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Editorial | In addressing safety, ETHS must center experience of marginalized students

Editorial Board • December 16, 2022

When speaking about safety, we tend to hear the word “after.” “After Columbine,” “After September 11th,” “After Sandy Hook,” etc. We use these scarring events as markers to gauge dramatic...

‘We got to do something:’ Evanston’s history with gun violence spikes

Mack Jones, Staff Writer • December 16, 2022

Content warning: This article contains references to gun violence and its after effects. A 13-year-old Bulls fan is preparing for the next school day at Haven Middle School. It’s a Thursday, and...

How hip-hop discusses safety and the criminalization of Blackness

Ben Levy, Staff Writer • December 16, 2022

Hip-hop has always had two very distinct ways of approaching social issues, lyrically speaking. The first is through sharp, observant and precisely crafted lines and songs. Take for example Chicago artist...

Lines out the door for Evanston Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday concert

Sophia Siddiqui, Staff Writer • December 15, 2022

On Sunday, Dec. 11, ETHS hosted the Evanston Symphony Orchestra’s (ESO) yearly holiday concert. The line for tickets was out the door and wrapping around Dodge Ave as Evanston residents waited for the...

District 202 school board meeting highlights student safety, marginalized student experience

Ethan Ravi, Assistant News Editor • December 13, 2022

On Dec. 12, 2022, District 202 held its monthly Board of Education meeting. The meeting commenced with recognition of the community service achievements of sophomore Olivia Ohlson, and board member Monique...

Empty bowl fundraiser brings out many eager donors

Mack Jones, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, ETHS hosted its 23rd annual Empty Bowl, a fundraiser supporting local non-profit organizations, and the fight against hunger. The charity event took place during both lunch blocks...

Evanston celebrates holidays with light festival

Rafi DiCrescenzo, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022

On Dec. 3, the City of Evanston hosted the annual Holiday Light Celebration. The event, which took place from 5-7:30 p.m., included a welcome by City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, an official tree...

Evanston History Center’s holiday party returns after three years

Ella Cleary, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022

For the first time in three years, the Evanston History Center hosted its annual holiday open house welcoming the community to learn about the history of Evanston and enjoy holiday festivities. The Evanston...

D202 school board meeting brings up topics of inclusivity, academic performance

Ella Bowker, Staff Writer • December 5, 2022

On November 14th, District 202 held a board meeting to discuss data from their year in review. The meeting opened with the recognition of National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and then moved on...

Undefeated boys basketball edges Glenbrook South in CSL opener

Owen Chiss, Assistant Sports Editor • December 3, 2022

Despite dominating for much of its home opener, boys basketball found itself in serious trouble late in the fourth quarter on Friday night, up only two with Glenbrook South taking possession and just eight...

Evanston makes support of ranked-choice voting ‘unequivocally clear’ in midterm elections

Tarek Anthony, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022

The highly anticipated 2022 midterms elections proved as consequential. Unexpectedly, Democrats defied the GOP’s anticipated “red wave” pulling out mere senate wins in swing states such as Pennsylvania...

Holiday bazaar sets a charitable holiday mood

Elliot Hoffner and Grace Jorgensen • December 1, 2022

It’s officially the holiday season, and Evanston started festivities off early with its Holiday Bazaar. The bazaar, hosted annually by the Woman’s Club of Evanston, ran from Nov. 18-20 this...

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