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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

Mack Jones

Mack Jones, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Mack Jones (he/him). I am a Staff Writer for the News section in my sophomore year at ETHS. I write for the Evanstonian because I love writing and I love seeing the perspectives of different individuals, and journalism does a great job of combining both! I’m looking forward to meeting new people through interviews and building lasting friendships with peers. Outside of the Evanstonian, I’m on the ETHS Boys Tennis Team, play guitar and piano, and volunteer for AYSO as a referee. For fun, I like to read, listen to music, and sleep.

By Mack Jones
Parks were caution taped-off at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Four years in replay: the moments that shaped the Class of 2023

May 11, 2023

Parks were caution taped-off at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photo courtesy of Caroline Cooper

Retiring teachers reflect on decades of time at ETHS: Caroline Cooper

Mack Jones, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

After 30-plus years of work at ETHS, Math and AVID teacher Caroline Cooper has decided to retire at the end of an impactful career. She started her tenure intimidated by the scale of the school, but over...

Photo courtesy of Terrell Williams

Terrell Williams

Mack Jones, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

Wildkits outside linebacker Terrell Williams would sit on his couch and watch NFL and college football games with his dad as a young kid. Recognizing Williams’ interest in the sport, his father got him...

Photo courtesy of Johnny OBrien

Johnny O’Brien

Mack Jones, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

Lakeland University commit Johnny O’Brien always wanted to play in college, although not necessarily for football. The defensive back started his ETHS athletic career in basketball, but when nets were...

Dean Canchola accepts new position at GBS after long career in Evanston

Mack Jones, Staff Writer April 17, 2023

Aracely Canchola, the Dean of Students at ETHS for the class of ‘23, was named the new Assistant Principal for Student Services at Glenbrook South High School (GBS) during a District 225 board meeting...

Harrison Ford carries new comedy-drama Shrinking

Harrison Ford carries new comedy-drama ‘Shrinking’

Mack Jones, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

If you expect the new Apple TV+ show Shrinking to reach the same peaks as some of its Apple predecessors, your opinion of the show will be negative. However, if you separate it from those and let it be...

District 202

District 202

A year after conducting the search for a new superintendent, ultimately landing on Dr. Marcus Campbell, the Evanston Township High School District 202 School Board now looks to push a new set of initiatives,...

Second Ward

Mack Jones, Ethan Ravi, and Tarek Anthony March 15, 2023

The Second Ward contains the border between Evanston and Skokie at McCormick Blvd. Also included in the Second Ward is Evanston Township High School. Part of the job as the Second Ward Alderperson is to...

Maine South football used ineligible players in 2022, forced to forfeit nine games

Mack Jones March 11, 2023

On March 8, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) forced the Maine South High School football program to forfeit all nine of their wins from the 2022 season for using ineligible players that lived...

Art by Peter Krzystofiak

Always craving more: Evans’ early life

Sam Froum, Ethan Ravi, and Mack Jones February 27, 2023
As John Evans lay dying in his Denver home on July 3, 1897, around 173 miles from the site of the Sand Creek Massacre, his life flashed before his weary eyes. Evans, the territorial governor of Colorado at the time of the massacre, had stated in prior interviews he bore no regrets for the tragedy that had resulted from his blinding enterprise. Born in Waynesville, Ohio, Evans had come a long way from home.

Screening of ‘Raising the Floor’ provides insight into city-run guaranteed income plans

Mack Jones, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

Northwestern University, in conjunction with the City of Evanston, held a screening of the film Raising the Floor at Kresge Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Recently the City of Evanston implemented...

ETHS Volunteer Fair aims to recruit more students for community service

ETHS Volunteer Fair aims to recruit more students for community service

Mack Jones, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

The Evanston Township High School Volunteer Fair took place on Jan. 19 during Lunch A and B in the Main Lobby. Ten tables replaced the usual furniture in the area, and they were all set up to show volunteer...

Community members still at odds with Northwestern University over plans for Ryan Field

Mack Jones, Staff Writer January 12, 2023

Seventh Ward Alderperson Eleanor Revelle said on Jan. 11 in an interview with Evanston Now that she would not be in favor of Northwestern University's new Ryan Field hosting concerts, if it should be built....

We got to do something: Evanstons history with gun violence spikes

‘We got to do something:’ Evanston’s history with gun violence spikes

Mack Jones, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

 Content warning: This article contains references to gun violence and its after effects. A 13-year-old Bulls fan is preparing for the next school day at Haven Middle School. It’s a Thursday, and...

Empty bowl fundraiser brings out many eager donors

Mack Jones, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, ETHS hosted its 23rd annual Empty Bowl, a fundraiser supporting local non-profit organizations, and the fight against hunger. The charity event took place during both lunch blocks...

Northwestern’s new stadium plans evoke mixed feelings

Mack Jones, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

On Sept. 28, Northwestern University announced plans to rebuild its football stadium, Ryan Field. The choice to build a new stadium in Evanston was made after a generous $480 million donation by the Ryan...

New safety enhancements to kick off new school year

New safety enhancements to kick off new school year

Ethan Ravi and Mack Jones September 23, 2022

 On Dec. 16, 2021, when ETHS underwent a lockdown due to students illegally possessing guns on school property, many members of the Evanston community expressed concerns over the safety of students at...

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