As NBA G League grows, so does its media coverage
Over the years, the NBA G League has grown like a tree. Since its inception in 2001, the league has grown from eight teams to 27, changed its name twice, and has become true...
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Conant’s CompSci Kids! provides opportunity for young community members to learn computer science
Photos by Nisha Pant From Google to Twitter, the Internet dominates human life. As a result, computer science has become an increasingly popular discipline. Conant students Nisha Pant, ‘19, and Yousef Ahmed, ‘19, have taken...
Strong second half gives girls’ basketball victory against Barrington
Down by seven points at halftime to the Barrington Fillies, the girls’ basketball team came back in the second half and won 58-44 on Friday night. “We struggled really early on communicating,” head coach...
Boys’ basketball falls short against Rolling Meadows
After playing a back-and-forth first half, the Cougars were unable to keep up with the Rolling Meadows Mustangs in the second half on Tuesday night, as they lost 55-51 on the road. After being...
Potential District 211 teacher strike puts final exam dates, extracurricular events in doubt
Update: The Board and the Union reached a tentative agreement on Monday, December 17, and the District ratified the contract at its board meeting on January 17. Final exams may be pushed back and...
Whether in high school or the White House, a free press is central to democracy
Social media and news outlets buzzed with reports about the suspension of CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta’s press pass soon after it happened. The issue sparked controversy over journalistic rights and propriety....
Boys’ basketball wins first conference game
This past Friday, the Cougars played their first conference game of the season, visiting the Hoffman Estates Hawks and winning 42-32. The Cougars consistently kept ahead of the Hawks on Friday’s game and never...
The Crier Inquires: What do you enjoy doing during the holiday season?
As December kicks off, we asked students and staff to tell us what winter or holiday activities they enjoy. Jack Pallato, ‘22 What’s your favorite winter or holiday activity? “I love staying at home,...
All varsity athletes, not just upperclassmen, should be exempt from taking P.E.
Imagine having to wake up at 5 a.m. for a grueling morning practice, working your heart out for two more hours, then having to go through yet another thirty minutes of working out in...
Photo Poll: What do you think of the cougar roar bell?
This week, we’re asking students and staff about the cougar roar that was used for the one-minute bell Tuesday and Wednesday. Isaiah Javon Allen, ’22 What is your opinion of the different bell tones?...
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