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Jillian Metcalfe Burlap Sack: Smart Exam Monitor (SEM)
“Penguins live in Antarctica.” That might have triggered haunting flashbacks in some of us, since it is the microphone test…
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Online midterms bring new stresses to academic life
Midterm time is always the worst time. This year, however, everything was a little different with online midterms. Personally, I…
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Myer Horowitz renovation cost: $17.5M. Its actual value? Questionable
On December 1st, Students’ Council will vote on whether to use the Sustainability and Capital Fund to renovate the Myer…
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U of A Tomorrow’s empty consultation process leaves out vital voices
In academia, one rarely responds to criticism with dismissive laughter. Yet, this is exactly how President Bill Flanagan chose to…
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Burlap sack: eClass forums in online discussion
Although eClass isn’t a perfect platform to begin with, it still has its redeeming features. Forums is not one of…
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Top 5: Ways to handle stress during midterms
It’s that time of the year when the leaves turn yellow, the morning air gets chilly, and Pumpkin Spice Latte…
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It’s time we face it: online courses are more work
Who hasn’t ever felt buried under an endless pile of overdue assignments, readings, and video lectures to watch? Maybe it’s…
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Editorial: U of A Tomorrow undermines advanced education
No faculty or department is likely to go untouched by the U of A Tomorrow initiative. Billed as a “transformation,”…
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Quarantining with parents – a challenge and an opportunity
Hello fellow student and the parent that walked in unannounced while you were in the middle of your Zoom meeting.…
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Point/Counterpoint: Synchronous vs asynchronous learning
With fall semester online, professors are experimenting with various types of course delivery. While synchronous courses may provide live interactions…
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