Simone Williams

Ease Your Mind

Simone Williams, In-Depth Editor • November 22, 2016

Break the Stigma. Even with 1 in 5 Americans fighting a mental illness, the stigma of a mental disorders remains. “I think mental health is important because it affects your whole being, that means...

Four reasons you should care about this election

Simone Williams, In-Depth Editor • October 28, 2016

Although most high school students won't be able to vote in this upcoming election, it is still important to pay attention to what is going on. Here are four reasons why you should care: This election...

ETHS explains budgeting policy

Simone Williams, In-Depth Editor • October 5, 2016

Money talks. ETHS passed an almost 84 million dollar budget for the school’s overall funds this year and now the budget plan is explained. “Our primary goal in budgeting is to make sure we...

ETHS embraces transgender students

Simone Williams, In-Depth Editor • September 16, 2016

Many schools deliberately avoid addressing gender identity, but at ETHS the Gender Sexuality Club and various board meetings are now pushing these issues front and center. “The challenge is we automatically...

Travel Club gives students an opportunity to explore the world

Simone Williams, In-Depth Editor • August 22, 2016

Have you ever had the desire to visit the Taj Mahal in India, the Eiffel Tower in France, or even the Statue of Liberty right here in the U.S? Then join the Travel Club! Sponsors Sunsahrae...

Students use tattoos to express themselves

Simone Williams, Feature Editor • April 25, 2016

Although tattoos are a big commitment, the age requirement for tattoos is becoming more relaxed and students are taking advantage of this opportunity. “I got my first tattoo once I turned 18,”...

Students learn to embrace uncomfortable situations on National Awkward Moments day

Simone Williams, Feature Editor • March 18, 2016

In an embarrassing situation we usually try to ignore it for as long as possible, but today students are learning to embrace those situations. “Sometimes the intended message and the impact...

8 Questions for Danielle Eccleston

Simone Williams, Feature Editor • February 26, 2016

It can be a bit discouraging to see how flawless models look in magazines, but student-model Danielle Eccleston is showing teens that this career is completely possible. She is four inches shorter than...

8 Questions for the “Ticket Man”

Simone Williams, Feature Editor • December 18, 2015

Most commonly known for being the “Ticket Man,” safety officer Mark Smith is in charge of making sure the school is safe on the outside. Since 2007, he has seen jumped cars, issued parking tickets...

YouTube can help self-confidence

Simone Williams, Feature Editor • November 20, 2015

Many high school students may be lacking in self-confidence however, here at ETHS students in YouTube are helping that issue. “YouTube has been a building trend,” explains Content Marketing...

New club fights for Female Rights

Simone Williams, Feature Editor • October 30, 2015

If you are a student passionate about supporting and uplifting females, consider joining Girl-Up Club, an organization that strives for gender equality. “The main purpose is to talk about things that...