Sarah Parisien

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer

My name is Sarah Parisien and I am a second-year staff writer in The Evanstonian’s feature section. Outside of the newspaper, I am a dance director for YAMO, a SOAR Board member, and dancer. I love spending time with family and friends, reading and drinking coconut water. The Evanstonian provides me with an outlet for creative and critical expression along with a community that pushes me to be the best version of myself.

By Sarah Parisien

It’s up to us to take action

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer • May 14, 2020

I opened up Instagram. The first thing to appear on my feed was a video posted by social media activist, Shaun King, deemed sensitive content. I felt a pit begin to build in my stomach. In the span of...

Daniel Taylor regains freedom, sustains love for learning during wrongful conviction

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer • April 3, 2020

On a blustery February day, I met Daniel Taylor at Silverman Hall on Northwestern’s campus, one of the buildings he works in during the week. His upbeat demeanor was a welcome contrast to the rather...

Taking the first step: Evanston establishes reparations fund

Sarah Parisien and Phoebe Porter • December 13, 2019

On Nov. 25, the Evanston City Council voted 8-1 to approve a 3% tax on the sale of recreational marijuana towards a reparations fund starting Jan. 1. The idea is to create a fund for all black residents...

Intentionality of language is everything: an examination of the N-word

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer • November 8, 2019

On October 15, actress Gina Rodriguez found herself at the epicenter of public backlash for a video posted, and then quickly deleted, from her Instagram. While jamming out to the Fugees, Rodriguez rapped...

Students weigh in on staff representation at ETHS

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer • August 21, 2019

There is only one thing that ETHS prides itself on more than orange and blue: their racial demographics. From pamphlets to websites and public forums, the ETHS administration rarely fails to mention how...

A Lightfoot victory could be historic for representation

Sarah Parisien, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019

JAN. 27, 2019 -- A private residence presiding in east Evanston hosted Chicago Mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot for a fundraiser and Q&A session. As I entered the space with multiple peers for an AP...

Blue Crew: history of racial exclusion, tension compels students to make change

Ella Kanter and Sarah Parisien • October 2, 2018

Inadequate communication between white students and students of color, segregated friend groups, and a historically white student section leave ETHS seniors wondering if Blue Crew, a typically senior-lead...

Kits & Cats: Marcus Campbell examines his relationship with Northwestern

Sarah Parisien , Staff Writer • August 31, 2018

On any given day during the school year, Marcus Campbell can be seen making his way throughout the student-filled hallways, but some may not know about his role outside of the schools’ walls as an Adjunct...