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A step-by-step look at District 65’s superintendent search

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

When District 65’s superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton, resigned in 2023, responsibility fell to the Board of Education to address the unoccupied position. After a timely and eventful search for the ultimate...

Approved Grant Street plans offer middle-income housing

Approved Grant Street plans offer middle-income housing

Nadira Bumi, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

The city of Evanston, a town known for its old and beautiful homes,  recently approved a new project in the Seventh Ward: a housing complex on Grant Street. The proposal was met with much controversy...

D202 becomes third public school district to adopt Green New Deal

Anthony Arroyo, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

On Feb. 26, ETHS made history by becoming the third public school district in the nation to adopt a progressive sustainability policy, dubbed the ETHS Green New Deal. Board members unanimously passed the...

Students walked around the space, stopping at tables to interview with employers.

Robert Crown hosts annual youth summer employment event

Sophia Siddiqui, Assistant News Editor March 15, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 17, hundreds of Evanston students aged 14 through 18 gathered for the 32nd annual Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). With over 1000 people registered, the Robert Crown Community...

The new location at 618 1/2 Church Street is the second in Illinois, and the fifth boba store in Evanston.

New bubble tea store occupies former Viet Nom Nom storefront

Makeda Hausman, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Ume Tea recently opened its second location in Illinois right in the heart of Downtown Evanston, the first being in Chicago's Chinatown. Founded in Cupertino, California in 2019, Ume Tea aims to offer...

Councilmembers suggested an early end to the public comment section. (Courtesy of City of Evanston)

Targeted hate speech disrupts Feb. 22 Special City Council meeting

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor March 15, 2024

During the public comment section of the Feb. 22 special city council meeting, antisemitic comments, derogatory words and racial slurs were stated repeatedly by multiple civilians. As the public comment...

Participants gathered in the auditorium to watch the drag performance that capped off the event.

LGBTQIA+ Summit hosts drag show, seeks student involvement

Elise Goulding, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

This year’s annual LGBTQIA+ summit was held on Feb. 21. The ETHS-run summit is attended by members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as allies searching for more insight on the subject. The entire summit...

Smaller jazz bands, dubbed ‘combos’, took turns performing on Feb. 27 (Courtesy of Matthew Bufis)

ETHS Jazz Combo Concert features student-produced music

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Students may know the ETHS Jazz Band from their Friday morning concerts in the Main Lobby, but those are only a few of the showings put on by the group. Their Feb. 27 performance, dubbed the Jazz Combo...

A key part of the programming was the inclusion of artistic performances. (Amen Fisseha)

In Lak’ech and solidarity: celebrating ten years of the Black Student Summit

Amen Fisseha and Reena Guben February 26, 2024

10 years after the start of the ETHS Social Consciousness Series, the 2024 ETHS Black Student Summit kicked off on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Continuing into Thursday, the event was designed for Black students...

Mayor Daniel Biss opposed those who wanted to reconsider an already-signed lease of office space for the Council.

City Council advances solar power initiatives, approves economic recovery plan in Feb. 12 meeting

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor February 21, 2024

During the Feb. 12 City Council meeting, many topics were on the table for discussion, including plans for economic recovery and transitions to solar power. The meeting started off with public comment,...

Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at the event, which also featured a tour of the shelter.

Connections for the Homeless celebrates Margarita Inn purchase

Ruby Dean, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

In Nov. 2023, Connections for the Homeless, a local nonprofit focused on helping the homeless, purchased the Margarita Inn to turn it into a permanent shelter for those in need of a home, after much city-wide...

Rows of students compete in the state tournament. (courtesy of Keith Holzmueller)

Chess team places fifth at IHSA State Tournament with 6-1 record

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

The ETHS chess team is no stranger to success. From placing sixth in the 2023 National High School Championship in Washington D.C. to taking fifth place at state this year, the team has seen many victories...

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