Meena Sharma – The Evanstonian

Meena Sharma, Staff Writer

Hello, my name is Meena Sharma, and I am new to The Evanstonian this year. I am a sophomore and a staff writer. I have a few other commitments outside of The Evanstonian, which include the ETHS JV tennis team, Emerge and dance at DCC (Dance Center of Chicago). Ever since I was handed my first copy of The Evanstonian as a freshman, I knew I wanted to become a writer for the newspaper and a part of what I believe to be a fabulous community within the high school. I have a passion for writing and think that the process of gathering, investigating and distributing news stories is an incredible experience. I very much look forward to my time being part of the staff of our great school paper.

By Meena Sharma

Impacts of a racial Black/white binary

Adrian Cyrus and Meena Sharma • February 22, 2021

Contrasts, juxtapositions and general differences are all cornerstones of life and expression; they have been for quite some time. Whether thinking about how a chef will incorporate sweet and salty flavors...

Seniors continue passions post-high school

Maddie Coyle and Meena Sharma • May 23, 2019

Throughout high school, many people participate in a variety of different clubs and activities to help set us up for success post high school. In doing so, many of us find our niche, something that we...

Fight for the future: youth activism needs to be encouraged

Meena Sharma, Staff Writer • April 26, 2019

On Sunday, April 14, the North Shore Association of Student Activists (NASA) held a showcase that featured students presenting forms of activism that took on many different areas of art, including physical...

Turning a blind eye to Indigenous history spurns more abuse

Meena Sharma, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019

In the few days prior to Thanksgiving, my two preschool teachers gave my class the assignment of choosing to make a black-belted top hat, or a band decorated with colorful feathers. The purpose of this...

“Spooky Szn”: Halloween costumes are encompassing cultural appropriation

Meena Sharma, Staff Writer • October 26, 2018

You’ve seen the Instagram posts, you’ve heard about it in the hallways, Halloween, or “Spooky Szn”, is among us. But before you get too excited about your costume, make sure that the sight of it...

Fifth Ward Needs a School

Meena Sharma, Staff Writer • October 4, 2018

If you grew up in Evanston, your school was likely a hop, skip and a jump away. Unfortunately, this is not true for students who live in the fifth ward. Despite historic efforts to change this issue, there...

Overachievers: Driven to Success, or into the Ground?

Meena Sharma, Feature Writer • January 9, 2018

Ambitious and determined. Overachievers have always been viewed as the people who are set for life, but this is not the only aspect of what they experience. “Sometimes it’s just a matter of...