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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 | It’s more than just short hair
The question I get asked the most is not about my job, not about my work at Los Angeles Magazine, not about my senior thesis or graduate school, but about something far more trivial: my hair.
Opinion | Making the first move: a cost-benefit analysis of a recent rejectee
Vulnerability does not equate weakness. What it does equate to is sensibility, trust and the courage to be able to put yourself out there knowing fair well you can be 100 percent, flat-out, utterly rejected.
Opinion | I don’t want to think about my ex-boyfriend
It doesn’t make you weak to think about your old relationships, especially when they can often teach you so much about yourself.
Opinion | Why can’t horror movies be more fun?
I want to watch fun horror movies, movies that relish in the silliness of their plots, are self-aware and can make viewers scream and laugh at any point.
Editorial | Please communicate, Lisa Sparks
You’d think that Chapman’s dean for the School of Communication would do a better job at simply communicating.
Opinion | Unpaid internships are a privilege
As I sat among my fellow Panthers this past week, I anxiously awaited the question some of us dread: “What did you do over the summer?”
Opinion | The ethics of doing laundry in the dorms
I’ve spent several hours in the hallowed halls of the Henley basement amongst the orphaned, dust-covered socks while engaging in this painful laundry process, becoming too familiar with the tumultuous rumble of machinery.
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.