Submissions

The Hornet Tribune welcomes and encourages members of the community to submit opinion pieces and letters to the editor. The Hornet Tribune reviews pieces from any person who submits, although it prioritizes pieces submitted by members of the College community and will not guarantee the publication of any letter or op-ed submitted. Op-eds may not be self-promotional, advertisements, or simple explications of facts; the author should express their viewpoint on the chosen topic and explain why they hold that viewpoint. Op-eds can also take the form of a creative essay. In these cases, the piece need not follow the argumentative format described above but should still present a unique perspective.

The Hornet Tribune reserves the right to deny publication of all or part of a submission for reasons such as the use of derogatory or threatening language, personal attacks, hearsay, factually untrue content, or libel. The quality and relevance of the piece to the community are also factors taken into consideration when determining whether or not to publish an op-ed.

The opinions editors edit the article in conversation with the writer, ensuring that the piece remains true to the writer’s vision and voice while meeting The Hornet Tribune‘s criteria and conforming to The Hornet Tribune style. In a given week, The Hornet Tribune tries to present a variety of opinions and may delay or rearrange publication of op-eds to create a diverse opinions section. All op-eds, including column pieces, express the opinions of only the signed authors. Letters to the editor and op-eds can be submitted to the opinions editors:

The entire board also constructs editorials, which represent the opinion of the majority of the editorial board. Editorials can include a range of topics, but usually discuss campus or local issues on which The Hornet Tribune board feels it is well-equipped to share its knowledge and opinion for the benefit of the community. A member of the board can request to have their name removed from the masthead for an issue if they disagree with the opinions expressed in the editorial.