Should be abolished Without a doubt, the President of the United States is one of the most important people in the world during their tenure in office. From dawn to dusk, the Commander in Chief has direct...

In a country that is becoming progressively more polarized, where dissimilar groups increasingly struggle to find common ground, there remains one thing that almost all Americans have a shared understanding...

Five years ago, in November of 2020, Democrats across the United States were basking in their victory after months of campaigning in what had proved to be one of the most tumultuous years in decades. The...

"Being taken as a slave is better than being killed, no? I don't see the problem."  That sentence is a quote taken directly from a cartoon about Christopher Columbus published by the ultra-conservative...

For many ETHS students, the return to school from our 11-week summer hiatus came all too soon. The hours spent along the shores of Lake Michigan or vacations to destinations across the globe were welcome...

In the early hours of July 1, 2025, all was quiet in Washington, D.C. Stores stood shuttered, the National Mall sat empty, and the streets were deserted. Our nation's capital lay still, silent, and serene,...

Many Americans are familiar with the compositions of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by his pseudonym of Dr. Seuss. The twentieth-century author and cartoonist is best remembered for his whimsical and...

Situated in the northernmost extremities of our planet, inhabited by only a smattering of citizens, and covered mostly by snow and ice, lies the world's largest island. Owned by the Kingdom of Denmark...

The past few weeks have been of great importance to ETHS students. In addition to attending their regularly scheduled classes and extracurriculars, students have met with their counselors to determine...

It’s December again, everyone. Aside from snow, final exams, and Mariah Carey, the twelfth month signals the end of the year, too. When we grudgingly return from winter break, it’ll be 2025, meaning...

It’s that time of year again, everyone. Once ETHS physical education teachers are finished distributing new uniforms, reviewing the syllabus with their pupils, and sponsoring get-to-know-you activities,...

Teresa Granito, an ETHS biology teacher, is retiring after 30 dedicated years of service. Granito, who started teaching at ETHS in 1993, has taught all levels of biology, from AP Biology to Earned Honors...

With the Illinois primaries now behind us and the presidential election in November drawing closer every day, interest about the election and its results are mounting across the country, including at ETHS....

The District 202 Board of Education addressed a variety of topics in their Feb. 12 meeting, many of which had to do with reflecting on the 2023 fiscal year. One such topic was teamASAP, recently renamed...

On Monday, Dec. 4, ETHS honored notable alumni with the annual Distinguished Alumni Award. This award was established twenty years ago in 2003, to "recognize graduates of [ETHS] who exemplify the tradition...

Thomas & Dutch, an upscale restaurant housed on the ground floor of the Hilton Orrington Hotel in downtown Evanston, closed its doors on Oct. 8 after six months in business.  On Oct. 13, Evanston...

Per city ordinance 15-0-23, (dubbed the Tree Preservation Ordinance), the City of Evanston will begin to regulate tree removal on private property.  Evanston property owners intending on performing...

On May 22, the Evanston City Council, in an effort to become more sustainable, voted to pass Ordinance 1-0-23, better known as the ‘Retail Single Use Bag Tax’. The ordinance banned single-use plastic...