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Councilmembers suggested an early end to the public comment section. (Courtesy of City of Evanston)

Targeted hate speech disrupts Feb. 22 Special City Council meeting

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor March 15, 2024

During the public comment section of the Feb. 22 special city council meeting, antisemitic comments, derogatory words and racial slurs were stated repeatedly by multiple civilians. As the public comment...

Participants gathered in the auditorium to watch the drag performance that capped off the event.

LGBTQIA+ Summit hosts drag show, seeks student involvement

Elise Goulding, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

This year’s annual LGBTQIA+ summit was held on Feb. 21. The ETHS-run summit is attended by members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as allies searching for more insight on the subject. The entire summit...

Smaller jazz bands, dubbed ‘combos’, took turns performing on Feb. 27 (Courtesy of Matthew Bufis)

ETHS Jazz Combo Concert features student-produced music

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Students may know the ETHS Jazz Band from their Friday morning concerts in the Main Lobby, but those are only a few of the showings put on by the group. Their Feb. 27 performance, dubbed the Jazz Combo...

Head coach Stacy Salgado earned her 100th victory in the Kits season-kickoff win over IC Catholic Prep.

Head coach Salgado earns 100th win in girls soccer’s season-opening shutout victory

Alexis Rogers, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

Girls soccer gave fans a first look at the 2024 Kits during their home opener against IC Catholic Prep—and the future is bright. With Sydney Ross, Jocelyn Leigh and Shea Lucas captaining a group of eight...

A key part of the programming was the inclusion of artistic performances. (Amen Fisseha)

In Lak’ech and solidarity: celebrating ten years of the Black Student Summit

Amen Fisseha and Reena Guben February 26, 2024

10 years after the start of the ETHS Social Consciousness Series, the 2024 ETHS Black Student Summit kicked off on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Continuing into Thursday, the event was designed for Black students...

In 20th year, ETHS jazz festival hits high notes

In 20th year, ETHS jazz festival hits high notes

Sam Froum, A&E Editor February 22, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 10, there was music in the air at ETHS – jazz music. Students in 50 different student bands from 26 high schools and middle schools across Illinois spent the day performing, learning...

Boys basketball departs in first round after being stunned by Maine South

Boys basketball departs in first round after being stunned by Maine South

Owen Chiss, Will Klearman and Cash Nelson February 22, 2024

When Evanston head coach Mike Ellis walked out of the locker room post-game on Wednesday night, he was simply at a loss for words. “I don’t know what to say. That’s how bad it was,” Ellis stated. Evanston...

Mayor Daniel Biss opposed those who wanted to reconsider an already-signed lease of office space for the Council.

City Council advances solar power initiatives, approves economic recovery plan in Feb. 12 meeting

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor February 21, 2024

During the Feb. 12 City Council meeting, many topics were on the table for discussion, including plans for economic recovery and transitions to solar power. The meeting started off with public comment,...

When Evanston last took on Maine South on Jan. 26, the Kits won, 58-45.

Boys basketball looking to ride momentum into playoffs

Owen Chiss and Will Klearman February 20, 2024

Boys basketball will enter into the Class 4A IHSA postseason on Wednesday against not only a familiar face but a face that the Kits have had their way with recently. For the third time this season,...

Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at the event, which also featured a tour of the shelter.

Connections for the Homeless celebrates Margarita Inn purchase

Ruby Dean, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

In Nov. 2023, Connections for the Homeless, a local nonprofit focused on helping the homeless, purchased the Margarita Inn to turn it into a permanent shelter for those in need of a home, after much city-wide...

Rows of students compete in the state tournament. (courtesy of Keith Holzmueller)

Chess team places fifth at IHSA State Tournament with 6-1 record

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

The ETHS chess team is no stranger to success. From placing sixth in the 2023 National High School Championship in Washington D.C. to taking fifth place at state this year, the team has seen many victories...

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Peter Davis, Oakton College representative Anne Brennan and Mathematics Department Chair Dale Leibforth discuss dual credit at ETHS. (courtesy of District 202)

Feb. 12 school board meeting recaps fiscal year student performance

Jaren Davis, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

The District 202 Board of Education addressed a variety of topics in their Feb. 12 meeting, many of which had to do with reflecting on the 2023 fiscal year. One such topic was teamASAP, recently renamed...

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