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The Pass/Fail option should be used warily

EIC May 18, 2021

By: Alesha Garcha, SFU Student When the Pass/Fail (P/F) phenomenon was first introduced in March 2020, students were relieved to have their term marks hold less weight amidst the online learning switch.  As of March 2021, SFU has passed a different option for students. The Pass/Credit/No Credit (P/CR/NC) grade system option can be used on elective courses that are not a requirement for your program. It is applicable for up to 12 units throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021. If students choose to use the option it will not impact their GPA, but students are encouraged to speak with an…

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What Grinds Our Gears: Professors who don’t update their syllabi

Opinions April 7, 2021

by Alesha Garcha, SFU Student I am tired of professors at SFU thinking their tenure means they do not have to adjust their syllabus, especially when their course’s failure rate is incredibly high. Students pay a premium dollar to learn,…

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