The Evanstonian

The Evanstonian Senior Staff Superlatives 2021-22

Meg Houseworth, Jessica Sehgal, Ahania Soni, Assistant In-Depth Editor, In-Depth Editor, Feature Editor • May 12, 2022

Ranking bubble tea places in Evanston

Sophie Yang, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 12, 2022

Bubble Tea has been taking the world by storm. The popular drink originated in Taiwan and has recently become a massive trend in the US. “Bubble tea”, or “boba”, is classically a mix of brewed...

ETHS celebrates Poetry Week

Kayla Drajpuch, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2022

April is National Poetry Month, meaning that schools across the nation are celebrating poetry and its writers. ETHS is no exception, as the school continues the Poetry Week tradition started in 2000. The...

Q&A on local filming of new show ‘The Bear’

Sam Froum, Staff Writer • April 18, 2022

If you were walking through Northwest Evanston on March 7, you might have noticed the blue flyers taped up throughout the neighborhood, the large white vans driving around the streets or the signs with...

Inside ‘Booktok,’ the trend reigniting teens’ love of reading

Mae Luning, Staff Writer • April 18, 2022

It’s no secret that the number of teenagers who pick up and read a book each day for fun has been steadily declining since the mid-twentieth century. Now, more than ever, the majority of high schoolers...

‘Bridgerton’ season two expands plotlines, deepens relationships

Sophie Yang and Ali Cutter • April 18, 2022

Under the watchful eye of Lady Whistledown, the ton must navigate through the pressure of social reputation, familial responsibilities and the struggle between heart and head all in the thrilling season...

Reflecting on 2022 award shows: Oscars and Grammys

Amy Grill, Social Media Editor • April 18, 2022

March 27 and April 3 were two momentous days in the world of pop culture. The Oscars kicked off this year’s award show season. By the time the night was over, history had been made numerous times. Ariana...

‘Turning Red’ highlights complexities of early teen years

Sophie Yang, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2022

To start, if a movie is a Disney Pixar movie, I’m expecting it to be good. Disney Pixar is my childhood, and my classic favorites include Toy Story, Up, The Incredibles and Cars, but I loved Domee Shi’s...

Sullivan sisters plan to release new folk album

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2022

Sophomore Soraya Sullivan and her eighth grade sister, Luciya Sullivan, are putting their own twist on traditional folk songs by releasing an album with their own flair. The sisters were raised by two...

ETHS Jazz Showcase highlights commitment, final pieces

Ben Levy, Staff Writer • April 18, 2022

ETH After two years of limited, twenty-five student concerts, the Jazz Showcase is returning as a full band show on Tuesday, April 26, in the auditorium. The concert will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with...

‘Moon Knight’ breaks Marvel mold

Sam Froum, Staff Writer • April 18, 2022

Spoiler warning for Moon Knight Ever since Iron Man premiered in 2008, Marvel Studios has been on a roll. Its movies and TV shows have been wildly successful at the box office and have united a massive...

ETHS’ production of ‘Joseph’ emphasizes hope

Alice Cutter and Lila Portis • April 18, 2022

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical based on the biblical story of a dreamer. Joseph, the youngest of twelve, receives a fantastic coat from his doting father. His twelve brothers,...