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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

ETHS hosts blood drive, supporting national donation efforts

Amen Fisseha, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

On Jan. 30, ETHS hosted a blood drive at the school for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many students came to donate, and their contributions came at a key time, as the United States is in...

The test measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. (courtesy of The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Free ASVAB testing allows students to explore military career options

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor January 29, 2024

For many students, joining the military is the ideal path after high school. To serve those interests, ETHS offers students the option to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery exam (ASVAB)....

Fourth Ward Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma was in favor of the relocation.

City Council approves 15-year lease for temporary Civic Center amidst renovation debate

Elise Goulding, Staff Writer January 28, 2024

The Jan. 22 City Council meeting was centered on the necessity for renovation or relocation of  the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, due to current issues surrounding the building’s HVAC, electrical...

Parents with young children wait to buy tickets, with the multi-leveled tubular playground behind.

New Sky Zone location embraced with enthusiasm by all ages

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Sky Zone, an entertainment and trampoline park chain, has added another location to its near 300 others spanning the globe. Construction began last summer to transform the former movie theater space,...

On the third floor of the North Wing, a multi-purpose life science room hosts ETHS tortoises.

Zoology among new courses to be offered next academic year

Quynh Lenz, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

The start of the new year always marks the beginning of the course request progress for ETHS students. After consulting with parents and school counselors, students put in their ideal class choices for...

The ETHS kitchens make food for high school students as well as schools in the surrounding area.

Nutrition Services receives $35,000 Hobart food equipment grant

Ethan Ravi, News Editor January 25, 2024

In a December news release, Hobart Food Equipment Group, an Ohio-based food equipment manufacturer and service provider, announced that Evanston Township High School was the recipient of the company’s...

Sustainability and Resilience Coordinator Carrie Pratt led a presentation on the Citys climate action progress.

Evanston City Council unveils 2024 plans to advance its Climate Action and Resilience Plan

Keira Beaudoin, Staff Writer January 17, 2024

The Evanston City Council meeting on Jan. 8 focused on Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan, or CARP, and what it will look like in the new year. Cara Pratt, the Sustainability and Resilience...

(Comp)eatin’ With Ethan Episode 1 – Milk Mile

Ethan Ravi, Sam Froum and Isaac Suarez Flint January 8, 2024

Make their pain worth it, watch the first episode of (Comp)eatin' with Ethan!

Students occupied H-Hall, the high school’s main walkway leading into the main lobby.

Students hold sit-in protest in support of Palestinian cause

Nadira Bumi, Staff Writer December 29, 2023

On Monday, Dec. 18, ETHS students led a sit-in protest in support of a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israeli occupation. It was the longest sit-in protest in ETHS history; several dozen students gathered...

Mayor Daniel Biss called on the help of security personnel to break up a protest that was disrupting the meeting.

Dec. 11 City Council meeting features budget discussions, public opinion on Israel-Palestine conflict

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor December 20, 2023

The Dec. 11 City Council meeting focused mainly on the City’s budget and motor fuel tax, however much of the public discussions surrounded the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. During the public...

HBCU Experience Day features bestselling authors, sessions on college experiences

Sophia Siddiqui, Assistant News Editor December 15, 2023

On Thursday, Dec. 14, ETHS hosted its HBCU Experience Day, where school staff worked with the Evanston Black Advocacy Network as well as the bestselling authors of ‘The Black Family's Guide to College...

The student panel was made up of 13 student members of teamASAP.

Pathways to Early College Forum informs prospective AP students about benefits, drawbacks of college level courses

Ruby Dean, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

On Dec. 6, a forum informing current students and incoming freshmen on AP opportunities took place in the ETHS auditorium. This event, dubbed the Pathways to Early College Forum, hosted over 100 people,...

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