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, Caroline Linton, at pantheropinions@chapman.edu.
Columns must have a clear point of view with strong arguments backed by facts and evidence. Profanity is not allowed. Not every submission is guaranteed to be published, and submissions are subject to editing and suggestions for clarity, grammar and style.
Editorial | Misled by our leaders
It’s no longer news that The Panther was restricted from attending the George W. Bush event last week. What is news, however, is who put conditions on our attendance and coverage.
Opinion | It has been a journey
What I didn’t expect when I started working for The Panther, what I couldn’t have imagined when we published our first issue this semester, was the unwillingness of Chapman to work with us.
Opinion | The study abroad dilemma: twin sisters discuss their differences
Twins Natalie and Angela van Winden debate whether returned study abroad students are justified or pretentious.
Opinion | Finding magic in adulthood
When I was a kid, I viewed adulthood as the bitter end to all things good and wonderful. For me, adulthood meant the end of childhood dreaming. It marked the end of that sense of wonder that permeated every aspect of my life.
Opinion | You can love your country and critique it too
Editorial | Why we said no
We were allowed access to the Oct. 9 George W. Bush event. But before we could publish the story, we had to send it to the Bush team for final approval. Words cannot begin to describe how unethical this is.
Opinion | Ellen forgave Bush but we shouldn’t
What are the odds that the day before former President George W. Bush is scheduled to speak on campus, he finds himself at the center of attention for hanging out with Ellen at a football game.
Opinion | To all the bullies on social media
I see every Facebook reaction, read every comment and track every mention. A majority of the interaction and recognition we receive on social media is negative. And it’s so hard for me to not take it personally.
Opinion | How “Schitt’s Creek” changed my view on current sitcoms
While I tend to be disappointed that my friends have no desire to watch “Schitt’s Creek,” I’m not surprised – I was in that same boat up until a few months ago.
Editorial | Smoke and mirrors
It sounded like something straight out of a comedy film: the President of the United States had tweeted a Nickelback meme video on Twitter.
Opinion | I have an irrational fear of drinking
The transition from high school to college was already difficult enough. Now try adding in the fact that I’d never even seen alcohol in-person before I came to Chapman.
Opinion | I can’t bring myself to watch anything but “Friends”
Nine times out of 10, I will revert back to my comfortable place: Monica and Rachel’s apartment. Yes, I am one of the many out there who constantly goes back to watching “Friends,” even though there are about a million other titles to choose from.
Opinion | “Rambo” and the aging movie star
The movie star is immortal; they are never really gone, always resurrected time and time again with every appearance on the silver screen.
Opinion | I’m tired of reading the news
Politics truly exhaust me. So much so that I actively avoid the news. But I also feel a lot of guilt when I don’t know what’s going on in the world.
Editorial | Navigating the climate
You can imagine the disbelief on our faces when we received notifications Thursday afternoon that revealed a situation some thought was bound to happen; there was an impeachment inquiry being launched against Donald Trump.
Opinion | The truth about plastic straws
I don’t want to discredit and discourage those who are giving up straws – it’s a worthy gesture that no doubt has a positive impact on the environment. My concern is that people will think that small change is enough to make a difference.
Opinion | ‘You would be so pretty if you smiled more’
I’ve heard it all over the years, from people saying, “You would be so pretty if you smiled more,” and “I thought you were mean until I got to know you” to almost getting fired because my boss thought I didn’t look chipper enough while dusting coffee mugs.
Opinion | How a road trip became the coolest thing I’ve ever done
Over the summer, I took a road trip to Utah’s Zion National Park with friends from high school. Not only did the five days in the uncultivated nature allow us to reconnect, but it gave me a chance to disconnect from preconceived notions of myself.
Opinion | The problem with complaining culture
The threat of midterms and major project deadlines are beginning to loom over Chapman’s 78 acre-wide campus. Everyone is slowly starting to panic and we all know that anxiety’s favorite hobby is complaining.
Editorial | Why we chose “The Best of Orange”
Although we usually report on topics affecting Chapman and Orange County, we wanted to take the time to acknowledge Orange for what it offers. We want to highlight the things that make this area wonderful.