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The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

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Lila Portis

By Lila Portis

Fabulous fashions for this fall

Charlotte Murray and Lila Portis October 14, 2022

Fall fashion is known for being comfy and cozy: perfect for staying warm as temperatures start dropping. This year's fall trends are no different; cozy clothing stays superior. However, just because an...

Season 3 of Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ brings a big milestone for inclusion to the small screen

Charlotte Murray and Lila Portis September 23, 2022

In April 2020, The Office alum Mindy Kaling launched the comedy/coming-of-age series Never Have I Ever (NHIE). The show, partially inspired by Kaling’s childhood, follows 15-year-old Devi Vishwakumar...

ETHS' production of 'Joseph' emphasizes hope

ETHS’ production of ‘Joseph’ emphasizes hope

Alice Cutter and Lila Portis April 18, 2022

 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical based on the biblical story of a dreamer. Joseph, the youngest of twelve, receives a fantastic coat from his doting father. His twelve brothers,...

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ provides representation, entertainment for all ages

Sam Froum and Lila Portis March 18, 2022

After its Nov. 2021 release, Encanto quickly became one of the most talked-about movies of 2021. The movie follows Mirabel, voiced by Stephanie Beatriz, the only non-magical member of a family full of...

Production of ‘Blood at the Root’ offers community, self-reflection

Lila Portis and Ali Cutter February 28, 2022

The ETHS theater department kicked the new semester off with Dominique Morisseau’s Blood at the Root.  Based on true events that happened in Jena, Louisiana in 2006, the diverse cast delivers a unique...

Creative Writing Club fosters community, emphasizes long-form writing

Lila Portis and Charlotte Murray December 23, 2021

During the pandemic last year, juniors Alice Lavan and Kelsey Blickenstaff contacted Bradley Baum, sophomore English and AP Language & Composition teacher, about starting a creating writing club.  “I...

Photo courtesy of Sadie Dowhan

CCMA’s timeless exhibit celebrates artist Frida Kahlo

Lila Portis, Ali Cutter, Sadie Dowhan and Mae Luning September 17, 2021

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s Frida Kahlo Timeless Exhibit opens with a towering portrait of the artist herself, hair and skirt adorned with pink and white flowers, rested in front of a vibrant green...

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Summer rewind: a look at the summer’s recent releases, greatest hits

Alice Cutter and Lila Portis August 16, 2021

With theaters just opening, many films were viewed from home on popular platforms such as Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBOMAX etc. Marvel’s Black Widow was one of the most anticipated movies...

Students return to ETHS after an entire year and a semester of virtual or hybrid school.

[Photo] Steps toward normalcy at ETHS

Jilian Denlow, Assistant Feature Editor August 16, 2021

Students return to ETHS after an entire year and a semester of virtual or hybrid school.

Talent, impact overlooked; Grammy’s 2021 edition

Alice Cutter and Lila Portis April 26, 2021

On Sunday, Mar. 14, the Grammy Awards returned for its 63rd anniversary. Hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, the 2021 Grammy Awards boasted performances from Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Meghan Thee...

WandaVision and what comes next for Marvel’s Phase Four

WandaVision and what comes next for Marvel’s Phase Four

Sophie Yang and Lila Portis March 22, 2021

Warning: this article contains spoilers from Avengers: Endgame, Spiderman: Far From Home and WandaVision In the spring of 2019, the finale of Marvel’s 12-plus year film series culminated in the box-office...

In-person fine art activity plan

Ali Cutter and Lila Portis March 22, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccinations being rapidly administered, cases are declining and in-person activities are on the rise. The ETHS fine arts department has taken precautions to ensure the ultimate safety of...

Illustration by Lila Portis

[Photo] Cultivating self worth within a toxic society

Ingrid Halverson, Assistant Feature Editor January 25, 2021

Illustration by Lila Portis

Illustration by Ellie Lind

Winter Break Activity Ideas 2020

Sophie Yang and Lila Portis December 14, 2020

As the weather gets colder and COVID-19 restrictions continue to be maintained, ETHS students are still encouraged to have fun in a safe and secure manner. Here are some ideas for activities to do over...

Illustration by Lila Portis and Ali Cutter

Music that encapsulates 2020

Lila Portis and Ali Cutter December 14, 2020

2020 has been a whirlwind of drama and emotions, but what’s a year without music?  Music has always gotten us through difficult times; 2020 is no different.  This year, as teens logged off of their...

Illustration by Lila Portis

[Photo] On and off: perspectives about cameras on Zoom

Ahania Soni, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

Illustration by Lila Portis

Among Us builds community through quarantine

Lila Portis and Alice Cutter November 16, 2020

On Tuesday, Oct. 20th, United States Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez live-streamed herself playing the popular game Among Us on Twitch to an audience of over 400,000 as part of her campaign. This...

Illustration by Lila Portis

Students, staff honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ali Cutter and Lila Portis October 20, 2020

On Sept. 18, the whole country learned of the passing of 87-year-old Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) from complications due to pancreatic cancer. Millions were left overwhelmed...

Behind the screens of e-learning: safety, mental health supports

Eden Drajpuch, Ingrid Halverson and Lila Portis October 20, 2020

Now that e-learning at ETHS is well underway, The Evanstonian wanted to extend gratitude to some of the incredibly talented and hardworking staff members that students and staff don’t often see. Each...

ETHS students, alums pursue their passions with businesses

Alice Cutter and Lila Portis September 24, 2020

While a pandemic has been raging throughout our nation, ETHS students and alumni have put their energy into developing strong entrepreneurship skills.  So far, 2020 has seen hundreds of protests and...

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