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Evanston players celebrate during their win over Deerfield, 71-23.

Starks reaches 1000 career points in Kits’ dominant win over Deerfield

Alexis Rogers and Eva Sondgeroth February 1, 2024

Senior Kailey Starks stepped up to the free throw line in the third quarter just one basket shy of scoring 1000 career points. After both attempts resulted unsuccessfully, the Kits recovered the rebound...

Lance Jones put up 26 points in Purdues overtime victory over Northwestern on earlier tonight.

Former Kit Lance Jones makes national headlines for No. 2 Boilermakers

Will Klearman, Opinion Columnist January 31, 2024

When Purdue was stunned by No. 16 seeded Fairleigh Dickinson in an embarrassing loss in the Round of 64 in last year's NCAA Tournament, Purdue head coach Matt Painter knew he needed to find an experienced...

Evanston took home the win on Senior Night over De La Salle

Brown’s three forces OT, Kits complete improbable comeback on senior night

Owen Chiss, Will Klearman and Nate McDade January 30, 2024

Not having a lead for four quarters is typically not the recipe for a win. After last night, though, Evanston might say otherwise. Down by as much as 11in the fourth quarter alone on Monday night,...

Starks leads Kits in victory against Warren, snapping 11-game losing streak

Starks leads Kits in victory against Warren, snapping 11-game losing streak

Alexis Rogers and Eva Sondgeroth January 29, 2024

Going into the second quarter Saturday afternoon, Evanston held onto a four-point lead. After eight minutes, they were up by 22.  “[Senior Kailey Starks] came up to me, and she said that she wasn’t...

The test measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. (courtesy of The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Free ASVAB testing allows students to explore military career options

Rosie Witt, Assistant News Editor January 29, 2024

For many students, joining the military is the ideal path after high school. To serve those interests, ETHS offers students the option to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery exam (ASVAB)....

Fourth Ward Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma was in favor of the relocation.

City Council approves 15-year lease for temporary Civic Center amidst renovation debate

Elise Goulding, Staff Writer January 28, 2024

The Jan. 22 City Council meeting was centered on the necessity for renovation or relocation of  the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, due to current issues surrounding the building’s HVAC, electrical...

Watson’s last-second steal seals win over St. Patrick

Owen Chiss, Fiona Vosper and Ryan Wambo January 28, 2024

Whether it was from exhaustion due to playing a full 32 minutes or late-game nerves, junior Theo Rocca’s two missed free throws with eight seconds left against St. Patrick was a shock to every fan at...

Seniors account for all but two points in Senior Night loss to Maine South

Fiona Vosper and Ryan Wambo January 27, 2024

The energy was high in Beardsley Gymnasium as signs were held in support of seniors Zuri Ransom, Kailey Starks and Arianna Milam-Pryor.  “There was a lot of momentum [because of senior night], so...

Watsons big night fuels boys basketball past Maine South on road

Watson’s big night fuels boys basketball past Maine South on road

Will Klearman and Cash Nelson January 27, 2024

As soon as senior Morgan Brown won the tip-off on Friday night, the Maine South crowd’s presence was heard. “Overrated” chants echoed inside the arena while senior Brandon Watson crossed half-court...

First Saturdays offer a glimpse into the minds of local creators

Anya Gill and Meera Field January 26, 2024

On the first Saturday of every month, local studios open their doors to aspiring artists as well as casual enjoyers of art. This is all thanks to Evanston Made, a not-for-profit arts organization headed...

Reimagined ‘Midsummer’ comes to ETHS

Rory Lehman, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

“A Midsummer Night's Dream,”  a comedy written by William Shakespeare, was first published in the 1600’s. Now over 400 years later, Timothy Herbert, a beloved director and theater teacher at ETHS,...

Parents with young children wait to buy tickets, with the multi-leveled tubular playground behind.

New Sky Zone location embraced with enthusiasm by all ages

Natalie Weinert, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Sky Zone, an entertainment and trampoline park chain, has added another location to its near 300 others spanning the globe. Construction began last summer to transform the former movie theater space,...

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