In order for a class to be considered effective, it not only needs to teach the required material, but it also needs to constantly challenge students to improve their core skills. Even if a student forgot all of the material taught in a class after completion, they should still have grown as a student.
Category: Opinion
OPINION: New financial aid grant gives necessary relief to students
A new statewide aid initiative aims to increase access to higher education for low-income students.
OPINION: Professionalism in the classroom: combat cursing
Professors cursing in the classroom is unprofessional and can be distracting from the lesson they’re trying to teach.
OPINION: Campus safety is in your hands
It is the responsibility of students and staff to ensure that the allowances of the “campus carry” law are carried out responsibly and reliably to create a safer college community for everyone.
OPINION: Classroom cursing is normal
Moderate cursing is normal and should not be forbidden in classrooms
OPINION: Congress, DACA is your responsibility
President Donald Trump made the best decision by rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, forcing Congress to do its job.
September spurs us to be mindful of mental health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health
9/11 reminds us Islamophobia endures
To deny the presence of Islamophobia is ignorant and to ignore it is irresponsible
Violence, abuse toward media must end
From accusations of “fake news” riling people up to corrupt government and dangerous assignments, journalists are constantly at risk.
Class introductions should include pronouns
It’s time to include preferred pronouns in class introductions.
“Helicopter” parenting impedes independence
Overactive, or “helicopter,” parenting is harmful to both the independence and general well-being of a young adult’s immersion into the collegiate world.
Unofficial ‘assigned seats’ confine student routine
The seats you choose in the classroom do not belong to you.
