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.
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 | What your astrological chart really says about you
Astrological placements can tell a lot about a person, but not in the way you may think.
Opinion | A Trip Down ‘Penny Lane’
Our connection to music can span genres and decades, so let’s not forget about the oldies.
Opinion | ‘Bridgerton’ juggles racism, representation in period dramas
Despite being a period drama, the Netflix original shows “Bridgerton” provides a progressive view on representation, though not without some raised eyebrows from spectators.
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 | Devil’s advocate: educational or detrimental?
At what point is playing the devil’s advocate in the classroom opening the forum for insensitive and outdated arguments to flourish?
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.
Editorial | Watching student engagement drop
Introversion, lack of enthusiasm, feelings of passivity and declined motivation are just a few of the symptoms of apathy we’ve noticed in Chapman’s student body following the return to campus post-pandemic.
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 | I’m Tired, Kim
Burnout is hard enough without rich celebrities calling you lazy.
Opinion | Bring on the Guinness: St. Patrick's Day at a local Irish pub
Spending the greenest of all holidays at O'Hara's Pub allowed for me to truly bring out the Irish in me.
Opinion | A desperate plea, please hire me
Applying for post-grad jobs is a lot like cycling through the five stages of grief.
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.
Editorial | Standing in solidarity with the Ukrainian citizens
With a population of just 44 million — compared to Russia’s 144 million — Ukraine has been punching well above its weight to stave off a military eight times the size of their own.
Opinion | A love letter to the Panther Village cats
Approximately five different cats roam the grounds at the Panther Village Apartments, gathering notoriety and fandom from Panther Village residents.
Opinion | Memes are an expression of a generation’s conscience
The World War III memes currently circulating around TikTok may be insensitive and voyeuristic, but they’re a product of cultural anxiety.
Editorial | Who prosecutes the prosecutor?
When it comes to this year’s Orange County District Attorney election, we’re urging students to “swipe left” on current DA Todd Spitzer.
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.
Opinion | Where’s my coming-of-age indie film?
How depicting a romanticized version of my life through photos inadvertently led to a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction in the everyday.