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The Evanstonian

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The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

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From left to right: Habbert, Beck, Isaac.

New science teachers

Brynn Aaronson, Louise Bond and Maisy Grace November 10, 2018

Andrew Beck Fresh out of college from University of Illinois, Andrew Beck loved the idea of teaching, majoring in physics and minoring in secondary education. When looking at ETHS’ homepage, he realized...

Senior Dominick Mcintosh sits next to group poster at ETHS student discussion on Oct. 16.

Evanston seeks community involvement to find new police chief

Rebecca Lustig, Staff Writer November 10, 2018

A discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 16 in the ETHS Welcome Center gave students the opportunity to share their thoughts and questions regarding the selection of the new Evanston Police Chief. “I feel like...

Vigil held at Beth Israel Synagogue in Skokie on Oct. 29.

חצק חצק ונתחצק: Hate prompts emergence of peace

Zachary Bahar, Asst. News & Copy Editor November 10, 2018

In the span of a week, a gunman entered the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh killing 11 of its congregants during Shabbat prayers, two people were fatally shot in a racially motivated killing at a...

Data from The New York Times

Pritzker wins Illinois gubernatorial race

Mac Stone, News & Copy Editor November 10, 2018

Pritzker knocks off incumbent Rauner, Conservative Sam McCann and Libertarian Kash Jackson in IL gubernatorial race. In what truly was a battle of the billionaires, Democrat JB Pritzker defeated GOP...

Diverse results of Midterm Election make history

Diverse results of Midterm Election make history

Ella Kanter and Sabine Gratch November 9, 2018

The 2018 Midterm Elections brought into Congress the most diverse group of candidates -- both ethnically and gender-wise -- that the nation has ever seen. National Public Radio reports an all-time...

Gunman kills 12 in California bar

Rachel Krumholz, Sophia Weglarz and Mac Stone November 9, 2018

On Wednesday night, at around 11:20 p.m. PT, 28-year-old gunman Ian David Long walked into Borderline Bar in Thousand Oaks, CA, killing 12 people and injuring over a dozen before killing himself. Most...

ShowcaseETHS! raises funds to grow Fitness Center

ShowcaseETHS! raises funds to grow Fitness Center

Zachary Bahar, Asst. News Editor and Asst. Copy Editor October 26, 2018

The second annual ShowcaseETHS! will take place on Nov. 4, with all proceeds from the event going into the renovations to the ETHS Wellness and Performance Center. “[Showcase] gives students an opportunity...

Current Gov. Bruce Rauner, left, and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker.

Students hold varied opinions on midterm election candidates

Maia Roothaan and Sadie Sims October 26, 2018

On Nov. 6, U.S. citizens will hit the polls and vote to determine new state senators and governors, as well as U.S. representatives. Although most ETHS students are not of age to vote, many understand...

Senior Brea Matthews posted an Instagram reaction to the Van Dyke verdict on Friday.

Evanstonians surprised by Van Dyke verdict, contemplate future actions

Rachel Krumholz, Executive Editor October 9, 2018

On the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 3, students and faculty anxiously gathered around their devices and listened to the long-awaited verdict on the charges against Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago Police Officer...

A message from your student representative

A message from your student representative

Phoebe Liccardo, Student Representative, Guest Contributor October 7, 2018

As you may or may not know the Student Representative holds a non-voting seat on the D202 School Board which meets every month. During the September board meeting our principal, Dr. Campbell, gave an analogy...

Sept. News Briefs

Louise Bond, Rebecca Lustig and Mac Stone October 7, 2018

Back-to-School Updates: Testing Center & Free Access to The New York Times By Rebecca Lustig ETHS opened the Testing Center this year to allow students to complete missed quizzes and tests,...

From the left, DeAnna Duffy, Monica Lani, and Jody Elliot-Schrimmer.

New English, reading, social sciences teachers at ETHS

Mac Stone, News Editor October 7, 2018

These new teachers encompass the English & Reading and History & Social Sciences departments. Throughout the year, The Evanstonian will cover new teachers in other departments. DeAnna Duffy Long...

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