Climate action team speaks at school board meeting

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer

November 16, 2019 • No Comments

On Nov. 12, 2019, members of the E-Town Climate Action Team spoke at an ETHS school board meeting. The students discussed a variety of topics ranging from the way climate change is affecting underprivileged communities to the steps that should be taken to make ETHS more eco-friendly.  “ETHS must commit to a transition to 100% renewable energy… both to save money,...

ETHS participates in Bullying Prevention Week

Clare Kennedy, Staff Writer

November 16, 2019 • No Comments

From Oct. 21 through Oct. 25, ETHS observed Bullying Prevention Week.  Carrie Goldman, an award-winning author of the book Bullied and co-founder of Pop Culture Hero Coalition, an organization that aims to bridge bullying prevention groups and celebrities together, spoke to students at ETHS about the effects of bullying and the importance of bullying awareness to classes...

Students reflect on meaning of “hot girl summer”

Nakaiya Bias, Staff Writer

November 15, 2019 • No Comments

Earlier this year, Megan Pete, or better known as Megan Thee Stallion, caught the attention of many teenagers with her coined catchphrase, “hot girl summer.” A “hot girl summer,” in it’s dauntless essence, is a summer during which teenage girls loved ourselves, expressed ourselves, gained responsibility, work experience, confidence...

ETHS celebrates LatinX heritage week

Nora Miller, Arts & Entertainment Editor

November 11, 2019 • No Comments

Tradition was shared with Evanstonians during the The Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 1 in East Cafeteria. An event translated to La Dia de los Muertos in Spanish was the culmination of LatinX Heritage celebrations hosted during the school throughout the week. Activities during the fest included making mini-piñatas, face painting, loteria and other festivities. Latinx Staff...

Wildkit Ensemble fosters creativity, inclusivity

Sophia McCandlish, Assistant Sports Editor

November 10, 2019 • No Comments

Wildkit Ensemble, a new fine arts course this year, is in full swing. Karla Clark, choir teacher, and Elizabeth Brent, special education teacher, co-teach the class that combines general education and special education students to create art. Wildkit Ensemble will showcase their hard work and growth throughout this semester in a performance in the auditorium on Nov. 25 at 11 am...

The changing face of Evanston

Lauren Dain, Caroline Jacobs, Jessica Seghal, Sydney TerMolen, and Sophia Weglarz

November 8, 2019 • No Comments

A study published this past March claims Evanston hasn’t experienced gentrification, though some residents think otherwise. Four former and current Evanston residents and active community members weigh in on the changes they have seen in the Evanston community over the years. Morris (Dino) Robinson Jr. is the Founder and Executive Director of Shorefront, a legacy...

How lack of school spirit affects students

Lauren Dain, Jessica Seghal, and 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...