Virtual learning creates challenges for students with ADHD

Multiple Authors • January 5, 2021

As students from CPS have switched to virtual learning, they have met many challenges along the way. Although students have gone through a difficult time in this new school year, students with learning disabilities had different experiences adapting to this new learning form. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Students with ADHD have struggled with virtual learning due to the symptoms their disorder presents, making it especially hard for them to learn compared to other students.

MU administration needs to own their mistakes, suspend in-person classes

Isaac Yontz • September 30, 2020

Isaac Yontz calls for Mizzou administration to suspend all on-campus activities for the safety of CPS students and citizens of Columbia.

On deciding between trade school and college

Ethan Vanderwert • May 24, 2019

Every high schooler in America has heard the most heart-aching question: “What are your plans after high school?” In middle school, I could get by with saying doctor or engineer. When I got into...

Public transit legislation problematic for student transportation

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • April 4, 2019

Missouri House Bill 606 would modify existing student transportation systems by having some CPS students ride city buses to school.

With change in principal comes worries, advice

Katie Whaley • April 2, 2019

Every time a change happens there is cause for concern. The principal in many ways is the face of a school.

Anonymity levels playing field of college admissions

Bailey Stover • March 21, 2019

The history of parents using gifts and famous family names to give their children a competitive edge in the college admissions process is a glaring example of how the rich stack the deck in their favor.

Anonymity levels the playing field of college admissions

Bailey Stover • March 21, 2019

The history of parents using gifts and famous family names to give their children a competitive edge in the college admissions process is a glaring example of how the rich stack the deck in their favor.

Personal finance needs a follow up course

Ethan Hayes • March 3, 2019

Monetary responsibility is more than putting five out of your $20 monthly allowance, at least that’s what I learned in summer school when I took Personal Finance. It’s one of the few things I remember from that class. It’s a great course that actually gives students valuable information and real world skills that young people need in adult life. The teacher I had was knowledgeable about financing and money. I had friends around me who made the subject fun to study and participate in. To my surprise, I enjoyed the content. There was something about preparing to be a grown-up that enticed me.

State fund formula requires restructuring

Ben Kimchi • December 19, 2018

A strong public education system is the backbone of equal opportunity for Americans. When that the system currently fails to uphold the promise of equity.

Monopolies limit opportunity

George Frey • December 14, 2018

Capitalism runs the United States. It is a system which dictates social behavior in the corporate landscape that is the American economy.

Drug addiction: a choice or disease

Jordyn Thompson • October 10, 2018

The controversial issue of drug addiction. Two opposite belief's of if drug addiction is caused by a disease or a choice.

U.K. to regulate online porn, why you should care

Ethan Hayes • October 9, 2018

The internet makes human interaction a 100 times easier and allows for the flow of information to rush to previously unconnected regions.