Face-Off: Is Homecoming worth the hype?
Homecoming: one of the pivotal events in a high school student’s life. But is it really worth the hype? Conant Crier News Co-Editor Morgan James and writer Aparna Sarma debate the importance of attending...
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A different approach to fire drills
During the second week of school this year—safety week—students and teachers employed a new evacuation procedure for the first time in years: one that involved their waiting in their classrooms for one minute before...
Graduation schedule inconveniences students, families
Embed from Getty Images For seniors, putting on their cap and gown, walking across the stage, and receiving their diploma at graduation signifies the end of their journey through high school and the beginning...
Matching dresses: A satirical look at prom ‘disaster’
Prom is RUINED. So, like, I totally got the perfect dream dress. It’s by Sherri Hill, the genius designer. It’s powder pink with the most elegant bedazzled waist. And get this: it has pockets!...
How to diagnose and cure senioritis
A threatening seasonal disease is striking almost a quarter of Conant students once again. Visits to the nurse’s office have risen exponentially since winter break. The nurse has reported the following issues*: Sluggishness Irritable...
Leaked preview of next year’s senior superlatives: A satire
A list of potential superlatives for next year was leaked from the Senior Class Council (SCC) secretary last night. News has not yet been released as to who got the information, or who is...
Why I’m rooting for a Johnny comeback
Embed from Getty Images It seems ludicrous that I’m rooting for someone who was caught partying the night before he was supposed to meet with team medical staff when he was last on an...
Fiction no excuse to normalize unhealthy relationships
According to its about page, the story-sharing site Wattpad is “a one-of-a-kind adventure in creation and discovery.” With over 65 million users, people find themselves connected in a community like never before—one for writers...
Face-Off: Are walkouts an effective protest method?
Embed from Getty Images Last week, approximately 120 Conant students participated in a walk-out protesting gun violence after the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Student reactions to the event were mixed. Crier...
Face-Off: Is the NFL too dangerous for players?
Graphic by Futo Wada Football has been the most popular sport in America since 1972, according to annual Gallup polls. In 2017, the NFL earned $513 million in ad revenue alone. The sport is...