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As part of The Panther’s effort to serve as Chapman’s town square, we welcome opinions from all corners of the political spectrum. We encourage submissions from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. 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, Riley Wood, at riwood@chapman.edu.
Columns must have a clear point of view with strong arguments backed by facts and evidence. Not every submission is guaranteed to be published, and submissions are subject to editing for clarity, grammar and style. Opinion pieces reflect those of the author, and do not represent The Panther or its staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.