Kit Chat Episode 7: The Power of Storytelling with The Evanstonian’s Jojo Wertheimer and Foster Ellen

Nora Miller and Zachary Bahar
January 25, 2021

In this episode of Kit Chat, hosts Zachary Bahar and Nora Miller (Executive Editors of The Evanstonian) are joined by Evanstonian Arts and Entertainment Editor Jojo Wertheimer and staff writer Foster Ellen to discuss two feature stories from conception to publication

Go to The Evanstonian website, where you can check out these pieces and the rest of our Jan. 25 issue.

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4:15 – Jojo Wertheimer on sexism in the classroom
13:51 – Foster Ellen on the history of Actors Gymnasium

USEFUL LINKS:

January 25 Issue (The Evanstonian)

From one circus family to another (The Evanstonian)

Girls face misogyny in class and out of the classroom (The Evanstonian)

Produced by John Phillips. Edited by Nora Miller.

Intro music courtesy ETHS Marching Band; outro music by Dr. Kamasi Hill and CJ Singletary.

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Nora Miller, Executive Editor

Hi! My name is Nora Miller (she/her). I'm a senior, and an Executive Editors for The Evanstonian, overseeing the Arts & Entertainment, Feature, and Photo & Art sections. In my four years on The Evanstonian staff, I have written, illustrated, and served as an Entertainment columnist and Arts & Entertainment editor. In my free time, I love taking walks in the forest preserve, drawing my friends and family, and cooking vegan meals. The Evanstonian energizes me because I'm able to share the stories of my classmates and citizens of the Evanston community.

Zachary Bahar, Executive Editor

My name is Zachary Bahar, and I am an Executive Editor of The Evanstonian overseeing the amazing News and In-Depth sections. This is my fourth year on staff, and I have previously been the News Editor, Copy Editor, Assistant News Editor, Assistant Copy Editor and a Staff Writer. Outside of The Evanstonian, I am a captain of the Scholastic Bowl team and a member of the Math Team. I also enjoy cycling, playing golf and tabletop games. Lastly, I love fantasy and sci-fi, particularly J.R.R. Tolkien. Seriously, please talk to me about Tolkien.