We must adapt to a new normal
Tragedy sparks human adaptation. We are genetically wired to learn from our past mistakes, in order to increase our odds of survival. This is natural selection in action: those who adapt pave the...
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Should vaccines be rushed despite the risk?
Since the pandemic swept the globe, people continue to ask themselves: when will a vaccine or cure be developed? This question sparked drug companies like Johnson and Johnson, and BioNTech SE, among others, to...
District 211 students raise over $1,000 through bake sales
Images provided by Haley Kharvari, Isabella Melo, and Saher Ahluwalia Over the summer, Haley Kharvari,’23, Isabella Melo,’23, Saher Ahluwalia,’22, and a handful of other Conant, Schaumburg, and Hoffman Estates High School students organized a...
Virtual activity fair aims to help students stay involved
This year’s Activity Fair, an annual event allowing clubs to promote themselves and get students involved, will be virtual as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “All of our clubs were asked to put...
In-person SAT rescheduled for Class of 2021
As announced via Principal Julie Nowak’s newsletter, District 211 has rescheduled in-person SAT tests for current seniors to either October 2020 or April 2021. Seniors will have until this Friday, September 18 to communicate...
Crier Inquires: how have you been adjusting to remote learning?
Before school began, many students were prepared to attend school in a hybrid environment. However on Monday, August 3, Superintendent Lisa Small sent out an email stating that all students were to begin the...
Conant student receives Girl Scouts Gold Award
Neeharika Kakuturu, ‘21, recently received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for the notable program. The Gold Award is presented to fewer than 6% of Girl Scouts and takes one to two...
Quarantine self-care essentials for students
As students enter their fourth week of remote learning, it is imperative for them to prioritize mental health and self care. Although the new block schedule at Conant allows students to only attend four...
‘Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe’ is nostalgic and inspirational to viewers
On August 28, childhood favorites Phineas and Ferb returned to the big screen in “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”. The series ended five years ago, but fans have continued to...
Conant staff and students’ initial reactions to e-learning
Students and teachers become familiar with e-learning and learn to work around technology issues after learning that schools will not reopen for the semester. When Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a statewide shutdown until...
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