The Evanstonian

Band features guest composer Omar Thomas

Rebecca Lustig, Staff Writer • March 9, 2020

At the Tuesday, March 10 concert, the ETHS band program is featuring music by guest composer Omar Thomas. Originally a jazz composer, Thomas has recently turned his focus towards concert band where his...

ETHS picks: movies students are watching over break

Jojo Wertheimer and Sophie Yang • December 16, 2019

As a frosty blanket of snow covers the grounds of Evanston, students are anticipating a restful break after finals. What better way to relax than with a cup of hot cocoa in hand and a cozy blanket?...

Fall play: The Diary of Anne Frank

Tate Lucas, Staff Writer • December 13, 2019

Evanston’s fall play, The Diary of Anne Frank, opened last night. The heartbreakingly true production challenges both directors and the 12-person cast to display the emotion and uniqueness to Frank’s...

Wildkit winter: holiday music fest

Kelsey Blickenstaff and Madison McGuire • December 13, 2019

It’s that time of year again— snow on the ground and carols in the air- for the Winter Showcase. All the choirs, bands and orchestras come together every year to put on a music fest for parents, students...

ETHS celebrates LatinX heritage week

Nora Miller, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 11, 2019

Tradition was shared with Evanstonians during the The Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 1 in East Cafeteria. An event translated to La Dia de los Muertos in Spanish was the culmination of LatinX Heritage...

The price of crying: toxic masculinity reinforces harmful stereotypes

Saskia Teterycz, Assistant Opinion Editor • September 27, 2019

I saw my dad cry for the first time two years ago. I was shocked that the letter I wrote to him on Father’s Day was enough to conjure physical tears from this big man with tattoos on both his arms. At...

Good, but not enough: gender neutral bathrooms at ETHS

Jude Hollenbeck, Staff Writer • September 27, 2019

For the vast majority of ETHS students and staff, the restroom is not a major focus of their day. There are male and female bathrooms in every wing, on every floor- in sight, out of mind. However, the...