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

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

The Evanstonian

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Feeding the future

Feeding the future

Nadira Bumi, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Deep in the corners of the vacant arts wing is a room full of ETHS kitchen staff working in aprons and hair nets. Early in the morning, they are already hard at work, pushing around carts, laying out food...

At 2715 Hurd Ave., in the heart of Evanston’s Sixth Ward, exists what was once a large and lively church dedicated to worship alone. Now, after learning of Evanston’s removal of Black families from his neighborhood in Northwest Evanston, Steven Rogers took steps to turn the church which sat on the lot where those families lived into a place for music and collaboration within the Black community.

The sound of service

Jilian Denlow, Executive Editor February 22, 2024

At 2715 Hurd Ave., in the heart of Evanston’s Sixth Ward, exists what was once a large and lively church dedicated to worship alone. The Second Church of Christ, Scientist, nestled among dozens of single-family...

Music students play in a weekly jam session at Butcher Boy, a private recording studio for local artists ran by grammy-winning producer Jim Tullio. Photo courtesy of Ella Bowker

Bringing music to Butcher Boy

Ella Bowker, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Every Tuesday night from 5 to 7 p.m., a dozen or so musicians in the Evanston community travel to 1224 Washington Street to play at a jam session. Housed at Butcher Boy, they have access to a full drum...

Sullivan Sisters bring bluegrass to Evanston

Sullivan Sisters bring bluegrass to Evanston

Marin Ubersox, In-Depth Editor February 22, 2024

On a blustery morning at the Evanston Farmers’ Market, patrons with arms full of produce stopped to listen to a beautiful sound drifting through the air on the wind. It floated past canvas tents displaying...

Marcia Hartigan began her journey in the ice cream industry during her sophomore year of high school. Now, she's the owner of Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shoppe, a beloved Evanston ice cream parlor.

The inside scoop

Audrey Bodine, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

On a windy November evening, the chill in the air did not deter a family of four from gazing at the colorful ice cream flavors on display at Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shoppe. After several minutes spent deciding...

The hidden Evanston board game community offers fun friends and connections.

Game on!

Izabella Paracuelles and Ashlyn Rogowski November 17, 2023

Two years ago, ETHS senior Foster Pratt walked into Alley Gallery in downtown Evanston sporting a shirt that read ‘shut up and sit down,’ the name of a popular board gaming company. One of the owners...

Echoes of a century

Echoes of a century

Stella Davis, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

When the school year comes to a close, a new round of campers meet at Evanston’s YMCA to board the bus to Camp Echo, a tradition that’s been going on for the past hundred years. To recognize the...

The Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette

A world united

Milo Slevin, Feature Editor October 20, 2023

As Taylor Thurston drives from her home in Glenview to volunteer on the border of Wilmette and Evanston, she passes through quintessential Chicago suburbia. Magnificent properties line the streets while...

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