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.

The Editorial Board 4/19/21 The Editorial Board 4/19/21

Editorial | The Hesperian needs to resign

It seems as if The Hesperian is blackmailing veteran academics at Chapman into heeding their request to investigate professor Liam O’Mara.

Mady Dever 4/19/21 Mady Dever 4/19/21

Opinion | The hybrid format isn’t working

Since spring break, Chapman has been test-driving the new hybrid system. Like a test drive, sometimes it’s just not the right fit.

Megan Forrester 4/19/21 Megan Forrester 4/19/21

Opinion | Paint-by-numbers released my inner Bob Ross

You should find at least one escape into your inner kid. For me, I felt like lil’ Meg again while playing around with acrylic paint.

Guest Columnist 4/19/21 Guest Columnist 4/19/21

Opinion | Making music in the pandemic

Writing, recording and releasing music during the height of the pandemic is a very surreal, awesome and strange process.

Katie Reul 4/19/21 Katie Reul 4/19/21

Opinion | Reporting on trauma: a journalist’s emotional burden

Though I pride my work in being factually accurate, my emotions are a vehicle for me to better connect and empathize with the individuals I’m able to spotlight.

The Editorial Board 4/12/21 The Editorial Board 4/12/21

Editorial | What can we do?

Our campus has faced this cycle over and over again. It’s time for every single person on this campus to answer a couple questions.

Mady Dever 4/12/21 Mady Dever 4/12/21

Opinion | ‘Women in Focus’ panel lit a flame in me

I can only hope that meetings in the future will look like this panel — a room full of passionate women who love to create.

Guest Columnist 4/12/21 Guest Columnist 4/12/21

Opinion | BSFF to BSU: we hear you

We are committed to continuing to strive for better conditions and opportunities for our constituents and we want you to know that the BSFF is here to support Black students.

Claire Latimer 4/12/21 Claire Latimer 4/12/21

Opinion | Fulfilling a childhood dream: being on the ‘Wheel of Fortune’

On Feb. 11, 2021, I got the chance of a lifetime to be a contestant on the game show, “Wheel of Fortune.”

Guest Columnist 4/12/21 Guest Columnist 4/12/21

Opinion | How altering social media usage improved my mental health

I enhanced my quality of life, and all I had to do was put my phone down. I hope you find the inspiration to do the same.

Guest Columnist 4/12/21 Guest Columnist 4/12/21

Opinion | Being a COVID-19 compliance safety officer

Managing compliance is critical in any industry, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

The Editorial Board 4/5/21 The Editorial Board 4/5/21

Editorial | The fragility of life

The fact that the Orange shooting occurred less than 10 minutes from our campus is a wake-up call. Tragedy can happen anywhere.

Mady Dever 4/5/21 Mady Dever 4/5/21

Opinion | 7 signs you have developed a case of “senioritis”

We’re on the last few pages of the owner’s manual and life is waiting for us.

Claire Latimer 4/5/21 Claire Latimer 4/5/21

Opinion | My worst nightmare: combating OCD during a pandemic

Only in my nightmares did I expect to experience a pandemic in my lifetime. But that nightmare became a reality in 2020.

Angelina Hicks 4/5/21 Angelina Hicks 4/5/21

Opinion | My first Chapman class did not go as planned

After seven months as a freshman at Chapman, I finally attended my first class in person March 30.

Guest Columnist 4/5/21 Guest Columnist 4/5/21

Opinion | 10 haikus: me, you and pandemic blues

Junior screenwriting major Madelyn Johnson shares 10 pandemic-related haikus.

Guest Columnist 3/25/21 Guest Columnist 3/25/21

Opinion | Faculty member responds to anti-Asian violence, discrimination

The suffering caused by all forms of discrimination is palpable, the harm evident and multi-generational. Use your education, your promise and your energy to build a better future.

The Editorial Board 3/22/21 The Editorial Board 3/22/21

Editorial | Reflecting on the Atlanta shooting

We’ve reached out to members of the AAPI community and those standing in solidarity to capture the true weight of this incident.

Mady Dever 3/22/21 Mady Dever 3/22/21

Opinion | Navigating my life around the male gaze

I still cannot shake the thought in the back of my mind that anytime I go somewhere alone, I am putting myself in danger.

Guest Columnist 3/22/21 Guest Columnist 3/22/21

Opinion | APSA condemns AAPI violence

The AAPI community has always been the target of xenophobic and racist violence and marginalization in America.

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