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The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

Opinion

Stop misgendering your students

Stop misgendering your students

Sofia Sant'anna-Skites, Opinion Editor May 27, 2017

While most teachers acknowledge students' varying gender identities, very few take the necessary steps to ensure that all feel welcomed. Many of us, mainly those who identify as cisgender, may overlook...

Take advantage of the time you have left

Take advantage of the time you have left

Editorial May 27, 2017

  Lose the mentality that you're "too cool" for school events. High school is so much more than tests and grades. It is also about trying new things, like cheering in the stands, clapping in...

All teachers must value students’ time

Ethan Harvey, Opinion Editor April 21, 2017

Although it is part of their professional duty, many teachers fail to be helpful for students outside of the classroom needs. Far too often, complaints are heard about teachers not responding to emails...

The most difficult sport to play at ETHS is…

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist April 21, 2017

While everyone thinks that whatever sport they play is truly the most difficult, there needs to be a determination of what is the true hardest sport.  This is where I come in. Every sport is challenging...

ETHS should accommodate in-school absences

Editorial April 21, 2017

We need an in-school absence policy. It’s time we open up students’ schedules so that they may experience the important events held at our school. Throughout the year, and especially in the months...

White Students: Stop talking over students of color

White Students: Stop talking over students of color

Adam Marquardt, Opinion Editor April 21, 2017

You may believe that more voices make a conversation better, but that doesn’t mean you’re entitled to discussions about issues that don’t affect you. Now that films like Get Out and 13th are provoking...

Sexual assault education must improve

Jane Mather-Glass, Opinion Columnist April 21, 2017

While most ETHS health classes go in depth on mental and physical health, teachers and their curriculums are not free of stigma when it comes to sexual assault. It’s time teachers educate the student...

Cell Phone to Cell Block

Carrington York, Opinion Editor March 17, 2017

Be careful. The line between legal and illegal sexting is too thin for many to see. Teens all around the United States are have gotten involved in the “send nudes” trend. According to Knowyourmeme.com,...

SuffrAGE

Ethan Harvey, Opinion Editor March 17, 2017

While some believe teenagers are more naive compared to the rest of society, such qualities should not keep them out of the polls. A citizen’s right to vote at age 18 has been in place since 1971,...

Speak up

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor March 17, 2017

While teachers often feel pressure to be objective, sharing their personal opinions with students during class discussion provokes students in a way that promotes positive discourse. The rules surrounding...

Students should value action over labels

Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites, Opinion Editor March 17, 2017

While students may label themselves as liberals, allies or activists, many don’t fully participate in the fight for equity. Attending marches for justice and raising awareness about important issues...

Read new news

Jane Mather-Glass, Opinion Columnist March 17, 2017

Branch out. Only getting news from sources that bolster our opinions ends up limiting our knowledge and perspectives. Many of us get our news from articles shared on Facebook or from CNN notifications...

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