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The Evanstonian

Taking the first step: Evanston establishes reparations fund

Taking the first step: Evanston establishes reparations fund

Sarah Parisien and Phoebe Porter December 13, 2019

On Nov. 25, the Evanston City Council voted 8-1 to approve a 3% tax on the sale of recreational marijuana towards a reparations fund starting Jan. 1. The idea is to create a fund for all black residents...

Climate action team speaks at school board meeting

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer November 16, 2019

On Nov. 12, 2019, members of the E-Town Climate Action Team spoke at an ETHS school board meeting. The students discussed a variety of topics ranging from the way climate change is affecting underprivileged...

Halloween celebrations change across Evanston

Avi Shapira, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

In the weeks that led up to Halloween, kids across Evanston were anxiously waiting for the day they could put on their costumes and trick-or-treat in their neighborhood. This year, however, Halloween festivities...

Robert Crown Community Center undergoes construction for its new building

Robert Crown nears construction completion

Sadie Sims, Staff Writer September 27, 2019

Entering 2020, the Robert Crown Center will be ending construction and opening a wide variety of new programs offered to community members. “We are constructing our new 130,000 square foot recreation...

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Vaping deaths spark controversy

Zachary Bahar, News Editor September 27, 2019

Disclaimer: This article discusses the use and abuse of vaping products. The Evanstonian does not condone or promote the usage of these products. Since an Illinois man died in the first vaping-induced...

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Ta-Nehisi Coates returns to Evanston

Avi Shapira, Staff Writer September 27, 2019

On Oct. 4, critically acclaimed author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates will be returning to ETHS to discuss his new book, The Water Dancer. The event will be hosted by the Family Action Network (FAN) and...

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Evanston City Clerk investigation comes to light following leak

Rebecca Lustig, Staff Writer September 27, 2019

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty wrote a July 26 letter to Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart requesting for the Sheriff Department to conduct an Official Misconduct investigation into who leaked information...

ETHS students strike for climate action

Zachary Bahar, Louise Bond and Rebecca Lustig September 27, 2019

On Sept. 20, around 200 students walked out of ninth period to protest the lack of immediacy given to the threat of climate change by the government, including by ETHS and the City of Evanston. “It...

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Community Service Department faces turnover

Sloane Rosenthal, Staff Writer August 21, 2019

With the recent departure of Mary Collins, former Community Service Coordinator, both the Community Service Department and Community Service Club (CSC) are left without clear leadership for the next year. “Ms....

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Mary Jane moves to Illinois

Zachary Bahar and Louise Bond August 21, 2019

Disclaimer: This article discusses the legalization of cannabis for recreational use across Illinois. The Evanstonian does not condone or promote the usage of cannabis, THC infused products or any drugs.   Legislation On...

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National wave of ICE raids sparks community response

On July 15 2019, a nationwide series of raids to arrest and deport immigrants began after President Trump tweeted his threat to remove “millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into...

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Equity Commission discussions reparations for “Solutions Only”

Zachary Bahar, News Editor August 21, 2019

The Solutions Only Subcommittee of the Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission met on July 11 and 13 to discuss possible forms of reparations and repair for the Black community of Evanston.  “The...

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