Dear future college
Dear Future College, Hello! You don’t know me yet, nor I you, but I am nonetheless eager to attend your institution. I’m sure that when I get wind of my acceptance, my reaction will...
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Fact-checking could have prevented the Capitol riot
On Jan 6, many Americans tuned into news channels to see a violent mob breaking into the U.S. Capitol building. With five people dead and many more suffering injuries, the FBI has launched an...
Racism is spreading with coronavirus
Imagine a regular American citizen walking down the street. All of a sudden, someone walks up and harasses him for no reason. The man’s crime: looking “Chinese” even though he wasn’t. The coronavirus has...
The Crier Wants to Know: how does your family celebrate the holidays?
For many people, the holidays are a time of joy, cheer, and festivities. From decorating to baking, family traditions make each holiday experience unique and special. Read on to see the diverse holiday traditions...
The Crier Wants to Know: what are your reactions to the presidential election?
Although Election Day was over a month ago, it seems like the journey of electing a new president only now seems to be wrapping up. With a new president-elect and an absolutely unprecedented election,...
Remote learning needs to change
Waking up early, hearing the one-minute bell, and being in the loud hallways used to be the least favorite part of the day for many students. However, this year is different, a common theme...
Toxicity in politics today
Ah, the wonderful world of politics- full of respectful banter, cordial transfers of power, and always a direct indicator of the desires of the people. A world where authority figures always act selflessly and...
The Crier Wants to Know: how did you feel about going back to remote learning?
On November 13th, the staff and students of Conant received an email saying that we all will be going back to attending classes remotely until December 4th instead of continuing the hybrid plan. With...
Should teenagers be allowed to vote?
As 2020 is quickly coming to a close, we have not only had a crazy year, but additionally have seen an intense election season. This has made me question, should the voting age be...
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...
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