Journalism
Chetwynd has worked as a staff reporter for USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter and U.S. News & World Report and has done freelance work for numerous other publications. He’s written on a broad variety of topics, including the environment, the entertainment industry, sports, legal issues, and politics. Here are some samples of varying lengths.
Environment
“California dreamin’ of a world without oil spills” – Medium
“Heat waves, by any other name” – Medium
“Personal identity is underappreciated fuel for climate crisis” – Medium
“Four shades of greenhouse gaslighting” – Medium
“We need the Lorax” – Medium
“When social media meets climate change” – Medium
“Why words matter when talking about climate change” – Medium
“Water and Weed: Marijuana farmers and water administrators face a common challenge working together” – Headwaters magazine
“Taking Care of Business: For Colorado businesses, water stewardship and risk management is a matter of accountability – and bottom line” – Headwaters magazine
“Collaboration By Design: Successful outcomes rely on social science and artful engineering” – Headwaters magazine
“Renewing the Delta” – Headwaters magazine
“New Jersey insurance agents beware: Scientists say an earthquake is in the state’s future” – Insurance Business America
“‘Splatter-casting’ the Sierra Club Message” – U.S. News & World Report
“Borden Chemicals Accused by U.S. in Pollution Suit” – The Wall Street Journal
“Taking the green out of conservation” – The Monitor
Movies and Television
“Talking climate change at the Academy Awards” – Medium
“Emmys: ‘House of Cards’ Reinvents Foundation” – Variety
“Moments that Make Movies Sing” – Variety
“Telepics boosted by Tentpole Proliferation” – Variety
“Ricky Didn’t Lose Their Number” – Variety
“Hawkes is Good to the ‘Bone’” – Variety
“It’s a Slam-dunk for ‘Slumdog’ at the BAFTA Awards” – USA Today
“Writers’ block: ‘Diablo’ duo hopes a strike isn’t in the script, but they’re prepared” – USA Today
“New Vistas: Despite their numbers, Latinos have yet to conquer the big screen” – USA Today
“Escaping R Bondage: A PG-13 Rating Looks Golden for Latest 007 Film” – USA Today
“Lights, Camera, Money? Financiers Play Growing Role In Movie Making” – USA Today
“At Last Donen is Dancing with an Oscar of his Own” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Mandalay’s On Par for 20-Film Deal” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Feverish fans brave boiler-room setting” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Show Them The Money!” – The Hollywood Reporter
Sports
Baseball, the Pope and Politics: Stan Musial and Poland – Society for American Baseball Research
“Taking your LUMPs” – Nine
“In search of the all-time greatest LOOGY season” – Medium
“Can curling save the planet?” – Medium
“Fantastic Finishes, Bold Banter: TNT’s Sports Buzz” – Variety
“Can TV Soccer Kick Second-Class Status” – Variety
“New Venue, Big Appetite” – Variety
“Duo Takes Sports Fare to Stage” – Variety
“Stan Lee Ready To Drop The Puck” – Variety
“Canada Routs Germany in WBC Qualifier Final” – Baseball America
“Test Players Step Up To the Plate But Get Taken Out To A Whole New Ballgame” – The Times (London)
“Why aren’t we talking more about Fred McGriff?” – Baseballfan.co.uk
“Olympic Dream Still Has Life Going Into Last Inning”– USA Today
“The Hoopster Superhustle” – U.S. News & World Report
“The Labor Issue: Baseball’s Busch league” – U.S. News & World Report
“Trying for ‘one more summer in the sun’” – USA Today Baseball Weekly
Legal Issues
“South Dakota Supreme Court to decide insurance liability in road kill collision case” – Insurance Business America
“Federal court rules policy renewal clauses must offer similar terms to original deal” – Insurance Business America
“Michigan Supreme Court avoids decision on contentious insurance case” – Insurance Business America
“Kirby, Marvel Suit Lingers On” – Variety
“Clubhouse Controversy: A Study of Dispute Resolution Processes between Teammates in Major League Baseball” – Harvard Negotiation Law Review
“Play Ball? An Analysis of Final-Offer Arbitration, Its Use in Major League Baseball and Its Potential Applicability to European Football Wage and Transfer Disputes” – Marquette Sports Law Review
“Media moguls’ court fight heats up” – USA Today
“‘Amistad’ embarks after suit fails to stop opening; But court says author raises ‘serious questions’” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Up Against the Wal-Mart?” – Business Law Today
“Mock Trials: Giving Homeless Kids a Feel for the Law” – Human Rights
“Recoveries by U.S. From Civil Fraud Surged in Fiscal ’94” – The Wall Street Journal
Politics
“An election judge’s perspective” – Medium
“NY lawmaker proposes bill requiring gun owners to carry $250,000 in liability insurance” – Insurance Business America
“Ohio insurance industry prepares for marijuana legalization vote” – Insurance Business America
“U.S. Senator pushing for growth in Vermont’s captive insurance sector” – Insurance Business America
“Nevada Aims to Lure Filmmakers, TV Shows” – Variety
“Of Rational Turkeys and Other Tales: Women Voting for Women” – U.S. News & World Report
“What’s Often Enigmatic and Ends In PAC? Oh, About 709 Things” – The Wall Street Journal
“Card Makers Capitalize on Capitol Folks” – The Wall Street Journal
Economy
“World Bank Calls for Pension Overhaul, With Less Emphasis on Public Programs” – The Wall Street Journal
“U.S. Plans to Ease Rules for Banks Trying to Expand” – The Wall Street Journal
“Housing Starts Increased 4.4% For September” – The Wall Street Journal
Insurance business
“Agents ‘cautiously optimistic’ that federal crop insurance program will not be slashed” – Insurance Business America
“Surplus lines paperwork made easier in Delaware” – Insurance Business America
“Rhode Island follows trend in banning price optimization practices” – Insurance Business America
“Patriot National eyeing northeastern insurance firms for purchase” – Insurance Business America
“5 minutes with … John E. Bush, NP Dodge Insurance” – Insurance Business America
Explanatory
“How to Get A U.S. Work Visa” – eHow.com
“How to Change A California Birth Certificate” – eHow.com
“Quitclaim Deed Information” – Soyouwanna.com