On this episode of The Panther Podcast we speak with Patricia Flores, the program director at Orange County Environmental Justice. OCEJ is a nonprofit group that “fights for environmental justice by mobilizing and empowering marginalized community members” Patricia explains to me what they do at OCEJ, the biggest campaigns they’ve held, and some of the best ways Chapman students can help fight for local equality in accessibility to clean resources. This a segment of Chapman Behind the Scenes you won’t want to miss!

This week, The Panther looks at results from the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election, learns more about voter turnout and explores local resources for civic engagement (such as the links below).

OC Registrar of Voters

Chapman University Civic Engagement

Created by SHANNON STANTON, Staff Podcast Creator. Edited by COURTNEY ARCHERD, Podcast Editor

This week, The Panther examines the viral change.org petition: Do Better Chapman. Sign the petition here.

Special thanks this week to Isaac Marziali and Davis DuBose-Marler

Created by DANIEL PEARSON and SHANNON STANTON, Staff Podcast Creators. Edited by COURTNEY ARCHERD, Podcast Editor

An update from Chapman’s department of Public Safety coupled with a session of the “The Panther Pod: Outdoors” where we talk about how current students feel about diversity on campus.

Created by SHANNON STANTON, Staff Podcast Creator. Edited by COURTNEY ARCHERD, Podcast Editor

On the second episode of “Chapman Behind the Scenes,” The Panther Pod interviews vendors at the Orange International Street Fair to hear about what some local businesses and nonprofits are advocating for.

Special thanks this week to: Roberto Flores, Ted Okata, Cynthia Coral, Alex, Gloria C and Charles Baca.

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In this episode, The Panther talks to two Chapman students in response to stickers of a white supremacy group being placed on campus. Tune into this episode for more information about the group as well as student opinions.

For reference, the university’s email about the incident and the person of interest, here. 

Created by SHANNON STANTON, Staff Podcast Creator. Edited by COURTNEY ARCHERD, Podcast Editor

On the first segment of “Chapman Behind the Scenes,” a junior orientation leader reflects on their O-Week experience while highlighting some of the unique traditions involved with Chapman orientation week’s events.

Created by DANIEL PEARSON, Staff Podcast Creator. Edited by COURTNEY ARCHERD, Podcast Editor

The Panther Pod's spring 2021 host Ryan Cartee reflects on her past semester as podcast editor and what this past academic year has taught her about self-care and approaching challenges in life.

Sophomore film production major Harrison Segal helps craft the most random and fun bucket list of things to do this summer.

Sophomore Brooke Burns expresses her thoughts and feelings about the execution of the 93rd Oscar’s ceremony and what she looks forward to in future awards shows after the pandemic.