Friday night Prom sweeps joy away from the dance
Prom. A dance where glitter, glam, and lasting memories for years to come are made. However, the carefree attitude towards prom must be put on hold in light of where the dance falls on...
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Crier wants to know: how relevant is Valentine’s Day?
With Valentine’s Day in the air, people want to spend time with friends or partners to celebrate. However, it doesn’t look like everyone is doing so. The Crier staff interviewed Conant staff and students...
Conant senior to perform with D211 Honors Orchestra as concerto competition winner
As a result of winning the 2023 D211 Honors Orchestra Concerto/Aria Competition, Sree Prasad, ‘23, will be performing the first movement of Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann with the...
Elizabeth Acevedo: the poet that changed my life
I judge books by their covers. Shamelessly. The thread-bound blocks of paper are each a contestant, my eyes the harsh critics. To Read Or Not To Read? That is the question. Elizabeth Acevedo is...
Behind the curtain with a Conant Theatre student director
Every year, Conant Theatre puts on three major productions: the fall musical, the winter play, and the spring play. For each show, dozens of actors take the stage and perform their hearts out. For...
Streaming platforms exploit fascination with death in new arrivals
Students at Conant are well-acquainted with streaming services that allow them to watch almost anything at any time on their personal devices without restrictions. Often, their recommended content promotes shows known for death and...
Temperature in classrooms transports students to questionable degrees
As the temperature outside transitions from fall to winter, Conant students expect the temperature inside the building to remain comfortable. This expectation might be setting the bar too high, given when someone steps outside...
‘Midnights’: The 3 a.m. view
Every Taylor Swift release has much anticipation, but “Midnights” has seemed to ascend even Swift’s standards. Swift announced the album after winning Video of the Year at the VMAs in August. This led to...
Conant Theatre hosts first Improv Show of the year
Conant’s Theatre Club will be hosting its first improv show of the year this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7p.m. in the auditorium. Troupe member Adam Kamel, ‘24, said, “People should come to the improv...
Fall sports end their seasons on a successful note
Bouncing back from a frustrating season last year, the boys’ varsity soccer team finished the season 20-5-1. The team won the Mid-Suburban West Regional Champion title, and reached “Super Sixteen” status in the IHSA...
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