The Owl House: the LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure show we all need
As a kid, I always dreamed of having magic powers. The concept of being able to manipulate reality with a simple wave of my hand fascinated me. Every time I closed my eyes, I...
Author: Jessica Pfeifer
Conant’s singing star of the stage: Emma Schuth
Theater has always been a part of Conant senior Emma Schuth’s life. You could even say it’s in her blood. She comes from a family that is very passionate about the arts; her father...
The musical that defies gravity: activism in Wicked
Wicked is easily the most spellbinding production I have ever seen performed on a stage. The musical is filled to the brim with outstanding characters and plot that make the show into a cohesive...
The musical that defies gravity: Wicked’s positive portrayal of powerful women
Wicked is easily the most spellbinding production I have ever seen performed on a stage. The musical is filled to the brim with outstanding characters and plot that makes the show into a cohesive...
The musical that defies gravity: Wicked’s use of tropes as tools
Wicked is easily the most spellbinding production I have ever seen performed on a stage. The musical is filled to the brim with outstanding characters and plot that make the show into a cohesive...
Wicked: the musical that defies gravity
The lights went down in the James M. Nederlander Theatre of Chicago. A hush fell among the audience. The curtain displaying a map of Oz that glowed bright green, and a majestic metal dragon...
Behind the curtain with a Conant Theatre student director
Every year, Conant Theatre puts on three major productions: the fall musical, the winter play, and the spring play. For each show, dozens of actors take the stage and perform their hearts out. For...
Classes to know: Art in Contemporary Society
Every year, students are tasked with the difficult choice of selecting their electives for the upcoming school year. With a large variety of electives spanning over several different departments, narrowing options down to a...
Your new Halloween playlist: The top 25 underrated Halloween songs
Fall is a season that sparks memories of trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and most importantly, jamming out to groovy Halloween tunes. The only problem is that most Halloween parties seem to play only “Thriller” and...
The history of the pumpkin spice latte
Almost everyone has heard of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). What people may not consider while they’re sipping on their yearly PSL is the centuries of history behind this sweet and steamy drink. So,...
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