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 | 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.
Editorial | Checking off Chapman’s vaccination requirement
We’re ready to come back to in-person. We just hope the rest of the Chapman community is too.
Opinion | Hopelessly romanticizing ‘cottagecore’
I can’t help but think about the origins of these ‘cottagecore’ fashions and the time period in which they were worn.
Opinion | Manifestation is a form of effortless action
Is it cynical to look critically at a practice that has, regardless of credibility, brought serenity to so many self-proclaimed believers? Maybe a little.
Opinion | Oh Anepalco, I’ll miss you most of all
I’ve always made sure I didn’t tell too many people. Now that I’m about to graduate, I can say it: Anepalco is the best restaurant in Orange.
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.
Editorial | On Chauvin’s verdict
“Guilty on all counts” is the phrase we’ve been waiting almost an entire year to hear.
Opinion | Self-care is turning toxic
Skincare routines and self-care have gotten out of hand — and are slowly verging into toxic territory.
Opinion | Why I chose working over furthering my education
To work or to further my education? A tale as old as time for graduating seniors. When determining your next steps, don’t focus on the immediate future.
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.
Editorial | The Hesperian needs to resign
It seems as if The Hesperian is blackmailing veteran academics at Chapman into heeding their request to investigate professor Liam O’Mara.
Opinion | The hybrid format isn’t working
Since spring break, Chapman has been test-driving the new hybrid system. Like a test drive, sometimes it’s just not the right fit.
Opinion | Paint-by-numbers released my inner Bob Ross
You should find at least one escape into your inner kid. For me, I felt like lil’ Meg again while playing around with acrylic paint.
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 | Reporting on trauma: a journalist’s emotional burden
Though I pride my work in being factually accurate, my emotions are a vehicle for me to better connect and empathize with the individuals I’m able to spotlight.