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 | Dear Chapman, where can I live?
Now that the pandemic is coming to an end (knock on wood), where did Chapman leave its students with its housing crisis?
Opinion | “The Loves of Our Lives”: A year in the making
Amid the pandemic, I dedicated more time toward my writing. I published the literary fiction novel, “The Loves of Our Lives” on May 1.
Opinion | Dreaming of normal college experience
Looking back to the beginning of my high school journey, I never would have thought I would end up attending Chapman.
Editorial | Combating notification fatigue
Now that much of our lives have been brought to our homes, we now have this constant urge to keep working all the time simply because we can.
Opinion | Movie theater closures simulate loss of humanity
Movies have the power to transport us to other worlds. I can’t help but feel like this magic is slowly slipping away from us.
Opinion | Food Recovery Network fights food insecurity at Chapman
When we really look past the broke college student jokes and consider food insecurity, there’s a clear stigma.
Opinion | Why I chose Chapman
I knew the moment I received my acceptance in December that I was going to be a Panther.
Opinion | Confidence in your college decision
The college decision process was stressful, and that’s an understatement.
Editorial | Checking off Chapman’s vaccination requirement
We’re ready to come back to in-person. We just hope the rest of the Chapman community is too.
Opinion | Hopelessly romanticizing ‘cottagecore’
I can’t help but think about the origins of these ‘cottagecore’ fashions and the time period in which they were worn.
Opinion | Manifestation is a form of effortless action
Is it cynical to look critically at a practice that has, regardless of credibility, brought serenity to so many self-proclaimed believers? Maybe a little.
Opinion | Oh Anepalco, I’ll miss you most of all
I’ve always made sure I didn’t tell too many people. Now that I’m about to graduate, I can say it: Anepalco is the best restaurant in Orange.
Opinion | Why I created a podcast with my best friend
My friend Becca randomly texted me one day, “Why don’t we have a podcast?” I responded with, “IDK, why don’t we?”
Opinion | Diving headfirst into online musical theater
When I found out that Memorial Hall had been successfully booked, I had no idea the actual premiere would be in the form of a 4.32 gigabyte video file.
Editorial | On Chauvin’s verdict
“Guilty on all counts” is the phrase we’ve been waiting almost an entire year to hear.
Opinion | Self-care is turning toxic
Skincare routines and self-care have gotten out of hand — and are slowly verging into toxic territory.
Opinion | Why I chose working over furthering my education
To work or to further my education? A tale as old as time for graduating seniors. When determining your next steps, don’t focus on the immediate future.
Opinion | Use your immunity for good: volunteer at a vaccine site
As soon as you become vaccinated, please consider donating your time to the countless organizations that could use your help.
Opinion | A celebration to bring AAPI community together despite challenges
After a year of loneliness and isolation, it was exactly what we needed: a night that was just ours.
Opinion | Seeing the full picture: Understanding a Western world full of Asian influences
In order to be familiar with Asian culture, one must understand Asian culture as a whole. There is so much more to Asian culture that people don’t see.