Spotlight

From Schaumburg to show business

She’s been an impoverished young woman living through the French Revolution; a mermaid princess looking for a handsome prince; the rebel daughter of a Jewish milkman in Russia. Presently, she’s a young journalist at...

New Teacher Profile: Gabriella Stacy

Vinaya Pillai also contributed to this article.  Crier: What is your favorite thing about teaching at Conant? Stacy: Getting to know all of the students and staff members. Everybody is so welcoming and kind...

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 hidden gems of Schaumburg

Late starts, weekends, and Thanksgiving break are all times for you to relax and hang out with your friends. But, most people don’t want to drive or can’t drive all the way downtown to...

New Teacher Profile: Bridget Colleran

The Crier is conducting interviews to get to know the new teachers at Conant. This week, the Crier is featuring teacher Bridget Colleran. Crier: What is your favorite thing about teaching at Conant? Colleran:...