New Teacher Spotlight: Michael Long
This school year, Conant has nine new teachers. Seeing as most students won’t be introduced to them in the typical way, the Crier is providing short features on each. Today, the Crier would like...
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Student activism prompts administrative response to concerns of mishandling sexual assault cases
During the summer of 2020, a group of District 211 students created an Instagram account as an anonymous forum to share allegations of injustices they experienced at school. As the username “@alettertod211” suggests, the...
Scientifically proven strategies for coping with remote learning stress
Even a couple months into second semester, the learning environment and status quo continues to change. Students may be transitioning into hybrid learning, staying completely remote, or awaiting information about athletics, activities, and AP...
A behind-the-scenes look at Conant Theatre’s first live show this year
Conant Theatre is performing Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on April 16 and 17 as this year’s Spring Play. The show will be live-streamed and tickets will be $2. As Julia Gielczynski, ’21,...
‘On the Ground’ is everything we need
Three years ago, the main rapper of Blackpink, Jennie Kim, debuted with her solo single “SOLO”. Since then, YG Entertainment has been promising Blinks (Blackpink fans) that Park Rosè would also debut as a...
Virtual IFair allows students to celebrate their cultures
IFair will be fully virtual on April 9 at 7 pm due to the pandemic. Performances, cultural booths, and the fashion show will be available through a video. Earlier this year, club sponsors and...
The Crier Wants to Know: is senior year living up to the class of 2021?
With last year’s graduating class having a drive-by graduation ceremony, and with our circumstances only slightly improving this year, we can only see how COVID-19 has, yet again, affected another graduating class – the...
Texas… what are you doing?
On March 2, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he was lifting the mask mandate and reopening all businesses in the state to full capacity starting March 10th. Sixteen other states don’t have statewide mask...
Everything you need to know about the Meghan and Harry interview
Embed from Getty Images All anyone has been talking about recently is the royal drama stemming from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah, which aired Sunday, March 7, 2021(if you missed...
Taylor Swift’s Grammy performance showcases her musical style shift
Embed from Getty Images When someone thinks of Taylor Swift’s music, country, pop, or maybe even a mix of both, may come to mind. However, Taylor Swift’s whimsical performance at the 63rd Grammy Awards...
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