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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 | ‘Heartstopper’ emphasizes queer joy, importance of identity
Rotten Tomatoes recently gave Netflix’s “Heartstopper” a 100% critic rating after the first season was released April 22.
Opinion | Treat sexual harrassment survivors with respect, dignity
Chapman’s “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit in a first-floor hallway of Argyros Forum showcases the clothing student-survivors were wearing during their assault in an effort to raise awareness about sexual violence.
Editorial | Together, we mourn
Chapman students and faculty grieve over the recent deaths of Peng Wang, Griffin Cuomo and Jonathan Bahm.
Opinion | Two years later: reflecting on my time as SGA president
The outgoing president of the Student Government Association, Philip Goodrich, reflects on two years of turmoil, growth and accomplishments.
Opinion | Sustainability should not be an expensive price tag
When did the sustainability movement become a competition?
Editorial | Chapman needs to leave fossil fuels in the past
Chapman’s April 1 commitment to divest from fossil fuels is accompanied by doubts, given the university’s history of financial support for groups like Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP — a law firm that frequently represents gas and oil companies in lawsuits against Indigenous communities.
Opinion | Welcome to New York: the flight’s not waiting for you
Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, life has a way of surprising you.
Opinion | What your astrological chart really says about you
Astrological placements can tell a lot about a person, but not in the way you may think.
Opinion | A Trip Down ‘Penny Lane’
Our connection to music can span genres and decades, so let’s not forget about the oldies.
Opinion | ‘Bridgerton’ juggles racism, representation in period dramas
Despite being a period drama, the Netflix original shows “Bridgerton” provides a progressive view on representation, though not without some raised eyebrows from spectators.
Opinion | For Chapman, John Eastman is a canary in the coal mine
As further evidence comes to fruition of former Chapman law professor John Eastman’s involvement in the U.S. Capitol riots simultaneous to his university employment, Chapman has an opportunity for leadership.
Opinion | Devil’s advocate: educational or detrimental?
At what point is playing the devil’s advocate in the classroom opening the forum for insensitive and outdated arguments to flourish?
Opinion | Cheating is no solo act
A student member of the Academic Integrity Committee has a message for the student body: cancel your Chegg subscription.
Editorial | Watching student engagement drop
Introversion, lack of enthusiasm, feelings of passivity and declined motivation are just a few of the symptoms of apathy we’ve noticed in Chapman’s student body following the return to campus post-pandemic.
Opinion | Always moving forward
A lymphoma survivor who is part of Chapman’s Learning Lymphoma Group emphasizes the importance of listening to your mind and body.
Opinion | America’s unspoken trauma
Today’s political “symptoms” are the direct result of underlying trauma that remains unhealed in our nation’s ancestral history.
Opinion | I’m Tired, Kim
Burnout is hard enough without rich celebrities calling you lazy.
Opinion | Bring on the Guinness: St. Patrick's Day at a local Irish pub
Spending the greenest of all holidays at O'Hara's Pub allowed for me to truly bring out the Irish in me.
Opinion | A desperate plea, please hire me
Applying for post-grad jobs is a lot like cycling through the five stages of grief.
Opinion | “The Batman,” marks renaissance period for DC Films
Director Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” proves an emphasis on realism could mark a renaissance period for DC Films.