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Credit or no credit for all, not for one

17 November 2020 Maya Rahman

Temple will allow students to choose one class for credit or no credit this semester, but a student argues others should be able to opt into this grading system for all classes.

Trust students to be honest without proctoring

17 November 2020 Christina Mitchell

A student argues against instructors requiring students to use Proctorio for privacy reasons.

Why Temple faculty are adjusting courses during COVID-19, and what they’ve learned

21 April 2020 Madison Karas

The various learning environments created by the COVID-19 have made some professors choose to cancel final exams, excuse late assignments and reweight grades.

Stairiker: Choosing the right ‘notes’

26 November 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker details the dread of deciding the best studying music.

Petition challenges ‘common’ math exams

13 December 2011 Maura Lieberman

A “common” final exam used for some math courses has prompted an online petition. As finals begin, some students in lower-level math classes find themselves taking common exams, no matter the instructor. However, some students,

Decking the halls with Philadelphia family

07 December 2009 Lara Taylor Strayer

Before going home for the holidays, students celebrate with each other.

Fantasizing escape

07 December 2009 Nadia Elkaddi

It can be easier for students to immerse themselves in fantasy than final exams.

Letter: Finals a poor method for evaluating course

20 January 2009 Letter

Dear Editor, Amid the non-stop complaining, bickering and pleading with the professors that I’ve heard from my peers, I have come to the realization that we as students do not truly appreciate the opportunity we

A ‘final’ chance

02 December 2008

As students prepare for finals, procrastination often comes into play.