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.

The Editorial Board 2/8/22 The Editorial Board 2/8/22

Editorial | Masked up, but silent no longer

A struggle to keep masks on properly in class remains an ongoing issue.

Guest Columnist 2/8/22 Guest Columnist 2/8/22

Opinion | How a Hawaiian indie film healed my soul

Hawaiian filmmaker Alika Tengan’s “Everyday in Kaimukī,” set in O’ahu, is a catharsis for a community starved for representation.

Guest Columnist 2/7/22 Guest Columnist 2/7/22

Opinion | Joan Didion, a voice for every generation

Though the world mourns the passing of a treasured writer, Joan Didion’s prolific and diverse body of work leave us with a Didion for every occasion.

Megan Miller 2/6/22 Megan Miller 2/6/22

Opinion | Does she even go here?

The commuter experience may look a little different, but in the end we’re all Chapman students.

Guest Columnist 1/11/22 Guest Columnist 1/11/22

Opinion | Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is a cinematic masterpiece

The release of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is proof the Marvel Cinematic Universe is swinging to new heights.

Caden McQueen 12/16/21 Caden McQueen 12/16/21

Opinion | ‘Walkabout’ is an unexpectedly fitting film for the holiday season

Although Director Nicolas Roeg’s “Walkabout” may lack the festive imagery of more traditional holiday films, its bittersweet narrative of missed connections speaks directly to the empathy that lies at the heart of this season.

Guest Columnist 12/15/21 Guest Columnist 12/15/21

Opinion | Homesick during Hanukkah

As a college student, the fact that you are no longer the kid who gets a present every night of Hanukkah becomes glaringly obvious.

Caden McQueen 12/8/21 Caden McQueen 12/8/21

Opinion | Opening our minds at the movies

“A Beginner’s Mind” is the product of collaboration between singer-songwriters Sufjan Stevens and Angelo di Augustine

Guest Columnist 11/26/21 Guest Columnist 11/26/21

Opinion | Erin Morgenstern’s ‘The Night Circus,’ 10 years later

Author Erin Morgenstern’s debut novel retains its magic and complexity even 10 years after its 2011 release.

Mitchell Tanaka 11/24/21 Mitchell Tanaka 11/24/21

Opinion | How the Head in the Clouds festival made space for Asian self-expression

At 88Rising’s flagship event, artists and concertgoers alike had the opportunity to celebrate their Asian backgrounds through music, art and cuisine.

Guest Columnist 11/16/21 Guest Columnist 11/16/21

Opinion | Creating Chapman’s Black Film Society

Canadian actor and director Jesse Collins leads a masterclass with members of Chapman University’s Black Film Society.

Caden McQueen 11/15/21 Caden McQueen 11/15/21

Opinion | Notes on auteur theory in 2021

The critics of French film journal “Cahiers du Cinéma” formulated “la politique des auteurs” — a mode of film criticism through which films are assessed and analyzed as the product of a singular creative voice, or auteur.

Megan J. Miller 11/15/21 Megan J. Miller 11/15/21

Opinion | ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ solidifies itself as heartbreak album of a generation

Nearly a decade after the original release of “Red,” Taylor Swift invites us to reminisce on the past — good and bad.

Megan Forrester 11/15/21 Megan Forrester 11/15/21

Opinion | Turning 21 in Las Vegas

Spending a weekend in Las Vegas allowed for the most cliché and alcohol-induced birthday experience I have ever had.

The Editorial Board 11/13/21 The Editorial Board 11/13/21

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.

Guest Columnist 11/9/21 Guest Columnist 11/9/21

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.