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General education classes produce well-rounded students

General education classes produce well-rounded students

By Jack Baker | April 13, 2011

Some students think that general education classes should not be required because they are not relevant to their majors, but these classes are important in creating well-rounded students.David Gorman, associate professor of English, said general education...

General education courses are a waste of time and money

General education courses are a waste of time and money

By Alyssa Pracz | April 13, 2011

General education courses should not be required for college students. For many, they are a waste of time and money that could be better spent elsewhere.Students should not be forced to take classes that cover materials they have already been familiar...

It is actually still possible to graduate in four years

It is actually still possible to graduate in four years

By Taurean Small | April 5, 2011

As another semester draws closer to its end, I begin the countdown of how many months are left until I graduate. I'm a sophomore now, so by the end of May, I would hope to only have roughly 24 left to complete. What can I say? I'm a bit of a dreamer....