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

The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

Mac Stone

Mac Stone, News and Copy Editor

Howdy! My name is Mac Stone, and I am the News Editor and Copy Editor for The Evanstonian, as well as a senior here at Evanston Township High School. This will be my third year on The Evanstonian staff and my second year writing for the news section. Before starting news my junior year, I wrote for feature. In addition to being a part of The Evanstonian staff, I am also a student ambassador. In the future, I intend to continue studying journalism in college.

By Mac Stone

‘Mr. Lowe helped me discover my passion’

Mac Stone, 2018-19 News Editor September 10, 2020
Mr. Lowe was a special kind of man. He was kind, sincere and unapologetically himself. He never backed down from fighting for what he thought was right. His boisterous laughter could make your day. He was more than just a teacher; he was a mentor.

Punny promposals: students say yes to prom

Louise Bond, Sarah Frieman and Mac Stone May 29, 2019

Iony Clarke & Gabi Rodriguez  “I was watching the lacrosse game and after the game when they were walking towards the locker room Gabi goes ‘alright boys’ and took off his jersey and underneath...

Chicago mayoral election heads to runoff

Izzy Lobin and Mac Stone March 23, 2019

In a truly historic election for the City of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle, after garnering 17 and 16 percent respectively, will head to a runoff election on April 2. The election’s...

Calvin speaks at Healing Historical Museum at ETHS on Feb. 12.

Calvin Terrell hosts Healing Historical Trauma museum

Jonah Charlton and Mac Stone February 15, 2019

In an effort to educate students, staff and others at ETHS on the true power they hold, community builder Calvin Terrell hosted a Healing Historical Trauma museum earlier this week. “I want students...

Journalists cannot be afforded the right to be wrong

Journalists cannot be afforded the right to be wrong

Mac Stone, News Editor February 15, 2019

On Friday, January 18, a video was released and promptly picked up by the majority of mainstream news outlets. The video, a 60-second clip, shows Nathan Phillips - a Native American man who was in attendance...

Racist events spark community response

Zachary Bahar, Ella Kanter, Taryn Robinson and Mac Stone December 26, 2018

Despite claims of acceptance and diversity, the North Shore continues to fester racism and hate -- something that has become more obvious following the posting of a now-viral video which included Glenbrook...

Data from The New York Times

Pritzker wins Illinois gubernatorial race

Mac Stone, News & Copy Editor November 10, 2018

Pritzker knocks off incumbent Rauner, Conservative Sam McCann and Libertarian Kash Jackson in IL gubernatorial race. In what truly was a battle of the billionaires, Democrat JB Pritzker defeated GOP...

Gunman kills 12 in California bar

Rachel Krumholz, Sophia Weglarz and Mac Stone November 9, 2018

On Wednesday night, at around 11:20 p.m. PT, 28-year-old gunman Ian David Long walked into Borderline Bar in Thousand Oaks, CA, killing 12 people and injuring over a dozen before killing himself. Most...

Sept. News Briefs

Louise Bond, Rebecca Lustig and Mac Stone October 7, 2018

Back-to-School Updates: Testing Center & Free Access to The New York Times By Rebecca Lustig ETHS opened the Testing Center this year to allow students to complete missed quizzes and tests,...

From the left, DeAnna Duffy, Monica Lani, and Jody Elliot-Schrimmer.

New English, reading, social sciences teachers at ETHS

Mac Stone, News Editor October 7, 2018

These new teachers encompass the English & Reading and History & Social Sciences departments. Throughout the year, The Evanstonian will cover new teachers in other departments. DeAnna Duffy Long...

ETHS, Evanston prep for Latino Heritage Month

Mac Stone, News Editor September 28, 2018

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Latino Heritage Month is recognized to celebrate Latino history and culture. “It’s about embracing students from all different backgrounds,” Heritage Spanish teacher...

CTA, Pace change routes requiring students to adjust

Mac Stone, News Editor August 28, 2018

In order to provide more accessibility to all of Evanston, CTA and Pace will implement changes to a number of bus routes, including the discontinuance of the 205 service on Aug. 31, as well as adjustments...

National Day of Silence raises awareness of muted LGBTQIA+ voices

National Day of Silence raises awareness of muted LGBTQIA+ voices

Jonah Charlton and Mac Stone April 30, 2018

More than 300 students are participating in today’s ETHS Day of Silence in an effort to spread awareness about the silencing effects of harassment towards members of the LGBTQIA+ community. “The...

Jan Schakowsky speaks in the Hub on Friday, April 6.

Congresswoman Schakowsky visits ETHS to discuss gun reform

Cam Mulvihill and Mac Stone April 10, 2018

After receiving hundreds of phone calls from students during the March 14 walkout, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky visited ETHS last Friday to speak on gun control and the importance of high school students...

Career Options Night, WorKIT Week offer alternative pathways

Career Options Night, WorKIT Week offer alternative pathways

Mac Stone, News Editor February 22, 2018

In order to provide alternative post-high school opportunities, ETHS and the City of Evanston will host the inaugural Career Options Night (CON) in N112 next Thursday, as well as WorKIT Week throughout...

Abraham makes a save during warmups.

An inside look at Ramen Abraham

Mac Stone, News Editor January 12, 2018

While many may think that moving to a new country would be a difficult adjustment, junior Ramen Abraham is fitting in just fine. Abraham has lived in Evanston for just two years, and before that, he...

This final design for the development was narrowly approved by the city council.

Albion development narrowly approved

Mac Stone, News Editor December 15, 2017

In a narrow 5-4 vote by City Council, the 15-story Albion development at 1450 Sherman Ave. was approved for construction on Nov. 15, angering those who opposed it. “The building does not comply with...

Junior Max Layden perfects his argument.

Speech and Debate readies for Iowa competition

Mac Stone, News Editor November 21, 2017

1 in 68. Many schools ETHS Speech and Debate are up against when they travel to Iowa for The Paradigm at Dowling Catholic from Dec. 8-10. These 67 other schools come from 15 separate states and three...

Students listen to a presentation in the Hub.

Kit career day opens new doors for students

Mac Stone, News Editor November 3, 2017

In an effort to provide students with potential career options, College and Career Services will host the annual Kit Career Day in The Hub next Wednesday, Nov. 8. The event will run throughout the school...

Juniors Lia Kelly and Maddy Aaronson review brochures from Syracuse University.

College fair offers new options for students

Mac Stone, News Editor October 14, 2017

Hundreds of colleges and universities from around the country will gather at McCormick Place tomorrow for the Chicago National College Fair. Hosted by the NACAC (National Association for College...

Photo by Zinnia Schwartz

Dreams deferred

Mac Stone, News Editor September 22, 2017

            In an attempt to fix America’s longtime immigration issue, President Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security put an expiration date on DACA, one of America’s largest...

George Elias is an ETHS legend who will never be forgotten.

Former wrestling coach of 40 years passes away

Mac Stone, News Editor August 28, 2017

This past summer, legendary ETHS wrestling coach Elias George passed away at the age of 92.     George was the head coach of the wrestling team from 1958-2000, assistant coach from 2000-2003, and interim...

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Tim Richardson

ETHS bids a fond farewell: Tim Richardson

Mac Stone, Feature Editor May 28, 2017

While most people choose to relax after they close their careers, physical education teacher Tim Richardson will be taking a more unique route into retirement. "Retirement isn't really what I'm looking...

8 Questions for Noah McKay

8 Questions for Noah McKay

Mac Stone, Feature Editor April 21, 2017

At first glance, senior Noah McKay seems like a normal student who loves pizza rolls and his sociology class. However, if you dig a little deeper, you’ll discover that Noah has some pretty extravagant...

Mock Madness

Mock Madness

Mac Stone, Feature Editor March 17, 2017

While many of us are concerned about our March Madness bracket, students in mock trial had a different competition to worry about. The team already went to state last weekend and placed in the top eight...

Reviving Radio

Reviving Radio

Mac Stone, Feature Editor February 24, 2017

Live in 3, 2, 1… The ETHS radio station once existed long ago, but now many want to bring it back by hosting a variety of student run shows and broadcasts. The idea came alive through shows about...

Senior Olivea Frischer practices her artistic skills in preperation for her project on Senior James Ogunbola.

Senior Studies class offers alternative education through student run projects

Mac Stone, Feature Editor February 6, 2017

While many seniors continue with normal schedules in the second semester, Senior Studies students get a unique experience like no other. For the first semester, the class is all about a community-based...

Shelters and kitchens around Evanston bring holiday spirit to all

Mac Stone, Feature Editor December 16, 2016

Whatever holiday you celebrate, shelters and kitchens around Evanston are making sure that the happiness is spread to everyone. Whether it’s through soup kitchens and food drives, or through simple...

Students question the true effectiveness of homework

Students question the true effectiveness of homework

Mac Stone, Feature Editor November 22, 2016

Homework. Students have been doing homework since the time they were in elementary school, and some now question its effectiveness. The questioning stems from what many students say is their teachers...

Helping Hand

Helping Hand

Mac Stone, Feature Editor October 27, 2016

Let’s go thriftin’. On Nov. 3-4, the Community Service Club will start up its thrift shop in the Hub for the eighth straight year, raising donations to help students at the school. “The main...

Student Representative Honor Allen

Student Senate hopes to make progress around the school

Mac Stone, Feature Editor October 5, 2016

Progress. Student Senate has plenty of changes to make around the school, and they are working very hard to make progress and implement them. “Our primary responsibility is to support student initiatives...

New CSL protocol works to prevent hate speech in sports

Mac Stone, Feature Editor September 16, 2016

Don’t hate. A newly revised CSL hate speech protocol is here, and it’s working to prevent hate speech between teams during sporting events. “We can’t ever get complacent about how it’s...

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