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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

School renovations to focus on planetarium and tennis courts

Ivy Hettinger-Roberts, News Editor February 27, 2015

A nicer planetarium, new tennis courts, and better labs. The Capital Improvements Program will soon be starting renovation work to make these newer facilities available to students during the next school...

World Language Week to share Evanston’s diverse culture

Loie Gilbert, News Editor February 27, 2015

You’ve probably heard that ETHS is a diverse place, but next week’s World Language celebration will give you a new perspective on why. “It’s a great way to draw attention to all the languages...

Evanston to shave heads for cancer research

Samantha Idler, News Editor February 27, 2015

To help raise money and bring awareness for pediatric cancer, St. Baldricks will be shaving heads at ETHS on Tuesday, March 17. “The St. Baldricks event every year helps remind students that there...

You can avoid failing

Claire Greising, Opinion Columnist February 11, 2015

Since this is the second semester, there’s a lot to think about. Underclassmen are plagued with the responsibility of selecting courses for the next calendar year and seniors must start sort-of deciding...

Junior Ceci Hansen holds her tardy pass.

Tardy policies are not severe enough

Gabby Smith, Opinion Writer February 11, 2015

Anarchy! The tardy policy is a joke, and too many students are showing up late. They should be dealt with just as severely as students who miss class entirely. Students need to realize that being...

Students waste service opportunities

Students waste service opportunities

Matt Schroeder, Opinion Writer February 11, 2015

Family First! Many ETHS students are involved in community service projects. These efforts should focus on the Evanston area first and foremost. The Evanston community should be your first priority...

Rena and Nkem

Our sit-in for Ferguson wasn’t a stand-up act

Rena Newman and Nkem Ekwenife, Guest Opinion Writers February 11, 2015

The recent sit-in for Ferguson didn’t really stand up to racial injustice. A greater conversation about the role of a white ally is long overdue. Racial tension crackles in the air with Selma’s...

Seniors should not drop second semester classes

Seniors should not drop second semester classes

Linnea Lipson, Opinion Editor February 11, 2015

It’s not break time. Now that it’s second semester, many seniors are ready to drop their more difficult classes in exchange for free periods, which is not a good idea in terms of the college acceptance...

Our View

Evanston needs to focus more on current events

February 11, 2015

Being educated about current events isn’t social media’s responsibility, it’s the school’s. But at ETHS, this focus is barely addressed. In the last month, news feeds, Twitter streams and TV...

Youth homelessness on the rise

Youth homelessness on the rise

Ivy Hettinger, News Editor February 11, 2015

Evanston winters are particularly cold, but for those without a home, it can feel even worse. “If you’re a homeless youth without a family, the only thing you really have to your name is your freedom,”...

Festival attendees discuss the films they watched.

NAACP Film Festival comes to town

Loie Gilbert, News Editor February 11, 2015

Don’t forget your popcorn and soda when you go to the NAACP Film Festival tonight. “Students will get the opportunity to view older films directed or produced by blacks that may not be in their...

Model UN leaves for a three day conference

Samantha Idler, News Editor February 11, 2015

While you’re in class today, Model UN students will be continuing their three day conference in downtown Chicago which started last night. “The goal is to get a resolutions passed and to get your...

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