Virtual snow days: should they be here to stay?
District 211’s extreme weather policies call for schools to be closed when there is a wind chill advisory or when there is too much snow for buses to take kids to school buildings. Under...
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After one year of COVID-19: be hopeful, stay safe
Ever since the end of March 2020, COVID-19 and quarantine has plagued our minds. While some of us thought that these times were only the beginning of something more terrifying, others (including myself) viewed...
Stores shouldn’t fall back into old habits post-COVID
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been obvious changes in the health and cleaning standards at grocery stores. These changes such as cleaning carts and registers should have been in place all along....
The Crier Wants to Know: how is Kamala Harris becoming the first female Vice President significant to you?
Embed from Getty Images Kamala Harris made history when she was sworn in as Vice President on January 20, 2021. She became the first woman and the first woman of color to ever become...
Dear future college
Dear Future College, Hello! You don’t know me yet, nor I you, but I am nonetheless eager to attend your institution. I’m sure that when I get wind of my acceptance, my reaction will...
Fact-checking could have prevented the Capitol riot
On Jan 6, many Americans tuned into news channels to see a violent mob breaking into the U.S. Capitol building. With five people dead and many more suffering injuries, the FBI has launched an...
Racism is spreading with coronavirus
Imagine a regular American citizen walking down the street. All of a sudden, someone walks up and harasses him for no reason. The man’s crime: looking “Chinese” even though he wasn’t. The coronavirus has...
The Crier Wants to Know: how does your family celebrate the holidays?
For many people, the holidays are a time of joy, cheer, and festivities. From decorating to baking, family traditions make each holiday experience unique and special. Read on to see the diverse holiday traditions...
The Crier Wants to Know: what are your reactions to the presidential election?
Although Election Day was over a month ago, it seems like the journey of electing a new president only now seems to be wrapping up. With a new president-elect and an absolutely unprecedented election,...
Remote learning needs to change
Waking up early, hearing the one-minute bell, and being in the loud hallways used to be the least favorite part of the day for many students. However, this year is different, a common theme...
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