Earlier finals cause students more stress
Valeria Vesco | Conant Crier As everyone is looking forward to the upcoming break, one obstacle still stands in the way: finals. For the 2016-2017 school year, the schedule has been changed so that...
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Editor Picks: Classic Christmas movies
Settling in to watch a Christmas movie with friends or family is undoubtedly one of the best parts of the holiday season. Whether you love nostalgic feel-good movies like “A Christmas Story” or prefer...
Tips on how to avoid stress and succeed in final exams
Sleep-deprivation. Countless hours of studying. The struggle of maintaining focus. The anticipation and stress that builds upon a student when those final exams come around is something that can be overbearing, almost like carrying...
Senior Wachal scores thousandth point
One thousand points. All the layups, free throws, and big threes made throughout high school may have seemed insignificant, but after that one basket, the one that gave you one thousand points, they all...
Father of CHS teacher passes away, leaves lasting legacy through community work
Science teacher and speech team coach Vera Bass has many reasons for why she chose education to be her career, but the main influence in her life that helped her pursue education was her...
The new SAT improves testing standards
Our generation has become accustomed to seemingly endless amounts of standardized tests. With colleges increasingly relying on these tests, students are often the ones paying the price, sometimes spending hundreds of dollars on tutoring...
A look into Coach Modelski’s 30 years
Quick facts : High school: Amundsen High school (in Chicago) High school mascot: Vikings College: North Park college in Chicago (now called North Park University) College Mascot: Vikings Sports played: Wrestled in high school,...
Teacher of the week 6: Amar Patel
Teachers are real life superheroes. Every day, CHS teachers touch the lives of thousands of students, and their work extends beyond the boundaries of the classroom. To show appreciation for these teachers, the Crier...
First Cougars Care month a success
For the first time in history, many groups throughout the school have contributed donations and efforts for the Cougars Care month, a successful attempt to raise money for veterans and collect donations for the...
Student of the week 1: Juhi Shah
Since the beginning of the year, students have recognized teachers who’ve made a real impact in their lives. Now, teachers have also nominated hardworking and enthusiastic students who create a positive atmosphere in class....
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