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.
Editorial | Power to the people: California voters have direct influence over recall election turnout
California Governor Gavin Newsom faces off against 46 opponents in the state’s 2021 gubernatorial recall election, where turnout will be determined by popular vote.
Opinion | Swimming back to shore
On June 13, my dad and I went out for an open water swim — a tradition we’ve shared during each visit to the island. The beach was more eerie than usual that morning.
Editorial | Returning to campus, but not normalcy
Despite the excitement of returning to the traditional college experience, the fear of contracting COVID-19 and transmitting the virus to others remains ever-present.
Opinion | Estorerics under capitalism
The media landscape is heavily oversaturated as a result of late-stage capitalism, to the point where society is almost constantly exposed to all kinds of content.
Opinion | My first real day on campus
My college experience finally feels like it has begun as I walk through the crowded Attallah Piazza, eating a sandwich from SubConnection between classes.
Opinion | Facing our harsh reality
The threat of climate change has been hanging over humanity’s head like the proverbial sword of Damocles for several decades, and we are already beginning to face the effects.
Editorial | The Panther’s farewell to the academic year
This year has been crazy. And what’s crazier is being tasked with reporting on the crazy.
Opinion | One surprising thing I will miss most about Chapman
My last class of senior year, coincidentally, took place in the same room I first entered in Dodge College. My time here was tied up in a bow like the end of a good movie.
Opinion | Students reflect on academic year of COVID-19 restrictions
The Panther reached out to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors to gather their reflections on this past academic year. Here are their responses.
Opinion | Am I ready to be an RA?
As my freshman year wraps up, so many questions circle my brain as I prepare to take on this new role as a resident adviser.
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.