Teachers are important members in society who educate and inspire the leaders of tomorrow. So it can be disappointing for students to go into a
Category: Opinion
Con: Closed note tests
As classes move online, many students hope teachers can be understanding by allowing open notes and book tests. But, will this help students learn the
Pro: Open note tests
As students adapt to online learning, professors should be working to help them be successful by allowing open note exams. Students have been deterred from
Con: Asynchronous learning
The shift from in-person to online classes has opened doors for different methods of teaching and learning. Asynchronous learning allows students to complete their work
Pro: Synchronous learning
Despite the shift to online learning, many students still haven’t attended a virtual class, according to a survey conducted by Common Sense Media. Students who
Pro: Zoom cameras on
When classes were in person, professors were able to monitor whether or not their students were paying attention. Now, the only way to know if
Con: Zoom cameras off
With classes being administered online via Zoom, a new struggle for professors is whether or not students should be made to turn their video on
Reopen Pierce
Most years, the September Pierce College campus would be buzzing with lively conversation and students running from class to class. But this is 2020. And
Column: Racist statues still on campus
As racial tensions in the U.S. continue to grow, I would think that Pierce College would want to eliminate any chance of one of their
Column: Letter from the editor
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