A Seat at the Table, Episode 8: March Madness
In this episode, Kevin and Jaylen add more uncertainty to your already turbulent bracket. +2
Category: Spotlight
How Cake Day came to be
Homecoming, prom, and football games are traditions that Conant shares with many other high schools. But not every school celebrates Cake Day–a Conant tradition held annually on the Monday during the week of Pi...
Conant’s RISE initiates discussion about social issues
“We are equals,” Jasmin Mundi, ‘21, stated. “The rest of the world can’t progress if there is a gap between men and women.” With this message, Conant sophomores Mundi, Sanjana Rajesh, Arina Shah, Kaycie...
A guide to choosing ethical clothing
There has been an increasing awareness of the issues within the fashion industry–exploitation of workers to produce cheap clothes, using poor quality materials that leads to clothes that deteriorate easily, and the environmental impact...
Gymnast overcomes hardship to compete for her team
The injuries were devastating. Muscle damage. A concussion. Bruising pain. Cuts requiring over 60 stitches. For anyone, the recovery from these injuries can take months, and for an athlete, it usually costs them their...
D211 Honors Orchestra Concert strikes memorable performance with renowned conductor
The Feb. 9 District 211 Honors Orchestra Concert at Schaumburg High School, directed by renowned conductor and Music Director of Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Sergey Bogza, included top musicians from all over the district. The orchestra...
Staff picks for favorite rom-coms
As February has come to an end, the Crier staff reflected on some of their all time favorite romantic comedy movies. Here is a list of some favorites they’ve watched in February! 1) “10...
Boys’ basketball manager brings spirit and passion to team
Last season, when the boys’ basketball team lost to Libertyville on a last-second shot to end their season, the players consoled an unlikely person: a team manager. The manager, Cooper Hagler, ‘19, said the...
Senior ends season by going to state for Speech Team
Speech Team Co-President Sachi Goel, ‘19, qualified for state and competed on Feb. 15-16 in Peoria, IL. Goel competed in Radio Speaking, which she has been competing in since her freshman year. During Sectionals,...
Boys’ basketball playoffs start tomorrow at Conant
The boys’ basketball team will begin their road to State on Monday when they play against the Von Steuben Panthers at 7:30 p.m. at Conant in the Regional Quarterfinals round of the Class 4A...
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