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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.

Mitali Shukla 10/26/20 Mitali Shukla 10/26/20

Opinion | Can you be friends with a Trump supporter?

In short, probably. But I just can’t do it.

Guest Columnist 10/26/20 Guest Columnist 10/26/20

Opinion | Dear fellow Christians

Can a so-called conservative Christian not vote for a Democratic candidate or support a more liberal policy and vice versa? We must break out of this dichotomy.

The Editorial Board 10/19/20 The Editorial Board 10/19/20

Editorial | Pump the brakes on campus return

Our concern is not the school itself. It’s what students do outside of the classroom. Some people just aren’t taking COVID-19 seriously enough.

Mady Dever 10/19/20 Mady Dever 10/19/20

Opinion | Don’t give up on voting

When it comes to voting, you’re being given the option to have a voice: use it.

Graham Byrne 10/19/20 Graham Byrne 10/19/20

Opinion | ‘Where’s Dodo?’

On Oct. 5, my grandmother Dorothy Parise, “Dodo,” passed away in her sleep. This is a tribute to her.

Guest Columnist 10/19/20 Guest Columnist 10/19/20

Opinion | Anti-racism crash-course you didn’t know you needed

You may be asking yourself, “Why does everything always have to be about race?” It is easy to forget about racism when it doesn’t disadvantage you.

The Editorial Board 10/12/20 The Editorial Board 10/12/20

Editorial | It’s me, the fly

Record scratch. Freeze frame. Yup, that’s me: the fly. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.

Mady Dever 10/12/20 Mady Dever 10/12/20

Opinion | A love letter to movie theaters

Films have always offered a vehicle of escape from reality. Walking to your living room where you’ve been all year doesn't have quite the same effect.

Luca Evans 10/12/20 Luca Evans 10/12/20

Opinion | Winning the day

I’m officially done with this hellscape of a semester. I don’t think I’m alone in this feeling.

Guest Columnist 10/12/20 Guest Columnist 10/12/20

Opinion | Taking a break to get ahead

Hearing the words “gap year” is a dreaded phrase to many parents and students alike. However, college absolutely isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience.

Guest Columnist 10/12/20 Guest Columnist 10/12/20

Opinion | We need to lean into identity politics

As a country going through a racial reckoning and mass civil unrest, we should be leaning into the fact that issues surrounding civil rights affect us all.

The Editorial Board 10/4/20 The Editorial Board 10/4/20

Editorial | When COVID-19 is treated like a game

To address the elephant in the room: President Donald Trump has COVID-19. If there’s anything to be shocked by, it’s that he didn’t catch the coronavirus sooner.

Mady Dever 10/4/20 Mady Dever 10/4/20

Opinion | Corrupt systems can’t define self-worth

Money is a huge deciding factor when planning for college, but it looks like money can also be a huge deciding factor for the colleges themselves.

Guest Columnist 10/4/20 Guest Columnist 10/4/20

Opinion | Hold your horses on campus return

Put the eagerness on pause and reconsider the idea of returning to campus for a time when safety is a guarantee, not a coin toss.

Guest Columnist 10/4/20 Guest Columnist 10/4/20

Opinion | The Student Academy Awards rekindled my lost dreams

My last two years in college were plagued with self-doubt. But my thesis film “Incognito” brought my confidence back.

Guest Columnist 10/4/20 Guest Columnist 10/4/20

Opinion | Foreign education investment is key to ending world violence

The dissolution of educational investment programs will create an environment for violence, hatred and suffering around the world.

The Editorial Board 9/28/20 The Editorial Board 9/28/20

Editorial | Ginsburg deserved more

“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," Ginsburg said. Her dying wish was shredded and tossed out like end-of-the-week trash.

Mady Dever 9/28/20 Mady Dever 9/28/20

Opinion | I might be too old for TikTok

I almost miss the simplicity of managing one social media platform. Now as an adult, I’m overwhelmed with the amount of content social media offers and I can’t even begin to understand how to create a TikTok.

Guest Columnist 9/28/20 Guest Columnist 9/28/20

Opinion | Standing with students of color

Offering support and encouragement needs to be a daily practice for all of us, particularly white people … Doing nothing is unacceptable.

Mitali Shukla 9/28/20 Mitali Shukla 9/28/20

Opinion | Tech giants have their work cut out for them

Constantly staring at our screens, social media contradicts itself in that we feel more alone and isolated the longer we use it.

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