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.
Editorial | Chapman cannot escape John Eastman amid continuous press coverage
Though John Eastman retired from Chapman Jan. 14, his name and unflattering legacy continues to be ingrained in the fabric of the university.
Opinion | Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ suggests a franchise in decline
As Marvel Studios continues to heap new stories and characters on top of its already massive cinematic universe, Chloe Zhao’s “Eternals” (2021) seems to indicate the gargantuan film franchise may have passed its prime.
Opinion | Pesticides pose severe threat to farming communities
In few places are the negative consequences of these reckless agricultural practices more pronounced than Tulare County, California.
Opinion | John Mulaney’s new comedy show emphasizes recovery, vulnerability in hilarious fashion
The drama of Mulaney’s current reality was the makings of comedy gold, which he integrated into his latest stand-up show.
Opinion | Finding identity through intersectionality: progressive Christianity on campus
Religion can be a touchy subject, especially for those of us who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Opinion | Fans, skeptics of ‘Dune’ film adaptation should read the original book
There is something on every page you can apply to your own life experience.
Opinion | Activism rooted in love: lessons I’ve learned from the Santa Ana community
A guest in the beautiful space this community had made its own.
Opinion | How Wes Anderson’s filmography accompanied me through a pandemic
Anderson’s films may offer an escapist fantasy, but they also don’t shy away from the harsh realities of death, disillusionment and broken relationships.
Opinion | Back to school but not to community: apartment living as an exercise in isolation
It’s hard to feel like you’re a part of the campus culture when you live so far-removed from it.
Opinion | Chapman’s Office of the Provost should not have canceled all study abroad programs
Rather than following current advisories from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it appears the Office of the Provost based their decree on outdated information from the U.S. Department of State.
Opinion | Temporality of Instagram
If the app’s design is any indication, Instagram appears to have no interest in making memories.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.