A more liberal education
By Ashley Spinks | December 2, 2012General education requirements restrict a truly free learning environment and detract from their intended purpose.
General education requirements restrict a truly free learning environment and detract from their intended purpose.
The fears about 2012 being the end of the world are overblown and unscientific.
A cap on the number of schools to which students could apply would stabilize the growing uncertainty of college admissions.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is justified in investigating the Louisiana State University system.
Petraeus made a private mistake and should not have had to resign.
The GOP should move away from extreme positions in order to work towards a bi-partisan solution to the fiscal cliff.
Courts should stay consistent in its rulings about whether to uphold all kinds of morality laws.
Hands-on organizations are the best clubs to join in order to further one’s education.
Whereas laws against texting while driving are tough to enforce, a ban on drivers using any handheld electronics would make Virginia’s roads safer.
Weed-out classes, though they may be viewed as difficult, should not be considered unfair.
Educators should focus on the type of homework they assign rather than the quantity.
A plan in Florida to charge higher tuition for humanities majors would unfairly disadvantage those students.
Sports article about Virginia football coach Mike London should have included the coach.
Going home for the holidays can lead to depression.
A fourth-year trustee advises students to vary their study locations.
A study on homework co-authored by a University professor unduly emphasized the time students spent on assignments.
The University community should understand why hate crimes are especially damaging.
Unrealistically difficult courses contradict the promise of a liberal arts education.
The success of Jefferson Public Citizens programs should be determined by their impact on communities rather than students.
There was insufficient evidence to expel two students at Sunday’s open Honor Committee trial.