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The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

Aldric Martinez-Olson

Aldric Martinez-Olson, Staff Writer

My name is Aldric Martinez-Olson, I’m a junior and this is my first year writing for The Evanstonian. I have dabbled before but I’m happy to be back! Outside of the paper, I’m involved in Community Service Club and Student Union. At home I’m usually cooking, playing with my dogs, or watching old cartoons. My identities as a multiracial and queer teen have greatly affected my writing. Although I’m not interested in professional journalism, The Evanstonian has given me an outlet to express my ideas through writing and actually be listened to.

By Aldric Martinez-Olson

How youth activism is breaking the mold

Sophia Weglarz and Aldric Martinez-Olson August 26, 2019

Between organizing school-wide walkouts and facilitating change-driven conversations, Evanston’s youth activists have found time to break the mold of activism as we know it.  Youth involvement in...

Illustration by Aldric Martinez-Olson

Exploring Experiences Around WiSTEM

Aldric Martinez-Olson, Staff writer April 26, 2019

Since the beginning of modern society, the fields of STEM  [science, technology, engineering and math] have been traditionally dominated by men. Starting at the turn of the twentieth century, that quota...

Senior Sasha Gordon sprints during practice.

Girls track: Sprinting to success

Everneesa Beech and Aldric Martinez-Olson March 22, 2019

While the record-breaking career of current University of North Carolina track star runner Enyaeva Michelin had a historic effect on the girls’ track team, this year’s Kits have confidence that this...

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