Dodge College’s Barry Blaustein reflects on veteran writing career
Screenwriting professor Barry Blaustein has served as a screenwriter for “Coming to America,” “The Nutty Professor,” “Saturday Night Live” and many others.
Review | ‘The Bachelor’ finale delivers unexpected yet poignant racial commentary
Bachelor Matt James broke up with season “winner” Rachael Kirkconnell after racially insensitive material resurfaced from Kirkconnell’s past.
Review | Despite few exceptions, the Grammys snubbed deserving artists
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards saw Beyonce make history, setting the record for most wins by any singer with an astounding total of 28 Grammys.
The Panther staff curates spring-inspired playlist
From “Good Days” by SZA to “Shoota” by Playboi Carti, The Panther staff and editorial board created a spring-inspired playlist titled “Spring is in the Air.”
Quarantine, as told through tweets
An oral history of the last year, from tweets by Chapman students and celebrities.
TikTok account dishes enlightenment in form of philosophical monkey
Lamont the Wise II, a monkey featured on TikTok, is an orangutan who dispenses philosophical insights through videos.
Freshman announces new student organization ‘Black Film Society’
Madison Welborn, a freshman at Chapman, is trying to increase membership for her newfound student organization, “Black Film Society.”
Chapman alumni filmmakers honored by The Caucus Foundation
The 2021 “Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors” awards ceremony honored a few student filmmakers and grant recipients.
Analysis | The Chapman comedy boom
From Improv Inc. to “Father’s Milk,” Chapman has seen an increase of comedy platforms throughout the last few years. What’s driving the boom?
Review | The 78th Golden Globes was an absolute mess
The 78th Golden Globes tackled countless Zoom difficulties and Hollywood Foreign Press Association controversies.
‘I’m not an activist; I’m an artist’: Barry Jenkins speaks at Chapman
Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins spoke to students and faculty for a master class Feb. 24.
Choose your own adventure: Chapman alumni raise the bar for escape rooms
Tyler McCusker and Jonathan Katz are set to launch “U.S.S. Destiny,” a choose-your-own-adventure-style escape room.
Analysis | “Drivers license” and the rarity of cultural consensus
Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” has become the latest viral, universally adored piece of content in an increasingly saturated music landscape.
Cross-Cultural Center hosts film showcase highlighting Black talent
The “Black Film Showcase” featured films, animations and visual poems from Black students and alumni.
‘It’s not just the flu’: student documentary spotlights ICU nurse
Claire Imler created a short film documenting the daily life of a nurse in the COVID-19 intensive care unit of a San Diego hospital.
Chapman student publishes first poetry book on love, life, nature
Starting March 25, senior Armond Gray’s new book of poetry, “The Petals Fall One by One,” will be available for purchase.
‘Prepare yourself for anything’: Lena Waithe emphasizes individuality in master class
Lena Waithe, “Master of None” writer and actor, joined students and faculty for a master class event Feb. 10.
Chapman student stars in Super Bowl commercial
During the Super Bowl Feb. 7, freshman Dusan Brown starred in a commercial alongside Timothee Chalamet and Winona Ryder.
Review | ‘Electric Mile’ reinvents the rave experience
The “Electric Mile” audiovisual drive-thru features seven varying light show themes for patrons to reimagine what a rave can look like.
UPB hosts ‘Drag Bingo’ with RuPaul star Alyssa Edwards
Alyssa Edwards, of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” joined Chapman students for a special “Drag Bingo” event Feb. 12.