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The Downfall of General Education Courses

Rachel Reyes // August 28, 2017

Many students often juggle loads of units per semester while simultaneously working or interning. The rate at which students are receiving their bachelor degrees has increased from four years to six years,...

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Graduating on time is hard

Carson Predovich and Briana Mcdaniel // November 23, 2016

In 2013, only 59 percent of Chico State students graduated within six years. The four-year graduation rate was likely even lower.Schools don't do enough to help students graduate in four years. In fact,...

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Cheating in college is OK

William Rein // May 17, 2016
And we shouldn't complain when other students cheat on their exams and homework.
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General education classes ruin learning

Jeff Guzman // February 28, 2016
General education classes may be easy most of the time and enjoyable some of the time, but it’s a little ridiculous to be required to take these courses in the first place.

No shame in extra semesters

Matt Murphy // August 24, 2014
People should be less judgmental of those who need more time to graduate.
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