YA literature needs more representation
Considering that it’s National Novel Writing Month, or, “Nanowrimo,” now is a good time to sit down and analyze the current trends and tendencies of mainstream writers. There is a shocking lack of diversity...
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Netflix’s “Let It Snow” is a typical holiday romcom
Even though it’s only November, it’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With the temperature dropping and the release of Christmas movies, the holiday spirit is beginning to appear early this year....
These women rise to the occasion: Conant RISE’s speaker night
Conant’s RISE club is hosting their 2nd annual speaker night this Friday, Nov. 15. RISE (Reaching Individuals by Supporting Every girl) is a club at Conant that hopes to empower and instill confidence in...
A successful formula: Conant math teacher shares process of writing a novel
A Conant math teacher spoke about his self-published book and the process that led to its creation at Conant’s second annual Author Day on November 1. Patel teaches AP Computer Science Principles, AP Statistics,...
Conant science teacher receives 2019 Hometown Hero award
Alaskan native, submarine dweller, nuclear reactor manager, and satellite commander are all titles Conant physics teacher and veteran Christopher Bruce has embodied. Today Bruce embraces a new title — Hometown Hero. This morning, Bruce...
The hidden gems of Schaumburg
Late starts, weekends, and Thanksgiving break are all times for you to relax and hang out with your friends. But, most people don’t want to drive or can’t drive all the way downtown to...
New Teacher Profile: Bridget Colleran
The Crier is conducting interviews to get to know the new teachers at Conant. This week, the Crier is featuring teacher Bridget Colleran. Crier: What is your favorite thing about teaching at Conant? Colleran:...
The Crier Inquires: Is cancelling school on November 1 a good idea?
With students staying out all night trick-or-treating and college applications being due on November 1, students have suggested the idea of canceling school the day after Halloween. A recent petition to cancel school has...
‘The Princess and the Pea’ gets a new twist in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
Conant Theatre is presenting “Once Upon a Mattress” as its annual musical, retelling the classic fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” but adding a twist audience members may not expect. The musical begins by...
Staff picks for favorite Halloween movies
As ‘Spooky Szn’ comes to an end, the Crier staff shared some of their favorite Halloween and Horror movies. Here is a list of their all-time favorites. 9 “I don’t watch a lot...
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