The Evanstonian

College applications change amid a pandemic

Avi Shapira and Reggie Teinowitz

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

As the COVID-19 pandemic runs rampant and the notion of what is ‘normal’ is in constant flux, the college application process is still running as scheduled, albeit with...

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Sari Oppenheimer, Assistant News Editor

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

The day after George Floyd was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, protesters began flooding the streets across the country, including in Evanston, calling for justice...

Student activities persist virtually and in-person

Louise Bond, Staff Writer

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

With the school year starting fully remote, opportunities for engagement with peers and the community are more important than ever. ETHS is still dedicated to supporting clubs,...

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Opinion

Why Illinois’ Fair Tax Plan needs to be passed

Gwen Tucker, Staff Writer

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

It feels like we’ve been preparing for this year’s presidential election forever. From debates starting in July of last year with numerous candidates throwing their hats in the ring to only a couple months away. We’ve been constantly encouraged to make our voices heard in the electoral process, picking a president in order to sustain...

Why normalcy is unattainable in a “post-COVID” world

Maddie Coyle, Assistant Opinion Editor

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began to plague our world, everyone has wanted things to return to normal. Many thought the pandemic was something...

Radical graditude in times of turmoil

Na’Jiah Osborne-Francellno, Staff Writer

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

In these unprecedented times, many people have become numb and seem to lack empathy. It is crucial that, as humans, we learn to highlight all of the aspects of our lives that we value. Gratitude is important, and I don’t just mean saying, “Thank you.” The inclusion of gratitude in all aspects of life becomes a necessity, as the human...

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Arts & Ent.

Lights, camera, livestream

Anika Radhakrishnan, Staff Writer

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

With ETHS online, the ETHS Theatre Club is putting on its first-ever virtual Freshman/Sophomore play called Stranded: Views From Quarantine, in October. Stranded: Views From Quarantine...

DCE reopens studio

Madison McGuire, Arts & Entertainment Editor

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

There is no question that community activities have come to a halt with the rise of COVID-19. Musical groups, theatre productions and, of course, dancers have been subject to the community space shut-down. As school begins again and people are finding ways to reopen their organizations safely, these art institutions have also done their best to find ways to safely commence activities....

To-go with Jo: a whole lotta lattes

Josie McCartney, Food Critic

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

As we slowly settle into the school year, the average ETHS student is desperate for caffeine. Although Starbucks offers convenience and familiarity, Evanston has countless hidden local shops that are, in numerous ways, overlooked. I have recently started working at a coffee shop, Doppio, and began to understand the complexities of an espresso; the Evanston coffee scene was...

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Sports

Bubble: popped

Noah Kayaian and Liam Moskal

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

On August 26, 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play in their playoff match-up against the Orlando Magic, bringing attention to the racial injustices in America. The...

Sharp-shooting guard Blake Peters commits to Princeton

Eli Cohen, Executive Editor

June 13, 2020 • No Comments

Rising senior Blake Peters has been a vital part of ETHS’ state appearances the last two years, as he has been a full-time starter at shooting guard for the Kits. Earlier...

The journey: three student athletes look ahead

Jake Kaufman, Staff Writer

May 16, 2020 • No Comments

Devaughn Bell, Trinity International University For as long as he can remember, football has been a major part of ETHS senior and TIU football commit Devaughn Bell’s life....

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In-Depth

The Issue of E-learning: Looking forwards and sideways

Meg Houseworth and Stella Israelite

September 24, 2020 • No Comments

Discussions of reopening have occurred in recent months between faculty and families. Among the more pressing subjects of concern is the grading process, which has further ignited the desire to send students back to in-person schooling. Although the ETHS administration hasn’t solidified a time of return, both it and neighboring schools have outlined their plans on...

A summer of activism: making a movement

Zachary Bahar, Lauren Dain, Meg Houseworth, and Jessica Sehgal

August 17, 2020 • No Comments

February 23. Ahmaud Arbery was murdered in Brunswick, Georgia. March 13. Breonna Taylor was murdered in Louisville, Kentucky. May 25. George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis,...

Social Consciousness

Caroline Jacobs, Sophia Weglarz, Lauren Dain, Jessica Sehgal, and Meg Houseworth

March 2, 2020 • No Comments

HISTORY In 2014, ETHS introduced its first Black Student Summit. This event, which at the time was broken down into a Black Male and Female Summit, marked the beginning of the Social Consciousness Series. The ETHS website states that the Social Consciousness Series “includes programs and events that invite critical reflection and examine institutional practices.”...

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Feature

COVID-19 poses unique adversities for the class of 2024

Cheyenne Edwards, Staff Writer

September 24, 2020

Entering high school as a freshman, you are introduced to a wave of firsts. First football games, first homecoming dance and first pep rallies. You are introduced to a new...

Behind the screens of e-learning

Eden Drajpuch, Eli Marshall, and Ahania Soni

September 24, 2020

Now that e-learning at ETHS is well underway, The Evanstonian wanted to extend gratitude to some of the incredibly talented and hardworking staff members that students and...

ETHS students, alums pursue their passions with businesses

Alice Cutter and Lila Portis

September 24, 2020

While a pandemic has been raging throughout our nation, ETHS students and alumni have put their energy into developing strong entrepreneurship skills. So far, 2020 has seen hundreds of protests and rallies across the country. Recent events, such as the shooting of Jacob Blake and the murder of Breonna Taylor, have left people disgusted, furious and ready to make a...

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