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. 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.
Opinion | Having a professor as a parent
Not only did I decide to stay local, I chose to attend Chapman, the university my father is a professor at, so I could continue feeling comfortable and secure with his close presence.
Opinion | Leave North Morlan alone
Living in the North Morlan Residence Hall (NoMo) made us the people we are today. If it weren’t for the white-washed concrete walls, questionable carpet stains and generally haunted atmosphere of NoMo, we genuinely don’t know who we would be.
Opinion | Fixing the Grammys
It’s disappointing to see rap marginalized by the most prominent music awards in the United States – especially when much of the genre’s popularity this past year has been measurably equal or better than that of its companions in rhythm and blues, pop and rock.
Editorial | Why we’re glad Sanders spoke
As much as we disagree with some of the past sentiments expressed by Sanders, we understand that it’s absolutely necessary to encourage critical dialogue on college campuses.
Opinion | America makes too many mistakes to still have the death penalty
How can we give the Court of Execution the power and jurisdiction to end the lives of hundreds of people when it has been proven time and time again that the criminal justice system makes too many mistakes?
Opinion | Looking externally for internal answers
Astrology. The Enneagram. Meyers-Briggs. Love languages. Whatever it is, I’ll buy in. I’ve adored and had a blind faith for personality quizzes for as long as I can remember.
Editorial | Nothing left to say
Which leaves us asking: what do we say now? What can we say that hasn’t already been said?
Opinion | I will never enjoy group projects
Maybe someday I’ll learn to let go and let others take the reins. Maybe someday I’ll feel comfortable submitting B+ work. Call me a control freak, but that’s why I hate group projects.
Opinion | Romancing in the 21st century
Perhaps it’s time to move into a new era of rom-coms. An era that equally captures the magic of falling in love while representing who we are as a generation.
Opinion | To whoever needs to hear this: Get off your phone
Pulling out your camera to snap some pictures is fair game. But don’t ruin it for yourself by having your phone out for 80 percent of the night, favoring a low-quality video that you can instead easily find on YouTube in a 30-second search.
Opinion | Redefining our purpose of education
Education should not be about a letter on a test, a number on a transcript or a title on a diploma; education should be about knowledge, empowerment, understanding and growth.
Editorial | Re: Lisa Sparks
To the Chapman Community,
There are so many things wrong in Lisa Sparks’ email, that it is difficult to know where to begin. We will try to do this in some order
Opinion | The eternal struggle of class registration
There’s sweat on my brow. My hands are trembling.
It’s time to register for classes for next semester.
Opinion | A single child’s shoe: story not statistic
For those of you who have yet to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and would like to engage with this history here at Chapman, I invite you to visit the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library on the fourth floor of the Leatherby Libraries.
Opinion | The failures of the 24-hour news cycle
Networks that partake in the 24-hour news cycle need to reassess themselves before their human side is lost.
Opinion | Why you should travel throughout the U.S. more
Think about that: 50 whole states! We are one of the few nations on Earth with so many options for legendary cities, to-die-for landscapes and adorable towns – all within a single road trip.
Editorial | Athletes shouldn’t be defined by their gender
It’s time for this culture to change. Sports can be a beautiful display of individuality and an inspiring outlet for physical expression; women shouldn’t be dissuaded from pursuing that.
Opinion | The hypocrisy about Hill on Capitol Hill
The double standard occurring on Capitol Hill right now is ridiculous. It’s inexcusable, embarrassing and reveals the true colors of the current political parties in Washington.
Opinion | The Holocaust is more than a statistic
Piles of shoes. That’s what made me cry. Not the photographs of the ghettos, not the video footage of people being shoved into railway cars, not even the diagram of people being led to the gas chambers. Shoes.
Opinion | I have a rational fear of driving
Whenever I’m required to drive myself somewhere, my entire mood shifts. My heart beats fast, I sweat profusely and the simple thought of being behind the wheel makes me want to cry.