VIDEO: No-bake chocolate éclair recipe
This chocolate éclair recipe is for all levels of bakers, from no experience at all to the professional home baker. There is no bake time involved and no complicated steps to follow. All you...
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Conant English teacher shares experiences writing comic books
At Conant’s first ever Writer’s Day, Conant English teacher Andrew Guilde spoke about his own writing and encouraged young people to pursue their dreams. Guilde has written two comic books as part of his...
Two girls’ gymnasts qualify for State
Video by Isaac Goffin Two Cougar gymnasts qualified individually for State at Thursday’s girls’ gymnastics Sectionals: Danielle Smith, ‘21, on the floor exercise and vault, and Mikaela Kaminski, ‘22, on the beam. Smith qualified...
How limited technology use can improve your lifestyle
While providing connectivity and entertainment, the emergence of technology and social media has had a bit of a negative effect on society. Constantly scrolling through Twitter and checking notifications occupies hours of people’s lives;...
Conant Model UN’s second competition helps to build confidence
Conant’s new Model United Nations club competed for its second time on Feb. 2 at Francis W. Parker School, where members had an opportunity to gain more experience with parliamentary procedure and the preparation...
The Crier Inquires: Is Valentine’s Day truly a heartfelt holiday, or is it just one of Hallmark’s many schemes?
While some people see Valentine’s Day as a holiday coined to give significant others an opportunity to recognize years of love and happiness, others view it as yet another one of Hallmark’s many schemes...
Bowling finishes third at Regionals, advances to Sectionals
The bowling team finished third overall with a score of 5,054 at the Conant Bowling Regional hosted at the Elk Grove Bowl on Feb. 2. By placing in the top four at Regionals, the...
Boys’ basketball downs Palatine
The boys’ basketball team was down for most of the first half, but they found a way to gain a lead in the third quarter and ultimately won 48-39 over the Palatine Pirates at...
School starting times are unfit for students
The words “teenager” and “lazy” seem to go hand-in-hand when people voice their opinions on the work ethic of young adults, but why is that? In short, the majority of teens are chronically sleep-deprived....
Staff Monthly Picks: January
Throughout January, Crier editors have enjoyed many products and activities–here are some of the staffs’ favorites. We hope you enjoy them just as much as we did! Book of the Month: “Autumn” by Ali Smith...
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