Boys’ basketball falls short against Rolling Meadows
After playing a back-and-forth first half, the Cougars were unable to keep up with the Rolling Meadows Mustangs in the second half on Tuesday night, as they lost 55-51 on the road. After being...
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Save time and money with these last-minute holiday gifts
December is one of the most festive times of the year; with the many holidays, winter break, and decorations, people seem to always be in a cheerful mood. It is also a time to...
The Crier Inquires: Would you prefer finals before break or after break?
With winter break right around the corner, we asked staff and students about the looming exams that come with the holiday season. Daniel Hong, ‘22 Would you prefer finals before or after break? “I...
Big fourth quarter leads girls’ basketball to win
A strong defensive stand from the girls’ basketball team lead them to a 44-33 victory over the Cary-Grove Trojans at home on Saturday night. The defensive stand included the Trojans not scoring for almost...
Team effort propels boys’ basketball past Palatine
Up 23-20 against the Palatine Pirates at halftime at home last Friday, the boys’ basketball team was able to maintain that lead for most of the second half to come away with a 59-45...
Potential District 211 teacher strike puts final exam dates, extracurricular events in doubt
Update: The Board and the Union reached a tentative agreement on Monday, December 17, and the District ratified the contract at its board meeting on January 17. Final exams may be pushed back and...
Whether in high school or the White House, a free press is central to democracy
Social media and news outlets buzzed with reports about the suspension of CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta’s press pass soon after it happened. The issue sparked controversy over journalistic rights and propriety....
Boys’ basketball wins first conference game
This past Friday, the Cougars played their first conference game of the season, visiting the Hoffman Estates Hawks and winning 42-32. The Cougars consistently kept ahead of the Hawks on Friday’s game and never...
The Crier Inquires: What do you enjoy doing during the holiday season?
As December kicks off, we asked students and staff to tell us what winter or holiday activities they enjoy. Jack Pallato, ‘22 What’s your favorite winter or holiday activity? “I love staying at home,...
All varsity athletes, not just upperclassmen, should be exempt from taking P.E.
Imagine having to wake up at 5 a.m. for a grueling morning practice, working your heart out for two more hours, then having to go through yet another thirty minutes of working out in...
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