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.
Opinion | A letter from the Provost
I would like to take this opportunity to call on the entire Chapman community to ensure the continuation of face-to-face learning.
Opinion | Swimming back to shore
On June 13, my dad and I went out for an open water swim — a tradition we’ve shared during each visit to the island. The beach was more eerie than usual that morning.
Opinion | Students reflect on academic year of COVID-19 restrictions
The Panther reached out to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors to gather their reflections on this past academic year. Here are their responses.
Opinion | “The Loves of Our Lives”: A year in the making
Amid the pandemic, I dedicated more time toward my writing. I published the literary fiction novel, “The Loves of Our Lives” on May 1.
Opinion | Dreaming of normal college experience
Looking back to the beginning of my high school journey, I never would have thought I would end up attending Chapman.
Opinion | Food Recovery Network fights food insecurity at Chapman
When we really look past the broke college student jokes and consider food insecurity, there’s a clear stigma.
Opinion | Why I chose Chapman
I knew the moment I received my acceptance in December that I was going to be a Panther.
Opinion | Confidence in your college decision
The college decision process was stressful, and that’s an understatement.
Opinion | Why I created a podcast with my best friend
My friend Becca randomly texted me one day, “Why don’t we have a podcast?” I responded with, “IDK, why don’t we?”
Opinion | Diving headfirst into online musical theater
When I found out that Memorial Hall had been successfully booked, I had no idea the actual premiere would be in the form of a 4.32 gigabyte video file.
Opinion | Use your immunity for good: volunteer at a vaccine site
As soon as you become vaccinated, please consider donating your time to the countless organizations that could use your help.
Opinion | A celebration to bring AAPI community together despite challenges
After a year of loneliness and isolation, it was exactly what we needed: a night that was just ours.
Opinion | Seeing the full picture: Understanding a Western world full of Asian influences
In order to be familiar with Asian culture, one must understand Asian culture as a whole. There is so much more to Asian culture that people don’t see.
Opinion | Making music in the pandemic
Writing, recording and releasing music during the height of the pandemic is a very surreal, awesome and strange process.
Opinion | BSFF to BSU: we hear you
We are committed to continuing to strive for better conditions and opportunities for our constituents and we want you to know that the BSFF is here to support Black students.
Opinion | How altering social media usage improved my mental health
I enhanced my quality of life, and all I had to do was put my phone down. I hope you find the inspiration to do the same.
Opinion | Being a COVID-19 compliance safety officer
Managing compliance is critical in any industry, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
Opinion | 10 haikus: me, you and pandemic blues
Junior screenwriting major Madelyn Johnson shares 10 pandemic-related haikus.
Opinion | Faculty member responds to anti-Asian violence, discrimination
The suffering caused by all forms of discrimination is palpable, the harm evident and multi-generational. Use your education, your promise and your energy to build a better future.
Opinion | APSA condemns AAPI violence
The AAPI community has always been the target of xenophobic and racist violence and marginalization in America.