Foods classroom gets new look over summer
Over the summer, the foods classroom was refurbished and now has the latest technology with a lot more space to spare. Students interests in foods programs had grown so high, the department no longer...
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Students reactions mixed to “semester only” grading system
Since the start of the 2017-2018 school year, Conant High School (and the rest of District 211) has adopted a new semester grading system, similar to the grading system used in colleges and universities....
The old Taylor is dead, the new one hard to figure out
Sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, because she’s too busy trying to re-brand for the thousandth time. Taylor Swift’s single “Look What You Made Me Do” released...
Trump must condemn racists, focus on unity
Ever since President Donald Trump’s election, those who support him and those who are against him have thoroughly exercised the freedoms of speech and assembly; however, these liberties have never become as dangerous and...
Face-Off: Does iBoss help or hurt?
Graphic by Futo Wada Sarah: The recent implementation of iBoss on some students’ iPads has caused a slew of complaints. Many students have expressed dissatisfaction with the system, saying it is not necessary. However,...
iBoss implementation causes issues, results in new guidelines
Students lost files, couldn’t access Schoology, and experienced other internet issues with the Aug. 22 implementation of iBoss. These difficulties prompted D211 to make the use of iBoss optional for some parents and to...
Conant falls in the 2nd half
The score at halftime was looking good for Conant as they had an 8-0 lead. However, two 40-plus yard Buffalo Grove touchdowns in the 2nd half and Conant’s struggle to finish offensive drives led...
Disney goes solo, disadvantages consumers
For avid Netflix users, it may be time to plan a binge session of their favorite family movies. On August 8, Disney announced its plan to develop its own streaming service by 2018, eventually...
Academic Awards ceremony changed to before-school breakfast
The program for the Academic Awards ceremony has been changed to a before-school breakfast. The breakfast replaces the formal evening ceremony and is designed to be more informal and cause fewer conflicts with after...
Conant defense stands out in victory
The Conant defense competed relentlessly throughout Friday’s game as they held Bartlett’s offense to zero points. In a 17-2 victory–Conant’s first since Oct. 9, 2015–the defense stayed committed as they forced one fumble early...
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