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The Evanstonian

Noah Kayaian

Noah Kayaian, Assitant Feature Editor

My name is Noah Kayaian and I am a senior at ETHS. This is my third year on The Evanstonian staff, and I am an assistant editor of the feature section this year. In my off time, I am a school ambassador and on the swim team at ETHS. This year I will be primarily writing for the feature section.

By Noah Kayaian

How did Evanston vote on the rest of the ballot?

Noah Kayaian and Aryeh Lesch November 16, 2020

Besides the presidential election, Illinois had multiple other items on the ballot from senators to state constitutional amendments. This was an important election for Illinois residents, and they came...

Bubble: popped

Bubble: popped

Noah Kayaian and Liam Moskal September 24, 2020

On August 26, 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play in their playoff match-up against the Orlando Magic, bringing attention to the racial injustices in America.  The wildcat strike, which was in...

ETHS students, teachers adapt to AP and standardized testing changes

ETHS students, teachers adapt to AP and standardized testing changes

Eli Marshall and Noah Kayaian May 18, 2020

Although spring in the academic calendar is typically the season of standardized testing, in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the AP and SAT tests are not among the personal priorities of some...

Remembering ETHS: Kevin Barry

Remembering ETHS: Kevin Barry

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer May 14, 2020

After 20 years of working at ETHS, history teacher Kevin Barry will be retiring in a few weeks and pursuing his retirement goals of traveling more and making long-term plans depending on his “family’s...

Cancelled

[Photo] Cancelling Cancel Culture

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer March 27, 2020

And the crowd goes mild; how ETHS can improve their school spirit

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer February 7, 2020

At a football game on Oct. 11, 2019, ETHS faced their bitter rivals New Trier… in front of a crowd of about 200 silent fans. While yes, it was a balmy Chicago night of mid to low 30s, the thing that...

Climate action team speaks at school board meeting

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer November 16, 2019

On Nov. 12, 2019, members of the E-Town Climate Action Team spoke at an ETHS school board meeting. The students discussed a variety of topics ranging from the way climate change is affecting underprivileged...

Illustration by Kaila Holland

Greta Thunberg’s activism sparks wave of change

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

On Sept. 20, more than 4 million students across the world, including students at ETHS, joined 16 year old climate change activist Greta Thunberg and walked out of school, protesting climate change. Thunberg,...

A glimpse into the daily routines of The Evanstonian seniors

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer May 22, 2019

Benjamin Baker-Katz, more commonly known as BK, starts his day with either some toast or a sandwich depending on how much time he has in the morning. He also loves to munch on some snacks when he gets...

The Rise of Social Media Activism

The Rise of Social Media Activism

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer March 22, 2019

If you find yourself scrolling through Twitter and you see your local 80-year-old representative tweeting about gun control laws, don’t be alarmed, they’re just doing their best to fit in with the...

Determining Stan Lee's legacy

Determining Stan Lee’s legacy

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer December 26, 2018

Black Panther, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man. These seemingly varied icons are all connected by one thing: Stan Lee. Stan Lee was instrumental in changing literature, art, and in some ways, culture. Born...

Evanston hopes to “rock the vote” at the upcoming midterm elections

Evanston hopes to “rock the vote” at the upcoming midterm elections

Eli Marshall and Noah Kayaian November 3, 2018

With the midterm elections just around the corner on Nov. 6, anyone old enough to vote will inevitably be surrounded by voting propaganda. However, historically, voter turnout in the midterms has been...

The Blame Game: do video games contribute to aggressive behavior?

Noah Kayaian, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

Ninety-seven percent. Approximately 97 percent of American youth play video games according to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2015. Within those games, 90 percent contain violence....

Junior Valerie Abushevich enjoys caffeinated beverages in the morning like so many others

Caffeine dependency dangerous

Noah Kayaian, Feature Writer January 9, 2018

75 percent of teens consume caffeinated beverages, but few know how they affect their metabolism and cognitive functions.   “Caffeine has similar effects to many mood altering drugs, in some cases...

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