The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

Dramatic Drop

Dramatic Drop

Linnea Lipson, In-Depth Editor March 11, 2014

While Chicago has a reputation as America’s most murderous city, Evanston’s crime and violence rate is seeing a change. “Violent crime in Evanston in 2013 was down 20 percent compared to 2012,”...

Junior Will Jones dribbles against a New Trier player.

Kits fall to Hawks in OT

Martin Fenn, Sports Editor March 11, 2014

Despite a valiant effort, the boys basketball team fell to CSL South champion and frequent foe Maine South last night in Park Ridge. Despite trailing only 26-22 at half, the Kits found themselves down...

Girls run out of steam, fall to New Trier by 10

Girls run out of steam, fall to New Trier by 10

Alex Heuer, Online Executive Editor March 11, 2014

Girls basketball’s season ended on Feb. 27 when the team lost to New Trier 53-43. The Kits started strong as they led 27-24 at half. This turned into a six-point lead when freshman Krystal Forrester...

Girls soccer kicks off season against Lake Forest

Girls soccer kicks off season against Lake Forest

Luis Sosa, Sports Reporter March 11, 2014

Despite struggling in past season openers, the Kits expect a win when they travel to Lake Forest to take on the Scouts on March 17. Last season the girls tied Lake Forest 0-0, and they fell to the Scouts...

Baseball will move forward after last seasons scandal

Baseball will move forward after last season’s scandal

Eli Otting, Sports Columnist March 11, 2014

“Your team will forfeit the playoffs.” Upon hearing those words from the administration, everyone’s heads fell, and we buried our faces in our hands. Tears began streaming down the faces of kids...

Seniors Charlie Cunningham(right) and Sam ODonnell at a preseason practice.

Kits set to host Hawks in season debut

Nathan Easington, Sports Reporter March 11, 2014

While snow currently covers Lazier Field, boys lacrosse expects it will melt as they start the 2014 campaign hosting Maine South on March 17. The Kits dominated the Hawks, winning 11-3 last year, and...

Senior Madelaine Wood launches a throw at practice.

Senior-heavy girls water polo expects imminent success

Paige Haden, Sports Reporter March 11, 2014

Girls water polo will jump into competition for the first time next Thursday, when they travel to Maine West. Last year, the Kits trounced the Warriors 13-7. Coach Andy Miner expects that the opening...

Chicagos drill music rises to the Top Charts

Chicago’s drill music rises to the Top Charts

Max Goldsmith, Entertainment editor March 11, 2014

Guns, gangs and drugs. While drill music highlights violence and crime, it is rapidly gaining nation-wide popularity, putting a spotlight on Chicago. “It gives people insight into a life they may not...

Fayanna Gayle

E-Town Idol’s got talent

David Colton, Entertainment editor March 11, 2014

Based loosely off of FOX’s hit reality show American Idol, E-Town Idol has expanded over the past several years. The competition is now divided into multiple categories including singing, dancing, rapping,...

Juniors Katherine Bald, Matthew Chappelle and senior Noah Eisfelder rehearse for the upcoming performance.

Actors will showcase scandals and more

Hannah Kaplan, Entertainment Writer March 11, 2014

With pieces ranging from DBQs to scandalous poems about big booties, Writer’s Showcase 2014 is a play worth attending, but not for those with sensitive ears. ETHS created Writer’s Showcase around...

Black History

Black History

Tyler Dixon, Entertainment Editor March 11, 2014

We should acknowledge the beginning. Black students need to be informed of their ancestors and the strides they made to better the lives of black people in the United States. In the public and private...

Natalie Jacobson, senior and Fidak Khan, junior sell reusable water bottles

Green myths debunked

Gabby Smith, Feature Editor March 10, 2014

Go green! Or don’t? Students are under the common misconception that they are being “green.” However, many of the actions Evanston students are taking to live greener lifestyles actually play into...

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