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Anika Radhakrishnan

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor

My name is Anika Radhakrishnan (she/her/hers) and I am a sophomore at ETHS. This is my second year on The Evanstonian and I am currently an assistant editor for the A&E section. I’ve always loved to write from a young age, so joining The Evanstonian has helped me improve my writing skills. I’ve enjoyed learning about the journalistic work process and I love the community of this paper. Outside The Evanstonian, I take private piano lessons at Northwestern and I’m in the vocal jazz club at ETHS. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, going for bike rides, and creating music.

By Anika Radhakrishnan
Winston Rose

Winston Rose

Anika Radhakrishnan, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

After 36 years of teaching, special education teacher Winston Rose is retiring. Before working in special education, Rose started in 1986 as a literacy and reading teacher for Caribbean children at ETHS....

Sullivan sisters plan to release new folk album

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor April 18, 2022

Sophomore Soraya Sullivan and her eighth grade sister, Luciya Sullivan, are putting their own twist on traditional folk songs by releasing an album with their own flair. The sisters were raised by two...

How to make a career in the arts a reality: Students, staff provide advice for bringing your creative dreams to life

How to make a career in the arts a reality: Students, staff provide advice for bringing your creative dreams to life

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts & Entertainment March 18, 2022

From a very young age, my passion has always been music. Thankfully, my parents gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge in music by enrolling me in weekly piano lessons since I was five years old....

Kimetsu No Yaiba ('Demon Slayer') Mugen Train arc: more Rengoku

Kimetsu No Yaiba (‘Demon Slayer’) Mugen Train arc: more Rengoku

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor December 23, 2021

Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers for both the "Demon Slayer" Mugen Train Movie and Arc. Set your heart ablaze. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train was a widely...

Image courtesy of Sammi Lewis

Fine arts classes, groups promote civic engagement

Anika Radhakrishnan, Tanya Weisman and Amy Grill November 19, 2021

Civic engagement comes in various forms such as volunteering, national service, community organizing and voting. However, one of the lesser-known ways to participate in civic engagement is through the...

Sophomore Joan Camaya has taken her initially hobby-oriented crocheted creations and turned them into a money-making venture by taking commissions from both teachers and students.

Student brings joy of Amigurumi by taking commissions

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor October 15, 2021

  Joan Camaya channeled her crocheting abilities in fourth grade after school one day when her mom returned from work with yarn and crochet hooks in hand. Camaya’s mother was inspired by the...

Illustration by Kupu Sumi

A guide to ETHS Fine Arts classes

Anika Radhakrishnan and Charlotte Murray September 17, 2021

The arts give people a place to express themselves, use their creativity and form connections. With about fifty fine arts classes, ETHS offers an array of options for students to get involved, ranging...

Summer 2021 boasts return of in-person concerts

Anika Radhakrishnan, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor August 16, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions ease and the weather gets warmer, summer 2021 has featured a season full of concerts people have been missing for almost a year and a half. Finally, live music lovers can come...

Virtual YAMO takes to the stage

Virtual YAMO takes to the stage

Anika Radhakrishnan, Staff Writer April 26, 2021

The well-known student variety show YAMO seamlessly blends different forms of art to specifically engage Evanstonians. The beloved, annual show is entirely casted, written, directed and performed by students...

The Evanstonian viewed as ____, ______ by the student body

The Evanstonian viewed as ____, ______ by the student body

Cheyenne Edwards and Anika Radhakrishnan February 22, 2021

The Evanstonian is composed of writers and artists who commit their time and effort to write articles that cover topics relating to Evanston and students at ETHS. While the Evanstonian has had many groundbreaking...

'WILD FOR ETHS' fundraiser goes virtual for the first time

‘WILD FOR ETHS’ fundraiser goes virtual for the first time

Anika Radhakrishnan, Staff Writer February 19, 2021

Every year, ETHS comes together to raise money in a fundraiser for new spaces and resources as well as for funding to certain programs to better the lives of the students. Normally, WILD FOR ETHS would...

The evolution of comedy shows from 2010 to 2020

The evolution of comedy shows from 2010 to 2020

Sophia Sherman and Anika Radhakrishnan December 14, 2020

The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Glee are all well known for their character development, drama and an array of witty humor. However, offensive jokes that were once deemed comical and “okay” for...

Opinion | How breakout rooms are the blind dates of e-learning

Anika Radhakrishnan, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

The moment the teacher says, “I’m going to put you all in breakout rooms now,” is the moment when all the color drains from your face. Your eyes widen, and your heart beats out of nervousness. Teachers...

Music education leads COVID chorus

Music education leads COVID chorus

Anika Radhakrishnan, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

If this were a normal year, vocal ensembles would be readying for an annual fall choir concert. The marching band would be in the middle of performances at football games. Jazz band, concert band, and...

Illustration by Ellie Lind

Lights, camera, livestream

Anika Radhakrishnan, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

With ETHS online, the ETHS Theatre Club is putting on its first-ever virtual Freshman/Sophomore play called Stranded: Views From Quarantine, in October.  Stranded: Views From Quarantine consists of...

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