News

New faculty at ETHS for 2018-2019 school year

Sadie Sims, Staff Writer • April 26, 2019

Robina Button: Previously a science teacher, new librarian Robina Button takes a different approach to her teaching. “I do miss teaching science, so a lot of the time I’ll try to incorporate...

Cast your vote

Zachary Bahar, Assistant News Editor • April 26, 2019

Today is voting day. Three rising seniors are running for the position of Student Representative to the School Board for the 2019-2020 school year. To vote, students can visit their MyETHS accounts. Here...

ETHS engages in Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities

Cate Lynch and Maia Roothan • April 26, 2019

Over the course of this week, the Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention Committee (SAHPC), a student-run club at ETHS, hosted workshops to educate and to inform faculty and students about issues surrounding...

New School Board members to be sworn in

Louise Bond and Sofia Louise Williams • April 18, 2019

In a close election on April 2, Monique Parsons, Stephanie Teterycz and Elizabeth Rolewicz were elected into the three open spots on the District 202 Board of Education. With 31.4% of the votes, Parsons...

Holocaust Remembrance Week focuses on anti-semitism

Eden Drajpuch, Mira Littman and Rebecca Lustig • April 18, 2019

ETHS Holocaust Remembrance Week occurred the week of April 1 with the theme of Anti-Semitism: There is Nothing New Under the Sun. “Everyone was pretty much in agreement that [the theme] should be...

Poetry week gives student opportunities to share their voice

Rebecca Lustig, Staff Writer • April 12, 2019

ETHS kicked off the start of National Poetry Month on April 1, with Poetry Week, consisting of guest poets performing, writing workshops, and an open mic. “April is National Poetry Month, so that’s...

Lightfoot makes history

Izzy Lobin, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019

In a historic runoff held April 2, Lori Lightfoot beat out Toni Preckwinkle to become Chicago’s next mayor. Lightfoot hauled in 73.7 percent of the vote, with Preckwinkle gaining just 26.3 percent...

Chicago mayoral election heads to runoff

Izzy Lobin and Mac Stone • March 23, 2019

In a truly historic election for the City of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle, after garnering 17 and 16 percent respectively, will head to a runoff election on April 2. The election’s...

Reading program reflects on changes

Zachary Bahar, Asst. News Editor • March 23, 2019

With a third of incoming freshmen entering Evanston with a reading level below grade level, there has been an ongoing effort by ETHS to ensure that these students receive the help and assistance they need...

New community involvement initiative aims to shift culture around service at ETHS

Louise Bond, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

The recently established team, currently being referred to as the Community Involvement Initiative Team, had its second meeting on Mar. 7 to discuss how to best shift the culture around community service...

Corey Winchester declared Golden Apple recipient

Rachel Krumholz, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

Corey Winchester was surprised with the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Golden Apple Committee during second period last Monday. They announced the award with a visit from friends, reporters...

Freshmen to take PSAT 8/9 in April

Cate Lynch, Staff Writer • March 22, 2019

For the first time in ETHS history, freshmen will be required to take the PSAT April 9 as a direct result of the state changing its SAT testing requirements. “It’s required of all high schools in...