Conant counselor finishes Ironman, places 204 out of 2500
Thousands watch and cheer as you get out of the water after swimming 2.4 miles, tired and ready to ride a bike for 112. As you take a few breaths you realize you still have...
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Gallery: Haunted Homecoming 2016
About 1,700 students attended the annual homecoming dance on October 8. Whether students went with a date or their closest friends, Student Council planned an incredible night that lived up to its anticipation. DJ Spin...
Meet your 2016 Homecoming court
Seniors Emma Rabe, queen Emma is a senior and part of Pals Club. Her favorite activity outside of school is bowling. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Marks because he is very nice. Her...
Educators, parents, and students discuss the responsibility of Digital Democracy
Bored of her teacher, Lindsey pulled out her iPad and tweeted about how annoyed she was with him. She didn’t think much about her post. Four months later, Lindsey received a letter from the...
Freshmen receive used iPads
Incoming freshmen rejoice when they receive their brand new school-issued iPad every August. However, the incoming Class of 2020 received the Class of 2016’s used iPads. When the Class of 2016 turned in their...
New law would secure needed rights for student journalists
Image credit: Melania Toczko “Watergate started with two local reporters,” Josh Singer said in “Glamour” magazine’s March 2016 issue. The words from the screenwriter of 2016’s Best Picture-winning movie “Spotlight,” which revolves around a...
Conant softball wins MSL championship
The Lady Cougars played a highly-anticipated game against Elk Grove High School for the MSL Championship on May 19, ending in a 1-0 victory, with senior Sara Neuman pitching a perfect game for her last...
Captain America: Civil War actually exceeds hype
In an age where superhero movies are a dime a dozen, it can be hard for a film to stand out. It isn’t enough just to have an awesomely well-built and noble main character...
Conant reveals testing phase for Google Chromebooks, no imminent decision likely
Although some Conant teachers and students have been chosen for a testing phase of Google Chromebooks, the rumors that the district will be switching from iPads to Chromebooks are false. Technology coordinator Paul Kim said, “At...
Are for-profit schools scamming unsuspecting students?
Image credit: Melania Toczko Groggy-eyed senior Jessica Smith rubbed her eyes as the clock struck 1 AM. She had been sitting at her laptop for 3.5 hours unable to choose which college to attend...
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