Missed opportunities cost football against Hoffman Estates
Vying for a perfect record in the MSL West and trying to win the Mayor’s Cup for the first time since 2014, the Cougars came up short in their efforts last Friday, losing to...
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A new approach for Homecoming theme decisions
Homecoming is a traditional part of high school here in the U.S., and there is always a lot of excitement leading up to the big dance. At Conant, we have our spirit days and...
Hoffman Estates head coach returns to alma mater
Behind the visiting team’s sideline at the Conant football field, the phrase “Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar” is present on the signage. That phrase doesn’t normally have significance to the coaches or the...
Girls’ cross country improves under first-year head coach
As the girls’ cross country season comes to a close, first year head coach Kalli Dalton said the team has shown improvement. The team just competed in their conference meet last Saturday, where the...
Football routs Palatine and wins conference
On Homecoming weekend two years ago, the Cougars lost to the Palatine Pirates 43-7. At last Friday’s Homecoming game, the Cougars defeated Pirates 41-7, clinching a playoff spot and winning the conference outright for...
Dream Vacation: Dubai, an urbanized city of intriguing culture
Most people have a dream vacation destination. Maybe your desktop background is of a tropical beach in the Bahamas, or you have a Pinterest board full of tips for touring Europe. If you love...
PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming 2018 Hallway Decorations, “Around the World”
Conant clubs again went all-out in decorating hallways for Homecoming this year. Students used this year’s theme, “Around the World,” to turn the hallways of Conant into a journey across the globe. +6
Face-Off: Is Homecoming worth the hype?
Homecoming: one of the pivotal events in a high school student’s life. But is it really worth the hype? Conant Crier News Co-Editor Morgan James and writer Aparna Sarma debate the importance of attending...
VIDEO: All Around the World Homecoming Decorations
Shreya Deshpande filmed and edited this video with Aparna Sarma. Homecoming is a time where all the students and staff come together for a common goal: to celebrate their school spirit. This year, students from...
Girls golfer qualifies for state
For the past three seasons, Michelle Zhang, ‘19, has qualified for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectionals for girls’ golf through her team winning Regionals. Each time, she has not advanced to State....
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