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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...

‘Heartbreaking’ regional final loss to GBN ends girls basketball season, high school careers for Kit senior stars

Ryan Wambo, Staff Writer February 17, 2024

Senior Ball-State-commit Zuri Ransom stepped on the court Thursday night like the stakes had never been higher—and that’s because they hadn’t. With a win-or-go-home mentality in the IHSA regional...

Evanston won its final regular season contest over Maine West thanks to young talent.

Young talent fuels boys basketball to win over Maine West

Ryan Wambo and Alec Lloyd February 15, 2024

DES PLAINES, IL. – Boys basketball rolled into the playoffs on Tuesday night by dominating Maine West on the road, 54-32, in the team’s final regular season game.  With the win, Evanston clinched...

Students gathered to listen to members of the SOAR board. (courtesy of Reine Hanna)

SOARing to new heights: Northwestern University hosts student-led conference discussing racism

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor February 13, 2024

On Feb. 1 and 2 at Northwestern University, Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR), a student-run club focused on building equity, met and had conversations about the reality of racism in their yearly...

Senior Kailey Starks posted 18 points in Evanstons rout of Niles North on Monday.

Girls basketball trounces Vikings in opening round of playoffs

Alexis Rogers and Eva Sondgeroth February 13, 2024

Heading into the 2023-24 playoff run, head coach Brittanny Johnson knew not to take any game lightly. As the team battled back within the last few games of the regular season to secure a winning conference...

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