I have taken my fair share in online classes, but when I realized how many of my peers missed three to four periods a day for their "online class," a nerve struck. This opinion piece was written as a staff editorial, meaning I incorporated the opinions of all our staffers. Holding a class discussion before the writing the article, I took note of my peers' opinions, weaving them into a cohesive story that acknowledges many sides of a topical issue: are online classes truly teaching students?