[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:46.100042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODkzNDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1756182","instructor_name":"Lori Lopez","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2020-02-06 04:46:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"She sticks to a strict script which makes it really hard for her lectures to be engaging. She has too many words on each slide and doesn't post any of them online, so if you are slow at taking notes, you are doomed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1756182","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:46.100042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzUyMDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1756182","instructor_name":"Lori Lopez","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2018-04-05 21:06:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is very mediocre. Take this class if you want a semi interesting class and an easy A. The lectures are pretty boring, but you do not need to attend them. Just go to discussion and participate and you will get an A! Some pretty interesting chapters at some points and the papers are not bad at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1756182","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:46.100042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTExNjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1756182","instructor_name":"Lori Lopez","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2018-01-28 15:38:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my favorite professors. I've taken multiple classes with her and loved every one. The bottom line and why people don't like her is her classes are very multi-dimensional, political, and writing heavy. If you don't like writing and you aren't interested in social politics, you won't like her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1756182","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:46.100042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTk2NTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1756182","instructor_name":"Lori Lopez","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2016-01-26 19:28:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Steer clear of ComArts 250. Content-wise it is extremely repetitive and bland. The same topic are introduced under different names and Lori always attempts to unsuccessfully weave race into each. It's not so much the professor as it is the content of the class. Blow your brains out boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1756182","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:46.100042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODEyOTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1756182","instructor_name":"Lori Lopez","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2015-12-23 15:42:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Professor Lopez! So sweet, great lecturer. Her examples were relevant and kept your attention. My TA was great and everyone involved in the class was friendly and passionate. The paper prompts are tough to work through but thought-provoking. The tests were fair (most of the questions were short answer).  Great class, great professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1756182","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:46.100042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDU0NjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1756182","instructor_name":"Lori Lopez","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2015-11-19 16:56:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"The readings aren't necessary if you go to lecture, and Professor Lopez is funny and young and probably the nicest professor I've ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1756182","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:46.100042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTgzODgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1756182","instructor_name":"Lori Lopez","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2013-12-17 10:15:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lopez's lectures were interesting and incredibly thought-provoking! On any given day we'd be talking about Miley Cyrus's performance at the VMA's or Cher's twitter account. Even if CA isn't your intended major, you'll take a lot away from this class. Do the readings, attend lectures, and you'll do great. This is a writing intensive course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1756182","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjAzMjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2006-03-23 02:20:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class isn't hard, what will make you or break you is the right TA!! It is crucial to get a TA that won't be a jerk about grading your papers.  Avoid Ben.  Mary is great!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzgzMDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2006-01-18 14:40:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting class. The exams are straight off the slides so make sure you write everything down and memorize everything. Papers are factually based and straight forward, but the TAs are inconsistent and can screw you over. She's very helpful if you go to her office hours. Great class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjg2MjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2006-01-01 22:55:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take this class! Very fun and easy to pass! The only thing you can get screwed over on is which TA you get cause they are far from consistent, so just make sure you do well on the tests, and that isn't hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDkwNzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2005-04-18 10:01:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great introduction course if you are interested in the material. Beltran herself was great but her TAs had much to be desired so be aware that some of them are not sure what they are talking about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDc0Mzk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2005-04-12 11:42:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good lecturer, helpful and nice  Topic material is interesting and lectures have plentiful video clips mized in to keep one engaged.  I highly recommend her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjYxOTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2005-03-07 01:48:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her power points dont seem to follow any outline format.  She throws out numbers and letters and doesnt give decent time to take notes.  Very monotone voice and seems like a strange woman.  Class is boring and she expects a lot on the papers.  Harder than expected, but survivable class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzk4NDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2005-01-01 23:39:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing class! The Prof is so helpful, and really, really cares about her students. She is organized and it's easy to follow in lecture. Interesting topic too, I mean who doesn't like a class about TV and movies?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjcxNzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2004-11-23 21:57:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"somewhat disorganized and exams a lil tricky, but VERY helpful if ask for it and really cares about her students, wants everyone to do well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:15.268896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDE4NjE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:507201","instructor_name":"Mary Beltran","course_label":"COMARTS250","course_id":"COMARTS 250","course_uid":"course_fb12f8f4e36e2746ff4a6bd9","review_date":"2004-11-20 17:31:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"she is very nice but her lectures are unstructured and rather boring...not terribly hard but not easy...only take if you are really interested in the topic","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/507201","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]