Hot Spot: Mango Tree Coffee

Hot Spot: Mango Tree Coffee

Located upstairs in the Brookings Public Library is a cozy shop called Mango Tree Coffee. This coffee shop offers a pleasant place for people to relax, read or enjoy a meal in an open and bright area with free wi-fi. This combination results in a convenient study environment for college students. The menu states that [...]

Change grading system to rubric or do not change it

The argument raging around plus-minus grading is continuing much longer than it needs to. Students spoke out against it, while faculty fights for it. The true issue is getting lost in the arguments. Why are we wasting time talking about grading when no real change is going to happen regardless?   The professors that are [...]