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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

Senior Alec Austin molds a ceramic bowl.

Community Service continues tradition of Empty Bowl

Eli Baum, News Editor December 18, 2014

In order to raise money for Evanston soup kitchens, ETHS will hold the annual Empty Bowl event on Dec. 10 in N112. “There is a lot of poverty and a lot of hungry people in Evanston,” said Community...

Winter Play The North Star brings history books to life

Winter Play “The North Star” brings history books to life

Chloe Roberts December 18, 2014

You probably don’t understand what it was like to live in North Carolina during the Civil Rights Movement, but seeing The North Star this winter could help you put a face to what you’ve learned on...

Israeli Club gathers to discuss celebration of the Festival of Lights

Israeli Club celebrates the festival of lights

Loie Gilbert, News Editor December 18, 2014

In order for students to have fun while learning about Israeli culture, a festival of lights will take place on Dec 17 in A241. “We want to introduce Israeli culture, while the students have fun and...

Bands getting into the swing of winter with December concerts

Bands getting into the swing of winter with December concerts

John Charron December 18, 2014

The weather outside may be frightful, but the music is delightful. Various members of the ETHS music program will be starting off winter with a collection of musical performances. The first show...

Columnist David Colton poses for a picture.

18+ shows snub student listeners

David Colton December 18, 2014

18+ concerts are pointless. Age-restricted shows are now dominant across Chicago, and they aren’t doing anything but hurting young listeners and limiting ticket sales. “We have around 350 shows...

Seniors Micaela Homer, Adrianna and Erika Carter prepare for the gift drive.

Community Service seeks gifts for its Holiday Gift Drive

Samantha Idler, News Editor December 18, 2014

Instead of making your holiday wish list, take a look at someone else’s. The Community Service club needs you to participate in their holiday gift drive. “We have students and staff all over the...

Study table is a joke

Study table is a joke

James Allen December 18, 2014

The study table system is too easy to cheat. Every week, grade reports are sent out to the coaches of every athletics team in the high school.  If a student has two grades below a C-, then they are...

Boys bowling to take on Vernon Hills

Boys bowling to take on Vernon Hills

Gabe Aichholzer December 18, 2014

Early season match-ups are meant to ease players into the swing of things, but boys bowling will be facing a tough challenge against Vernon Hills tonight. “Vernon Hills is one of the top teams in...

Speaker Claude Steele to address racial and gender achievement gaps

Speaker Claude Steele to address racial and gender achievement gaps

Camille Allen, News Editor December 18, 2014

If you’re a White high school student, you are more likely to get a high score on the ACT exam than your Black, Latino, or Asian counterparts. To address this educational phenomena, and other racial...

Thanksgiving feasts vary from culture to culture

Isabella Senno, In Depth Editor December 18, 2014

While some people may be preparing a turkey this Thanksgiving, others will be eating meals different from the iconic bird. “Our Thanksgiving celebrations are always a little unique. Since my mom was...

Kits opening battle against Westinghouse on Nov. 24

Kits opening battle against Westinghouse on Nov. 24

Nathan Easington, Sports Editor December 18, 2014

Not that much of a Thanksgiving break. The boys basketball team traveled to DePaul Prep, formerly known as Gordon Tech, yesterday on Nov. 24 to play their first of five games, all over Thanksgiving...

New Game Plan

New Game Plan

Adele Gruner, Sports Editor December 18, 2014

Brand new. A core of sophomores will lead this year’s girls basketball team, and with their new game plan they are feeling confident for the Lady Saxon Tournament in Schaumburg Nov. 18 through 28. “I’m...

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