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 | The Panther’s farewell to the academic year
This year has been crazy. And what’s crazier is being tasked with reporting on the crazy.
Opinion | One surprising thing I will miss most about Chapman
My last class of senior year, coincidentally, took place in the same room I first entered in Dodge College. My time here was tied up in a bow like the end of a good movie.
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 | Am I ready to be an RA?
As my freshman year wraps up, so many questions circle my brain as I prepare to take on this new role as a resident adviser.
Opinion | Dear Chapman, where can I live?
Now that the pandemic is coming to an end (knock on wood), where did Chapman leave its students with its housing crisis?
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.
Editorial | Combating notification fatigue
Now that much of our lives have been brought to our homes, we now have this constant urge to keep working all the time simply because we can.
Opinion | Movie theater closures simulate loss of humanity
Movies have the power to transport us to other worlds. I can’t help but feel like this magic is slowly slipping away from us.
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.