Elizabeth Acevedo: the poet that changed my life
I judge books by their covers. Shamelessly. The thread-bound blocks of paper are each a contestant, my eyes the harsh critics. To Read Or Not To Read? That is the question. Elizabeth Acevedo is...
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Conant Band performs at annual winter concert
Conant’s Winter Band Concert featured three bands–Conant’s Concert Band, Wind Symphony, and Wind Ensemble–with each performing four selections of music. A total of 132 students performed, and this concert was the first this year...
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...
Streaming platforms exploit fascination with death in new arrivals
Students at Conant are well-acquainted with streaming services that allow them to watch almost anything at any time on their personal devices without restrictions. Often, their recommended content promotes shows known for death and...
Temperature in classrooms transports students to questionable degrees
As the temperature outside transitions from fall to winter, Conant students expect the temperature inside the building to remain comfortable. This expectation might be setting the bar too high, given when someone steps outside...
‘Midnights’: The 3 a.m. view
Every Taylor Swift release has much anticipation, but “Midnights” has seemed to ascend even Swift’s standards. Swift announced the album after winning Video of the Year at the VMAs in August. This led to...
Conant Theatre hosts first Improv Show of the year
Conant’s Theatre Club will be hosting its first improv show of the year this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7p.m. in the auditorium. Troupe member Adam Kamel, ‘24, said, “People should come to the improv...
Fall sports end their seasons on a successful note
Bouncing back from a frustrating season last year, the boys’ varsity soccer team finished the season 20-5-1. The team won the Mid-Suburban West Regional Champion title, and reached “Super Sixteen” status in the IHSA...
Annual YOX trot supports Cougars in Need
On a crisp Sunday morning, a veteran math teacher leads a pack of 42 people as they trot through the Conant neighborhood, all wearing a light blue YOX t-shirt. The YOX is a character...
Celebrate Thanksgiving to appreciate loved ones
Fall. The season where you either are preparing for Halloween or you are thrust into Christmas’ Winter Wonderland. However, there is one holiday that is often overlooked in the frenzy: Thanksgiving. This holiday, despite...
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