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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.

Caden McQueen 9/27/21 Caden McQueen 9/27/21

Opinion | Meditations on snorkeling

Beneath the waves of the Pacific Ocean, there exists a primordial realm so foreign and complex that one must see it to believe it.

The Editorial Board 9/25/21 The Editorial Board 9/25/21

Editorial | Maturity invokes need to reconnect with your inner child

Amid a pandemic that has forced us to mature at an expedited rate, it is of increasing importance that we do not lose sight of the passions, the fears, the desires and the optimism that characterized our younger years.

Guest Columnist 9/20/21 Guest Columnist 9/20/21

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.

Caden McQueen 9/14/21 Caden McQueen 9/14/21

Opinion | Passing the time

Regardless of how resolute I feel in my refusal to allow another semester to drift away, I have grown accustomed to monotony. As the novelty of returning to campus fades into normalcy, I can feel its grip tightening once again. Let’s hope this year is different.

The Editorial Board 9/14/21 The Editorial Board 9/14/21

Editorial | Power to the people: California voters have direct influence over recall election turnout

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces off against 46 opponents in the state’s 2021 gubernatorial recall election, where turnout will be determined by popular vote.

Guest Columnist 9/7/21 Guest Columnist 9/7/21

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.

The Editorial Board 9/6/21 The Editorial Board 9/6/21

Editorial | Returning to campus, but not normalcy

Despite the excitement of returning to the traditional college experience, the fear of contracting COVID-19 and transmitting the virus to others remains ever-present.

Caden McQueen 9/6/21 Caden McQueen 9/6/21

Opinion | Estorerics under capitalism

The media landscape is heavily oversaturated as a result of late-stage capitalism, to the point where society is almost constantly exposed to all kinds of content.

Angelina Hicks 9/6/21 Angelina Hicks 9/6/21

Opinion | My first real day on campus

My college experience finally feels like it has begun as I walk through the crowded Attallah Piazza, eating a sandwich from SubConnection between classes.

Caden McQueen 8/31/21 Caden McQueen 8/31/21

Opinion | Facing our harsh reality

The threat of climate change has been hanging over humanity’s head like the proverbial sword of Damocles for several decades, and we are already beginning to face the effects.

The Editorial Board 5/17/21 The Editorial Board 5/17/21

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.

Mady Dever 5/17/21 Mady Dever 5/17/21

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.

Guest Columnist 5/17/21 Guest Columnist 5/17/21

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.

Angelina Hicks 5/17/21 Angelina Hicks 5/17/21

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.

Daniel Pearson 5/17/21 Daniel Pearson 5/17/21

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?

Guest Columnist 5/17/21 Guest Columnist 5/17/21

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.

Guest Columnist 5/17/21 Guest Columnist 5/17/21

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.

The Editorial Board 5/10/21 The Editorial Board 5/10/21

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.

Mady Dever 5/10/21 Mady Dever 5/10/21

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.

Guest Columnist 5/10/21 Guest Columnist 5/10/21

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.

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