Interested in submitting in an op-ed or guest column with us?
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 | We should celebrate the State of the Union
My favorite version of President Donald Trump is a scripted President Trump. Do I laugh when he says dumb things on Twitter? Yes. Do I think it’s a good thing to do on principle? No. Is it funny to watch him call his opponents names as if we were all third-graders? Often times, yeah. But is it smart politically? I would argue no.
Opinion | Kobe’s death reminded me about the importance of life
The day Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away was a very difficult day for me. I experienced different phases of emotion as the helicopter crash brought back memories of my own father’s passing from a fatal car accident.
Editorial | Celebrating what we have
Perhaps no one knows this more than us. It’s visible in the issues we’ve published this semester and the news stories we have covered. A lot has gone on at Chapman.
Opinion | Chapman is too crowded and we’re not prepared for it
My biggest concern regarding the overcrowding of campus is the kind of university that Chapman could become as a result. Much of the charm of our school and the local community is earned through the smaller campus and consequently, the smaller community.
Opinion | Finals aren’t that bad
There’s something bonding about the shared stress that everyone else is experiencing. There’s something truly unique about all of us panicking at the same time. I don’t know if it’s morbid to say, but at least I know I’m not the only one who’s having a difficult time getting through finals without having a meltdown.
Opinion | Having a professor as a parent
Not only did I decide to stay local, I chose to attend Chapman, the university my father is a professor at, so I could continue feeling comfortable and secure with his close presence.
Opinion | Leave North Morlan alone
Living in the North Morlan Residence Hall (NoMo) made us the people we are today. If it weren’t for the white-washed concrete walls, questionable carpet stains and generally haunted atmosphere of NoMo, we genuinely don’t know who we would be.
Opinion | Fixing the Grammys
It’s disappointing to see rap marginalized by the most prominent music awards in the United States – especially when much of the genre’s popularity this past year has been measurably equal or better than that of its companions in rhythm and blues, pop and rock.
Editorial | Why we’re glad Sanders spoke
As much as we disagree with some of the past sentiments expressed by Sanders, we understand that it’s absolutely necessary to encourage critical dialogue on college campuses.
Opinion | America makes too many mistakes to still have the death penalty
How can we give the Court of Execution the power and jurisdiction to end the lives of hundreds of people when it has been proven time and time again that the criminal justice system makes too many mistakes?
Opinion | Looking externally for internal answers
Astrology. The Enneagram. Meyers-Briggs. Love languages. Whatever it is, I’ll buy in. I’ve adored and had a blind faith for personality quizzes for as long as I can remember.
Editorial | Nothing left to say
Which leaves us asking: what do we say now? What can we say that hasn’t already been said?
Opinion | I will never enjoy group projects
Maybe someday I’ll learn to let go and let others take the reins. Maybe someday I’ll feel comfortable submitting B+ work. Call me a control freak, but that’s why I hate group projects.
Opinion | Romancing in the 21st century
Perhaps it’s time to move into a new era of rom-coms. An era that equally captures the magic of falling in love while representing who we are as a generation.
Opinion | To whoever needs to hear this: Get off your phone
Pulling out your camera to snap some pictures is fair game. But don’t ruin it for yourself by having your phone out for 80 percent of the night, favoring a low-quality video that you can instead easily find on YouTube in a 30-second search.
Opinion | Redefining our purpose of education
Education should not be about a letter on a test, a number on a transcript or a title on a diploma; education should be about knowledge, empowerment, understanding and growth.
Editorial | Re: Lisa Sparks
To the Chapman Community,
There are so many things wrong in Lisa Sparks’ email, that it is difficult to know where to begin. We will try to do this in some order
Opinion | The eternal struggle of class registration
There’s sweat on my brow. My hands are trembling.
It’s time to register for classes for next semester.
Opinion | A single child’s shoe: story not statistic
For those of you who have yet to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and would like to engage with this history here at Chapman, I invite you to visit the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library on the fourth floor of the Leatherby Libraries.
Opinion | The failures of the 24-hour news cycle
Networks that partake in the 24-hour news cycle need to reassess themselves before their human side is lost.