Crier features new math teacher Zenon Kolakowski
The Crier is conducting video interviews to get to know the new teachers at Conant. Meet Zenon Kolakowski, a math teacher and assistant varsity baseball coach. +5
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“Trevor the Musical” makes promising debut, celebrates LGBTQ+ youth
The 1994 story that sparked the Trevor Project, a crisis hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth, is once again getting people’s attention- this time with song and dance. “Trevor the Musical” is based on,...
VIDEO: Get in the zone with zendoodle
Are you an artist? If you are that’s great, but if you aren’t that’s great too! It doesn’t matter because regardless of your drawing skills, everyone can zendoodle. Zendoodling is an easy and fun...
Quiz: Which “Game of Thrones” character are you?
The season 7 finale of “Game of Thrones” aired at the end of August. While you eagerly wait for the final season to hit HBO, here’s a quiz to keep you busy. Online Quiz...
Cougars’ defense to clash against Hawks’ offense
The Conant Cougars (1-3) and the Hoffman Estates Hawks (4-0) will compete on Friday at Garber Stadium for the battle of the Hoffman Estates Mayor’s Trophy. “This is a rivalry game. It becomes a...
Education law funnels state funds away from public schools
It’s no secret that the Illinois public education system lacks stability. With Teacher’s Union disputes and lack of appropriate state funding– a mere $215 million for over 300,000 students– the Chicago Public Schools system (CPS)...
Dream Vacations: Alaska, an icy winter wonderland
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...
“It” not as terrifying as promised, but still manages to entertain
There has never been a genre more maligned than horror. Critics and casual moviegoers alike often dismiss popular horror films, claiming they are repetitive and exploitative. And when a critically acclaimed horror film does...
Zayn Malik releases intense music video with new single
Former One Direction member Zayn Malik has spent the past year redefining his musical style and persona through releasing more indie-styled music reflective of his own experiences and true personality. Zayn is back with...
Students lead fundraiser for hurricane victims
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, during all second hour classes, teachers will pass around a Manila envelope for one minute, asking for student donations to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims. The effort is for...
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