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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The Crier Inquires: What are some predictions for the next decade?
With a new decade, change may be upon us. The Conant Crier asked students and staff what predictions they had for the next ten years. Alexander Gralczyk, ‘20: “Quantum computing will most likely become...
Is World War III an illusion or reality for Conant students?
Rumors. They float around everywhere, misleading even the most clear-minded people. With Iran and the United States in an increasingly tense situation, fear or ignorance are perfectly normal reactions. The reason that there should...
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...
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...
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