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Study habits college students should learn

By Ashley Hines | August 9, 2018

I’m sure college students probably need better study habits. We all worry about getting enough study hours in because of either our social life, work or extracurricular activities. If you're one of these students, who needs better ways to study, you’re...

Memorization is not the best learning tool

Memorization is not the best learning tool

By Kim Randall | March 25, 2013

Sunday nights--the time when a great feat is oft attempted. Of course, I mean when students try to complete a plethora of homework assignments and studying that was put off for weekend festivities. This was the case for me March 17 upon my return to school...

Economics professor Kahn Mohabbat teaches his ECON 361 class
supply and demand in DuSable Hall Tuesday afternoon.

No universal teaching method

By Felix Sarver | November 6, 2011

Josh Navarro doesn't like memorizing facts for class."I don't think memorization is really that good," Navarro, junior business administration major, said. "It seems like as soon as the test is over, it's like you don't need it."Navarro said he takes...