More than 27% of young Californians voted in 2018, an 8% increase from 2014, according to an NBC report of California civic engagement data. That
Category: Pro/Con
Con: Prop 18
For the last 50 years, the minimum voting age requirement in America has been 18 thanks to the 26th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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
Con: Go to college
The high school class of 2020 was born after 9/11 and saw the first African-American president inaugurated when they were in second grade. Now, their
Pro: Take a semester off
While school is stressful enough, students should consider taking the semester off until they’re ready to go back. With college campuses being closed due to