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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

Kayla Henning, junior, dribbles down the court at Dec. 4 game against Glenbrook South. Henning recovered from an ACL injury offseason.

Girls basketball overcoming injuries

Eli Cohen, Benji Fervoy and Will Wambo December 26, 2018

With a mix of upperclassmen leadership and up-and-coming talent, the Kits look to continue improving. Despite being plagued with injuries, the team is shooting to make it even further into March than their...

Finals being moved to before winter break draws mixed reactions from students, teachers

Brynn Aaronson, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, classes will start and end a week earlier, which will allow finals to be moved to before winter break. School administrators believe that this change will help to...

A preview of the 2019 Chicago Mayoral Election

Izzy Lobin, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

With a two-term incumbent Rahm Emanuel decidedly making his exit this coming spring, the Chicago mayoral election is in full swing, with a wide field of candidates to choose from. This year’s race...

Holiday music offers artists recognition

Holiday music offers artists recognition

Nora Miller, Entertainment Columnist December 26, 2018

As the smell of evergreen wafts through the air and the time for turkey passes, the holiday music industry, historically more focused on Christmas themes, bursts into our hearts with full force. As the...

Jingle hall the way

Jingle hall the way

Sabine Gratch, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

It’s December and the halls of ETHS seem eerily quiet, despite the holiday cheer all around Evanston. Students hear lockers slamming, bells ringing and classmates laughing but something is missing -...

From Script to Stage

Sophie Yang, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

What started out as a pipe dream fabricated in dark bedrooms at 2 a.m., senior Jonathan Hauser and sophomore Howard Godfrey created Class Act, a documentary style musical featuring the struggles of navigating...

Eloise Lushina: school by day, star by night

Eloise Lushina: school by day, star by night

Nora Miller, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

Balancing careers as a high schooler and professional actress may sound daunting to some, but sophomore Eloise Lushina is up to the task. Acting is only part of Lushina’s identity, and even though you...

Party culture exemplifies norms

Mimi Herrick and Phoebe Porter December 26, 2018

Turn on any teen movie and you’ll inevitably see a party scene: red Solo cups, music, flashing lights, dancing and lots of students. This normalization of high school parties isn’t new or uncommon,...

Determining Stan Lees legacy

Determining Stan Lee’s legacy

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

Black Panther, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man. These seemingly varied icons are all connected by one thing: Stan Lee. Stan Lee was instrumental in changing literature, art, and in some ways, culture. Born...

Chart Sobbers: The Melancholy State of Popular Music

Eli Marshall, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

It’s something anyone can appreciate and love, but a lot of different genres, or even time periods, can come to mind when one says “music.” With the advent of the Internet, particularly the...

Students recount experiences with mental health services

Students recount experiences with mental health services

Trigger Warning: The following story contains information regarding mental health issues that may trigger some readers. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Disclaimer: In this...

Feature shifts mindset, changes philosophy

Feature shifts mindset, changes philosophy

Trinity Collins, Feature Editor December 26, 2018

Who am I I have written for the feature section for the past four years -- beginning my freshman year. During the majority of which, I enjoyed the capitalist ideologies reflected in the traditional...

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