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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 | Chapman doesn’t care about people of color
Kanye West once said, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” I can’t help but think this is similar to the relationship between Chapman and its students of color.
Opinion | Why you should care about what’s happening on Mauna Kea
The construction of TMT on Mauna Kea oppresses the rights of an indigenous culture to its land, veiled in the name of science.
Opinion | The Hong Kong protests are more than they appear
How many more times do Hong Kong citizens have to face the wrath of police brutality just for standing up for their rights? I believe that it’s time for action.
Opinion | Lizzo is changing the face of music
Some may be wondering why Lizzo’s fame has erupted in front of our eyes, but to me, it’s pretty simple.
Editorial | Defend free speech, not hate speech
On the first day of class, some students were met with a jarring sight: fliers, promoting the immigrant-based event series La Frontera, were covered by white nationalist propaganda.
Opinion | You’re not an ally if your partner isn’t
Break up with your homophobic partner. If you consider yourself a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can’t date someone who doesn’t share this support.
Editorial | On integrity
When the Aug. 21 email was sent that named Brian Calle as director of the new Center for Freedom of Expression and Media Integrity, it was surprising.
Opinion | I still struggle returning to college
Believe it or not, some upperclassmen struggle returning to the collegiate atmosphere. I’m one of them.
Opinion | Why I won’t be celebrating Women’s Equality Day
Aug. 26 marks Women’s Equality Day. Aug. 26 is a day that I wish didn’t exist.
Opinion | Unpopular opinion: stress is the best thing to happen to you
Having a ton of work isn’t a bad thing. Being preoccupied with tasks can keep you engaged and helps you realize your true interests, as well as your strengths or weaknesses.
Opinion | Why I’m comfortable saying I love myself
I don’t want to sound narcissistic, but that might be impossible when talking about how much I love myself.
Opinion | Get vaccinated or stay home
Get vaccinated. Stop creating a health crisis that targets vulnerable populations because of rumors based on pseudoscience. If you refuse, maybe you should just stay home.
Opinion | Take the poster down. It can’t wait
I am one of 122 Black students out of 7,281. Being Black at Chapman has always been an exhausting task, but this year, the issues Black students face have come to a head.
Opinion | What it’s like to be ‘white (including Middle Eastern origin)’
I am proud of my culture and of my heritage. I will not let my people’s representation die out because the U.S. Census Bureau refuses to make “Middle Eastern” a category in 2020.
Opinion | Why I won’t take down the original ‘The Birth of a Nation’ poster
The film has a significant place in the history of movies. It offers major technical innovations and broke new ground when it was first produced.
Opinion | Here’s why Chapman needs its Black Student Union
The Black population at Chapman makes up about 1.7 percent of students. I wasn’t aware of how much that would impact me until I arrived in 2015.
Opinion | Don’t wish away your college experience
Opinion | I’m not applauding Facebook for banning Nazis
The power of untruths is haunting, and if we allow white supremacists to stay on Facebook, it could be devastating.
Opinion | Don’t mess with my dreads
My partner always tells me I could rock dreads but the truth is, I’m afraid of commitment. And the biggest commitment with dreads is the stigma that comes with them.
