The Evanstonian

By Ruby Dean

Connections for the Homeless celebrates Margarita Inn purchase

Ruby Dean, Staff Writer • February 20, 2024

In Nov. 2023, Connections for the Homeless, a local nonprofit focused on helping the homeless, purchased the Margarita Inn to turn it into a permanent shelter for those in need of a home, after much city-wide...

Pathways to Early College Forum informs prospective AP students about benefits, drawbacks of college level courses

Ruby Dean, Staff Writer • December 15, 2023

On Dec. 6, a forum informing current students and incoming freshmen on AP opportunities took place in the ETHS auditorium. This event, dubbed the Pathways to Early College Forum, hosted over 100 people,...

Evanston honors veterans with ceremony at Fountain Square

Ruby Dean, Staff Writer • November 25, 2023

A ceremony commemorating Evanston’s veterans took place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Fountain Square in Downtown Evanston. The ceremony lasted around an hour, starting at 10:30 a.m. The event began with...

Northwestern University receives $50 million grant to study mathematics in biology

Ruby Dean, Staff Writer • October 30, 2023

Northwestern University, known for its proficiency in many different fields of science, has recently received a $50 million grant from the National Science Foundation to open a new institute with the purpose...