Opinion

Nudity rules stifle creative passion

Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites, Opinion Editor • November 22, 2016

Censor yourself. In a progressive school with so much talent, it seems absurd that students are not allowed to display any paintings, drawings, or sculptures that contain frontal nudity. This can limit...

Not worth it

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2016

Eyes on the road. Driving while high, using Snapchat and or having four friends in the back seat has become the norm among teen drivers, and it needs to stop. Texting and driving is not always what...

People must rethink what our culture accepts

Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2016

The stigma of sexual content in movies is prevalent in our society, yet you probably don’t show concern about movies that reveal graphic scenes of people blasting each other’s heads off. The disparity...

Lack of gradebook variety kills grades

Ethan Harvey, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2016

The typical pen and paper assessment is a great way to measure a student’s understanding in a particular topic, but that doesn’t mean it should be an end all be all for a student’s grade. Not...

Third party candidates are no joke

Adam Marquardt, Opinion Writer • October 28, 2016

American politics is dead. Democracy in this country must be revived by greater representation in politics for views that don’t perfectly align with the two principal establishment parties. American...

There’s new business in town

Editorial • October 28, 2016

We all admire ETHS for its sports and theatre programs, but it’s time to recognize Algebra and Entrepreneurship for their innovative work on the Wildkit Store. Although the store has been around for...

Cheat the ImPACT test, cheat yourself

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor • October 5, 2016

Let’s face it. Most high school athletes live in fear of what would really happen if they got a concussion. The thought of missing out on the season -- or even a week or two -- is not in your plans....

Stop blindly praising ETHS for its diversity

Adam Marquardt, Opinion Writer • October 5, 2016

Stop blindly praising ETHS for its diversity. It is common practice for an Evanston resident, particularly white people, to gush about diversity, but this display of tolerance only masks the inequity...

High school first, club second

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • October 5, 2016

Represent the E. Student athletes should prioritize playing for their high school team rather than a club team. There are student-athletes from various sports who make the decision to play, or focus,...

Trump puts us at risk

Jane Mather-Glass, Opinion Colmnist • October 5, 2016

Dump Trump. If we keep giving Trump free passes and treat him as a joke, this country will be in real danger. Trump is not a “normal” candidate. He is an extremist who puts the majority of Americans...

Change class atmosphere to boost confidence for all

Sofia Santana-Skites, Opinion Editor • October 5, 2016

Take a plunge. Students need to take risks and accept failure as a part of life. Those who do are more likely to accomplish their long-term goals. There is a great disparity between the confidence levels...

P.E. Summer equals stress free school year

Ethan Harvey, Opinion Editor • October 5, 2016

Don’t lie to yourself. You know that at one point or another, you have complained about P.E. class. The constant complaints made by students about P.E. raise the question of why the course is not...