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

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

The Evanstonian

Makeda Hausman

Makeda Hausman, Assistant Opinion Editor

Hello. My name is Makeda Hausman, and I am the Assistant Opinion Editor for The Evanstonian. I am a junior here at ETHS, and this is my third year on staff. Being a part of The Evanstonian for the past two years has provided me with a wonderful community to grow my passion for journalism. Outside of school, I love to travel, read, and consume any sort of caffeine.

By Makeda Hausman

Opinion | Silence is still Violence

Makeda Hausman, Assistant Opinion Editor August 15, 2025

On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man from Minnesota, was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. His murder occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, when tensions were already...

Retiring Teachers Q+A | Sheila Skweres

Retiring Teachers Q+A | Sheila Skweres

Makeda Hausman, Columnist May 13, 2025

Q. How long have you been teaching here at ETHS? Can you provide some background on how you became a teacher? A. This is my 33rd year here, 37 in total. I taught at two other schools before that. And...

Opinion | Beware of the homebody effect

Opinion | Beware of the homebody effect

Makeda Hausman, Columnist April 17, 2025

As soon as the minute hand hits seven and the bell rings, I burst out of the school's doors without a second thought. There's a race to leave the building, a scramble to be free. For many, the best part...

Opinion | Nip unhealthy habits in the bud

Makeda Hausman, Columnist March 14, 2025

Lack of focus, alcohol consumption, procrastination, smoking, and poor sleeping are common issues that many Americans struggle with, but if they are developed without proper combatants, they can turn into...

Opinion | Spirit week? Try spirit weak.

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist February 14, 2025

The origins of Black History Month started when Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1915. He later initiated the first Negro History...

Opinion | The Downfall of American Cinema

Opinion | The Downfall of American Cinema

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist December 13, 2024

From the world's earliest surviving motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene in 1888, the film industry has become a powerhouse of entertainment worldwide. American cinema flourished between the late 20th...

Opinion | Do you really need a new phone?

Opinion | Do you really need a new phone?

Makeda Hausman, Opinion Columnist October 11, 2024

Well, I guess it's this time of year again - when the old models start glitching and shutting down, when you’re forced to buy a “new and improved” phone, when another mere number gets added to the...

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