Interested in submitting in an op-ed or guest column with us?

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, Caroline Linton, at pantheropinions@chapman.edu.

Columns must have a clear point of view with strong arguments backed by facts and evidence. Profanity is not allowed. Not every submission is guaranteed to be published, and submissions are subject to editing and suggestions for clarity, grammar and style.

Caden McQueen 10/25/21 Caden McQueen 10/25/21

Opinion | Temporality of Instagram

If the app’s design is any indication, Instagram appears to have no interest in making memories.

Guest Columnist 10/14/21 Guest Columnist 10/14/21

Opinion | Life at the ‘Booffet’

The park’s annual Halloween event reimagines the friendly lanes of Camp Snoopy, Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, Boardwalk and Charleston Square dressed up with gruesome decorations and populated with monsters.

Caden McQueen 10/12/21 Caden McQueen 10/12/21

Opinion | Non-fungible tokens for social change

Seven years ago, New York artist Kevin McCoy unwittingly laid the groundwork for what would become one of the most widespread and controversial art trends in recent memory: the NFT.

The Editorial Board 10/8/21 The Editorial Board 10/8/21

Editorial | Blowing off steam

Physically expressing one’s negative feelings can be of great benefit where words fail, as our editorial board came to find out through a kickboxing class at a local Ultimate Fighting Championship gym.

Guest Columnist 10/4/21 Guest Columnist 10/4/21

Opinion | Disappointed, but not surprised

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ (D-NY) vote on the Iron Dome Defense Bill represents exactly what’s wrong with “progressive” electoral politics

Guest Columnist 10/4/21 Guest Columnist 10/4/21

Opinion | In defense of Panther Village

Panther Village has always been treated as the ugly stepchild of Chapman housing ー especially compared to the glossy living spaces of its newer counterpart, Chapman Grand Apartments.

Guest Columnist 10/4/21 Guest Columnist 10/4/21

Opinion | Film in flux: entertainment industry adapts to digital age

As the entertainment industry continues to adapt to the digital age, the ways we watch movies are ever-evolving.

Guest Columnist 10/4/21 Guest Columnist 10/4/21

Opinion | What is it like to be in The Botanicals?

What is it like to be in the band The Botanicals? Hard to say. It depends on which of us four bandmates you ask.

Guest Columnist 9/28/21 Guest Columnist 9/28/21

Opinion | Misfortune in the Mushroom Kingdom

If you’d told my 7-year-old self that a Mario movie was coming out, I’d be beyond stoked; but these days, I’m less enthusiastic.

Guest Columnist 9/27/21 Guest Columnist 9/27/21

Opinion | A student’s guide to puppy ownership

In the beginning of July, I spontaneously drove three and a half hours with a friend to a tiny rural town to pick up and adopt Winnie at 8-weeks-old.

Caden McQueen 9/27/21 Caden McQueen 9/27/21

Opinion | Meditations on snorkeling

Beneath the waves of the Pacific Ocean, there exists a primordial realm so foreign and complex that one must see it to believe it.

The Editorial Board 9/25/21 The Editorial Board 9/25/21

Editorial | Maturity invokes need to reconnect with your inner child

Amid a pandemic that has forced us to mature at an expedited rate, it is of increasing importance that we do not lose sight of the passions, the fears, the desires and the optimism that characterized our younger years.

Guest Columnist 9/20/21 Guest Columnist 9/20/21

Opinion | A letter from the Provost

I would like to take this opportunity to call on the entire Chapman community to ensure the continuation of face-to-face learning.

Caden McQueen 9/14/21 Caden McQueen 9/14/21

Opinion | Passing the time

Regardless of how resolute I feel in my refusal to allow another semester to drift away, I have grown accustomed to monotony. As the novelty of returning to campus fades into normalcy, I can feel its grip tightening once again. Let’s hope this year is different.

The Editorial Board 9/14/21 The Editorial Board 9/14/21

Editorial | Power to the people: California voters have direct influence over recall election turnout

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces off against 46 opponents in the state’s 2021 gubernatorial recall election, where turnout will be determined by popular vote.

Guest Columnist 9/7/21 Guest Columnist 9/7/21

Opinion | Swimming back to shore

On June 13, my dad and I went out for an open water swim — a tradition we’ve shared during each visit to the island. The beach was more eerie than usual that morning.

The Editorial Board 9/6/21 The Editorial Board 9/6/21

Editorial | Returning to campus, but not normalcy

Despite the excitement of returning to the traditional college experience, the fear of contracting COVID-19 and transmitting the virus to others remains ever-present.

Caden McQueen 9/6/21 Caden McQueen 9/6/21

Opinion | Estorerics under capitalism

The media landscape is heavily oversaturated as a result of late-stage capitalism, to the point where society is almost constantly exposed to all kinds of content.

Angelina Hicks 9/6/21 Angelina Hicks 9/6/21

Opinion | My first real day on campus

My college experience finally feels like it has begun as I walk through the crowded Attallah Piazza, eating a sandwich from SubConnection between classes.

Caden McQueen 8/31/21 Caden McQueen 8/31/21

Opinion | Facing our harsh reality

The threat of climate change has been hanging over humanity’s head like the proverbial sword of Damocles for several decades, and we are already beginning to face the effects.

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