Interested in submitting in an op-ed or guest column with us?
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, Sarrah Wilkes, at pantheropinions@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.
Editorial | What can we do?
Our campus has faced this cycle over and over again. It’s time for every single person on this campus to answer a couple questions.
Editorial | The fragility of life
The fact that the Orange shooting occurred less than 10 minutes from our campus is a wake-up call. Tragedy can happen anywhere.
Editorial | Reflecting on the Atlanta shooting
We’ve reached out to members of the AAPI community and those standing in solidarity to capture the true weight of this incident.
Editorial | Our first day back
If our community works together maybe this can really work. Maybe we can recapture that elementary school giddiness once again.
Editorial | The Panther’s top 9 outdoor, midterm study spaces
Follow our lead as our editors pick out their favorite spots around Orange County to boost your serotonin for the week.
Editorial | Social media activism or ostracism?
Report conduct violations against the selfish and reckless students who break them. But don’t harass, deride or contribute to the toxicity on social media.
Editorial | Students demonstrate resilience despite snowstorm
Many students this past week faced two battles: the unrelenting weather and the pandemic. And yet, students kept fighting back. Here are some of their perspectives.
Editorial | ‘No Politics Day’ serves as tool for growth
The “No Politics Day” campaign was not a good idea. But not all bad ideas are bred from bad intentions.
Editorial | The only fraud is John Eastman
We never want to see a figure like John Eastman step foot on our campuses again: a joint statement from Chapman University, University of Colorado Boulder.
Editorial | 2020 Rewind
As 2020 is packaged with leftover gift wrap and a misshapen bow, let’s roll the tape on 2020 and take a look back.
Editorial | Dear Santa
Here are some of our holiday wishes; maybe we’ll receive the sort of Christmas miracle we hear about in the movies.
Editorial | A slice of COVID-19 with your turkey?
The virus won’t stop for you. The virus won’t stop for your family. And the virus sure as hell won’t stop for the holiday season.
Editorial | The complexities of the American flag
America has let down its flag. What was once a symbol of perseverance and justice has since been clouded.
Editorial | We’re tired
We feel like we’re living through the “This is fine” meme, except we are most certainly not fine. We’re so tired.
Editorial | Halloween shouldn’t have been an excuse to party
Whether you like it or not, this virus isn’t going to magically disappear. We have to be better about slowing the spread.
Editorial | Why debate?
As far as we can see, debates don't seem to accomplish anything. Its only function is to widen an ever-increasing partisan gap.
Editorial | Pump the brakes on campus return
Our concern is not the school itself. It’s what students do outside of the classroom. Some people just aren’t taking COVID-19 seriously enough.
Editorial | It’s me, the fly
Record scratch. Freeze frame. Yup, that’s me: the fly. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
Editorial | When COVID-19 is treated like a game
To address the elephant in the room: President Donald Trump has COVID-19. If there’s anything to be shocked by, it’s that he didn’t catch the coronavirus sooner.
Editorial | Ginsburg deserved more
“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," Ginsburg said. Her dying wish was shredded and tossed out like end-of-the-week trash.