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The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

‘Max effort’ spikes historic success for boys volleyball, beating New Trier for first time in 15 years

Jessica Sehgal, Executive Editor April 17, 2023

Boys volleyball made history Wednesday night when they took on their long-standing rivals, New Trier. Securing a victory against the Trevians for the first time in 15 years, the three-set match was nothing...

Badminton clears New Trier competition, ending night with net success

Jessica Sehgal, Executive Editor March 26, 2023

Walking into Beardsley Gym on Thursday night, the feeling was electric. Badminton took on infamous rivals New Trier, and the Kits did not stand down. On the court in pre-game, varsity players circled together,...

Opinion | Gender discrimination plagues athletes, even 50 years after Title IX

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2023

Growing up as a girl in sports in the 21st-century, I have benefited unknowingly from Title IX my entire life. I ran cross country in middle school, played soccer, softball and swam, and I did it all with...

Girls basketball ends year with blowout win in regional semifinal and loss in regional final

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2023

After winning five out of six of their final games in the regular season, girls basketball went into the IHSA regional final with hard-fought momentum. Their 63-38 playoff victory against Niles West on...

Art by Jillian Arnyai

Cycles of shame: How culture, family, social media influence dietary mindsets

By Jessica Sehgal, Bridget Baker, Marin Ubersox, Paula Hlava, Zoe Kaufman, Executive Editor, In-Depth Editor, Assistant In-Depth Editor, Staff Writers February 7, 2023
Society has stigmatized the simple act of eating food. Generational cycles, social media and pressure from others have caused many to struggle with eating.

Boys basketball defeats defending state champs at Welsh-Ryan Arena

Owen Chiss, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

The E-Town Showdown has certainly lived up to its name. In 2019, Evanston defeated current Golden State Warrior Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Sussex-Hamilton (WI) in triple overtime, 70-68. Last year to the...

Girls basketball celebrates fifty years of Title IX after loss to Hersey at E-Town Showdown

Girls basketball celebrates fifty years of Title IX after loss to Hersey at E-Town Showdown

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2023

Over 100 female alumni, current athletes and future Kits gathered at the Welsh-Ryan arena during the third annual Etown Showdown. Their purpose: to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal...

Despite loss to Regina, girls bowling maintains confidence heading into regionals

Will Klearman, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

ETHS girls bowling fell short to Regina in their last regular season contest. Regina narrowly defeated ETHS by a score of 2757-2751. The 2751, the team put up, is marginally better than the team average...

Measuring up: the unique pressures on modern teen athletes

Measuring up: the unique pressures on modern teen athletes

Alexis Rogers, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2023

When asked what they wish adults knew about their experiences as high school athletes, students share common themes. Junior Aidan Thomson’s busy swimming schedule overflows into the rest of his life. “Understand...

Art by Jillian Arnyai

Athletes reflect on nutritional habits, education

Owen Chiss, Will Klearman, Assistant Sports Editor, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

It’s gameday.  The only thing on your mind is winning. You’ve put in countless hours this week in practice, putting your full effort into each drill, each sprint and each scrimmage in preparation...

Boys swim and dive rises to the occasion on Senior Day

Owen Chiss, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2023

Despite falling to Central Suburban League foes in their last three head to head meets, the Wildkit swimmers got back in the win column with a solid win over Naperville North on Senior Day. The 109-69...

Photo courtesy of Jessica Sehgal

‘Sticking together’: camaraderie proves to be the winning factor for boys hockey Senior Night

Jessica Sehgal, Executive Editor January 22, 2023

Following the girls hockey game on Saturday night, the boys hockey’s Senior Night was off to a similar start. A little over halfway into the first period, Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) scored, paving...

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