The Evanstonian

By Izzy Basso

[Photo] Eyes on safety

October 20, 2023

July of 2020 Chalk-out at "Reclaim the Block" party

[Photo] 2021 City Budget Talks Place Focus on ‌Evanston‌ ‌Police‌ ‌Department‌

September 24, 2020

Chalk-out at a Reclaim the Block party.

[Photo] A summer of activism: making a movement

August 17, 2020

As seen here, chalk-outs have been a common tool in Black Lives Matter protests.

#10YearChallenge: Climate Change Edition

Izzy Basso and Sarika Waikar • February 15, 2019

The 10-year Challenge is an internet meme sensation, like today’s World Famous Egg, that recently struck mainstream media. It was initially created to showcase one’s glow-up by simply comparing photos...

The 411 on the 504: Students are challenged with obtaining necessary accommodations

Izzy Basso and Olivia Stitely • November 9, 2018

Individuals with mental illnesses, chronic illnesses and cognitive differences have faced a wide range of struggles when attempting to function in the school system not historically designed for them....

Viewers classify Netflix’s Insatiable as fat-phobic

Izzy Basso, Staff Writer • October 2, 2018

As played out in Netflix's recent original, Insatiable, Hollywood's familiar plot line of: “bullied fat girl gets skinny and beautiful” sparks a controversy on the current beauty standards in our society. Starring...