Moving across the globe from Turkey to America
As the wheels of the plane screeched against the hard, concrete ground, she peered out the window, looking around slowly and trying to take in every aspect of what was now her new home....
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From Schaumburg to show business
She’s been an impoverished young woman living through the French Revolution; a mermaid princess looking for a handsome prince; the rebel daughter of a Jewish milkman in Russia. Presently, she’s a young journalist at...
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Conant science teacher receives 2019 Hometown Hero award
Alaskan native, submarine dweller, nuclear reactor manager, and satellite commander are all titles Conant physics teacher and veteran Christopher Bruce has embodied. Today Bruce embraces a new title — Hometown Hero. This morning, Bruce...
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The hidden gems of Schaumburg
Asmi Mauskar also contributed to this article. Late starts, weekends, and Thanksgiving break are all times for you to relax and hang out with your friends. But, most people don’t want to drive or...
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‘The Princess and the Pea’ gets a new twist in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
Conant Theatre is presenting “Once Upon a Mattress” as its annual musical, retelling the classic fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” but adding a twist audience members may not expect. The musical begins by...
How Conant students are battling sleep deprivation
Embed from Getty Images The paper due this Friday, sports practice, the math quiz tomorrow, and work after school on Thursday. These thoughts buzz through the head of a high school student as he...
“Frozen 2” will be just as successful as “Frozen”
“Frozen” was released on November 27, 2013 and took 2014 by storm. It earned $1.276 billion in worldwide box office revenue, won 80 different awards, and inspired 2.6 million children to dress up as...
Ping Pong Club serves up the fun
Ping Pong, the game that is played in basements and professionally in clubs, is also played at Conant High School. Whether you’re a pro in tournaments or someone who’s never touched a paddle, Ping...
New Teacher Profile: Vincent Salas
The Crier is conducting interviews to get to know the new teachers at Conant. Today, the Crier is featuring teacher Vincent Salas. Crier: What is your favorite thing about teaching at Conant? Salas: “So...
Football hopes team identity carries into next season
Despite losing their final four games after winning their first six, the Cougars football team aspires to be winning playoff games next year with the help of a clear team identity, a philosophy anchored...
“Charlie’s Angels” reboot was like the original series
The television show “Charlie’s Angels” first aired on ABC on September 22, 1976, and changed television forever. Starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, Jaclyn Smith, and eventually Shelly Hack and Tanya Roberts, the...
New Teacher Profile: Gabriella Stacy
Vinaya Pillai also contributed to this article. Crier: What is your favorite thing about teaching at Conant? Stacy: Getting to know all of the students and staff members. Everybody is so welcoming and kind...
YA literature needs more representation
Considering that it’s National Novel Writing Month, or, “Nanowrimo,” now is a good time to sit down and analyze the current trends and tendencies of mainstream writers. There is a shocking lack of diversity...
Netflix’s “Let It Snow” is a typical holiday romcom
Even though it’s only November, it’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With the temperature dropping and the release of Christmas movies, the holiday spirit is beginning to appear early this year....
These women rise to the occasion: Conant RISE’s speaker night
Conant’s RISE club is hosting their 2nd annual speaker night this Friday, Nov. 15. RISE (Reaching Individuals by Supporting Every girl) is a club at Conant that hopes to empower and instill confidence in...
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