Monthly Archive: December 2016

Teacher of the week 8: Joshua Harbeck

Teachers are real life superheroes. Every day, CHS teachers touch the lives of thousands of students, and their work extends beyond the boundaries of the classroom. To show appreciation for these teachers, the Crier...

Conant Cougars win big at Harper Art Show

Select art students presented their artwork at Harper College to represent Conant. Students from District 211, District 214, and Barrington displayed at the Harper Art Show. Harper set up the art projects for three...

Student of the week 2: Anna Yamamoto

Since the beginning of the year, students have recognized teachers who’ve made a real impact in their lives. Now, teachers have also nominated hardworking and enthusiastic students who create a positive atmosphere in class....

The new SAT improves testing standards

Our generation has become accustomed to seemingly endless amounts of standardized tests. With colleges increasingly relying on these tests, students are often the ones paying the price, sometimes spending hundreds of dollars on tutoring...