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Show 2 Editorial The Forum To B Or Not To by Krista Pauli Forum staff writer nation for the higher GPAs; the stuincrease in dents. The numbers of non-traditio- An article in the Salt Lake Tribune, Oct. 1, 1995, titled, College Grade Averages Going Up," stated that educators throughout the U.S. arc concerned about professors inflating students grades. The article seems to imply that the students are not earning their grades, the professors are just grading easier. I say poppycock! The article states, The grade-poiaverages at Utah State Slate Weber University, University and Southern Utah University have risen about half a grade to a B during the past decade. Have these same educators forgotten that they also increased the entrance requirements during that same period? I would like to offer another expla nt non-tradition- al students, such as myself, have risen greatly over the past 10 years. It is difficult to stuexactly what a dent is, or how many there are. The University of Utah characterstudent as izes a one who has been out of the education system for at least six years, and is over 26 years of age. While I was at Salt Lake Community College, most of the students in my class were I was actually one of the younger ones. Many of them worked at companies that paid a portion, or all of their tuition. I am fortunate enough to work for such a company. It seems foolish not to take advantage of that benefit. You never know what the future holds. pin-poi- nt al non-traditio- non-tradition- al. B, Wednesday, November. 1, That is the Question? They may fire me. Many companies are scaling and down restructuring. Americans are being laid off by the thousands. People who are forced into the job market with only a high school diploma find out the competition is stiff. It is cither go to college and begin a new career, or flip burgers for $5 an hour. So, here we are, old enough to be your parents, but glad were not. It seems to me that we students take our classes more seriously than you traditional students do. When I receive any grade lower than an A, I go into a black hole depression for a month. I will also confront my instructors, asking them to give me a breakdown of my grade. It doesnt do any good, but I like to see them squirm. I have read every textbook, or non-traditio- assigned, and have turned in every assignment on time. The only classes I ever miss are if I have to go out of town. For the past six years, I have managed to keep my GPA over 3.5. Because I only take one or two classes a chapters quarter, or semester, I probably have more time to devote to my assignments. I dont want to just float through school. I work hard for my grades. Which brings me to another sore subject of mine. Professors who dont give As. I dont understand that at all, since they were students at one time. If Im willing to put in my time, pass the tests, and do the assignments, I feel I should get an A. If I find out a professor doesnt give As, I will either drop the class, or not sign up for it in the first place. Thats easier to do in a larger school. I think the next time I get a professor like that, Im going to look him or her straight in the eye and say, Are you willing to receive only 80 percent of your salary for doing 100 percent of your job? I think its a power thing for some of them. They have the big initials at the end of their name. We are just little people. Please! Im too old to play games. Im sure there are other reasons for GPAs rising, but I do stubelieve that dents are a big factor. I would like to hear from some of the professors and students as to their explanation for the increase in GPAs. Is it really a problem? Do you agree or disagree? I like a good argument, and I have been known to be non-tradition- al wrong. To B or not to is the question? 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