Early Childhood Special Education in the Age of Coronavirus

Young students with special needs face unique challenges when it comes to remote learning. Education around the world has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students of all ages and abilities have had to transition to distance learning. For early childhood special education students and their families, remote learning poses unique challenges.  Students in earlyContinue reading “Early Childhood Special Education in the Age of Coronavirus”

For One High Schooler, “Theme Nights” Are A Way to Have Fun During Quarantine

Marguerite Dyke has been throwing creative “theme nights” to help her family have fun while quarantined. A high school junior living in Kansas City, Marguerite has been under mandatory lockdown with her family for several weeks due to COVID-19. To fight off the boredom, she enjoys planning special at-home events about once a week.  SoContinue reading “For One High Schooler, “Theme Nights” Are A Way to Have Fun During Quarantine”

Cloda McCormack: Finding Home in Different Places

If Cloda McCormack wasn’t at Saint Louis University, she would probably be an ocean away. The freshman communications major almost attended college in Ireland, where her family is from. Cloda’s parents moved to the suburbs of Chicago before she was born, but while growing up, she spent many summers in Ireland with her extended family.Continue reading “Cloda McCormack: Finding Home in Different Places”

Africa Fest 2020 Celebrates African Arts in Columbia

Exotic music filled the Missouri Theater on Saturday evening as crowds gathered for Africa Fest 2020. The annual event, organized by local arts nonprofit Jabberwocky Studios and the University of Missouri African Graduate and Professional Student Association (AGPSA), includes a showcase of African music and dance. The evening began with opening remarks from Dr. BadianaContinue reading “Africa Fest 2020 Celebrates African Arts in Columbia”

Reporters Speak to Journalism Students

Journalists Lauren Trager and Sarah Fentem spoke to students in a Saint Louis University journalism class on Thursday, February 13 about launching a career in journalism, their biggest challenges, and other topics related to their industry.  Trager, an investigative reporter for KMOV, talked about the atypical path she took to reach her current position. AfterContinue reading “Reporters Speak to Journalism Students”

Student Witnesses Hit-and-run

A Saint Louis University student was struck by a speeding vehicle last night in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue.  Colin Thierry, a fellow student, said he had almost finished crossing Grand Boulevard when he heard the sound of a vehicle accelerating behind him. He turned to see a whiteContinue reading “Student Witnesses Hit-and-run”

Student Witnesses Hit-and-Run

A Saint Louis University student was struck by a speeding vehicle last night in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue.  Colin Thierry, a fellow student, said he had almost finished crossing Grand Boulevard when he heard the sound of a vehicle accelerating behind him. He turned to see a whiteContinue reading “Student Witnesses Hit-and-Run”

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