America should ban loot boxes
A plague haunts modern gaming: loot boxes. According to TechTarget, a loot box is “an in-game purchase consisting of a virtual container that awards players with items and modifications based on chance.” They have...
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Netflix’s ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Proves To Be A Successful Satirical Thriller
Conveying an underlying critical message through the production of a slasher isn’t the easiest to pull off in the film industry. However, in Netflix’s recently released thriller, “Velvet Buzzsaw,” director/writer Dan Gilroy does a...
Staff picks for favorite rom-coms
As February has come to an end, the Crier staff reflected on some of their all time favorite romantic comedy movies. Here is a list of some favorites they’ve watched in February! 1) “10...
Boys’ basketball season ends against Glenbrook South
An upset seemed to be in the making when the boys’ basketball team was up 17-15 over the Glenbrook South Titans at halftime of the Class 4A IHSA Regional Semifinal game at Conant on...
QUIZ: Which Ariana Grande song matches your personality?
Ariana Grande has been in the spotlight recently. With the release of her two latest albums, “Sweetener” and “Thank U, Next”, the star has seen a great deal of success. She recently made history...
A comprehensive guide to lip balm
With the ongoing, cold winter weather comes the inevitable: chapped lips. While undoubtedly an inconvenience, it is something that can be easily treated. With the right products, your chapped lips can be cured and...
Boys’ basketball manager brings spirit and passion to team
Last season, when the boys’ basketball team lost to Libertyville on a last-second shot to end their season, the players consoled an unlikely person: a team manager. The manager, Cooper Hagler, ‘19, said the...
Guitar Club promotes recital during lunch periods
Guitar Club performed live music during lunch periods to promote their after-school show on Feb. 28. Guitar Club Sponsor Edgar Huerta said, “Some students have been able to incredibly go from a beginner to...
Senior ends season by going to state for Speech Team
Speech Team Co-President Sachi Goel, ‘19, qualified for state and competed on Feb. 15-16 in Peoria, IL. Goel competed in Radio Speaking, which she has been competing in since her freshman year. During Sectionals,...
New Cubs network offers mixed bag
Embed from Getty Images On Feb. 13, the Chicago Cubs announced that they will launch a regional sports network in 2020 with Sinclair Broadcasting Group named the Marquee Sports Network, marking a significant change...