The Panther Pod

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, P...

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.

Rachel Othon, a member of Chapman University’s Disney Club 55 student organization, shares what she’s most looking forward to when the California park reopens April 30 and talks about her favorite Disney rides, movies and shows.

Senior Jack Ruhl reminisces his time spent at Chapman and emphasizes the importance of caring about others, living in the moment and being your most authentic and genuine self.

Students share their experiences and symptoms from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as their overall thoughts on the registration process.

After numerous students uploaded photos and videos sharing their tropical spring break vacations all over social media, other students who took proper safety precautions express their confusion and frustration about their classmates' decisions.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Chapman law student Tessa Marraccino speaks about how experiences with sexual assault do not define a person's self-worth and the importance of young women to have their stories heard.

Four different students from each undergraduate class at Chapman University were asked three of the same questions. They provide their insight on how their lives have changed over the past year due to the pandemic, as well as what they hope to accomplish once the U.S. population is vaccinated and work and class returns to an in-person setting.

Jolaya Gillams, sophomore broadcast journalism and documentary major, touches on what it’s been like hosting her own radio show at Chapman Radio, along with how music has played a significant role in her life.

Laura Kim, a sophomore business administration major, joins The Panther Pod to have an open discussion on the recent student parties and the repercussions made against the fraternities who hosted them.

Senior Chris Li discusses his thoughts about the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts resuming student productions, projects he’s been able to work on and what his plans are after graduation.

Bradley Brooks, set director for Chapman University's Program Board reflects on the Feb. 12 Drag Bingo event he organized, as well as how his role and experience in UPB has shaped his college life thus far.

Improv Inc’s very own Miles Shapiro dives into the ups and downs of the adjustment from live performances to virtual ones, while also emphasizing the importance of self confidence and how to not take your life so seriously.

Sydney Denman, a film production major, goes into detail about her experience being a freshman during the COVID-19 pandemic, as she touches on topics regarding living at home, working on various projects with her classmates and her expectations for this upcoming semester.

News Editor Katie Reul and Dr. Sanjay Kumar, director of Contemplative Practice and Well-being at Chapman University, discuss the need to find unity as a nation and promote politics and economics rooted in compassion in order to prepare for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Features Editor Mitali Shukla dives into the origin of Christmas, figures like Saint Nicholas (real) and Krampus (fake) and the rebranding of Santa Claus and winter celebrations.

Features Editor Mitali Shukla is joined by Photo Editor Sam Andrus to discuss Trump-ism and President Donald Trump's claims of voter fraud through mail-in ballot counting in the 2020 election.

Features Editor Mitali Shukla and Assistant Features Editor Micaela Bastianelli discuss the general election, representation versus identity politics,  sexual assault allegations and the negative aspects of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris political background.

News Editor Katie Reul reflects on the 2020 polling statistics, dissects the circumstances leading to President Trump’s former election in 2016 and discusses the need for education through broad-ranging political conversation.

Sports Editor Joe Perrino and guest speaker Chandler Yu, a senior economics major, are just two broke college students that love food and discuss in this episode how to make simple recipes on a budget.

Features Editor Mitali Shukla sits down with Chapman Black Student Union members Montez Jennings and Imanni Wright to discuss race-based hair discrimination and the passing of the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act.

Join us for the fifth episode of The Panther Pod!