The Evanstonian

NFL shows solidarity at the wrong time

Onyx York, Opinion Columnist • October 16, 2017

Too little, too late. After being called a mean name by the president, NFL teams are quick to kneel in solidarity when they should’ve been kneeling all along. President Trump recently made...

Should teachers be able to express political views?

Grace Fay and Gigi Wade • October 16, 2017

Let it out. Teachers should be able to express their political opinions in class for the advancement of students education. Our generation forming is opinions during an interesting time. Our...

Shoot your shot: test retakes should be policy

Callie Grober, Opinion Editor • October 16, 2017

Although some teachers allow test retakes in certain situations, all teachers should permit students to retake tests due to teachers’ misplaced emphasis on tests and the high levels of stress students...

Students press rights must be respected

Editorial • October 16, 2017

On Sept. 22, The Evanstonian ran a series of stories on marijuana use in Illinois, in Evanston and at ETHS. The three articles printed touched on Illinois’ possible legalization, the medical benefits...

Letter to the editor: The Evanstonian should be aware of what is printed

Marnie O'Malley, Class of 2017 • September 22, 2017

Last week, in the first edition of ETHS’s school newspaper, a picture of my friend and me was randomly placed into an article about racism occurring at a concert called Country Thunder. The picture was...

Old teachers, old habits

Carrington York, Opinion Columnist • September 22, 2017

Do Better. As ETHS new-hires make impressive strides towards inclusivity and tolerance, seasoned staff members are still stuck in their ways. Evanston prides itself on being a learning environment...

Parent problems

Grace Fay and Grace Fay • September 22, 2017

Grow up. Students must start accepting responsibility for their actions without parents help. I get it. You got a bad grade on a test and you’re positive you did everything in your power to get...

More representation

Callie Grober, Opinion Editor • September 22, 2017

Women make up more than half the world’s population, but classes at ETHS rarely feature female accomplishments or perspectives. The curriculum of history and English classes at ETHS is too male-centric....

A guide to liberalism

Gigi Wade, Opinion Editor • September 22, 2017

Pop the bubble. Evanston is notorious for its exceptionally progressive climate, but it’s time that we reexamine this characterization. In recent years, I’ve heard our political climate incessantly...

Editorial: Detention policy needs more flexibility

August 28, 2017

There needs to be changes in the current detention policy that benefits, both, the students and the community of Evanston. The current detention policy places students on detention probation...

Are summer service trips really “worth” it?

Grace Fay and Gigi Wade • August 28, 2017

Yes Embark and serve. Despite recent criticism of service trips, they remain invaluable for teenagers and the communities alike. Volunteering away from home is a popular way for students at...