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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’s new testing strategy has a fatal flaw
Remember when I said taking the shuttle is easy? It’s a little harder when Chapman stops sending you the ticket to get on.
Opinion | Interterm felt different this year
With the rise of cases in Orange County forcing Chapman students to continue remote learning, the beauty of interterm was sacrificed for safety.
Editorial | 2020 Rewind
As 2020 is packaged with leftover gift wrap and a misshapen bow, let’s roll the tape on 2020 and take a look back.
Opinion | Take your safety into your own hands
It’s up to individuals to be smart and sit out an activity they know won’t be safe – even if the government tells them everything is fine.
Opinion | Make men masculine again
Real change will come when we stop berating and encourage men to healthily express themselves.
Opinion | If you say “I don’t trust the media,” I don’t trust you
If you’re someone who don’t trust “the media,” I’d argue the problem isn’t with “the media” – it’s with you. Specifically, you’re being lazy.
Opinion | Lonely or just alone?
As much as I’d love to say I’ve always been comfortable being alone, the truth is, I haven’t.
Editorial | Dear Santa
Here are some of our holiday wishes; maybe we’ll receive the sort of Christmas miracle we hear about in the movies.
Opinion | ‘Twas a month before 2021
And standing six feet apart or more, Maybe next year we’ll invite friends to the door; I’ll spring onto Zoom, to call friends and family afar; Then our spirits lifted, that no quarantine could bar.
Opinion | Growing environmental apathy during the holiday season
Parallels can be drawn in Christmas tree purchasing and the similar buy-and-sell antics during the alleged season of giving.
Opinion | Struppa stoops: When protecting our community takes a backseat
I, for one, will not be returning to Chapman this spring if instruction is in person. Granted, my degree is worth a lot, but it's not worth a life.
Opinion | Our education is our responsibility
(Classrooms are) where innovation happens. Free and open discussion is the cornerstone of all progress … Online learning severely inhibits that discussion.
Opinion | COVID-19’s love handles
During the COVID-19 era, we can rebuild ourselves from the inside out. We can develop new cooking skills, explore new foods (and) plan meals.
Editorial | A slice of COVID-19 with your turkey?
The virus won’t stop for you. The virus won’t stop for your family. And the virus sure as hell won’t stop for the holiday season.
Opinion | I wasn’t properly taught the truth behind Thanksgiving
Just because we cherish this holiday doesn’t mean we should ignore the past.
Opinion | You can’t claim voter fraud just because you’re losing
Trump’s allegations are a last-ditch attempt to undermine democracy. I can’t imagine taking anyone less seriously.
Opinion | Accidentally turning a quarantine coping mechanism into a small business
For now, it’s something I genuinely love doing. Only time will tell where it goes from here.
Opinion | The struggle is real, so build a wellness routine toolbox
Psychologists have developed an arsenal of techniques to help us through difficult times. Here are three approaches.
Editorial | The complexities of the American flag
America has let down its flag. What was once a symbol of perseverance and justice has since been clouded.
Opinion | Something isn’t clicking
Some people float through life somehow unscathed by COVID-19. Now is not the time to cut corners.