Seven candidates running in the Illinois 8th Congressional District primary election addressed Conant High School seniors Feb. 4 during a candidate forum hosted by the Social Studies Department, offering many first-time voters an opportunity...
Conant High School will welcome Michael Smith as the new principal for the upcoming school year following his appointment by the District 211 Board of Education at their December meeting. Currently serving as associate...
With awards show season now in full swing, the Filmbrothers have returned to discuss a film that has garnered a sweeping amount of nominations for many different awards, including Best Picture for the Oscars: Frankenstein...
For many high schoolers, finding a place to volunteer and make a difference in their community is becoming increasingly difficult, especially with busy schedules in need of flexibility. At GiGi’s Playhouse, a non-profit that...
In 2012, Charlie Kirk graduated from Wheeling High School, just 13 miles from Conant. He then studied at Harper College, but, according to The Guardian, dropped out in order to pursue political activism. Even...
In this episode, the Filmbrothers are wrapping up what’s left of the fall season with a belated spooky special: ranking some of the most iconic horror movie villains there are. But, in true Filmbrothers...
Embed from Getty Images In an era where many artists are expected to make music around the clock, the experiences that influence lyricism and other artistic choices are often pushed aside for revenue. Through...
Embed from Getty Images BACKGROUND Taylor Swift is at it again with her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”! The album was written behind-the-scenes during her award-winning Eras Tour and depicts her...
In this episode of Filmbrothers, our hosts are joined by Mrs. Apperson-Skobel of Conant Theatre to discuss this year’s fall musical, ‘The Pajama Game’! Tune in as the three of them discuss the classic...
Every day, our staff overhears fun and interesting comments and conversations at Conant. Our eavesdropping has led to this recurring series, where we bring your random school-day moments to life. This is Overheard. ...