Congratulations, it’s a flour baby!
Flour baby fever hit Conant High School this week as Advanced Placement Psychology students brought their newborn flour babies to class. These sacks of flour decorated to look like babies are a project for...
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‘WE US OUR:’ The slogan shaping boys’ basketball
It is 5:30 a.m., and the sound of basketballs thudding and gym shoes squeaking against the wooden floor echo across the main gym. This is just a typical practice for the varsity boys’ basketball...
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Girls Flag Football team has successful first season
What does it take to build a team from the ground up? As Conant’s new Girl’s Flag Football team reflects on their first season, which concluded after their game against Willowbrook High School on...
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Crier Wants to Know: How was your experience voting?
This past Tuesday, schools were closed for Election Day, giving many Conant seniors who recently turned 18 the chance to vote for the first time. The Crier asked these first-time voters to share their...
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Crier Wants to Know: What’s the best Halloween candy?
Many kids went trick-or-treating during Halloween yesterday, and while some Conant students have outgrown this tradition, they still have strong opinions about the various types of Halloween candy. To find out which candy students...
Best and worst iconic Halloween movies, ranked
It’s that time of year again. I don’t know about you, but the chill in the air, those giant skeletons, and the sudden appearance of Spirit Halloweens in every abandoned storefront just ooze ‘spooky...
Tricky treats: Halloween baking recipes
Tired of candy corn, chocolate bars, and gummies? This Halloween, ditch the candy aisle and join us as we brew up four spooky treats that are sure to send a shiver down your spine! ...
Medical Careers Club hosting annual blood drive November 1
Conant’s Medical Careers club is hosting a blood drive in the atrium on Friday, November 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Conant students and staff can save and drastically improve the lives of...
Day in the life of a Conant Theatre Stage Manager
As the curtain closes and the lights fade, you may wonder what goes into the making of a musical or what an average day of tech week looks like. As a stage manager, I...
UNICEF Club hosting second annual Trunk or Treat festival Saturday October 26
In the Conant High School parking lot this Saturday, October 26, Conant’s UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) Club will host its second annual Trunk or Treat, or Fall Fest, to create a...
Conant Theatre presents: ‘Mary Poppins’ October 24 through 26
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, “Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins” delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and...
Locker Convos: What is Theatre?
In the season premiere of “Locker Convos”, Features Editor Anum Saif sits down with star of “Mary Poppins” Maya Cronfel, Thespians president Norah Bott, and Improv Troupe member Liam O’Mahoney to learn what really...
A taste of Starbucks’ autumn collection
What do you picture when you think of autumn? One thing that people often say when asked this question is “pumpkin” followed by some food or drink. Some pumpkin foods and drinks that remind...
Word on the screen: TikTok’s contributions to teenage vocabulary
The internet is a powerhouse of plentitude– sound bytes, fashion fads, political banter. It’s the buffet of a lifetime, bursting with content that can be consumed through a single tap or swipe. Many refer...
Conant’s wellness department hosts Walk for Wellness event
Conant’s wellness department hosted a Cougar Mental Health Day, also known as the Walk For Wellness, on Friday, September 27. The Walk For Wellness focused on informing students about the mental health resources available...
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