Aug. 21 schedule changed to allow solar eclipse viewing
Conant students and faculty will get a chance to watch the upcoming total solar eclipse, the last eclipse able to be seen in Illinois until 2024. The eclipse, which takes place on August 21,...
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“Spider-Man: Homecoming” proves to be a refreshing reboot
One of the most beloved superheroes is back in Marvel’s reboot of Spider-Man, this time as a high school sophomore. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a light-hearted action movie that revolves around a 15-year-old Peter Parker...
K-pop album “Parallel” shows different meanings of “love”
From being everyone’s GirlFriend to becoming GodFriend, GFriend (여자친구) has come a long way to their new comeback single-album “Parallel.” South Korean girl group GFriend released “Parallel” in August 2017, introducing complicated choreographies, addictive...
Gym floor refurbished, other changes to come
The Conant gym floor was refurbished from June 22-July 14 in a process that included sanding, repainting the lines and markings, and sealing. Buildings and Grounds Manager, Keith Bundgard, said the gym floor gets...
HBO’s “Confederate” is too much, too soon
The recent announcement of the new HBO series “Confederate,” set in an alternate history in which the South won the civil war and slavery continued, has sparked considerable debate online. Many people have expressed...
VIDEO: A chocolaty back-to-school dessert
Dreading going back to school? Don’t worry–with one bite of this delicious chocolate mousse cake, all your stress will melt away. Not only is this recipe a delicious treat for chocoholics, but it’s beautifully...
Art department gets new look over the summer
Over summer 2017, the art department is getting a new look. The renovations are scheduled to be completed by the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. The changes are mainly cosmetic and will include...
Conant student renovates church garden, earns Eagle Scout ranking
Keshu Keshyap, ‘19, earned his Eagle Scout after five years as a Boy Scout. For his Eagle Scout project, Keshyap renovated Our Savior’s Methodist Church’s garden. He will be honored publically at the August...
Physics Olympics bring fun, competitive spirit following AP testing
The Mongal Empire reigns supreme. Even though the Mongals are no longer in existence today, Michael Lee, ‘18, and Matthew Jun, ‘18, picked the Mongal Empire to represent their team in this year’s Physics...
Athlete with prosthetic leg finds success in gymnastics
Having his left leg amputated at one month old due to a blood clot, Mekailo Woodfork,‘19, isn’t a typical student athlete. But having a prosthetic leg has not stopped him from finding his sport...
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