Why I’m rooting for a Johnny comeback
Embed from Getty Images It seems ludicrous that I’m rooting for someone who was caught partying the night before he was supposed to meet with team medical staff when he was last on an...
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Squirrels chew through wires, cause hundreds of dollars in damage
Squirrels have been chewing through wires of some faculty cars, causing several hundreds of dollars worth of damage. Dean of Students and Science teacher Erik Hauser said, “Squirrels are climbing into the engine compartments...
Ten student films selected for Moon Waltz Film Festival
Ten Conant students’ films will be shown in the Moon Waltz Film Festival. These students were Christina Chase, ‘18, Erielle Cabrera, ‘19, Satyajit Sarkar, ‘19, Arturo Navarette Garcia, ‘20, Jeffrey Pagels, ‘20, Joey Tomaso,...
‘On My Block’ provides earnest look into inner-city lifestyle, blending drama, humor
High school is an exciting time, but it can come with some harsh realities. For teens in the inner city of Southern Los Angeles, this goes beyond drama and academic stressors; they must navigate...
Maintenance crew stays busy during rough spring weather
A spring with winter-like weather has caused multiple cancellations for Conant sports, especially for baseball, softball, and tennis. Despite the rough conditions, the outdoor sports teams at Conant make an effort to play whenever...
VIDEO: Culture swap taste test
In the spirit of IFair, Crier staff members decided to give each other a taste of their own cultures. Watch as staff members Annika, Dhvanii, Arisha, Michelle, and Devanshi swapped and sampled traditional...
Former Cougar softball star returns as assistant coach
Note: Click on an image to view it in full size. Photos courtesy of Allison Bauch. A former Conant Cougar, a collegiate softball player at the University of Illinois (U of I), and a champion...
The Weeknd makes a “melancholy” return with new EP
Some say that heartbreak creates art. This was the case for The Weeknd’s new EP, “My Dear Melancholy,” which definitely lives up to its sentimental name. As one of the most influential artists in...
QUIZ: How bad is your senioritis?
With just over a month until graduation, many seniors are beginning to feel senioritis, a condition that causes acute laziness and restlessness. The only known cure is graduation. But just how bad has your...
Photo Story: Cupcakes For a Cause 2018
Several clubs decorated cupcakes and ran activities to support Cupcakes For a Cause, a community event that raises money for Cougars in Need, Special Olympics, and Little Friends. This year’s event, held Saturday, April...
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