Elle Zebala

Hi! My name is Elle Zebala (she/her). I am a sophomore, and this is my first year on the Evanstonian as a staff writer. I’m excited to grow as a journalist, to work on and publish articles that inform the community, and be a part of this amazing team. Along with the Evanstonian, I am also on the yearbook staff and the tennis team. Outside of school I love to read, travel, sew, babysit, and watch movies.

By Elle Zebala

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...