Fall sports wrap-up
Conant’s fall sports season has officially wrapped up with many key players in a variety of sports reaching the state level. With the winter season fast approaching, here’s a short look at the fall season....
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Spectre falls short of Skyfall
In typical Bond fashion, Spectre opened with seduction, murder, an exploding building and a hijacked vehicle- all before you could get comfortable in your seat. It was a spectacular and promising start, but the...
Let us entertain you: the Crier’s November picks
Leo Tolstoy once said that boredom is the desire for desires. He understood the acute pain that comes with being out of things to do, and so do we. As a cure, here are some...
A cheesy classic with a twist
Baking a delicious dessert, while fun, can certainly be time consuming. Luckily, this twist on a classic cheesecake can be made in a matter of minutes. And since it is a no-bake recipe, there...
Condemning the police: How brutal can we be?
Image Credit: Valeria Vesco It’s been an ongoing debate. The President has discussed it; it’s come up during GOP debates; important politicians and media commentators have talked about it: police brutality. According to the Law Dictionary,...
Are toddler toys gender-biased?
Image credit: Eleanor Park People think nothing when they see a young boy playing with a truck, or a little girl holding a doll. But would anyone think twice about a girl playing with a truck...
Cougar Poll: What’s YOUR goal for the year?
Every week, the Crier will run a poll asking one student from each grade–and a teacher–the question of the week. To be part of the poll, email us at [email protected]. Melania Toczko | Conant...
Conant to honor fallen Cougars with Memorial Park
Conant plans to unveil the newly created Memorial Park for Fallen Cougars in mid-November. The purpose of the park is to memorialize members of the past or present Conant family. Dr. Robert Small, assistant principal...
ILMEA accepts nine Conant music students
Early this October, 42 Conant music students competed at the regional level for a position in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 7 regional ensemble. Of those who auditioned, three band, five orchestra...
A guide to surviving college and the application process
Image credit: Mauli Patel College application deadlines are quickly approaching and most seniors are either extremely calm because they have everything submitted, or are freaking out because they have no idea what they’re doing....
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