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...
Category: Opinions
Should vaccines be rushed despite the risk?
Since the pandemic swept the globe, people continue to ask themselves: when will a vaccine or cure be developed? This question sparked drug companies like Johnson and Johnson, and BioNTech SE, among others, to...
Crier Inquires: how have you been adjusting to remote learning?
Before school began, many students were prepared to attend school in a hybrid environment. However on Monday, August 3, Superintendent Lisa Small sent out an email stating that all students were to begin the...
What if the coronavirus pandemic happened in 2010?
In our current situation, it’s easy to complain and stress out about many things. We complain about being stuck inside and about the cancellation of various school functions and tests. What we don’t realize...
Crier Inquires: how do you feel about the cancellation of finals?
The end of the school year is always a busy time for students and teachers, with various programs, athletic competitions, and tests. When the district started e-learning due to the coronavirus, students were not...
Crier Inquires: how do the SAT and ACT cancellations affect you and your plans for the future?
Due to the coronavirus, the College Board canceled the in-school SAT exam originally scheduled for April 14. The April 4 ACT exam was also canceled and rescheduled to June 13. As a result, the...
Mission trips may hurt more than they help
Many students are planning out summer vacations all over the globe. Some decide to take mission trips, which are volunteer trips that are usually for a short time. They can make volunteers become more...
Crier Inquires: What do Cougars think of the democratic primary?
Since Super Tuesday just finished, we thought we would ask Cougars about their opinions regarding the 2020 Democratic primaries. Caroline Kasprzycki, 20’ “They were a big mess, but I’m probably still gonna go with...
The Crier Inquires: Did Rod Blagojevich deserve to have his sentence commuted?
On Tuesday, former governor Rod Blagojevich was released from prison early by President Trump. Before his sentence, he was the governor of Illinois for 9 years. He was arrested on charges of several white...
The State of the Union: Adults or Adolescents?
The State of the Union Address delivered by president Donald J. Trump last week should be of great interest to high school students. The fact of the matter is that the leaders of our...
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