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 | Israel is the problem
Fred Smoller, a Jewish Chapman professor, says Trump officials are conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism in their attacks on campus protests.
Home in Orange
A love letter to my college years in Orange.
Running the Campus: how we are finding stride in community
From jogs to marathon milestones, students are finding connection, inspiration and community through run clubs and events
Musco Lawn is the place to be
The class campaign, Gather on the Green, motivates students to make Musco Lawn the vibrant heart of campus that it has the potential to be.
No person is an island.
The degradation of the United States has sprouted in individualism and over-consumption.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Importance of self-care
Why taking a pause for self-care is essential to promoting our well-being
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Insulin pricing crisis
How price caps are shifting financial burdens to universities and insurers
The cycle of progress and backlash
Why attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion mirror America’s history of suppressing Black success
Opinion | Rebellion is key in a time of political submission
How can a democracy survive when you can’t challenge those in power?
Finding my place: Navigating feminism as a woman of color
Feminism claims to fight for all women, but does it include women like me?
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