Manners missing in the classroom

For the past couple of years, I have taught news writing at two universities in the Boston area (no names, please). Most of my students are intelligent. But many are entitled, lacking basic manners and a sense of personal responsibility. From eating food to talking on cellphones to checking e-mail, students act as if they're in Starbucks , not a ... (Full article: 1001 words)

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