Jilian Denlow

Jilian Denlow, Feature Editor

Hi! My name is Jilian Denlow (she/her) and I am currently a junior here at ETHS. This is my third year writing for the Evanstonian and my second year on the editorial board (Feature Editor). Although I only have one sibling, three of my cousins are also in the building with me this year, and have acted as additional best friends and siblings. The connections that are created between members of the Evanstonian are part of what makes the experience so memorable. The Evanstonian has brought me together with others who share a common interest. As a freshman I immediately felt welcomed into the community and encouraged to be a part of the group. Now, being a junior, I feel so glad to have joined the Evanstonian. Outside of the Evanstonian, I play soccer for ETHS and a local club team. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and going to the beach.

By Jilian Denlow

Jack Kaplan

Jilian Denlow, Feature Editor • May 11, 2023

At just three years old, Jack Kaplan put on his very first pair of soccer cleats. Now, 15 years later, Kaplan prepares to continue his athletic endeavors at Oberlin College, a private liberal arts institution...

Mac Mettee

Jilian Denlow, Feature Editor • May 11, 2023

With great speed and vision, senior wide receiver Mac Mettee will continue his football career at DePauw University, a private liberal arts college in Greencastle, Ind.. Having played football all four...

‘More than just a basketball league’

Jilian Denlow, Feature Editor • April 20, 2023

Saturday mornings at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center are nothing short of electric. This facility serves as the Fifth Ward’s local recreation center and holds the title as the oldest standing community...

Execs through the decades

Jilian Denlow, Feature Editor • March 15, 2023

The Evanstonian office is situated at the intersection of the South Wing and H-Hall on the first floor of the building. At any given time, S103–the Evanstonian’s layout room–is lively and spirited....

Gaming the system: Evans’ power grab

Jilian Denlow, Christopher Vye, and Jared Tucker • February 27, 2023

Abraham Lincoln appointed John Evans as the territorial governor of Colorado in 1862. At the time, the Confederate South was overwhelmingly Democratic; the Union North, Republican. In the event that Colorado gained enough population to become a state, Evans knew that the industrialization, urbanization and modernization would essentially guarantee the state to become a Republican stronghold—with him at the top of the list of potential senators for the territory-turned-state.

Soup for the Soul

Jilian Denlow and Isabella Martinez • January 27, 2023

Guests enter the soup kitchen to the compelling sounds of a piano, each and every note guided by passion and purpose. It is 6pm, which indicates the commencement of Beth Emet’s Wednesday soup kitchen....

[Photo] Insta-worthy?

January 27, 2023

Serving validation, connection … and caffeine!

Jilian Denlow and Izzy Paracuelles • October 14, 2022

Clusters of teenage girls collect at the tables in the corners, their notebooks and computers strewn across the furniture as they type and talk simultaneously. Nearly every seat in the cafe is filled;...

ETHS friends become college roommates

Eden Drajpuch, Jilian Denlow, and Stella Morton • May 12, 2022

As college aspirations become reality for current ETHS seniors, the process to find a potential roommate serves as yet another daunting task for several students who near this new chapter of their lives. College...

Amid discussions on reading proficiency, Literacy Lab offers support

Eden Drajpuch and Jilian Denlow • April 18, 2022

ETHS’ Literacy Lab, located on the second floor of the Arts Wing, was initially opened in the 2019-2020 school year with the goal of providing an inviting space for students who needed additional reading...

Students, staff react to updated COVID-19 guidelines

Eden Drajpuch and Jilian Denlow • March 4, 2022

As of Feb. 28, ETHS has moved to a “mask-recommended” model, meaning that masks are encouraged, but not required within the ETHS building. This decision comes as a result of multiple lawsuits that...

‘Microcosm of the world’: Evanston as a political ‘proving ground’

Meg Houseworth, Jojo Wertheimer, and Jilian Denlow • January 28, 2022

Evanston was shaped by both perpetrators and trailblazers, all of whom played an instrumental role in forming the city we call home. From real estate practices to voting tendencies, Evanston functions in the ways that it does as a result of its history with civic engagement and local policy choices.

Mobilization of a city

Jilian Denlow , Assistant Feature Editor • January 28, 2022

The racial disparities that appear at the basis of Evanston’s institutions are commonly attributed to the presence of prejudicial behavior within the housing market. Often viewed as an indication of...

Emotions run high during, after two-hour lockdown

Jilian Denlow and Jessica Sehgal • December 23, 2021

At 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, the ETHS building went into hard lockdown, signifying a present threat in the building, resulting in staff and students hiding and locking the doors to all classrooms. At 12:39 p.m., the lockdown was lifted and students were dismissed for the rest of the school day. “For me, it was just fear the entire time,” junior Alice Lavan shares.

Seniors document college application process

Jilian Denlow and Ingrid Halverson • December 23, 2021

The college admissions process draws a fine line between student success and defeat. For years, seniors have struggled to navigate submitting their applications and, now, after countless months of structure...

ETHS student activists reshape civic engagement

Jilian Denlow, Molly Riley , and Aryeh Lesch • November 19, 2021

Students demanding change is not a new fixture, however it has become more prevalent in recent years. ETHS students’ efforts to tackle issues in their communities should not be underestimated. With that,...

ETHS, New Trier alums, students reflect on school rivalry

Jilian Denlow and Molly Riley • October 15, 2021

From aggressive slogans and chants to hallway trash talk, almost every ETHS student has heard or voiced some bad things about New Trier. This isn’t a new fixture; even after nearly half a century,...

Underclassmen reflect on first month of in-person learning

Jilian Denlow , Clara Gustafson, and Sydney Hletko • September 17, 2021

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the stereotypical fears of high school freshmen often included the intimidating upperclassmen, getting lost on the first day, being assigned overwhelming amounts of homework,...

Students, staff examine e-learning

Jilian Denlow and Ingrid Halverson • September 17, 2021

On Aug. 16, nearly 4,500 students and staff members entered the building for the first day of the 2021-2022 school year, a large percentage of which hadn’t physically set foot in school since March of...

Reimagining the Feature section

Ahania Soni and Jilian Denlow • August 16, 2021

A feature article, while a form of news, is more heavily catered towards human interest, both informative and captivating. The purpose of a feature story is to not only educate readers on a certain topic...

Steps toward normalcy at ETHS

Jilian Denlow, Assistant Feature Editor • August 16, 2021

For members of the ETHS community, the upcoming school year will feel like a breath of fresh air. While it is likely that no one is eager for summer to come to an end, today probably feels like a reasonable...

What’s next for the K(C)ates

Jilian Denlow, Staff Writer • May 21, 2021

There are so many different Kates, Cats and Caitlin's in this year's senior class, and with them all reaching the end of their time at ETHS, a few of the similarly named students shared what's next. Katherine...

Hybrid learning offers unique experiences and considerations for freshmen, seniors

Jilian Denlow and Cheyenne Edwards • April 26, 2021

On March 13, 2020, ETHS announced that the school would be closed for two weeks due to COVID-19. However, two weeks turned into an indefinite period, as the future of the return to normalcy looked unclear....

Students, staff react to hybrid return

Jilian Denlow and Sydney Hletko • April 26, 2021

August 17, the first day of the 2020-21 school year, was not the start anyone would’ve hoped for. A few weeks of online learning quickly turned into months, and now, as May approaches, ETHS has finally decided to take the next step, allowing students and staff to break routine and enter the building after many months of learning and teaching behind a computer screen.