When Americans think of what defines American culture, many associate the idea with patriotic recollections of Fourth of July barbecues and fireworks, jazz music, and Hollywood. Though we may take these things for granted,...
For menstruating students, the dreaded time of the month can send one into a frenzy of panic. Imagine sitting in class, only to realize that your dear Aunt Flo has arrived. You run to...
As first semester comes to a close, the stage is set for Conant students to reflect on both the successes and the shortcomings in their behavior at school. Have underclassmen successfully adapted to what...
Waking up early, hearing the one-minute bell, and being in the loud hallways used to be the least favorite part of the day for many students. However, this year is different, a common theme...
Social media and news outlets buzzed with reports about the suspension of CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta’s press pass soon after it happened. The issue sparked controversy over journalistic rights and propriety....
When you type “transgender locker room access” into a Google search, the first two pages are filled with articles about D211’s handling of locker room access for transgender students. Almost three years after anonymous...
The kids aren’t alright. Or at least, that’s what it feels like in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Since the shooting on Feb. 14, Conant has experienced two safety “scares.”...
Every student looks forward to their senior year and all the fun it entails, from toga day to senior prom. Parents, neighbors, and siblings repeat the cliche “junior year is the hardest and once...
It’s no secret that the Illinois public education system lacks stability. With Teacher’s Union disputes and lack of appropriate state funding– a mere $215 million for over 300,000 students– the Chicago Public Schools system (CPS)...
Ever since President Donald Trump’s election, those who support him and those who are against him have thoroughly exercised the freedoms of speech and assembly; however, these liberties have never become as dangerous and...
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