Toxicity in politics today
Ah, the wonderful world of politics- full of respectful banter, cordial transfers of power, and always a direct indicator of the desires of the people. A world where authority figures always act selflessly and...
Category: Opinions
The Crier Wants to Know: how did you feel about going back to remote learning?
On November 13th, the staff and students of Conant received an email saying that we all will be going back to attending classes remotely until December 4th instead of continuing the hybrid plan. With...
Should teenagers be allowed to vote?
As 2020 is quickly coming to a close, we have not only had a crazy year, but additionally have seen an intense election season. This has made me question, should the voting age be...
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...
Why going back to in-person learning is a bad idea
On Saturday, September 25, a group of about 50 students and parents were on a mission. Gathered at Schaumburg Town Square, they rallied for all District 54 and District 211 students to go back...
The benefits of in-person learning outweigh the risks
Recently, Conant students have been starting to come into school and following the guidelines of the hybrid scenario. However, while some were eager to get out of their homes, many students have opted to...
The Crier Wants to Know: are standardized tests necessary?
Standardized tests are a big part of high school as they provide a way for students across the country to be compared based on their scores. Many colleges have required students to submit an...
The Crier Wants to Know: do you feel like you’re still learning during remote learning?
It’s safe to say adjusting to remote learning has been a difficult task for everyone in the Conant community. Although remote learning is nothing like being in-person for class, it’s also far from what...
Remembering RBG: Conant community reflects on the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In recent weeks, people across the nation grieved the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was also known as a champion for race and gender equality and cultural icon. In tribute,...
We must adapt to a new normal
Tragedy sparks human adaptation. We are genetically wired to learn from our past mistakes, in order to increase our odds of survival. This is natural selection in action: those who adapt pave the...
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