The Class of 2016: Our new responsibility
I grew up in a small conservative town for the majority of my life. So conservative that in 2008, when someone in my neighborhood had the audacity to post an “Obama” sign in their...
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Communication, collaboration, cooperation: Softball coach Smith’s career spans 16 years, 300 wins
Over 300 wins. Four MSL championships. Humility. Coach CathyAnn Smith has achieved all of these feats and continues to dominate on the softball field. The varsity softball coach locked in a 17-2 win against...
Conant softball wins MSL championship
The Lady Cougars played a highly-anticipated game against Elk Grove High School for the MSL Championship on May 19, ending in a 1-0 victory, with senior Sara Neuman pitching a perfect game for her last...
Memorable first pitch at breast cancer awareness softball game
Jan Sunderlin, mother of Schaumburg High School’s softball first baseman Paige Alt, threw out the first pitch at the Conant vs. Schaumburg softball game on Friday, May 13. Sunderlin was part of a larger...
Quiz: Which character from El Cuarto Misterioso are you?
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Captain America: Civil War actually exceeds hype
In an age where superhero movies are a dime a dozen, it can be hard for a film to stand out. It isn’t enough just to have an awesomely well-built and noble main character...
Conant kickoff to Mr. Cougar
Ready, set, go! Every year Conant hosts an event called Mr. Cougar, a hilarious male beauty pageant featuring 12 CHS seniors. This year’s event takes place on Friday, May 13 in the auditorium at...
Conant reveals testing phase for Google Chromebooks, no imminent decision likely
Although some Conant teachers and students have been chosen for a testing phase of Google Chromebooks, the rumors that the district will be switching from iPads to Chromebooks are false. Technology coordinator Paul Kim said, “At...
Are for-profit schools scamming unsuspecting students?
Image credit: Melania Toczko Groggy-eyed senior Jessica Smith rubbed her eyes as the clock struck 1 AM. She had been sitting at her laptop for 3.5 hours unable to choose which college to attend...
Class of 2016 talks future plans
The Crier talked to a few seniors who, on Thursday, April 28, wore spirit wear from the college they committed to attend next fall. They spoke about why they chose their individual schools and...
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