Toxic love is in with Doja Cat’s “Jealous Type”
Embed from Getty Images If you’ve ever heard “Say So,” “Paint The Town Red,” “Woman,” or “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA, then you’ve heard the music of the pop and rap superstar Doja Cat....
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New District 211 superintendent Judith Campbell emphasizes collaboration and student growth
Dr. Judith Campbell will replace retiring District 211 superintendent Dr. Lisa Small beginning July 1, 2025. Representing one of the largest public school districts in the state of Illinois, the District 211 Board of...
From poolside to retirement: Saying goodbye to Terry, our swim assistant hero
The crisp smell of chlorine mixed with the deep blue light of the pool reflecting off the dimly lit walls is what comes to mind when recalling the swim unit. But there’s an integral...
Crier class of 2025 reflects and talks future plans
As the school year winds down and the final day for seniors is here, the Crier staff’s seniors have started reflecting on their time on the Crier and what comes next. Keep reading to...
Origami for hope: Conant’s first-ever 1000 cranes project
Photos by Patrick J. DeGeorge What if one small act, repeated a thousand times, could send a powerful message to our community? From one small crane to a thousand cranes, this is the idea...
Rediscovering my love for reading: a surprisingly strenuous yet deeply rewarding road
In elementary school, I was all in on reading. Whether I was in the car, getting ready for bed, or even sitting in recess, there was a book in my hand. I was...
Conant has impressive showing at HOSA State Competition
Earlier this week from March 17-19, 25 Conant students along with advisor Vicky DeGuia and chaperone Vera Bass in the science department headed to Springfield to compete at the Illinois HOSA State Leadership Conference. ...
A collection of chaos: Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM review
Lady Gaga is an artist of experimentation, and she’s certainly shown that with her discography. She’s had exciting pop hits like “Poker Face,” “Just Dance,” and “Rain On Me” featuring A-List star Ariana...
“First we mine, then we craft, Minecraft:” a cringe-filled, lore-empty flop
Minecraft holds the title of best-selling video game of all time, having sold over 300 million copies and boasting 170 million monthly active users in 2024, thirteen years after its 2011 release. In order...
Ramadan Diaries: Year 2
Ramadan Mubarak! This year Ramadan starts the night of February 28 and ends March 30. For the second year in a row, follow Anum Saif, ‘25, Leyla Yurtsever, ‘25, and Zehra Ozcan, ‘25, as...
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