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

The Evanstonian

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

The Evanstonian

Samantha Idler, Executive Editor

By Samantha Idler
Idler and Lowe on Decision Day 2017.

‘I would not be who I am today without him and his impact on my life.’

Samantha Idler, 2016-17 Executive Editor September 10, 2020
My time at ETHS would not have been the same without Lowe. He remains a constant inspiration in my life and will forever be one of my greatest mentors. I wouldn’t be who I am today without him and I can only hope to leave a legacy as great as his.
Lisa Edwards

Lisa Edwards

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor May 13, 2016

Grateful. That is the one word that comes to mind when Lisa Edwards reflects on her time here at ETHS. Edwards has been working at the school for 33 years as a special education’s teacher for freshmen....

Nathan Romero, sophomore, Caroline Moore, senior, and Khalil Royster, sophomore

Your phone may be controlling your life

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor February 26, 2016

Just admit it. You’re addicted. While social media gives you access to friends and family, it has made it impossible to put down your phone. “We treat social media like it’s a goal and not a pathway...

Science explains the secret behind falling in love

Science explains the secret behind falling in love

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor February 5, 2016

While many claim love is an unexplainable feeling, scientists can find reasoning behind all “symptoms” of love. David Allen, psychology teacher, explains how dopamine, a powerful neurotransmitter,...

Boys fall short academically

Boys fall short academically

Samantha Idler December 18, 2015

Girls rule, boys drool. A series of studies show that girls test higher and get better grades than boys do. “I think girls tend to do better in school. They tend to be more mature, and it’s...

Adriane Slaton

Evanston alums return as teachers

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor November 20, 2015

While some students can’t wait to leave Evanston, others can’t wait to come back. “I never left,” says Karilyn Joyce, badminton coach and gym teacher. “I started working and coaching here...

What lies beneath....

What lies beneath….

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor October 30, 2015

While you may have heard stories about what hides underneath the floors of ETHS, think twice before you believe everything you hear. “They say the basement is haunted because of the war stories. In...

Get educated during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Get educated during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor October 5, 2015

“I’m lucky,” explains Elizabeth Hartley, English teacher and breast cancer survivor. “Cancer survivors look at the world differently; there isn’t as much crisis. I’m now aware everything can...

Stay full and focused

Stay full and focused

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor September 18, 2015

While many students believe a cup of coffee will help jump start their morning, there may be a healthier way to give you the boost you need to get through your day. “Eating the right food makes a...

ETHS continues the memory of Dajae Coleman

ETHS continues the memory of Dajae Coleman

Samantha Idler, News Editor September 16, 2015

The Dajae Coleman foundation will host its third annual DaeDaeWorld Weekend to commemorate the third anniversary of ETHS student, Dajae Coleman’s death. Dajae was a model student and a star athlete,...

Parental pressure puts kids over the edge

Parental pressure puts kids over the edge

Samantha Idler, In-Depth Editor August 24, 2015

Every student feels some form of pressure to do well by his or her parent or guardian but sometimes that pressure can become overwhelming. “My parents put a lot of pressure on me. I have good grades,...

Curt's Cafe teams up with Senior Studies

Curt’s Cafe teams up with Senior Studies

Samantha Idler, News Editor May 7, 2015

Senior Studies has always worked to bridge the gap between the school and the Evanston community, but this year’s partnership with Curt's Cafe has taken it to a whole new level. “Curt's Cafe has...

Bigger is better: Promposal season begins

Samantha Idler, News Editor May 1, 2015

The dress, hair, makeup and tuxedo will not be the only thing contributing to the high expenses of prom; new studies show that the way a person is asked to prom- often known as a promposal- is one-third...

Student council seeks out junior leadership

Samantha Idler, News Editor March 30, 2015

While seniors are packing up and getting ready to leave our Wildkit family, juniors are stepping up into leadership roles, especially when it comes to Student Council. “You’ve got to be passionate...

Student council seeks out junior leadership

Samantha Idler, News Editor March 27, 2015

While seniors are packing up and getting ready to leave our Wildkit family, juniors are stepping up into leadership roles, especially when it comes to Student Council. “You’ve got to be passionate...

Evanston to shave heads for cancer research

Samantha Idler, News Editor February 27, 2015

To help raise money and bring awareness for pediatric cancer, St. Baldricks will be shaving heads at ETHS on Tuesday, March 17. “The St. Baldricks event every year helps remind students that there...

Model UN leaves for a three day conference

Samantha Idler, News Editor February 11, 2015

While you’re in class today, Model UN students will be continuing their three day conference in downtown Chicago which started last night. “The goal is to get a resolutions passed and to get your...

Seniors Micaela Homer, Adrianna and Erika Carter prepare for the gift drive.

Community Service seeks gifts for its Holiday Gift Drive

Samantha Idler, News Editor December 18, 2014

Instead of making your holiday wish list, take a look at someone else’s. The Community Service club needs you to participate in their holiday gift drive. “We have students and staff all over the...

Evanston hopes for another great year of DECA

Samantha Idler, News Editor December 18, 2014

After last year’s major success, DECA hopes to send as many kids to state and nationals as they can. “DECA provides students with skills to use in the real world, by having students participate...

Community Service seeks gifts for its Holiday Gift Drive

Samantha Idler, News Editor November 25, 2014

Instead of making your holiday wish list, take a look at someone else’s. The Community Service Club needs you to participate in their holiday gift drive. “We have students and staff all over the...

Evanston Hosted a Black Male Summit to Inspire Students

Evanston Hosted a Black Male Summit to Inspire Students

Samantha Idler, News Editor October 5, 2014

Passion. That is the one word that drove the Black Male Summit held on Friday, Sept. 26.   “There are specific challenges in society that some young black men face that are very unique...

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