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Op-eds or guest columns must be no longer than 600 words and sent in a Google document or Word document to the Opinions Editor, Sarrah Wilkes, at pantheropinions@chapman.edu.
Columns must have a clear point of view with strong arguments backed by facts and evidence. Not every submission is guaranteed to be published, and submissions are subject to editing for clarity, grammar and style.
Opinion | Matty Healy’s controversies are part of the appeal
Matty Healy’s faux apology at The 1975’s Hollywood Bowl concert delighted fans and confused the press, proving controversy and authenticity are integral to the band’s success.
Opinion | The impact of AI and EdTech companies in the classroom
This opinion piece explores the effects of AI and EdTech in education. My focus is on the need for a balanced approach to ensure ethical and effective AI integration in the classroom.
Opinion | Social media’s distortion of love and image
Next time you post on social media, ask yourself why you are sharing it and for whom. Are you posting for validation or to connect with loved ones? Why do you want more likes?
Opinion | Dear Andrea Killian, let’s talk about mental health
For my English class I had to write an open letter regarding a disability I personally think is overlooked. Men’s mental health has been a concern to me ever since I’ve begun college and Chapman must do a better job with support.
Opinion | What inspires you?
This piece attempts to provide a new perspective on how we should approach life. My end goal is to provide a new insight which could help you put things into perspective and guide your everyday routine in alignment with your goals.
Opinion | A single question with unlimited potential
This piece is about questioning the decisions you make by taking a closer look at who you are as a person. By writing this I hope to challenge readers to think about who they are and what they want out of life.
Opinion | Discovering who you are: college edition
Growing up and figuring out who you are is a lot more complicated than the movies make it out to be.
Opinion | My experience as a 16-year-old stand-up comedian
Chapman student Jack Fischer details what it was like to work as a stand-up comic in high school and his experience meeting ‘The Goldbergs’ actor Jeff Garlin at a show.
Opinion | San Diego’s official apology for WWII incarceration is overdue, but worthwhile
The city of San Diego officially apologized for supporting the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, bringing up the question of why now.
Opinion | Reflecting on ‘City of God’ screening and Fernando Meirelles masterclass
A Film Student reflects on the City of God screening and director Fernando Meirelles masterclass with an interview by Dean Steven Galloway.
Opinion | New Doctor Strange film shows Marvel's struggle to meet its peak
A film student discusses visuals, runtime and the Marvel formula in this spoiler-free review of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
Opinion | Anything imaginable, but not accessibility
A student embarks on an investigation to find where Chapman succeeds and fails in serving disabled students.
Opinion | Two years later: reflecting on my time as SGA president
The outgoing president of the Student Government Association, Philip Goodrich, reflects on two years of turmoil, growth and accomplishments.
Opinion | Welcome to New York: the flight’s not waiting for you
Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, life has a way of surprising you.
Opinion | For Chapman, John Eastman is a canary in the coal mine
As further evidence comes to fruition of former Chapman law professor John Eastman’s involvement in the U.S. Capitol riots simultaneous to his university employment, Chapman has an opportunity for leadership.
Opinion | Cheating is no solo act
A student member of the Academic Integrity Committee has a message for the student body: cancel your Chegg subscription.
Opinion | Always moving forward
A lymphoma survivor who is part of Chapman’s Learning Lymphoma Group emphasizes the importance of listening to your mind and body.
Opinion | America’s unspoken trauma
Today’s political “symptoms” are the direct result of underlying trauma that remains unhealed in our nation’s ancestral history.
Opinion | “The Batman,” marks renaissance period for DC Films
Director Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” proves an emphasis on realism could mark a renaissance period for DC Films.
Opinion | How Black films and stories can impactfully fully teach Black history
Black films and TV shows can affect society in positive ways and in negative ways: the power of storytelling can be influential on individuals in expanding their basic knowledge of Black history. With that said, the impact of Black filmmakers, films and stories can’t be understated.