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.

Guest Columnist 4/21/25 Guest Columnist 4/21/25

Showing up late to the party still means you’re at the party

Quietly transferred into my dream school, now I’m making sure I take up space.

Guest Columnist 4/18/25 Guest Columnist 4/18/25

‘Sex and the City’: the flaw of Mr. Big

“Sex and the City” is known for its iconic capturing of fashion, friendship, romance and New York City. However Carrie Bradshaw’s great love, Mr. Big, remains one of pop culture’s most iconic yet problematic boyfriends.

Guest Columnist 4/17/25 Guest Columnist 4/17/25

Which side are you on?

We must understand how our community is being weaponized. We must understand what is happening now, with threats of deportation against any dissidents, is how it started.

Guest Columnist 4/7/25 Guest Columnist 4/7/25

Taking the safer route

While some passions may as well fall under the “safety” jobs, most, unfortunately, do not; they are classified as dream jobs that some sadly keep as only dreams.

Guest User 4/7/25 Guest User 4/7/25

Importance of self-care

Why taking a pause for self-care is essential to promoting our well-being

Guest Columnist 4/1/25 Guest Columnist 4/1/25

Op-ed: Kumquat now officially better than The Panther

In the battle of free speech at college campus, Chapman student’s very own anonymous newspaper emerges as the campus’ only true voice.

Guest Columnist 3/31/25 Guest Columnist 3/31/25

Opinion | Chapman University is not antisemitic

Fred Smoller, a Jewish Chapman professor, says the allegations by the Trump administration are baseless and are confusing antisemitism with criticism.

Guest Columnist 3/31/25 Guest Columnist 3/31/25

Opinion | Daniele Struppa, it's time to step up.

The Chapman University president is in the final stretch of his job. He needs to fight for his school.

Guest Columnist 3/31/25 Guest Columnist 3/31/25

Opinion | Beyond a Buzzword: Why DEI is Essential for Chapman’s Future

Why we need diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to remain intact at Chapman University

Guest Columnist 3/31/25 Guest Columnist 3/31/25

Opinion | Dangerous white moderates and enemies of the state

The white moderate will bring us back to segregation unless we decide now that undoing globalization is a pointless mission.

Guest Columnist 3/18/25 Guest Columnist 3/18/25

Insulin pricing crisis

How price caps are shifting financial burdens to universities and insurers

Guest Columnist 3/11/25 Guest Columnist 3/11/25

The cycle of progress and backlash

Why attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion mirror America’s history of suppressing Black success

Caleb Otte 3/10/25 Caleb Otte 3/10/25

Opinion | Rebellion is key in a time of political submission

How can a democracy survive when you can’t challenge those in power?

Sukhman Sahota 3/10/25 Sukhman Sahota 3/10/25

Finding my place: Navigating feminism as a woman of color

Feminism claims to fight for all women, but does it include women like me?

Guest Columnist 3/6/25 Guest Columnist 3/6/25

OPINION: Chapman Outdoors Club advocates for national park rangers

The Chapman Outdoors Club comments on government budget cuts in national parks and how this impacts the future of club activities and the value of their profession