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

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

The Evanstonian

Opinion

Opinion | Do you really need a new phone?

Opinion | Do you really need a new phone?

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist October 11, 2024

Well, I guess it's this time of year again - when the old models start glitching and shutting down, when you’re forced to buy a “new and improved” phone, when another mere number gets added to the...

Opinion | Social media is friend, not foe

Norah Finkel, Opinion Columnist October 11, 2024

“Does social media positively or negatively impact the teenage brain?” is a commonly asked question by people of all ages and it is a hot topic across the world. Many sources will tell you that social...

Editorial | 100

In 1924, the Church and Dodge campus of ETHS first opened its doors. 100 years later, students still walk into the same building every day, seeking the same thorough education that is promised to all Evanston...

Cold Calling Hurts Students' Interest and Engagement

Cold Calling Hurts Students’ Interest and Engagement

Samir Jain, Opinion Columnist October 11, 2024

Cold calling, a term used to define being called on in class when you don’t have your hand raised, is a prevalent technique teachers use to get the class to answer more questions, or to keep the students...

A bus-ted system: problems with the CTA

Jaren Davis, Opinion Columnist October 11, 2024

ETHS sets itself apart from other American high schools in many ways. Be it the sprawling campus, ample facilities, or ten-minute passing periods, attending ETHS offers a unique high school experience....

Opinion | Why I think we need to stop exploring Space

Avery Stroth, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

MARS AND SPACEX Nasa and SpaceX are looking towards a future where humans have a civilization on Mars. The Economic Times claims that “Musk wants to take humans to Mars in less than ten years and...

Opinion | The Better Solution to the ETHS Cafeterias

Samir Jain, Columnist September 13, 2024

Starting this school year, cafeterias have been assigned to students by grade level, not by chance. While it is better than hoping for a miracle that your assigned lunchroom is the same as your friends,...

Opinion | More teen girls should do boxing training

Ellie Hersher-Dale, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

When I was in 4th grade, my dad took me to his boxing gym for the first time. The scent of sweat and Clorox hung off the gym like a second skin and adults bustled toward their boxing bags, wrapping their...

At the start of each block, students place phones in bright blue and yellow pouches, where they remain for the duration of the period.

Opinion | ‘Bell-to-bell no cell’ is a good thing: here’s why

Arber Bombaci, Assistant Opinion Editor September 13, 2024

Students gather at the beginning of each period to collectively detach themselves from a device that’s ingrained itself into every student’s life for 85 minutes. When the policy was first announced,...

Opinion | Over the tipping point: the truth behind tips

Opinion | Over the tipping point: the truth behind tips

Jay Fagel, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

Picture this: you walk into a coffee shop to grab a $4 pastry. As you put in the order, the cashier flips their iPad, seemingly uninterestedly. Three large, bold buttons reveal themselves on the screen:...

Opinion | ETHS Should Offer More Language Options

Makeda Hausman, Staff writer September 13, 2024

I remember the dreadful class selection night in January before my freshman year. My mom and I argued over the computer screen, overwhelmed by the sheer array of classes available to take. Picking French,...

Opinion | Fitnessgram? More like Fitness-scam

Opinion | Fitnessgram? More like Fitness-scam

Jaren Davis, Opinion Columnist September 13, 2024

It’s that time of year again, everyone. Once ETHS physical education teachers are finished distributing new uniforms, reviewing the syllabus with their pupils, and sponsoring get-to-know-you activities,...

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