The Evanstonian

ETHS LGBTQ+ summit provides outlet for students to explore their identities

Lia Mirza, Staff Writer • April 11, 2023

This year's LGBTQ+ summit occurred on March 30, and was a gathering of LQBTQ+ members, allies and students who wanted to be more educated on the topic. Students had options on which activity they would...

Incumbents retain Second, Ninth Ward seats, while voters elect mixture of existing, new members to D202, D65 school boards

Tarek Anthony, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023

Last night brought a close to Evanston’s turbulent, contentious special elections for the Second and Ninth Wards in addition to District 202 and District 65’s school board elections. Biss' appointees...

2023 Evanston Municipal and School Board election results

April 4, 2023

With all precincts reporting, election results for the 2023 Evanston school board and municipal election results are in. District 202 School Board Ballots cast: 9,962 Turnout: 17.16 percent Results...

District 65 superintendent set to leave, run Georgia school district

April 4, 2023

On April 4, District 65 released a statement that shared the news that its superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton, was the sole candidate to run the Dekalb County School District outside of Atlanta. "It’s...

Dempster St. Starbucks reopens after school following meeting of community, business leaders

Rosie Witt, Staff Writer • March 27, 2023

In early February, the Starbucks on Dempster and Dodge announce that it would be closing except for mobile orders and drive thru orders from 2-5 p.m. on Monday and 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday "due...

ETHS Thrift Shop returns to The Hub, offering fun, affordable shopping experience

Elliot Hoffner, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023

This past week, the ETHS Thrift Shop returned to The Hub after closing for several months. Tuesday through Friday, the Thrift Shop was open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and students could shop through the many...

Second Ward candidate Krissie Harris addresses large donations to campaign

Tarek Anthony, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023

With Evanston’s municipal elections just under two weeks away and early voting beginning, concerns have been raised over two large campaign donations made to Second Ward incumbent council member Kristian...

Reparations Committee amends pre-existing reparations program, removing rules dictating how reparation money should be spent

Tarek Anthony, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, in a historic vote, Evanston’s Reparations Committee unanimously approved an amendment to Evanston’s pre-existing reparation program, allowing for $25,000 cash reparation payments...