most effective way. She has found what works best and how just about anyone can follow
her plan.
Ive seen some of the most disorganized homes you can imagine, and Ive seen the amazing change that
happens when my clients finally get organized, said Titchenal.
If you can break through the roadblocks of finding time and where to start you can truly change the way A desk without any organization or order
you live your life.
Kids on the edge have always been the journalism sophomore Leah De Leon.
kids Im most interested in, said Debbie The students look forward to the days
Blasha of the Higher Ground staff. Ele- I was able to develop a strong relation- where the Chapman students come, said
mentary schoolers are offered tutoring, ship with one child in particular at High- Higher Ground program director Melissa
positive engagement, healthy snacks, and er Ground since we were making a mini Mendez. Many of their parents never
Story and photos a safe and friendly environment. documentary together, she said. Getting
to see how Higher Ground helped his
went to college so when they interact
with the Chapman students here it brings
by Hannah Clifford In addition to being an after school pro- family was really inspiring. them new hope for their own futures.
gram, Higher Ground also offers family
Nine year old Maya enjoying the playground. services. There are English literacy class- Baldo said the volunteers are essential to Sophomore sociology major Helen Garcia
es, computer classes, nutrition classes, Higher Grounds success. It got a special has spent time volunteering at Higher
G
ang crime has always plagued Chapman University students as volun- gang shootings in neighboring Santa Ana a family resource center for counseling, boost when Chapmans Leadership 385 Ground, and has only positive things to
the more urban parts of Orange teers. in 2012. They offered to establish him at Zumba classes, you name it. course, Leadership, Civic Engagement, say about her time there.
County, especially the county seat Anaheims Lincoln Park, known for gang and Social Responsibility allowed for
of Santa Ana. Baldo, who had a successful career in cor- activity in the area. Theres no membership, Higher Ground students to receive credit for volunteering I gained a greater understanding of the
porate communications and film produc- accepts anyone who wants to get involved at Higher Ground. world and a better appreciation for the
But a specialist in youth activity, Joe Bal- tion, had begun volunteering at juvenile Word of Baldos mission spread, and soon in any way, Baldo said. community, Garcia said. Its humbling
do, was convinced he could make inroads. hall centers in 2008, getting to know the buildings were going up. Higher Ground The Chapman students bring their to know that theres a higher need than
troubled young people and their histories. was born. Higher Ground also encourages civic talents and their passions, and they share getting a college education. I believe that
I would wait at the release door of the engagement in hosting events where fam- that with everyone at Higher Ground. I have made a difference in their lives
juvenile hall center for them to come out, Many of them didnt have families to Today, Higher Ground operates mainly as ilies are able to get involved at no cost to It introduces these children to so much in some sense. One little girl went up to
sometimes in the middle of the night. help support and encourage them. Bal- an after-school program for elementary better understand what is going on in the more in life than they would have ever me and told me that she said I was her
They usually wouldnt have any rides or do would walk the streets of Santa Ana schoolers where children are placed with community, and in their kids lives. been introduced to, Baldo said. When favorite group leader because I made her
family planning on getting them, but they alongside them at night, coaching and mentors. Chapman decided to volunteer with feel good.
knew me and trusted me, Baldo said. mentoring them. There are always volunteers to help. Col- Higher Ground it marked a new begin-
Baldo found in working with the teen- lege students bring with them their vari- ning for us.
The result: Baldo created Higher Ground Baldo had developed such a reputation, agers in Juvenile Hall that usually their ous talents., such as hosting art classes, or
At-Risk Youth and Family Services in city officials in Anaheim and Santa Ana problems began at the elementary level. helping with music lessons. Many of those students volunteer more
Anaheim, which today attracts numerous asked his help after bloody police and Among those volunteers is Chapman hours than required for the class. 49
48
R
eading Huckleberry Finn
in high school, John Nowell,
witnessed his teacher dis-
criminate against an African Amer-
ican student in the class. That did
By Lorig Yaghsezian everyday life by being in this organization. way to end misogyn, Bishop said. The more hands
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on events such as protesting
are key because they lead to
changes in legislation which
is really what we need now.
Principal McCuisition wears a Chapman shirt every Thursday for College Pride Day.
Photo by Camryn Eakes.
Orange High and Chapman University
both have Panther pride with a shared
mascot between the schools.
Photo by Camryn Eakes
Orange High School principal Dennis McCuistion the financial literacy tutoring program MoneyThink, and getting them in contact with hiring managers. take the lead in all of the groups, and that wasnt the
stands at his elevated desk, a Chapman University pen- and the Iluminacin collaborative writing program. case, Jones said. It was neat to see the high school
nant hanging directly behind him. He is a Chapman A lot of them come in without a resume because they students take the lead and push the project forward.
alumnus, Class of 1998. MoneyThink is a national nonprofit that sends college dont think they could put anything on their resume,
students into lower income high schools to mentor Alexander said. There are a bunch of things that we The director of the program on Chapmans campus,
While he studied at Chapman he worked as a part- students about financial literacy. can develop with them. Morgan Read-Davidson, notes the disconnect between
time security guard at Orange High. Chapman and the community, and says that working
Its a two-way learning stream, said Alex Alexander, Another way that Chapman and Orange High students with Orange High is an attempt to bridge that gap.
From working as a security guard as a Chapman sophomore business major and MoneyThink co-presi- connect is through the Iluminacin writing program.
student in 1995 to the principal in 2017, its been pretty dent. He and co-president Annamarie Licina agree that Two English classes, one from each school, come to- We have our students who are living in viewing dis-
interesting, McCusition said. theres a lot more to learn than financial literacy. gether to work on a eight-week writing project. tance of the high school, and we have the high school
students who walk home through our campus, the
Neighboring schools Chapman University and Orange We build relationships with them, said Licina, a Its a great opportunity for students to break out of Director of Undergraduate Writing Programs said.
High School are deeply connected, and Principal Mc- senior business major. They get a deeper connection their shells and experience a college campus, Orange How can we acknowledge that there are these cultural
Cuistion is just the start. with Chapman. High English teacher Lindsey Jones said. contact zones and break down those barriers?
Orange High School sits across the street from Chap- Licina says that Orange High students do maintain There is notable progress across the board. To level the playing field, he brought a collaborative
mans residence halls, a five-minute walk from the stereotypes of Chapman students, but once they work atmosphere to this program to put students on equal
main campus itself. Despite the fact that North Shaffer with them in an academic environment, those stereo- Every year theres a decrease in writing anxiety for footing. The students end up talking about a lot more
Street is the only physical divide, the two schools are types begin to soften. both Chapman and Orange High students, Jones said, than quest narratives.
generally perceived as entirely different universes. Each citing an annual survey.
side has preconceived notions of the other, all within a We try to blur the line, Alexander said. We seem so Theyre asking each other questions about their lives
one-block radius. far apart even though were a block away. The goal of this program is collaboration, and students and experiences, Read-Davidson said. The high
have taken that to heart. school students are asking about joining greek life, col-
There are several programs that exist to bridge the gap Alexander has helped his mentees get jobs by finding lege essays, financial aid, and living the dorms. If youre
between the schools, two of the most prominent being suitable hiring options, fixing up students resumes, I assumed that the Chapman students would really the first to go to college, you dont know any of that.
This program helps high school students visu- er high school students should do the same.
alize going to college. She acknowledges that she wouldnt be here
without scholarships and financial aid, but
Principal McCuistion agrees that Chapman that a financial situation shouldnt deter high
can seem unattainable, but that these pro- school students from reaching out.
grams help defy those assumptions.
Orange High really isnt as different from
It gives them the motivation and hope that Chapman as people think, she said.
college is possible, he said.
Through collaborative programming, students
Another initiative, the creative writing pro- can learn this on both sides.
gram, is what brought sophomore news and
documentary major Hailey Haskell to Chap- I see is the surprise at how similar they are
man after graduating from Orange High. in the sort of stuff theyve gone through,
Read-Davidson said. Divorce, death, bully-
A lot of students were afraid to go over to ing, movingthey realize how much more
Chapman for workshops, Haskell said of the alike than they are different.
program. Its right across the street but theyd
never been there. A topic that hasnt escaped the discussion is
Tim the Turkey, when two Chapman students
Haskell said that she always had ambitions to stole and injured a turkey from the Orange Tim the Turkey set the community back, school while he was still Chapmans chancellor.
go to college, and credits her initial interest in High agricultural department. Licina said. I talked to my mentees about it and
Chapman to the creative writing program led they said it wasnt cool. I told them to remember I took him to an Honors Chem class and he just
by Chapman English professor Jan Osborn. If the two boys who stole the turkey were the good stuff were doing. lit up, McCuistion said. He asked to address the
in this writing program, who knows? Maybe class, and then started teaching the lesson for the
I found a voice in doing that, Haskell said. they wouldnt have stolen it, Read-Davidson Another animal that brings students together teacher.
said. They wouldve known how much the in a more positive light is the panther, a shared
Professor Osborn encouraged Haskell to turkey meant to them. mascot between the two schools. The STEM subjects are so important to Chap-
experience the college life by studying in the man that they offer the Simon STEM Scholars
Chapman library, and Haskell agrees that oth- Students echo that sentiment. Its a cool connection for the students at Chap- program, where four Orange High students
man and Orange High because everybodys a receive a full ride to the university if they meet
Panther, Jones said. all of the requirements in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math. Interviews for the third
Jones speaks from personal experience shes a class of scholars are now underway.
Chapman alumna.
There is a senior class of five students, and a
Students see it the same way. junior class of four students slated to attend
Chapman.
Everyone says once a panther, always a pan-
ther, Haskell said, so I took it literally. The back-and-forth, give-and-take nature of
Chapman and Orange High shows that the only
With Orange High students applying to Chap- thing that truly separates the two schools is
man, and Chapman grads going back to teach at North Shaffer. We are all in pursuit of education.
Orange High, the community aspect is key.
Its definitely a topic on the forefront of their
Im a part of the Chapman University Neigh- minds, Jones said of her honors students.
borhood Advisory Community, McCuisition Chapman is an idea because its right across the
said. Im behind the scenes in finding out what street.
the issues are in the community.
McCuistion sees that desire in the students.
The crossovers between the school seem endless,
Once a panther, always a panther, applies to and even include President Struppa serving as I think deep down inside, most of them would
both Chapman and Orange High students. the Principal for a Day last year at the high really like to be able to have that opportunity.
Photo by Camryn Eakes
Getting out of the greek
the hidden gems of Chapmans social scene
Story and photos by Camryn Eakes
Bassist Jesse Suchomel of Chris & Allison plays during their set at Jacaranda Jams Volume 1.
Photo courtesy of Seannie Bryan
An hour-plus of throwing back most- swaying smiles, each one interrupted junkies of all sorts to enjoy and be ex-
ly-Sprite mixed drinks and exchang- by the rim of a red cup. Youll smell posed to the melodies and company
ing pointless hey, whats your name the carnitas coming from house of their peers. Its the place to be for
lines was about all she could take. member Alfonso Juarezs homemade a warm-feeling, more laid-back night
Looking back on her freshman year, taco stand. Youll hear laughs, and the fueled purely by passion and support.
junior vocal major Shana Marshall imperfect yet brilliant guitar strums
now realizes that her time in the all fused together by subtle film cam- We have all these people around us
Greek party scene was, for the most era shutters. It all takes place under that want to collaborate and do cool
part, a waste. a sky of yellow, mood-setting string stuff, so why not put in a place where
lights. people can go and do it, said Picard.
When a voice from the curb called From creating the setup to grocery
me big tits I realized Id never go to a My goal is to create a place where shopping for taco ingredients, its all
Greek party again, Marshall student organized and run on
said. our efforts to want to further
ourselves.
Yes, many Chapman stu-
dents consider Greek life It wasnt until ARTHOUSE
important to their college
experience, and even enjoy
the time when a Similar to these jam sessions
are the one-of-a-kind nights
the party hype that turns voice from the curb shared in the backyard of
off some, like Marshall. But ARTHOUSE.
social life doesnt have to end called me big tits
just because you arent Greek. Four senior art majors, Ales-
Its out there -- if you know that I realized Id sardra Rosser, Carmen Borri-
where to look. never go to a Greek son, Olivia Graef and Morgan
Mein, make up the minds
At Chapman, the best nights party again, behind ARTHOUSEs Shed
are the ones where I feel the Night, a night for creatives of
safest and can be who I am, all types to show their work
Marshall said. But it did take -Shana Marshall and get feedback from their
awhile to find the houses and peers.
parties I have come to love
and respect. People can share something
from five years to something
Heres a closer look at some of them: people can come and show off what they just finished, pitch an idea or
theyve been doing and feel comfort- talk about something theyre still
Jacaranda Jams able about it, Picard said. working on, Borrison said.
Two current Chapman students offer
a new type of party scene with an The first event, held this past Decem- But the most important part of it is
event called Jacaranda Jams, featuring ber, hosted around 80 people of all creating a large sense of community
their Orange-based band, The New ages, all majors and even non-Chap- within creative people whether they
Hippies. man students. are Chapman students or not, Rosser
said.
Its a mini backyard music festival Jacaranda Jams encourage so many
comprised of local bands, senior different people to come together Shed Night
and front man of the band Joe Picard and support a small part of Chapman Shed Night, named for its location in
said. Definitely a place for uncen- music scene, whereas the people at their backyard shed, is an intimate
sored expression. frat parties seem stuck in their own night of trusting each other and
bubble, sophomore dance major learning about others, their craft and
If you take a walk down the band Rachel Yuter said. oneself. A projector, speakers, empty
members long driveway to the back- walls, a small performance space and Friends Giarnet V. Burk and Caroline Metz greet each
yard, youll see an energetic crowd of Jacaranda Jams is a place for music oversized couches make up the space other with a big hug at Jacaranda Jams.
62 Photo courtesy of Seannie Bryan.
One of Shed Nights creators Alessandra Rosser shows a performance piece
involving projection and a wine glass balanced on her head.
Photo courtesy of Seannie Bryan
where people can further their craft. Snow Club House features new faces and a sea of member Cameron Hall said. We also have a diverse crowd be-
On the flip side to Shed Nights are people. While fraternities will only allow cause its really open to anyone who Everyones typically dancing at
A lot of people have stuff they want also non-Greek ragers. One of the their guys through the door, Snow wants to come, junior and house our parties while also being super
to show or perform but have no- more popular, unaffiliated house So many different people go to Club hosts parties where attendees member Philip Stilwell said. But respectful of the space, Stilwell said.
where to show it, Mein said. Thats parties takes place under the roof of every party that you can have a dont have to face a bouncer. one time some older dude showed
part of the amazing spontaneity of a Chapman Snow Club house. completely different experience up with a bottle of lighter fluid and Everyone is always looking out for
the night -- we never know what from one night to the next, whereas La Linda that was pretty crazy. everyone and just wanting to have a
people will do or show. We really dont care who comes, at fraternity parties you often see the Also notorious for a good time with- good time.
sophomore Snow Club member same faces, said dance and kinesi- out Greek letters are the outrageous Before the actual party, organizers
What started as four roommates Austin Ferguson said. We just want ology major Hannah Fozkos. They La Linda parties. post a collaborative, Spotify playlist While La Linda partiesople. For
giving each other feedback on their people to have a good time with us are much more inclusive and open link where party goers can add the me, I feel like I get judged at Greek
work has grown to be a safe, creative whether theyre affiliated or not. to anyone. Hosted by a house compiled of music they want to hear throughout parties and at La Linda parties or
collective. Though they only take mostly junior Dodge students, the the night instead of partiers attempt- Jacaranda Jams, I feel accepted and
place about once a month, Shed Snow Clubs parties only happen a There are rarely Greek letters in parties have themes running two ing to steal the auxiliary cord. This is like I fit in. Its more of my scene and
Night has become a favorite among couple times a year, but every event your face, just ski or snowboard lo- sentences long, where colored wigs partially why most of the fun hap- everyone just has to find where they
Chapman students. gos which is nice, junior Snow Club and glitter are encouraged. pens on the dance floor. fit, said Marshall.
Antiquing
By Colette Grubman
your way through Chapman
Photos by Camryn Eakes
C
aroline Kutschbach of Columbus, Ohio was
as excited as any high schooler two years
ago on her first trip to Disneyland.
Beyond Joyride and Elsewhere, Kutschbachs go-to My emotional draw to antiques comes from their Each antique tells a story, its unfortunate we dont
A peek inside the Orange Antique Mall. for unique finds is the Orange Circle Antique Mall, history and style. Their fabrics and colors are unlike get to hear them all, said Houston.
Photo by Camryn Eakes just five doors south of the Circle on Glassell Street. anything ever seen today. You get quality for your
money, said Joyride owner Robert Houston. Kutschbach and Tobias dont happen to know each
Its super retro. Downstairs I feel like Im living in other. But both have seen other Chapman students
the 70s, Kutschbach said. Even their employees have personal connections exploring for goods at the antique stores. Who
Antique clothing isnt the end for Kutschbach how- with the shops. Paige Garcia, sales associate at knows: They might bump paths going for the same
ever. She plans to expand from just shopping for Elsewhere, grew up shopping at Elsewhere with her item.
vintage clothes.
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Get
to
know
Chapfemmes
By Olivia Harden
D
Dory Ann Carter shows her support for women with t-shirts she made as a project for a class.
Photo courtesy of Dory Ann Carter
ory Ann Carter, self proclaimed and administration perpetuate.
feminist, took to the crowded Carter is one of the many feminist activists on
streets of Los Angeles for the wom- campus. For the past several years, feminism
ens march to fight for equal rights has been making a comeback as an influential
for anyone who identifies as a woman. I felt an movement in the U.S., and many self-identi-
overwhelming sense of unity as I saw people fying femmes have chosen to bring this move-
from every background marching for the same ment to Chapmans campus.
reason. It left me feeling grateful for all the
people who came out to march that day, and it Amanda Ball is a senior strategic and corporate
gave me hope that we will be able to overcome communication major and the president of
68 the gendered oppression that this presidency Chapman Feminists.
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Nishida often has to cling to her more accessible. Scanlon could not Scanlon often seeks to create space
Asian culture because so much express enough that feminism is a for marginalized groups by hold-
of it was lost in the internment proactive way of life, not a quality ing art shows and poetry read-
camps. or trait. ings in her own home. She thinks
finding community is a great way
Im fourth generation and my To me, feminism is the liberation to care for herself.
grandparents were in the intern- of anyone with any gender, racial
ment camps. I often think about identity, or sexual orientation. Its Dory Ann Carter is a sophomore
how that impacted my grand- connected with all the other forms communication studies major and
mother who then raised my moth- of battling oppression. I see femi- an executive board member of I
er who raised me. she said. In nism as an umbrella term. Am That Girl, a club that promotes
the internment camps they really community and connection with
stressed forced mechanization, so Her purpose is to empower op- other women on campus. Carter
culturally I am at a loss. pressed peoples as well as seek is often looking to do work that
liberation. Scanlon believes that all is going to impact others and is a
Nishida finds that feminism moti- oppression is interconnected. As a strong proponent of feminism.
vates all different facets of her life. queer woman, she hopes to bring
She compared it to the juxtaposi- awareness and help others become Finding an organization where
tion between love and rage. more active in the community as Im able to impact the lives of other
woman on campus has in-
Rage fuels love and love spired me to be more proac-
inspires rage to act. I
find that feminism can
To me, feminism is tive. Its a great community
for women and really all
have different meaning
to me every single day
the liberation of any- genders on campus.
class, race, sex, gender, and able relating to a person whose sense of to learn. Im originally from Chicago I think feminism is a move-
bodiedness. A feminist is defined as personal identity and gender corre- and in a city like that where there is Cassidy Scanlon, a ment that actively tries to
a person who believes in the social sponds with their birth sex. structural and systemic violence, its senior creative writing support, empower and uplift
political and economic equality of really hard for people to have a voice, major, considers herself an activist well as be there for other move- women.
the sexes. Double colonization basically talks so my poetry is my act of resistance, and loves making art political. ments.
about how as a woman of color I am Ball said. Carter often uses art to express
To be a feminist is a verb. Are you colonized by both white people as I think writing is really powerful I identify as queer but I also have herself in spaces where she feels
doing feminist work. It means fight- the oppressor and the patriarchy. I Katie Nishida, a public relations and because I understand writing as a lot of privilege in that communi- more timid.
ing the patriarchy but goes beyond have the lens of oppression in being advertising major, is an Asian-Amer- writings ones self into existence, ty. I feel like right now Im trying
that, Ball said. Black and being a woman, Ball said. ican woman and considers herself and its more personal, Scanlon to be there for many friends who Ive been taking time before bed
an intersectional feminist. Shes been said. are going through a hard time to write. Its just me writing out my
As a Black woman, she sees herself As president of Chapslam, Ball often active at many protests and sit-ins on right now and just being there for thoughts and I find its a helpful
as a survivor of double colonization uses poetry to make political state- campus including the xenophobia Shes found that her poetry and them, whatever that means. form of self care.
in relation to patriarchy and racism. ments and has used art as way to rally and the anti-trump protest. artwork has made her activism
However, she understands that she learn about herself and the world.
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time off for mental and emotional reasons. ed to do, Healy said. It was hard because I was so happy,
The benefits of taking Sophomore Madeleine Cabrera knew that to keep moving
forward, shed have to take a step to the side.
but deep down felt like I needed a semester to breathe and
figure it all out for myself.
S
before returning. be grateful to be able to step away, Healy said.
tepping into a crowded rehears-
al room, Samantha Cantoria felt She noted that sometimes giving yourself that time to think Taking time off can also be used as a strategic tool.
conflicted. Excited, yes. But she and get away in spite of others criticism in doing so is exact-
was living on her own in Los Angeles, ly what you need in order to get back on your feet. Aastha Maliks story demonstrates the use of time to explore
a brand new city, and had no financial potential career paths.
support from her parents. She only had
a year and half of college experience. As an international student from India, Malik dealt with the
This wasnt her comfort zone of Chap- feelings of fear of rejection and being outside of her comfort
man University. bubble. When her first year came to a close, she didnt think
she wanted to come back. She managed to push through the
But it all worked out. doubt and stick with it, and even studied abroad in London.
It is now, during her junior year, that she decided taking
Now a senior, just months away from time off would be most beneficial.
graduating, she wouldnt trade her
mid-college off-school journey for the It was a conscious decision, Malik said.
world.
The junior business marketing and strategic and corporate
It made me realize how much more I communication double major realized that she could grad-
needed to grow up, Cantoria said. uate on time, even if she took this current semester off. Her
time away has brought to light new interests.
This is just one of the many stories of
Chapman students who have taken time I discovered my interest in film and theatre at Chapman
off during their collegiate career. And and wanted to pursue that in India, so I decided that this
few have regretted it. was my shot, Malik said.
As a dance major and kinesiology Even though she didnt have any experience in the industry,
minor, Cantoria had a lot on her plate she didnt want to regret not trying something while she had
from the start. During the fall semester the chance.
of her sophomore year, her parents faced
financial struggles and told her that she If [film] is not something I actually love and see myself
Aastha Malik pursuing her newly found interest path back home.
wasnt going to finish school at Chap- doing for the rest of my life, I didnt want to waste my time
Photo courtesy of Aastha Malik.
man. doing it after college.
With that in the back of my mind, I Samantha Cantoria stands in open arms awe of how far shes come and the amount of people Taking a semester off helped rekindle the reasons why I be- With constant support from the people close to her, she felt
started to give up because I figured, well, shes about to perform to. gan college. It made me realize why I do what I do, Cabrera that she made the best decision of her life, only further
Im leaving anyway, she said. Photo courtesy of Samantha Cantoria said, Dance therapy helped me a tremendous amount and I encouraging those thinking about it to take the plunge.
hope to help people in the same way.
This prompted her to pursue dance in Going back to school was definitely a For whatever reason its needed, the stigma that surrounds
Los Angeles during the next year, where difficult transition, she said. I was no My life feels like a bunch of mishaps For sophomore psychology major Sarah Healy, her catalyst taking a semester off may not be so terrifying after all.
she worked on two separate projects. longer in classes with my incoming class. and opportunities. Although I am stuck was getting lost in a sea of endless work and responsibilities.
The first was becoming a member of I felt like a new student in a new univer- in school right now and am probably go- She took a step back and realized that what she was portray- Even if youre graduating a semester later, do it. Dont be
Talia Favias Contemporary Company, sity all over again, but I was motivated. ing to be paying off my student loans for ing on the outside didnt match what she was feeling on the afraid to be different, because thats what will set you apart
and the second was working on Daniel the rest of my life, I do not regret any- inside. from the rest, Malik said. We often get stuck in a limbo
Ezralows project Pearl. But she hadnt With the help of her friends and advi- thing that has happened to me during of trying to stand out, while trying to fit in. It doesnt work
given up on Chapman. After saving up sors, she was able to make it to where my time at Chapman, Cantoria said. I had become super overwhelmed and realized I was going that way. Think about it. When else can you take a semester
her earnings, she set her mind to return- she is now, even though at times she felt through the motions of school but didnt know what I want- off in your life?
ing to get her degree. swamped and had to turn down other While some take a break from school
opportunities. due to financial instability, others take 73
F
oss may have the most unique talent of any contestant at Miss California: The Chapman fine arts and biology major is a
speed painter. But she acknowledges it was the chance for scholarships that first attracted her to pageants.
This is my third time competing for Miss California, she said. I was Miss Tustin in 2014 and then last year I was Miss City
of Los Angeles, and I just won Miss Tustin again in February, so Ive been preparing to compete.
Three Panthers head to: Shes also already won more than $8,000 in scholarship money.
Miss
But its also a good way to network, she said. I created my talent of speed-painting for this pagaent, and since then I get
commissioned to make speed paintings--Ill get a couple hundred dollars every time I do it, and this is how I got my job work-
ing at a painting studio--they found me through being Miss Tustin, so its been a great networking opportunity.
Foss platform is the Memory Project, where artistic volunteers can donate portraits to neglected or abused children around
California
the world.
Foss has also become a defender of the pageant concept for women:
I really didnt know what I was getting into when I started this. But these women inspire me to be a better version of myself.
Its empowering, and I wouldnt be who I am today without this organization.
Emma Foss gets crowned Miss Tustin 2017.
By Nishaa Sharma and Emma Reith Photo courtesy of Emma Foss.
EMMA FOSS
Miss America.
Most people dont get to live out their childhood dreams. Im so lucky to be
living mine, Benson said.
There is a major step in between, of course. There is the Miss California con-
test in June. Benson is one of three Chapman women who will be competing
for that title. The others are Emma Foss, Miss Tustin, and Eileen Kim, Miss
Orange.
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enson grew up in New Mexico, and
NATALIE BENSON
EILEEN KIM
started competing in pageants at the
age of 13. After competing for the
title of Miss New Mexicos Outstanding Teen
three times and winning runner-up twice,
she finally took home the crown when
she was 15. She went on to compete at the
national level for the title of Miss Americas
Outstanding Teen, and has now competed
in a total of six pageants.
A
As a kid, I knew I couldnt cure her cancer, but I did Photo courtesy of Natalie Benson.
s someone who has also struggled with her body image, eating disorders, and with mental illness, senior business know that I wanted to do anything I could to make her college peers, she does still struggle with occasional
administration major Eileen Kim decided to make her platform for her year as Miss Orange County Self-Love: her feel better, and to help patients like her feel better too. negative comments about the swimsuit portion of the com-
Preventing Self Harm. I started doing research about how to combat nausea and petition.
other side effects of chemotherapy through nutrition, and
The chance to have a platform and bring awareness to a topic so close to my heart was the biggest reason I decided to thats how Chemo Courage began. While she did struggle with her body image and placing
compete, Kim said. So many women are impacted by mental illness, and I want them to know that they arent alone and too much focus on her dieting and exercise in her earlier
they can do anything they set their minds to. Despite all the fun of her competitions, Benson has had to competitions, she says that she has gained a much healthier
deal with some adversity. There was an anti-Natalie Benson outlook on her lifestyle and has ultimately gained confi-
Kim never saw herself as someone who would compete in pageants. But as an experienced violin player, she knew that social media campaign among her school peers. dence in herself through the swimsuit competition.
she loved to be onstage, and believed that the organization could help her grow.
For some reason, it was like a switch flipped once I won the Some people out there question if its demeaning or hurts
She has been active on campus with Chapmans Bateman Teams campaign this year, called SeeMeCU, which also aims to crown. Kids didnt like that I was suddenly in this special my self-confidence, but I think that its empowering. Miss
promote awareness and management strategies for those struggling with their mental health. She opened up and spoke position when I would make appearances on the weekends, America isnt looking for skinny. Its looking for healthy. As
about her personal journey at the clubs Self-Care Fair earlier in the spring semester. and couldnt process that I was still the same Natalie I was women, we should be able to dress conservatively, dress up,
before, she said. or wear a bikini, and not be judged for any of it. I personally
Kim held the title of Miss Beach Cities in 2016, and placed in the top 15 at Miss California last summer. love that Miss America allows us to showcase each side of
Im still getting used to being a titleholder, and honestly it can be a lot to handle at times, but I am so grateful for the While she has found a much more positive response among our womanhood.
opportunity and the amazing women and sisterhood Ive found through the Miss America Organization.
Chapman IFC: taking Greek
brotherhood forward
By Malvica Sawhney
FIJI
Culture and debate surrounding residence life
By Natalie Van Winden
F
or freshman business administration Abby Austin, the experience of living Morlan Hall is separated into North Morlan, available for freshmen,
in Henley Hall has been one of the factors contributing to her transfer out and South Morlan, available for continuing
of Chapman next semester. undergraduate students. North Morlan was built
Her problem: Her roommates and neighbors. Not because of how they behave, in 1969 and is the oldest of the residence halls
but because of who they are --- theyre too much like her. available for freshmen.
Living in Henley has definitely been a downside for me just because as I see Morlan gets a lot of hate for being
it, its all the same types of people and theres no diversity. Classes are the only the worst dorm but I feel like its a pretty
thing we have in common, said Austin. friendly and open place. A lot of people hate
The residence halls are meant to bring students together, not trap them within on it because its old, but there are always a
their majors. And fortunately for Chapman, not everybody sees it the way Austin lot of people in the lounge, at the tables, and
does. participating in events so its a nice place to
Former Vice Chancellor Jeanne Gunner suggested the system of housing live, freshman sociology major Inaya Shore
freshmen by majors in 2008. The hope was that student affairs would align with said.
academic ones, according to David Sunby, director of the Davis Community Morlan is home to the Wilkinson
Center, the central office for Residence Life and First Year Experience. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social
This helps develop students academic identity immediately from when they Sciences and the College of Educational
start on campus to orientation, and their first year living experience, Sunby said. Studies.
Each year, incoming students are housed within their college at the university
and the halls assigned to each school are simply based on enrollment numbers. Glass:
Consequently, each hall has developed a culture of its own within the world of Glass Hall is home to the College of
Chapman residence life which sparks a debate about the value of living with Performing Arts and Crean College of Health
those who have similar academic interests. and Behavioral Sciences.
I feel like with Glass, the majors are more all
Henley: over the place, its more random, freshman
Henley Hall is home to The Argyros School of Business and Economics students. psychology major Katherine Kindy said.
Its very social, theres always people out and about, said freshman business Having the COPA people with Crean people,
administration major Kelsey Adams. Theres always people bumping music those interests dont really mix.
on weeknights and a lot of drunk people and everyones always talking to each It is organized in three different towers; the
other. center tower is apartment style and available
A unique feature of Henley Hall is the basement. Henley basement provides for sophomores and upperclassmen housing.
students a fitness center, laundry room, conference center, media room, along Living only with people that will being with
with billiards and ping pong. only people that are in your classes is tough
I feel like the stereotype of the party central hall is pretty accurate. Its more of because you dont meet the other half of the
social place, people arent really studying, Adams said. school unless you try. It would be nice if it
Pralle-Sodaro: wasnt so separated, Kindy said.
Pralle houses The Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Schmid Sophomore digital arts major Bobby Cary is a
College of Science and Technology, and Undeclared students. Resident Advisor for Pralle-Sodaro Hall and
Especially for the third and fourth floors, which I believe is its own helps plan programming that is meant to create
ecosystem, the film school definitely dictates the night life, said freshman this sense of belonging to a culture within the
creative producing major Dylan Liberman. Were more likely to have movie halls.
nights than go out.
Pralle was built in 1992 and is named after Robert R. and Helga Pralle &
Donald E. and Dee Dee Sodaro. .
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North Morlan:
Being a Dodge floor its kind of easier of the students who have those academic interests.
cause we have that common interest The stereotypes are not the goal, but residence life wants to
that bonds us together, Cary develop those communities, its
said. I think Dodge always had For me it was why we house people by the same
the advantage there because major, we want a community with
our dream jobs depend on harder to get to common interests and sometimes
networking so people are going know people that can create stereotypes, Cary
to jump at that opportunity to said.
network which makes my job a because Glass The debate may continue, but
lot easier. really isnt setup Chapman is determined to make it
Cary suggested that a reason the work.
cultures may differ from hall to to enforce that According to the First Year
hall is the physical space. community, as Experience webpage, Chapman
I lived in Glass last year, and in residence life claims students
Glass its different because they with Pralle its a who live in first year communities
have those three separate towers, lot easier because have a stronger connection to the
whereas in Pralle its is a more university, are more successful
contained unit and its easier to everyone is so close in their classes, have higher
hop over to other RAs sections together. graduation rates, a higher grade
of the floors, Cary said. For point average, and report a higher
me it was harder to get to know level of satisfaction with their
people because Glass really isnt setup university experience.
to enforce that community, as with Being able to pass the knowledge on from RAs who
Pralle its a lot easier because everyone are in the same school as his residents and used to be in their
is so close together. situation is really important because they know what it was
Each Resident Advisor is in charge like and what would be helpful or unhelpful to them, Cary
of programming for their specific floor said.
and their hall. The programming then According to a University of Toledo study on the impact of
varies not only from hall to hall but living learning community participation, students who live in
between the floors as well. these communities, are two times as likely to return for their
Its really about trying to sophomore year than those who
get people to come together. The downside is did not live in LLCs.
For business kids, the RAs in The downside is you dont get
Henley would obviously create
you dont get to meet to meet that nice variety of people,
programming designed to bring that nice variety of and I think thats why a lot of
the business kids together and students get involved on campus
collaborate, Cary said.
people, and I think and in other organizations, said
Residence life wants to create thats why a lot of Cary. At the end of the day its
a sense of community but there
are students who agree with
students get involved really the individuals choice
to get out there and meet those
Austin; they feel its containing on campus and in various people because I think
to only be exposed to those that residence lifes purpose is to
within their major.
other organizations, create communities of common
I dont like that the dorms academic and career interest and
are arranged by school, said I think thats what they aim to do
Kindy. My roommate, for example, the most.
is a creative producing major but shes For Austin, the residence life experience was not
in Glass because she was late to apply. necessarily beneficial for her Chapman career, but it has
And now shes my best friend. If she taught her how to succeed next year when she will not be
had applied on time and was in Pralle, attending Chapman.
we probably would have never met. Its good to know that this is the business side of the world,
In addition, the inevitable and now I know to look out for those people that I share a
consequence of containing people with bond with, who I share interests with, whether I live with
similar interests is creating stereotypes them or not, Austin said.
theyre very excited about. relations for Chapman Panhellenic. We work together to IFC works very closely with Panhellenic, were all good
G
reek Week. Fraternity Rush. New Member Mixers. create shared bylaws for Panhellenic and IFC chapters, friends, Tuleja said. Our events have been fantastic in the
The B+ Foundations Dance marathon. SeeMeCU I know its easy to take things at face value, but it means a host events for the entire Greek Community, but most of past, our New Member Mixer was our most recent event,
Mental Health Awareness campaign. These events lot to us that we can bring the community together, Tuleja all support each other and work together. We hold joint which we hosted with Panhellenic, and it was such a blast.
have seen a great turnout, generate a feeling of community said. Our Executive Board has been working to develop meetings with executive officers once a month. Everyone came to Musco Lawn, played some fun games,
and some even contribute towards more noble causes. more things that we have to offer in that spirit as well. I had some food from a food truck we brought in and walked
cant reveal details for now, but fraternity members should According to Greico, Panhellenic and IFC are similar in away with some more friends at the end of the day.
The one thing they all have in common: Chapmans be excited for what were going be introducing in the structure in regards to their meetings and relationships with
Interfraternity Council worked tirelessly to help This year, IFC expanded their
make them a success. contribution on this campus to include
collaborations with other organizations
But that isnt all they do. on campus as well.
Earlier last year, we hosted IFC Field Day, an We worked with The B+ Foundation
event that brought members from all Fraternities to help promote their Dance Marathon
together to play games like basketball, ultimate and with Bateman Clubs SeeMeCU
frisbee, spikeball, and Super Smash Bros., as Mental Health Awareness campaign
well, said Bennett Tuleja, Vice President of earlier this year, also to help them
Public Relations for IFC and President of Phi promote and spread the word, Tuleja
Kappa Tau Fraternity. The types of events we said. During the post-Rush period,
host are geared towards bringing people together IFC supports all new Fraternity
and having some good fun or educating the members to attend the New Member
community on important issues in the Chapman Education Program put on by the
community. Office of Greek Life. The purpose
behind this is to educate all new
If theres one thing we want everyone to members on sexual assault prevention,
take away from this, it would be that IFC is the bystander effect and hazing
an organization that brings the community prevention and what it means to be a
together, Tuleja said. Thats what is really member of the Greek community at
reflected by the events we hold. A lot of people Chapman.
know us as the organization that puts on Rush
and Greek Week, but these events are much At their conception, fraternities
larger than the games and activities we host were grounded in positive ideals,
themselves so we are such an important body in many modern-day fraternities do not
that sense. reflect those ideals and are mired in
controversy. Hazing, sexual assault and
Chapman Interfraternity Council or IFC, are a dangerous party culture are just some
the programming and governing body of the 8 of the many allegations fraternities
fraternities at Chapman University. According have faced. While Chapmans own
to the Chapman Interfraternity Council Spring fraternities have been a lot more well-
2017 handbook, the council is composed of an Members of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity performing a to their theme of The Big Short at Skit 2016, a Chapman-wide behaved in comparison, over two years
executive board consisting of 6 Greek community members, annual Greek event. Photo courtesy of Sara Knobel Photo. ago one such controversy shook the campus to its very core.
a graduate advisor, and a delegate from each chapter.
According to Tuleja, they meet weekly. They have their coming semester its going to be a game changer. chapter delegates.
Executive Council meetings on Monday afternoons and
General Meetings, with each chapters delegate and our While IFCs female counterpart, the Panhellenic council, Strengthening our respective communities will of course,
executive council, on Tuesday nights. Most of the topics which governs the 8 sororities on campus, is more visible look different. We both face different obstacles and
they discuss are about ways they can improve what they in terms of their presence, they are able to successfully challenges at different times, Greico said. But its nice Cover Photo
have to offer to the community and to improve their own collaborate with each other. that we can lean on each other for the support and guidance
operations and internal functions as well. when we are up against them. Our foundations are the same, Members of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity performing to their theme of
Panhellenic and IFC have a strong relationship here at as we were built upon the similar bylaws and values. Disneyland at Skit 2016, a Chapman-wide annual greek event. Photo
courtesy of Sara Knobel Photo.
Tuleja said that they have a few events in the works which Chapman, said Christina Greico, Vice President of Public
According to The Panther Online, Chapmans chapter of Sigma With loss of SAE and the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity chapter
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity received a four-year suspension which led becoming dormant due to low involvement, the Fraternity count at
to them losing their affiliation with the University, in August 2014. Chapman has gone down to 8, same as the number of sororities. Epsilon Sigma Chapter
Iota Epsilon Chapter
This decision was made after an investigation into a week-long series
of events they took part in, the previous semester coupled with a Expansion plans are collaborative and up to other entities we Chartered in 1998
Chartered in 2001
prior record of hazing incidents and probations. partner with on campus including the Office of Greek Life and the
Dean of Students Office and we kick the process off by making the 56 active members
84 active members
There are two recommendation to
ways we tackle expand, Tuleja said. 3.207 average GPA
3.307 average GPA
the issue of We are very excited
maintaining to be welcoming Philanthropy: SeriousFun Children's
Philanthropy: JDRF
the standards Delta Sigma Phi Network
IFC holds for to campus in
Fraternities, Spring 2018 and
Prevention if all goes well, California Phi Chapter Adelpho Chapter
and through we will reevaluate
our bylaws and be open to Chartered in 2014 Chartered in 1987
and standards the possibility of
processes, Tuleja recommending 91 active members 13 active members
said. The Office another expansion
of Greek Lifes New in the future. 3.131 average GPA 3.086 average GPA
Member Education
Program plays While new Philanthropy: ALS Association Philanthropy: Wounded
a large role in fraternities are a Warriors Project
maintaining little ways down the
standards of road, the current
behavior by attitude towards Omega Chi Chapter
educating new IFC is a positive Alpha Omega Chapter
members on the one, particularly Chartered in 2008
FIJI
values that we, as a from Fraternity men Chartered in 2016
community, stand themselves. 100 active members
for. 44 active members
If there were some 3.141 average GPA
Members of Chapman Interfraternity Council. Photo courtesy of Chapman Interfraternity Council
Tuleja said that ways to improve 3.212 average GPA
this was one of IFC, theyre already Philanthropy: USO, Red Cross,
the best ways to prevent some of the negative stereotypical actions accomplishing something that I wanted in the past, said Paxton & Make-A-Wish
Philanthropy: AEPi Gives
Greek organizations hold because it helps educate and instill new Rome, sophomore film production major and member of Beta Theta Back
members on the ideals and values they hold as a community from Pi fraternity. The IFC is the best organization to encourage inter-
the beginning of their time in Greek Life. fraternity events and they started doing that pretty well this past Theta Psi Chapter
semester. Eta Theta Chapter
One of the largest problems we face, not only in Greek Life, but as Chartered in 1985
people, is breaking groupthink mentality and the bystander effect According to Rome, typically the influence he sees of IFC is within Chartered in 2011
that allows bad things to happen in the first place, Tuleja said. his own chapter meetings, as his fraternity representatives relay 116 active members
Thats why we work closely with the Office of Greek Life and highly information to them about what IFC is currently doing. 65 active members
encourage all Fraternity new members to attend the New Member 2.964 average GPA
Education Program. Since Im not an exec member in Beta, I rarely have any direct 3.267 average GPA
contact with IFC outside of their planned events, Rome said. I Philanthropy: Cycle for
According to Tuleja, they have standards procedures in place to really do feel like theyre a supportive group for any fraternity. I know Philanthropy: Mercer
Life
follow through with the enforcement of those values and make sure for members of Exec it serves as a governing body above them that House
that there are repercussions in the event that a Fraternity does stray provides a lot of structure for any of the fraternities on campus.
from or take actions that do not reflect their values and what they
stand for as a community.
What youve always wondered
about
CHAPMAN
By Tori Menninger
Photos by Camryn Eakes
Its around 5:30 pm on a Wednesday when, out of nowhere, choral music comes
blaring out of the speakers in Atallah Piazza. Olivia Noble, a freshman business major,
looks around frantically trying to identify where the sound is coming from. Her face
contorts in confusion as the music goes on while students continue on their usual way.
I didnt ask for a gospel choir while walking out of my 4 p.m. said Noble.
The piped in music is left-over from the days of President Jim Doti. Just like you can be
certain that at 6:30 p.m., the campus will fill with the sounds of Born Free.
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Sometimes the campus seems like a walking mystery. Here are a few other things you
may have wondered about.
RANDOM ART
The random pieces of art you can see while walking throughout campus are actually a part of a
permanent collection donated by the late Phyllis and Ross Escalette. The idea behind this
collection is to make Chapman a walking museum for the community and for students to enjoy.
By displaying this around campus the donors hope to enhance the school artistic level. But this
doesnt always translate to the student body.
I never really noticed it (the art) until someone told me about them, said Jasmine Gharavi, a
freshman business major. I always saw it walking to and from classes in the AF but never really
paid attention to what the paintings were or looked at them at all.
The reason the art is spread throughout campus is because the school didnt want the art put away
in a building. It is still as equally protected as the housed art on campus. There are about 500 piec-
es in the collection and 200 other art pieces not from the collection. The collection isnt limited to
sculptures, and has no specific theme or focus to the art.
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Rights protest against segregation. You can google his name and
Chapman to find a full audio of his Chapman speech.
BERLIN WALL Disneyland is the #2 employer of Chapman students while Chapman itself is the first.
Segments of the (Berlin) wall have found their way to numerous locations around the world, said Lawler. Dr. Doti The quote on the perimeter of Liberty Plaza is: A house divided against itself shall not stand.
saw the academic and historic value in bringing one to Chapman.
At 7:05 a.m., a rooster crows in the Piazza. But not on Dotis orders.
This piece of the Berlin Wall came to school because of former President Dotis persistence. Dr. Doti negotiated for two
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years for his proposal to the Berlin Senate to allow Chapman to house part of the former Iron Curtain. Chapmans piece
of the wall made the long journey from Germany to America during September
of 1998. The graffiti on the wall actually has meaning. It is there to express the
anxiety and tension felt by society at that time in history. The wall sits in Liberty
ALBERT SCHWEITZER
Plaza where there also is an inscription by Abraham Lincoln on the perimeter.
One prominent donation to the university was the collection of Albert Schweitzer belongings. A large bust of him resides
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outside of Argyros Forum.
THE PANTHERS Chapmans collection of original artifacts, books, and memorabilia grew organically through donations over the course of
several years, said Lawler. It celebrates Dr. Schweitzers life and his role as a guiding spirit for the intellectual and ethical
pursuits of Chapman University.
Also by the Julianne Argyros Fitness Center is Betty the Panther, the
newest addition to the growing bronze panther family on campus. There are
Albert Schweitzer was born in 1873. He was a medical missionary and famous humanitarian. He established a hospital in
six bronze panther statues scattered throughout campus. Wildlife artist Rosetta
the country of Gabon and received a Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. The collection, spread throughout the university, shows his
created all of them. Each Panther is named after a donor or important member
life. It also displays letter correspondence between Schweitzer and famous world leaders. The Schweitzer Institute at Chap-
in the Chapman community.
man was established in 1980. The Institute has given out an Schweitzer Award of Excellence every year since 1982. The
recipient must exemplify Schweitzer main ideals, which are, commitment to a life of kindness and admiration for life.
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The six are Betty the Panther, Harriet and Shanna the Panthers, Holly the
Panther, Katie the Panther, and Suki the Panther. Lastly, there is Jamie the
Panther, the only panther to be dedicated to someone who was not directly in-
volved with Chapman. This panther is named in remembrance by Phillip Case,
SENIOR YEARBOOK
a member of the Board of Trustees, to honor his late daughter Jamie-Case
Another Chapman mystery is the senior yearbook. Despite its long After the Piazza was completed, control over the audio
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Babson. It is also the only statue that is mobile.
system was handed over to Media Services. Media Services
history, Dean of Students Jerry Price seems to think it might be a has programmed one or more systems to sound in the Piazza.
PIAZZA MUSIC waste of student funds. The playlists that play today were all created to the request of
former President Doti.
I question whether there really is sufficient interest from seniors
Some students have been confused by the choice in music played in the to justify the expense, said Price.
Piazza in the late afternoon.
The yearbook started in 1923 but wasnt published on the Orange
The choral music is actually recordings of one, or more, Chapman campus until 1955. The yearbook is free to all undergraduates
University groups from the Music department, said Frank Warren, of the when they cross the stage at commencement. The yearbook is
Department of Academic Technology. named CEER an intentional play on the word seer meaning
biblical prophet. The name is supposed to mean the yearbook
The music plays in the Piazza every day from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to is the College Prophet. Student government is in charge of the
6 p.m. creation of yearbooks.
Betty the Panther
Chapman workers provide an
outside
perspective
O
n workdays, Francisco Arteaga gets up at 5 a.m.,
drives to Chapman University and, for the next eight For the most part the students are polite and respectful. Of
hours, sits in a folding chair with his trademark course there are always people who cause problems, though,
green sunglasses on, occasionally getting up to help students explained Lucero.
cross Walnut Avenue as they go between the dormitories and
classes. And for the most part the problems that come up are due to a
lack of understanding.
It isnt the most exciting job. So, how has he been able to keep
doing it with a smile on his face for the past year? Sometimes well get a work request from a student asking
us to clean up their dorm room, which is something we dont
All of my friends. I have too many friends, said Arteaga. He do, explained Lucero.
then goes into detail about all of the Chapman
students he interacts with, demonstrating the Even with those select problem people
high-fives and fist bumps he likes to give out as
they pass him every day.
Story by: though, she enjoys her role at Chapman
and working with the schools students and
Evan Valentine faculty.
For most Chapman students, that is the extent
of their interaction with people like Arteaga People at Chapman are so much nicer and
who work behind the scenes on campus. But happier than the people on the bus I drove
the workers seem to enjoy the students, and Photo by: for OCTA (Orange County Transportation
like being part of the Chapman community.
And some go out of their way to enjoy the
Camryn Eakes Authority), claimed Nick Donato, who,
depending on the day, drives one of three
workers. routes as a bus driver at Chapman.
For Michael Kolinsky, a sophomore majoring in business and For six months Donato has been driving the bus that gets stu-
Spanish, these people provide an opportunity to practice his dents and faculty to Panther Village, Dodge College of Film
second language. and Media Arts, or the Rinker Health Science Campus.
Everyone is happy. They all have different stories, said The toughest thing is breaking up the monotony. One of the
Kolinsky while discussing why he likes to talk to the different best ways to do that is talking to my passengers, said Donato.
workers. But he knows its not all fun for them: I once talked
to a cleaning lady after she had to clean up a students vomit One of Donatos colleagues, Steve Buchholz, shares that sen-
in the elevator. She wasnt happy about that. timent.
Chapman students may not recognize that a little effort can I like getting to talk to the students and staff. You gotta keep
mean a lot to some of Chapmans workers. from getting bored, he said.
When you say hola or hello it makes their day, said Kolin- Even though Donato and Buchholz havent gotten the chance
sky. to spend much of their time exploring the campus, they both
enjoy working at Chapman.
Mayra Lucero helps keep 74 of those workers organized and
busy as the operations assistant for Aramark, the company But they do remind the students: A small greeting in passing
Chapman uses for cleaning services on campus. can have a big effect.
Francisco Arteaga keeping the crosswalk safe for walking students.
From Knott to Netflix:
Faculty review student success
By Lorig Yaghsezian
Not everyone liked the Netflix original series Stranger shown while at Chapman. As sophomores, they were cho-
Things, not even everyone from Chapman. But its cre- sen to do a fully funded location film during Interterm.
ators, alumni brothers Ross and Matt Duffer, are left
smiling. It was the third most watched Netflix show in The Dodge faculty had never chosen such young students
2016. to create this type of film before, said Kowalski.
The same for graduate Justin Simien, creator of Dear What impressed me about them was that they always
White People, both as a theatrical release and a Netflix understood the importance of a story and that is the key to
series. All three graduates have fan support at Chapmans creating these hits shows. That is the main reason the staff
Dodge College. Just not everybody. and I chose the Duffers to create the location film, said
Kowalski.
The Duffers success came as no surprise, said Harry
Cheney, visual storytelling professor who worked closely But for at least one current film student, the Duffers suc-
with the brothers at Chapman from 2003 to 2007. cess is inspirational.
I thought it was smart and commercial, which is probably Being able to create a series that is interesting and suc-
why I didnt like it, said Cheney. cessful means you have to have an immense amount of
talent. Im not surprised that while they were here, they
These students have accomplished what every student at created amazing pieces of work, said Ella Lane, television
the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts wants to accom- writing and production major.
plish; national success in their chosen industry.
Michael Kowalski, associate dean and chief academic Netflix is starting to be an outlet for so many students.
officer at Dodge, and Cheney expressed different views Sorrel Geddes, special project manager who was in the
regarding Stranger Things. same graduating class as Simien, said. I see students aim-
ing for that and it is so nice when we see alumni gaining
I think too often studios are derivative, they make things success in new ways.
that have already been made. Although the show is a hom-
age to Spielberg and all these other people, its still very Geddes used two words to describe Simien: kind and
much an original piece, said Kowalski. brilliant. When watching the movie, Dear White People
she can see his personality come through within the movie
Unlike Kowalski, Cheney criticized Stranger Things for and the show.
being unoriginal. It seemed to him like the Duffers wrote
a script with every trending topic in mind, he said, calling The most powerful scenes in my opinion were the black
the show overdone. face party scene and every time there is a message on the
radio, she said. They just encompass everything that is
However, like Kowalski, Cheney never doubted the Duffers happening in race within society today and make the mov-
would win acclaim. ie so relevant.
The Duffers senior thesis film, Eater, looked like a There was a lot of backlash from the YouTube trailer for
professional feature film. It had money written all over it, the new Netflix series. Many individuals thought that the
said Cheney. show was going to be racist to white people.
Eater contained many key elements that can be seen I emailed Simien when I saw everything and told him
in Stranger Things, such as science fiction and horror. that I was proud of him and I thought that everything they
The show is a mixture of their creative interests they had were saying was nonsense, Geddes said.
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Photo courtesy of iMDB.com
She always knew that Simien would be successful, It would be 2 a.m. and everyone would be groggy Illustration by Kate Hoover
but she said even he was surprised how long it and that brought a weird energy to the set and
took. everything translated really well, he said. It kind Stranger Things gains anything but strange reactions
of felt like a camp. According to IMBD.com, Stranger Things has a nine-out- of ten star rating.
Theres a lot of people who have come out of Variety magazine said, Stranger Things make up the third most watched sea-
this University who just have the drive to make He has still not seen the television show and will
it happen for themselves, she said. And I would watch the release with everyone else, and will son of a Netflix original series to debut in the last year. Within its first 35 days
definitely classify Simien as one of them. attend a premiere. on Netflix, the supernatural drama averaged 14.07 million adults from aged 18
to 49. To put it into perspective, Stranger Things ranks ahead of Making a
A special guest on the Netflix series, Dear White This acting job pushed Butenhoffs career because Murderer, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The
People, Kyle Butenhoff, a junior political science he worked with many successful directors and Ranch and House of Cards. Season two is coming out Halloween 2017.
major, got involved by his agent. actors.
Everyone there was just going at it with the in- Being able to work with the whole team was such
tent of making people laugh, he said. They were a gift, he said. Dear White People from the cinema to
so interested in improv. Netflix
Also, Butenhoff, like Geddes, agreed that the
Simien was on set consulting the cast and crew controversy regarding the teaser on YouTube, was
and he brought a great atmosphere to the set, nonsense.
Butenhoff said. According to IMBD.com, Dear White
It was in no way anti-white anything, the point People, has six-out-ten stars. The movie
Butenhoffs favorite time on set was the night is to be a poignant comedy about race relations,
shoots. Butenhoff said.
is a satire about four black students at an
Ivy League college where a controver-
sy breaks out about a black face party
thrown by a white student. Now, Netflix
It was in no way anti-white anything, the point is to has picked up the film and hope to turn
be a poignant comedy about race relations it into a show, airing in April. There is
- Kyle Butenhoff a trailer released on YouTube that the
show is racist to white people instead.
The trailer has 49,000 likes to 385,000
dislikes.
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that make up ones identity, said Fuery.
clear, distinctive voice can be heard from a second An awkward response can come from Negative or positive, you cant really take
the chili pepper icon, which is seen on too much as a badge.
floor office at Doti Hall. It belongs to communica-
Story by Leslie Song professors pages who are deemed sexy
tion studies professor Travis Bartosh, who is giving
or attractive by students. This encour- Shubin, in agreement, finds that the chili
a student some advice.
ages students to leave behind comments pepper can infringe on the professional
regarding a professors appearance rather reputation that she has built for herself,
He wasnt talking about a midterm or an important paper. The than simply passing judgment on their while also demeaning her abilities as an
subject was RateMyProfessors.com. teaching style or course structure. instructor and as a woman.
Its a choice that you make, said Bartosh. Only students who However, for some students, the chili I dont like it. As a professor in a pow-
feel very strongly will leave a comment. pepper often goes unnoticed. er position, negotiating how you look
should not be put out there, said Shubin.
Designed by Jade Boren Try to find a student who hasnt checked out a new professor Ill have a tab with [RateMyProfessors. Females should not have to negotiate.
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on RateMyProfessors.com. com] up as Im adding courses to my Photo courtesy of Chapman.edu
shopping cart. I dont really care about Professor Jennifer Shubin While this aspect of RateMyProfessors.
Its the Internets answer to students rating professors from the chili pepper or the rating; I usually com can prove to be degrading, particu-
almost every university in America. Even the adjuncts. Both just go straight to the comments, said larly towards female instructors, it does
pepper can be found on Bartosh, Shubin
the good and the bad. Bartosh happens to be among the good, Emma Hall, a freshman creative produc- not mean that many past and prospective
and Fuerys profiles.
according to his ratings. ing major. students will stop visiting the site.
Theres probably some kind of sexism
Many students use RateMyProfessors. While RateMyProfessors.com exists
that goes on with that. Because for me,
com as a resource to guide them in pick- under conditions that they cant control,
Even so, Bartosh doesnt put much significance on reviews However, even with the being a male and my privilege, particu-
ing the right class or professor that will professors are still able to choose to com-
that are generated by past students, despite them being post- reminiscing, she does larly being a white male, is that its real
work best for them. pletely disregard the ratings and reviews
ed publicly on the popular website. agree that many com- easy for me to laugh and to just shrug it
found on the site.
ments, particularly in off. But a female instructor can definitely
Its been helpful for me to use [RateMy-
Noted Bartosh: Youre gonna get one of two students: The regards to her famous take it another way because they dont
Professors.com] for my harder classes like For Bartosh, hed rather be getting feed-
students that really really like you, or the students that really wink, can be wrong- exist in the privilege that I exist in, said
math. I usually wont even bother if its back from his students in person. On
Bartosh. Im lucky that I can just shrug it
really hate you. Youre not gonna get the student that doesnt fully portrayed and be a class not related to my major or minor Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
off like that.
really have much motivation to leave a comment. There has taken out of context. but if its a class that I actually care about at 2-4 p.m., he sits in his office on the
to be some kind of impetus for them to choose to go online and want to do good in, then Ill definite- second floor of Doti Hall, open to hear
For female professors like Shubin and
to this website to comment. Speaking from expe- ly look that professor up, said Hall.
Fuery, it further proves to them that the reviews from anyone willing to share.
rience, Bartosh recalls website is a faulty measure of real worth.
While Bartosh has an overall quality rating of 4.2 out of 5, he a class that he hated Whether it goes unnoticed or not, a chili
believes the teacher evaluations provided through Chapman during the time of his
are a far more reliable way to receive feedback. enrollment but realized
years later how much
Photo courtesy of Chapman.edu Funny RateMyProfessor.com Comments
Professor Travis Bartosh
With the teacher evaluations we hand out in class, everyone he grew as a teacher ...Would not take again, would not greet politely. - review on Professor Paul Apodaca
has to do them. We get to hear all students, not just the stu- because of the course. Hes so wonderful I could explode... - review on Professor Logan Esdale
dents who fit into the two extreme categories, said Bartosh. ...He tells you the god honest truth whether you like it or not. He has lots of useful techniques, tips and a solid line of sandals. -
In an ideal world, I would love it if 5 years, maybe 10 years review on Professor Gil Bettman
Not everybody on the faculty is quite that harsh. down the road, those students can do another teaching eval- ...The best way to describe him is the guy who talks using words that no one understands so everyone just assumes he is brilliant
uation so that they can reflect back on their experience, said even though the pot from his hippy days has left his skull empty. - review on Professor Richard Ferncase
For Jennifer Shubin, an education studies professor, RateMy- Bartosh. ...Yeager is a snappy dresser and his belt always matches his shoes. - review on Professor Myron Yeager
Professors.com serves as an entertaining way to look back at He is a very difficult man. He is free spirited yet has a temper of a vicious cobra. His credentials include a discipline in Ancient
Chinese Archery and Brazilian Cage Fighting. He is well known on the streets as being Coach Vissers Go Too Guy. Those two
some of her favorite teaching experiences. Kelli Fuery, a film studies professor gets highly positive com-
would get together during class and plot ungodly attacks on Redlands and USC. - review on Professor Davis Bishop
ments. But she has some objections with the function of the
should be nominated for a nobel peace prize. kind individual with a great care for students. hes kind of smart too - review on
I cant believe some of this is posted online for everyone to site itself. Professor Erik Linstead
see, said Shubin with a smile. Great professor. Dont expect an easy A. He also homebrews and crushes at rock climbing - review on Professor Alexander Bay
[RateMyProfessors.com] is very self-selective to students. Be honest...hell know if youre full of s**t. - review on Professor Michael Nehring
... The entertainment industry has gutted this womans soul and capacity for joy. Approach with extreme caution. - review on
Professor Anne Beats
Shortcut to studying abroad
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itting in his office in Wilkinson Hall, English Like Lehnhof, many professors travel across the globe
professor Kent Lehnhof laughs out loud as he with groups of students, either over Interterm or in the
By Emma Reith reminisces on his time travelling to London summer.
with 13 students in 2014.
Chapman history professor Bill Cumiford has been
Just sitting at the steps right outside Shakespeares travelling with students for nearly a half century, going
Globe Theatre and talking about his plays, all going to across Europe, starting out as a teaching assistant on
get gelato together, or just trying to get everybody on the Semester at Sea program.
the right tubes train; its just those little interactions
that are fun, he said.
Odd
A path many college babysitters rave about is working for Said Policarpio:
babysitting management companies, rather than just one
family. College Nannies and Tutors, for example, is a com- Freelance is more fun than an ordinary desk job. It pays
pany that manages babysitters. Like Wag!, babysitters sub- well if you negotiate your rate and you can control your
jobs
mit their availability on a schedule. I have done vid-
weekly, or monthly basis eo work and photography
through the company and for events such as charity
get booked by different galas, sorority events, and
families to babysit. birthdays. People either
that
reach out to me, or I
Senior Alyssa Policarpio, randomly find jobs on the
a film major, has been Chapman Film Connec-
lucky enough to work tion Facebook page or
closer to her home turf: Craigslist.
the
major does not allow me their own goods online.
to have a set schedule, Others represent a brand
therefore, I cannot have name, like Red Bull or
a normal job. I need a Tinder. Former Chapman
job where I can pick and student Karolina Karls-
bills
choose my hours, she son,, now studying in
said. London, is a paid ambas-
sador for the dating app
Other freelance jobs Bumble.
include social media, tu-
By Diana Ramirez toring, selling online, and I love Bumble as an app
being brand ambassador and got sent many boxes
positions. of Bumble goodies such
Senior film producing major, Alyssa Policarpio has been doing freelance photography for the past few years.
as shirts, stickers, box,
Photo courtesy of Alyssa Policarpio
Some students with a hats, to market Bumble,
good social media follow- she said. I would rec-
W
ing get paid for posting ommend this to some-
hen you spot Chapman senior Courtney app to see if there are any dogs around my area in need by companies that want one who is a great social
Hummel out walking a cute little dog, of a dog walk. Its great! to market their products influencer.
you can see right away her love for ani- through them. This is a
mals. What you dont see is that the little Chapman students are discovering, thanks to expanding stellar marketing tech- One problem with these
schnauzer is helping Hummel, a communications major, Internet help, that there are a lot more jobs available than nique for companies freelance jobs: You have
pay her way through college. just Starbucks barista or serving bagels in the Circle. because the fans are the to motivate yourself to
And, they can mostly set their own hours. target audience. Wag! employee Courtney Hummel is able to walk dogs in her spare time. just go out and do it.
Hummel is a paid dog watcher. And she hasnt had any
Photo courtesy of Courtney Hummel.
trouble finding work. She just checks out her phone. If dogs arent cute enough for you, theres always babysit- These fans trust what The only thing I dont
Wag! is considered the top dog walking app in the coun- ting. Emily Blumhardt, senior political science major, has their selected influencers advertise, and therefore are like about babysitting is that sometimes Im simply not in
try. been babysitting for two years. more inclined to buy the products. Being famous on so- the mood, said Blumhardt. But the pros outweigh the
cial media is a strenuous and lengthy process. However, a cons, and not to mention the abundance of free food that
It works perfectly for me, Hummel said. I submit my Im broke, so I like it because the pay is good, Blum- platform people find as a good starting point is Youtube. is included with this job.
available hours, no matter how staggered they are, every hardt says. Its quick and easy money. I get to monitor
week to schedule potential jobs. Or, any random time I my schedule. Babysitting also allows me to multitask, It helps, of course, if youre already an expert in your field.
happen to be free and want to work, I will open the Wag! sometimes the children will take naps and I have time to Policarpio, for example, has been doing photography and
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Unique resources for Chapman students
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quirreled away on the fourth floor of Leath- dents and faculty to use, said Bloomfield.
erby Libraries, a small section is dedicated
to the history of the Holocaust called the The Holocaust Memorial Library is just one of
Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial the facilities that can be supplemental to their
Library. learning in the classrooms. The most recent of
these supplemental facilities is the addition of the
Its a place for students to come and reflect, said Cross-Cultural Center.
Ashley Bloomfield, the Program Assistant for
the library. Its not only a place for students to It was pretty exciting to be a part of the com-
come and reflect, though. In September 2016, the munity that helped make the center happen after
library partnered with the Visual History Archive such a long struggle, said Tyler Samano, a desk
from USCs Shoah Foundation in order to offer assistant at the center and a member of the cen-
a video collection of 53,000 testimonies of survi- ters advisory board.
vors and witnesses of genocide. Theres a wide variety of people who use it, stu-
dents and faculty like to use it for studying and
We have hundreds of primary sources for stu- meetings, said Samano.
The main space inside Launch Labs for students to use as they like.
Its a home away from home, said Kyler Asato, a sopho-
more who has been going to the center almost daily since it
opened in February.
One of the main goals for the center is for it provide a place
of value and respect for differences. The center is split into
four rooms and each one has a different theme and ties to a
particular community.
The Hope room is for learning more about the Black com-
munity, the Resilience room is for the Latinx community,
the Perseverance room is for the Asian community, and the
Respect room is for the LGBTQ community, said Samano.
The center also puts on events regularly and theyre all real-
ly educational, said Jerry Hu, another regular at the center.
Its nice to have people with similar mindsets that also
come from such diverse backgrounds, said Hu in regards to
the people who use the center and who put on the events.
Even the mentors who dont know you are willing to help,
said Burton. You can pull from another team, use any of
the mentors. Another helpful thing that Launch Labs has is
space for the students to create and work on their ideas.
There are offices for your people. Its a shared space but its
still really useful, said Burton. Launch Labs is open to any
student to visit but in order to actually use the resources
provided students have to apply.
A hallway leading to the Cross-Cultural Center depicting famous figures from diverse backgrounds.
DODGE STUDENTS
SHARE DETAILS FROM THEIR
W
hile an English major at Chapman might share her thesis with a handful of peers and a professor,
senior film production major Jason Diamond is preparing to screen his thesis, a short film titled
Getting Over You, at the 500-seat Folino Theater in Dodge.
Ive wanted to make movies since I was 12 so its exciting, said Diamond. Diamonds emphasis is directing
so he was the one behind the camera and the one giving orders on set throughout the six day shoot of Get-
ting Over You.
While Diamond was the one in charge, he was not able to control everything that went on during the shoot-
ing. Senior Aaron Seller, also a film production major but with a cinematography emphasis was the one in
control of the camera as the Director of Photography on Getting Over You.
My job is translating the directors vision and telling the story, said Seller. His job includes making the
sure the lighting is right as well and setting up the movies shots.
Not every Dodge senior is working on a short film to show for their fellow classmates, though. Jack Beverly
is a screenwriting major so he has been working on a feature-length script since August of 2016.
Im at about 130 pages right now, said Beverly when asked about the progress on his work. Its a period
piece comedy following two monks as they travel the world during the sixth century, a work that combines
his passion for ancient history and his love for Mel Brooks films. As a screenwriting major, Beverly does not
interact with the film production majors much.
There isnt really much incentive to work with them because theyre doing shorts, said Beverly. While the
goal for film production majors is to have at least one short film done and potentially ready for film festivals
by graduation, screenwriting majors are focused on having two feature-length scripts.
113 Aaron Seller on set of his thesis film, preparing for a shot.
Photo courtesy of Aaron Seller
I wanted a challenge
for myself. I usually
do something darker
and more emotionally
draining
- Jason Diamond
That doesnt mean theres no interaction, though. For his thesis, Diamond chose a script pre-approved
by Dodge faculty that was written by a screenwriting major named Alanna Smith.
I wanted a challenge for myself. I usually do something darker and more emotionally draining, said
Diamond. Getting Over You is a classic high school romantic comedy. Diamond is happy with the way
the movie turned out and enjoyed his experience working on it over the course of two semesters.
Ive never worked with a crew that gelled so well, said Diamond. He originally entered Dodge in hopes of
becoming an editor but the process of editing was causing him physical discomfort in his back so he switched
to an emphasis in directing.
I love getting to work with actors, said Diamond in regards to the benefits of being a director.
Another film production who directed a thesis that he did write himself is Nate Mulroy.
I got to sew costumes, I got to make sets, I got to write music, said Mulroy. His movie is titled Hey, Boy!
that he describes as a 50s romance with gay undertones. Mulroy is passionate about the movie and is happy
with the way its turning out but he claims that there have been problems with feedback from other students.
Feedback can be hard because they [other students] are disinterested, said Mulroy. He believes that it can be
difficult for directors working on less conventional movies to get the full support of their fellow students.
They want straightforward movies, said Mulroy. But, even if sometimes feedback isnt what Mulroy wants
to hear, he has still enjoyed the opportunity to get to make a movie.
Its really cool seeing people who are interested in what I made, said Mulroy.
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along with Arquettes wife Sritrairat. Outside of being a professor in the
amantha Dressel, Chapman English professor who is also Dressel, who can be seen in her Fight Like a Girl green Dressel points out on one of her videos
classroom and the dojo, you can find
co-founder of Aikido Kokikai Orange County, throws her T-shirt, has found a balance teaching English and also running that Aikido Kokikai isnt just a fun
Dressel has been practicing Aikido for Dressel obsessing over Deadpool,
opponent flat on the ground. a martial arts dojo. exercise. She demonstrates:
11 years,but specializing in its Kokikai drinking green tea, and making the
style, which emphasizes natural move- best fudge, mocha, chocolate ice cream
It gives him a good view of the black belt she proudly wears Shes determined to become great at these twin aspects of her- If a creeper comes up to you in a bar
ment and good posture, for seven youve ever tasted (Arquette assures
around her waist. self, Greg Arquette, co-founder of Aikido Kokikai, said. and is getting a little bit handsy, you
years now. you). She also holds her own at Cards
just say Hey, dude, hows it going.
Against Humanity.
You put your hands like a zombie bunny to execute this move, Dressel and her husband, Justin Dressel, moved to the area
I was so excited to have someone so
or like a metaphor of your choice, Dressel said. over a year ago when he got a science teaching job at Chapman. Then she grabs a hand. She twists. She
nice and also passionate about Aikido I play just to get the ahh someone
Soon she joined the faculty herself, teaching literature. moves. Hes going down. Creeper is
moving close to me, Arquette said. said that kind of response not even
In Aikido Kokikai, a form of Japanese martial arts, you dont now face down on the dirty bar floor.
whats necessarily going to win and
flip them to hurt them --- you just slam them around enough Professor Dressel is an enthusiastic polymath, said Drew
Having two strong but dissimilar pas- with some groups thats really affec-
to defend yourself. Dressel has been doing that for more than a Moshier, head of the Faculty of Math, Physics & Computation Thats real life, she tells her viewing
sions requires a balance. tive, Dressel said.
decade. at Chapman. Her firm conviction that literature is relevant audience.
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