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 | Don’t censor student journalists
The recent incidents of student journalism censorship are unacceptable, especially for a country that has an amendment in place to prevent censorship of journalists.
Opinion | From the EIC: reflecting on my 10 weeks with the San Diego Union-Tribune
It was my dream internship. The best opportunity I could have conjured. There was nothing I wanted to do more over the summer than to write for the San Diego Union-Tribune, the newspaper of record located in the city I grew up in and where I was already planning to be for the summer.
Opinion | My body, but not my choice
Pro-choice legislation is in jeopardy as a shocking Supreme Court leaked document threatens to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Opinion | New Doctor Strange film shows Marvel's struggle to meet its peak
A film student discusses visuals, runtime and the Marvel formula in this spoiler-free review of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
Opinion | My breakup letter with Chapman University
It’s time to say goodbye, Chapman. Let me start by saying it’s not you. It’s me.
Opinion | Anything imaginable, but not accessibility
A student embarks on an investigation to find where Chapman succeeds and fails in serving disabled students.
Opinion | Wait, freshman year is over?
The fear of change is a common feeling freshmen face as they embark on their college journeys.
Opinion | Best of: four years of college blunders
Everyone has embarrassing college stories. A graduating senior shares her best to prove that life goes on.
Opinion | Four years, two faces, one name
College is where most people make a name for themselves, but that’s a little harder when you’re not the only Megan Miller.
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.