The Evanstonian

Zoology roars into ETHS: the new class begins its first year

Estelle Carnahan, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Nearly every year, new classes are introduced for ETHS students to choose from. This year, for the first time, the school offered Zoology: Animals and Society, which nearly 80 ETHS students were sorted...

Leading with purpose: a profile of Dr. Kinzie, ETHS’s visionary principal

Atisa D’Abdon, A&E Assistant Editor • October 11, 2024

Dr. Taya Kinzie is a vital part of ETHS. She brings vibrance to our community and uplifts student voices. Since 2022, she has been the Assistant Superintendent, but she has been a Wildkit since 2004! Before...

National Merit Semifinalists

Marin Ubersox, Feature Editor • October 11, 2024

Though standardized test-taking rooms are typically cold and uninviting, with desks lined in rows and stop times hastily scribbled on whiteboards, they can sometimes house surprising opportunities for...

Do you remember the 21st night of September?

Evelyn Skelton and Evelyn Wenzel • October 11, 2024

While colors of autumn begin to decorate the campus in vibrant hues of orange and brown, the students of Evanston Township High School prepare to celebrate homecoming. For ETHS, homecoming week is dedicated...

Hidden treasures: exploring the best thrift stores in Evanston

Anasofia Wilkinson-Marron, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Think about the last time you bought an item of clothing. How many times did you wear it? Did it become a staple in your closet or end up in the landfill after a few months? In the last 20 years, clothing...

Fall Foods and Drinks

Lily Fouts and Hunys Wambo • October 11, 2024

It’s getting close to that cold time of the year everyone! The warmth of summer is starting to fade and the chilly autumn air is slowly seeping through. It's the moment we’ve all been waiting for:...

Women In Stem: how gender impacts experiences

Marin Ubersox, Feature Editor • September 13, 2024

Though Chemistry and Physics (Chem/Phys) classrooms are decorated with slate gray tables, intimidating lab equipment and chalkboards full of nearly indecipherable equations, the positive energy within...

Hartigan’s and Parlor: inside the shops sharing Central

Evelyn Wenzel, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024

As the heat of summer dies down and the scent of sunscreen fades, eager customers pack Evanston’s ice cream shops, hoping to get one last taste of summer. One of these locations, Hartigan’s Ice...

10 Questions With Elliot: Sachin Jain (Big Sach)

Elliot Hoffner, Assistant Feature Editor • September 13, 2024

SACHIN: Hey Wildkits! This is Big Sach from the morning announcements and the 67th YAMO, “YAMO Ate My Homework.” Rehearsal’s about to start, so follow me! ELLIOT: Tell me about your favorite...

“Bell-to-Bell, No Cell” debuts at ETHS

Lily Fouts, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024

For freshmen, walking into ETHS for the first time can be an overwhelming change, but this year everyone in the building had a big change to get used to. As students arrived to their first block classes,...