Racism is spreading with coronavirus
Imagine a regular American citizen walking down the street. All of a sudden, someone walks up and harasses him for no reason. The man’s crime: looking “Chinese” even though he wasn’t. The coronavirus has...
Category: Spotlight
D211 resumes hybrid learning
District 211 resumes the hybrid learning model on January 19 in order to give students a two-week quarantine period after winter break. According to the D211 COVID-19 dashboard, during the week of January 4,...
School nurse in the age of Coronavirus: interview with Nurse Smeltzer
Before the pandemic, Dawna Smeltzer’s responsibilities were what someone might typically expect of a school nurse. She administered first aid, kept track of health records, administered medication to students, completed vision and hearing exams,...
Remote learning needs to change
Waking up early, hearing the one-minute bell, and being in the loud hallways used to be the least favorite part of the day for many students. However, this year is different, a common theme...
Behind the scenes: the high school election judge experience
The 2020 presidential election has often been referred to as one of the most contentious elections in American history. As part of a generation that is too young to vote, yet simultaneously very involved...
Conant alum receives 2020 Hometown Hero award
Conant alum Val Aguilar has been named Conant’s 2020 Hometown Hero. Created in 2014 by now-retired US History teacher Frank Kernats, the Hometown Hero award annually recognizes the service and sacrifice of veterans in...
Civic Engagement Project is a new graduation requirement for seniors
The Senior Civic Engagement Project is replacing LCAP (Learning through Community Action Program) and requires seniors to find their own unique way to give back to the community and meet graduation requirements. While LCAP...
Conant teacher runs for Vice President of the United States
Many students have known Amar Patel as a math and computer science teacher who has been at Conant for 23 years. However, they may not know that alongside his running mate Brian Caroll, Patel...
The show must go on: Conant Theatre presents musical ‘Freaky Friday’
Photos provided by Katherine Apperson and Conant Theatre This school year, Conant Theatre brings a new meaning to the phrase ‘The show must go on!’ They will be producing their fall musical “Freaky Friday”...
Conant student-run businesses making an impact
During these unprecedented times, typically busy students have found themselves with countless hours of boredom. Crier is featuring six students who have taken their hobbies and turned them into businesses over quarantine, bringing a...