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...
Category: Voices
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...
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...
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