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...
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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....
Conant’s spooktacular Halloween
In the spirit of Halloween, Conant students and staff wear costumes every year. This year, the Crier captured some of the best scary, hilarious and clever ones. Check out the gallery above to get some...
Are righties given the upper hand?
Image credit: Mauli Patel Imagine being left-handed and sitting in math class with the teacher speeding through notes. You scribble them down as fast as you can. However, graphite accumulates on your hand and smears...
Meet the 2016 presidential candidates
Throughout the next few months Crier writers and guest student writers will contribute to this rolling article, profiling each candidate running in the 2016 presidential election. Each profile will contain their background, three reasons...
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