The current editorial board is thrilled to introduce the incoming 109th executive board members: Will Klearman, Hannah Cervantes, Amen Fisseah, Emma Thomas, and Menna El Gamal. Through their years of working...

In keeping with tradition at Evanstonian banquets, we want to each speak a little about our journey on the Evanston over the past four years. Four years of late-night layouts, the advanced journalism class,...

These days, AI seems to have seeped into every corner of society. From advertising campaigns that push a company’s new ‘AI powered’ product to not-so-far-fetched Internet memes about humans losing...

“Every year, we take a moment to honor and recognize all the academic excellence that students have grown into and maintained after seven semesters of high school,” said Assistant Superintendent and...

A young Kits team with only two seniors was seeking to reach the sectionals for the first time since the 2021-2022 season. In addition to not having players with playoff experience, Evanston would be entering...

In a world full of discrimination and limitations, standards and norms, stereotypes and biases, Black culture has always found a way to shine—to break the unbreakable, do the unthinkable, and develop...

The Kits are melting the winter ice. It’s a great day to be a Wildkit, as Evanston’s sports teams continue performing at a high level and climbing the ranks.    Boys Basketball This...

The definition of a sports coach on Google is: a person who helps athletes improve their skills and reach their full potential in a sport. A man walked through the gates of Lazier Field 17 years ago and...

North Shore basketball is full of competitors, but it is still a small world. On Jan. 14, 2025, Evanston faced Niles North at the Vikings’ gymnasium. But if you looked at the matchup scheduled before...

It’s in the air. The return of final exams, or rather, “final experiences,” after their COVID hiatus has brought a noticeable sense of stress to the hallways. But it’s good. Well, sort of. To...

“When the ball tips off, it’s us against them. Evanston versus the world, nobody else matters but  us in that moment," those are the words of new addition and senior point guard Kaidan Chatham.  And...

The Kits were given a harsh introduction to the CSL on Tuesday night with a 68-35 blowout loss to Maine South. The Kits lagged behind the Hawks throughout the Night. Evanston’s short amount of effort...

See, in sports, unsuccessful teams stay put; they stay constant, closed-minded, and passionless. Ultimately, making the ceiling for success low. So what’s the difference between a successful team and...

“Life rarely gives you exactly what you want but does have a way of giving you exactly what you need. Giving your all, never despairing, staying in the present, loving...

When it comes to high school sports, all teams envision being on the biggest stage in Illinois. Competing until the referee blows the whistle. Hustling in between the lines. Chipping away to get closer...

Ethan and The Evanstonian take on the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

As both teams walked in for warm-ups, music blasted and fans cheered in anticipation of a great match. They were not disappointed.  With Evanston and Maine South coming off wins, the hot hand was distributed...

Coming off a two-set win against Highland Park, the Kits looked to keep the ball rolling and defend home court as the Deerfield Warriors traveled to Evanston for the Kits' first conference game on Monday...

Ethan and The Evanstonian take on the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

Fall is always a time for change. There’s the usual factors—colder weather, orange-y trees, apple cider popping up more prominently in grocery stores—but also other changes, like the start of a school...

With a roaring crowd in support of the girls' volleyball team, the Kits were seeking to collect their 5th win Monday night at Evanston Township High School. Although coming off a two-set win to Muslim...

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It’s hard to miss Evanston’s mascot when he’s standing on the sidelines with his bright orange fur and signature blue jersey. Willie the Wildkit is a beloved Evanston tradition. Part of the myth...

Evanston won its final regular season contest over Maine West thanks to young talent.

With senior guard Zuri Ransom out due to a lingering ankle injury, Evanston couldn’t put its losing streak to an end on Friday night in Beardsley Gym against Glenbrook North. The Spartans’ electric...

When the first points of the game were scored by senior guard Kailey Starks, the entire crowd at Glenbrook North knew it was the Kits to lose.  Senior Zuri Ransom and Starks carried the workload on...

After a 64-55 victory over La Lumiere on Saturday, Dec. 2, the Kits sought to keep their four-game win streak alive on Tuesday night in Beardsley Gym against Chicago Bulls Prep—and they did just that. Junior...

After facing off on Friday night for the first time in six years, Evanston welcomed Deerfield to the CSL South by showing the Warriors what a defensive clinic looks like. The Kits’ man-to-man defense...

Nearly a year after girls basketball defeated Buffalo Grove, 65-53, the Kits proved that they were the stronger team once again in their season opener on Tuesday night. On the backs of stellar performances...