S103. The carpet muffles the sound of footsteps. Each rolly-chair has hinges that squeak when you lean back—some are missing arm rests, the backboard crooked, the cushion permanently stuck a foot below...

Ending your four years of high school is terrifying. The reality of finally celebrating your hard work while acknowledging your future is a mountain to climb compared to the tiny hill you braved. It’s...

When people talk about the best places in Evanston, they usually only mention the lake, Northwestern or downtown. But Evanston is so much more than just these things. Here is my list of the three most...

I started journaling when I was in elementary school. I’ve gone through 5 journals since then. All of them are full of memories, people, places, and even random drawings. I’ve never been great at speaking...

I’ve lost plenty of sleep throughout high school. From pulling all-nighters cramming for calculus to waking up at five a.m. for morning practice, I’ve become all too familiar with the existential dread...

In September, 2021, my freshman year of high school, I awkwardly stumbled around the ETHS Volunteer Fair. The Senior Courtyard was crowded with white plastic tables, colorful banners and sweaty teenagers,...

As a child, I would’ve given anything to avoid being the center of attention. I felt far more comfortable remaining in the background than stepping into the spotlight. Family members and friends alike...

My high school experience was not what I expected it to be. Well, how could I have expected to spend my freshman year holed up at home, sleepwalking through long months of isolation from my peers. But...

It’s the first day of school, a blistering 85 degrees in the middle of August. Usually, people have some sort of excitement for the first day, excited to see old friends and meet new people. Yet, for...

My love affair with books started during the pandemic. For some reason, I struggled to connect to reading when I was younger. I never did finish the Harry Potter series (I’m sorry!), and my reading was...

When I started my senior year, I wanted everything to be perfect. I tried my best to get the perfect attendance, I made sure to get straight A’s and I participated in every extracurricular possible....

I firmly believe that it should be required for every person to work at least six months in food service or retail at some point in their life. Working at a restaurant for the past two years has transformed...