Staff Monthly Picks: February
Throughout February, Crier editors have enjoyed many products and activities–here are some of the staffs’ favorites. We hope you enjoy them just as much as we did! Book of the Month: “How to Stop...
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Gymnast overcomes hardship to compete for her team
The injuries were devastating. Muscle damage. A concussion. Bruising pain. Cuts requiring over 60 stitches. For anyone, the recovery from these injuries can take months, and for an athlete, it usually costs them their...
D211 Honors Orchestra Concert strikes memorable performance with renowned conductor
The Feb. 9 District 211 Honors Orchestra Concert at Schaumburg High School, directed by renowned conductor and Music Director of Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Sergey Bogza, included top musicians from all over the district. The orchestra...
America should ban loot boxes
A plague haunts modern gaming: loot boxes. According to TechTarget, a loot box is “an in-game purchase consisting of a virtual container that awards players with items and modifications based on chance.” They have...
Netflix’s ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Proves To Be A Successful Satirical Thriller
Conveying an underlying critical message through the production of a slasher isn’t the easiest to pull off in the film industry. However, in Netflix’s recently released thriller, “Velvet Buzzsaw,” director/writer Dan Gilroy does a...
Staff picks for favorite rom-coms
As February has come to an end, the Crier staff reflected on some of their all time favorite romantic comedy movies. Here is a list of some favorites they’ve watched in February! 1) “10...
Boys’ basketball season ends against Glenbrook South
An upset seemed to be in the making when the boys’ basketball team was up 17-15 over the Glenbrook South Titans at halftime of the Class 4A IHSA Regional Semifinal game at Conant on...
QUIZ: Which Ariana Grande song matches your personality?
Ariana Grande has been in the spotlight recently. With the release of her two latest albums, “Sweetener” and “Thank U, Next”, the star has seen a great deal of success. She recently made history...
A comprehensive guide to lip balm
With the ongoing, cold winter weather comes the inevitable: chapped lips. While undoubtedly an inconvenience, it is something that can be easily treated. With the right products, your chapped lips can be cured and...
Boys’ basketball manager brings spirit and passion to team
Last season, when the boys’ basketball team lost to Libertyville on a last-second shot to end their season, the players consoled an unlikely person: a team manager. The manager, Cooper Hagler, ‘19, said the...
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