A Trip to Remember: China Trip 2019

Sofia Williams, Staff Writer

October 7, 2019 • No Comments

On June 8th, 2019, 10 students enrolled in Mandarin Chinese left for a trip that allowed them to completely immerse themselves in the everyday lives of teens living in China.  Accompanied by Chinese teacher Yiyi Xu and history teacher Aaron Becker, the students traveled to Chengdu and Beijing. In Chengdu, they tried traditional dishes including hot pot, a boiling...

Be wise and use all that ETHS has to offer

Everneesa Beech, Staff Writer

September 27, 2019 • 1 Comment

Wen mi first move to Evanston mi did surprised cause a the diversity a people weh live yah, Mi did even more suprised by how dem nice and how welcoming dem was, Mi did a 15 when mi move come a Evanston. wen mi start ETHS, it was completely different from anything weh mi eva see. But wat did more was surprising was the education system, how...

Munchin with Michael: mac and cheese

Michael Barthelemy, Food Critic

September 27, 2019 • No Comments

As the year progresses and we slowly transition into fall and eventually winter, comfort is paramount importance. As the temperature drops, you’ll see more and more sweatpants and hoodies make an appearance.  Relaxation is critical in times like these, and food selection is no different. In my opinion, nothing feels better than eating a warm meal, under the blankets, watching...

Kits win Homecoming Game 49-10 over Glenbrook North

Eli Cohen, Sports Editor

September 28, 2019 • No Comments

The rain was pouring and the Kits couldn’t stop scoring.  Evanston came out on top 49-10 against Glenbrook North in a game that started on Friday night, but finished Saturday afternoon due to lightning postponing the game during halftime. “You definitely don’t want to lose that Friday Night Lights experience on Homecoming, but there are things you can’t...

The pep in the rally

Hailey Fine, Sports Editor

September 27, 2019 • No Comments

The biggest football game of the year means hard work and dedication for the cheer team. As students get ready to rally together, the girls prepare for their stunts. “With this being my last year and many others on the team, we have been striving to make this fall pep rally one to remember,” senior Hannah Afolabi said, “especially adding new tricks we know the...

How lack of school spirit affects students

Lauren Dain, Jessica Seghal, and Contributor: Sydney Ter Molen

September 27, 2019 • No Comments

ETHS has a spirit problem; student attendance and involvement in school-sponsored events has been decreasing. This has caused the administration to reevaluate what spirit events are worth planning and offering for students to attend.     “School spirit, to me, means flaunting and being proud of the school you go to. You know, showing up at sports games, taking...

Swimmers reflect on new NFHS regulations

Mimi Herrick, Feature Facilitator

September 27, 2019

Swimmers can be disqualified for their events for numerous reasons: doing an extra kick, staying underwater for more than 15 meters, and now “improper” suit coverage.  On Friday Sept. 6, a swimmer in Alaska was disqualified for “inappropriate” suit coverage due to a new rule the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has passed, angering...