Smiley faces and chili peppers may not be the most accurate way of determining the quality of a professor, but what they represent is not to be taken lightly. We all know the value of asking around before we enroll in a professor’s class. We want professors who are caring and sympathetic, profs who challenge us, profs who are fair. It’s not that the majority of us want to get … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Teacher ratings must be public
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U.S. troops amassing in Persian Gulf WASHINGTON — By mid to late February, the U.S. military force in the Persian Gulf could exceed 150,000 soldiers, according to military officials. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has signed three large deployment orders to send reinforcements of troops, armor, warships and combat aircraft. In the latest order, 27,000 troops are being … [Read more...] about National & International
More than 120 Pep profs rated on Web
On RateMyProfessor.com students boast and vent about their teachers and some administrators.By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer Many students look forward to the teacher evaluations at the end of each semester and the opportunity to sing the praises or criticisms of their professors. Now, students can experience this thrill whenever they want with the Web site … [Read more...] about More than 120 Pep profs rated on Web
Ballin’: All I know I learned in the playoffs
By Kyle JorreySports Editor After nearly 21 years of human existence, I’ve come to learn many important lessons — and very few of them were obtained inside the classroom. Not to take away from the age old institution that is the American public school system, but really, I still haven’t found an application for my extensive knowledge of the periodic table, and the last time … [Read more...] about Ballin’: All I know I learned in the playoffs
Popular Speech 180 professor Finley dies at 71
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor An optimist is defined as a person who has an inclination toward hopefulness and confidence. Someone with a belief that good must ultimately prevail over evil. Other people choose to describe “the eternal optimist” as a particular man, Hayden Hunter Finley, a Pepperdine professor who died last Wednesday from pneumonia at 71. Finley felt … [Read more...] about Popular Speech 180 professor Finley dies at 71