A breakdown of the electoral college
On November 3, 2020, millions of Americans across the country voted for the next president. It is now November 6, and no news source has projected a winner. As people around the world anxiously...
Author: Diya Thomas
Crier staff plays ‘Among Us’ in this explainer video
“Among Us” is an online multiplayer game that has recently regained popularity. Originally released in 2018, “Among Us” is a game where players complete tasks as crewmates or kill others as an imposter. A...
The Crier’s Halloween Favorites
Even though ‘spooky season’ is almost over, it’s not too late to enjoy Halloween. Here are some of the staff’s Halloween favorites What is your favorite Halloween/horror movie and why? “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”...
The Crier Wants to Know: are standardized tests necessary?
Standardized tests are a big part of high school as they provide a way for students across the country to be compared based on their scores. Many colleges have required students to submit an...
District 211 plans transition to hybrid learning
Amidst confirmed cases of COVID-19 among students and staff in the buildings–and recent decisions by other local school districts to return to fully remote learning as a result of increased COVID positivity rates–District 211...
Things to know about the upcoming SAT
Earlier this year, Conant seniors were asked to register for the in-school SAT in either October or April. As the first set of testing approaches, Conant principal Julie Nowak shares some things that all...
Virtual activity fair aims to help students stay involved
This year’s Activity Fair, an annual event allowing clubs to promote themselves and get students involved, will be virtual as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “All of our clubs were asked to put...
Crier Inquires: how have you been adjusting to remote learning?
Before school began, many students were prepared to attend school in a hybrid environment. However on Monday, August 3, Superintendent Lisa Small sent out an email stating that all students were to begin the...
Conant student receives Girl Scouts Gold Award
Neeharika Kakuturu, ‘21, recently received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for the notable program. The Gold Award is presented to fewer than 6% of Girl Scouts and takes one to two...
‘Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe’ is nostalgic and inspirational to viewers
On August 28, childhood favorites Phineas and Ferb returned to the big screen in “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”. The series ended five years ago, but fans have continued to...
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