CWTK: what’s the best NYT game?
Since the launch of The Crossword in 1942, the New York Times has captivated its readers with entertaining word and logic games. Some of the more popular New York Times games today include Wordle,...
Category: Voices
Crier wants to know: what has ‘culture shocked’ our German exchange students?
On March 16, students from Germany flew into O’Hare airport to meet up with their American counterparts for the German-American exchange program—a program offered by some d211 schools for students taking German language classes....
Crier wants to know: should we eliminate daylight savings time or keep it?
Every year just before the start of spring, many in the United States set their clock back one hour. Some people love to see more of the sun, while others want more sleep, but...
Your vote matters: Why high school students should care
“It’s one vote in a federal election. What difference will it make?” For young voters, especially for most high school students who have never actively participated in politics before, this question is inevitable. It’s...
Crier wants to know: how often should leap year birthdays be celebrated?
February 29th is the rarest birthday with only a 1 in roughly 1,460 chance of being born on this date. This raises the question: should those rare leap year babies have their birthdays celebrated...
Crier wants to know: Valentine’s or Galentine’s?
As mid-February rolls around every year, it is clear that “love is in the air” at Conant. Hallways are filled with girls dressed in their favorite pink outfits, and candy grams are being delivered...
Opinions on Conant’s most controversial P.E. unit
Let’s be honest, there is no P.E. unit at Conant more talked about than the swim unit. For the few weeks that it happens, the hallways are filled with conversations such as, “What are...
Crier wants to know: do you prefer late starts or early dismissals?
Every couple of Tuesdays we have a late start day, where students have ample time to sleep in, go grab some coffee before school, and spend some more time getting ready than usual. Every...
PRIDE: Commentary on Conant’s Introductory Freshmen Class
When the bell rings at the end of every lunch period, the lunch-bound students of Conant High School feel a sigh of relief as they make their way toward the cafeteria. But on three...
Can’t be Mr. Beast? Community service clubs may be the closest thing
At Conant, there are a variety of clubs to join, including competitive clubs and those for relaxation and fun. However, one type of club commonly overlooked by students is community service clubs. They are...
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