News

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month

Samara Herman-lopez, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

At ETHS, flags and papel picado banners line the school halls to mark Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15, the month was established to recognize and honor the cultures, histories...

Evanston’s Actors Gymnasium celebrates 30 years of theatre and circus arts

Lily Swanson and Alex Ivanchenko • October 24, 2025

On Sep. 19, The Actors Gymnasium, an Evanston staple for theater and circus arts, held their 30th Birthday Bash to honor three decades of performances. The event, which featured circus performances, storytelling,...

ETHS Thrift Shop returns to The Hub this fall

Maya Matsa and Nava Schwarz • October 24, 2025

The ETHS Thrift Shop will return to the Hub Oct. 27–31. The shop is set to offer many types of donated clothing, including anything from shirts to fancy dresses, as well as sweaters, pants and accessories. This...

New AP Cybersecurity teaches vital skills, exposes career opportunities

Charlotte Kennedy and Amanda Comess • October 24, 2025

A brand new course is available this year to ETHS students: AP Cybersecurity. The class focuses on safe online practices and diving into data theft and leaks. “The goal for this class is to set students...

New teachers at ETHS

Nia Henderson, Vivian Hackney, Sloan Hampson, Pearl Anderson, Scout Brischetto, Owen Danastasio, Charlie Pfriem, Elodie Henerey, Eliana Dodson, Alex Ivanchenko, Mila Kaul, Tristan Saunders, Zoe Price, Sylvia Petersen, Miles Ross and Samantha Fox • October 24, 2025

Dillin Randolph Nia Henderson and Vivian Hackney When Dr. Dillin Randolph was in high school, he worked as a custodian. In college, searching for more custodial jobs near him, he stumbled upon a...

College visits resume to help students explore options

Eloise Auseon, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

College representative visits are resuming on a weekly basis in the hub from early September to late November. Any ETHS junior or senior can sign up and visit a college they are interested in. Visits...

Ryan Field construction moves forward amid community debate

Natalie Weinert and Ruby Matouschek • October 24, 2025

Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field is scheduled for completion in 2026, following the demolition of the original 1926 stadium nearly two years ago. Through the $850 million renovation, the university...

What are Wildkits saying?

Claire Miller-Niharra, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

ETHS Policy Changes: Helpful or Harmful? ETHS has long prided itself on being more than just a school. It’s a community that strives to be safer, stronger, and above all, a place where...

New MENAA literature class for seniors

Lara Friedman, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

This year, ETHS is introducing a new English course focused on Middle Eastern, North African and Asian (MENAA) literature, designed for students eager to deepen their literary analysis skills while exploring...

Boosting ETHS spirit: inside Boosterpalooza

Susannah Keller, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

ETHS’ annual Boosterpalooza will take place at Custer Oasis the night of Sept. 20 from 6:30 to 10:30. Boosterpalooza is the largest event organized by the ETHS Booster Club. The club raises money for...

“Vivir Mi Vida” carries on ETHS Friday song tradition

Charlotte Kennedy, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

Ever since 1992, the Friday song tradition has marked the end of the school week at ETHS. For 33 years, a new song has been selected each year to play over the school’s sound system. Song selection...

Cuts on campus: ETHS budget changes

Keira Beaudoin and Lily Swanson • September 19, 2025

The District 202 Board of Education has approved a balanced but tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year. However, due to cuts in federal funding to education around the country, the future of some...