Eliza Edgerton

Eliza Edgerton, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Eliza Edgerton (she/her)! I’m a sophomore, and this is my first year on the Evanstonian as a staff writer. I’m looking forward to growing as a writer and journalist this year, and forming a connection with the Evanstonian community. Outside of the paper, I run cross country and track, play piano, and teach at my temple. In my free time, I love to travel and hike, read, and craft.

By Eliza Edgerton

Health Center changes reflect new staff, goals

Eliza Edgerton, Staff Writer • April 17, 2026

The ETHS School-Based Health Center, located in H101, is an integral part of students’ lives, providing services that range from sports physicals to STD/STI testing. In contrast to the Nurse’s Office,...

Love Your Block mini-grants highlight community in second year

Eliza Edgerton and Saul Pollet • March 20, 2026

The due date to apply for Love Your Block, a program in its second year designed to bring Evanston residents’ visions to life by awarding mini-grants, has just passed. Each grant offers up to $2,000...

Dempster Street Starbucks reopens after nationwide strike

Eliza Edgerton, Staff Writer • February 27, 2026

Last November, the popular Starbucks location on Dempster Street closed its doors after baristas participated in a nationwide strike against the company. Now, three months later, the store has reopened,...

Evanston maps out future with Envision Evanston 2045

Eliza Edgerton and Elle Zebala • January 23, 2026

Over the past two years, the Evanston City Council, in tandem with the community, has created a 20-year plan: Envision Evanston 2045. The comprehensive document guides the city in its zoning codes, housing,...

New Spanish Senior Seminar allows continued language study

Elle Zebala and Eliza Edgerton • December 12, 2025

Spanish Senior Seminar is part of an expanding catalog of dual-credit courses at ETHS and is offered through a partnership with Lake Forest College. Students receive four transferable college credits,...

Teachers fill gaps through fundraising as school budgets tighten

Eliza Edgerton and Elle Zebala • November 21, 2025

Every year, administrators must balance a complicated budget–a task made more difficult by cuts and delayed federal allocations. This has created an atmosphere of uncertainty around school funding, and...

Racial disparities in AP classes remain an ongoing challenge

Elle Zebala and Eliza Edgerton • October 24, 2025

Over the past several years, ETHS has made many efforts to broaden access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes. According to school data, during the 2023-2024 school year, nearly one third of students were...

Biking in Evanston gets a $3 million boost

Eliza Edgerton and Elle Zebala • September 19, 2025

Like many small cities and Chicago suburbs, Evanston is considered relatively bike-friendly. Biking is a part of everyday life, with social groups centered around the sport, dedicated lanes and infrastructure...