Community Guidelines
Praxis is a space for bold ideas, thoughtful debate, and creative expression. We welcome students, educators, and researchers to share original work that sparks dialogue, challenges assumptions, and advances civic education. Whether you’re writing an op-ed, producing a podcast, or experimenting with new formats, your voice matters here. Regardless of whether a major publication chooses to amplify it.
What We Publish
- Original work that centers civic life, public policy, social issues, or community stories.
- Pieces that are evidence-based, clearly argued, and grounded in respect for others.
- Content that invites readers to think deeper, ask questions, or take informed action.
How to Show Up in This Space
- Engage with curiosity. Ask questions before assuming intent.
- Critique ideas, not people. No personal attacks, harassment, or hate speech.
- Credit your sources. Link to research, data, or reporting where relevant.
- Protect privacy. Do not share sensitive personal information without consent.
Topics We Will Not Tolerate
- Hate speech, discrimination, or targeted harassment.
- Plagiarized work or content generated without meaningful human input.
- Misinformation presented as fact without credible sources.
- Spam, self-promotion unrelated to civic engagement, or irrelevant links.
- AI generated content is not tolerated on PRAXIS and if any is submitted it will not be put up for publication.
If you’re unsure whether your piece fits, submit it anyway, we’re here to help you shape it.
Join the Conversation
The best conversations begin with someone willing to speak up. Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate student, researcher, or educator, Praxis is your platform to share ideas, inspire dialogue, and amplify your voice.
The Praxis. Index
Browse op-eds, podcasts, and research pieces our community is exploring. (These are sample ideas to guide future submissions)
Technology & Society
Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Education?
An exploration of how adaptive learning algorithms could revolutionize student engagement while navigating the risks of automation in the classroom.
[Podcast] Social Media and the Future of Public Discourse
A deep dive into how algorithmic timelines affect civic participation and the search for a digital public square.
Local Governance & Policy
Why Public Transit Should Be a Student Priority
Examining the economic and social benefits of expanded metro routes for students commuting across Orange County.
Housing in Orange County: A Student Perspective
Arguments for zoning reform to combat the rising cost of living that threatens to push the next generation of professional talent out of the region.
Education & Campus Life
The Cost of a Degree: Is College Still Worth It?
A critical look at the ROI of higher education in 2024 and the debt crisis affecting tens of thousands of California students.
Food Insecurity on College Campuses
Investigating the hidden struggle of students choosing between textbooks and basic nutrition, and the initiatives working to bridge the gap.
Business & the Future of Work
The Future of Work in an AI Economy
A conversation with local business leaders and tech analysts on the creative and critical thinking skills graduates will need to remain competitive.
Beyond the Classroom: What Happens After Graduation?
Navigating the professional landscape as a new graduate, and how independent journalism can bridge the gap between academia and work.