YA literature needs more representation
Considering that it’s National Novel Writing Month, or, “Nanowrimo,” now is a good time to sit down and analyze the current trends and tendencies of mainstream writers. There is a shocking lack of diversity...
Category: Opinions
The Crier Inquires: Is cancelling school on November 1 a good idea?
With students staying out all night trick-or-treating and college applications being due on November 1, students have suggested the idea of canceling school the day after Halloween. A recent petition to cancel school has...
The Crier Inquires: Do vaping lessons in PRIDE have an impact?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to teenagers and other vape consumers to stop buying e-cigarette products, and to stop modifying devices to vape dangerous substances on August 30. Federal...
Drivers in parking lot should be more careful
Every Conant student that receives a parking pass experiences the thrill of being able to drive to school. It makes them feel independent and free. However, some don’t seem to realize that having...
The Crier Inquires: Vaping fines increase
The Village of Hoffman Estates has increased the fine from $50 to $250 for students found in possession of vapes or e-cigarettes. We thought we’d ask students what they thought of this new penalty....
The Crier Inquires: What is the future of Spider-Man?
“Spider-Man: Far From Home”, produced by Disney and Sony, hit theaters this July. It soon brought in $1.11 billion, making it Sony’s most successful movie. Its created new conflicts between Kevin Fiege, president of...
President Trump, serve our national champions quality food
Embed from Getty Images Dear President Donald J. Trump, It was funny the first time. It was hardly funny the second time. It was disrespectful the third time. President Trump, stop serving our national...
‘Phone spa’ may be just what modern generation needs
In an age when people “tweet” more than they talk, it’s understandable why teachers are apprehensive about students’ use of smartphones in the classroom: smartphones, though wonderful resources outside of class, have been shown to...
Students should be allowed to wear hats in school
Due to the extremely cold weather this season, most students come to school dressed in warm attire, such as winter coats, jackets, gloves, and hats. In addition to fighting the cold, many students like...
The Crier Inquires: Should the U.S. adopt universal health care?
All the buzz around the Trump Administration’s blueprint for healthcare — or lack thereof — has got the Conant community wondering: Would it be best to simply adopt universal health care — like many...
Recent Comments