The pandemic is worsening our mental health
Ever since Gov. Pritzker announced “quarantine” on March 20th, we have become familiar with the feeling of being trapped in our own homes. That was 7 months ago. Are you the same person you...
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You don’t need to stress about Homecoming–here’s why
Let’s be honest, with all the hype and expectations around Homecoming, it can begin to feel quite overwhelming. Not only are there time consuming preparations for the dance, but there are also feelings of...
Homework-free weekend would give seniors time to focus on future
Every student looks forward to their senior year and all the fun it entails, from toga day to senior prom. Parents, neighbors, and siblings repeat the cliche “junior year is the hardest and once...
VIDEO: Get in the zone with zendoodle
Are you an artist? If you are that’s great, but if you aren’t that’s great too! It doesn’t matter because regardless of your drawing skills, everyone can zendoodle. Zendoodling is an easy and fun...
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...
Conant students motivated by the annual Mental Health Awareness Fair
The Student Services department hosted the annual Mental Health Awareness Fair at Conant during lunch periods on Friday, December 11. Students could visit an array of stations, including a “positive thoughts” board, a stress relief table,...
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