Sophia LaFleur

Sophia LaFleur, Staff Writer

Hey queens! I’m Sophia LaFleur (they/she) and I’m a senior. This is my first year writing for The Evanstonian (late to the game, I know), and I have only written for the Opinion section so far but I may branch out. The Evanstonian has been a great way for me to ask for and use the feedback I get on my writing, which has helped me perfect my personal statement college essay. I work at Union Squared (the pizza place, come visit me!) and occasionally babysit. In my free time, I play the cello, make collage pages, cook and experiment with my newfound love of painting my nails.

By Sophia LaFleur

Opinion | Evanston: A privilege to live here, but at what cost?

Sophia LaFleur, Staff Writer • April 20, 2023

The memories of our hometown linger with us, reminding us of the place where we learned to walk, ride a bike and dream. Time and travels may bring us far, but the memory of childhood homes will persist...

Opinion | Not a medical diagnosis but still a mental demand: walking the line between eating disorders and disordered eating

Sophia LaFleur, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023

It’s awkward when you’re sitting down to eat with your friends and only one or maybe two other people also have a full meal, while everyone else has snacks or nothing at all. Why did I pack such a...

Opinion | What’s the point of college, anyway?

Sophia LaFleur, Staff Writer • October 14, 2022

College is a looming prospect that many seniors (myself included) must come to terms with sooner rather than later. But in addition to the anticipation of going to college, I have recently found myself...

Opinion | It’s not easy being green: How perception shapes our reality

Sophia LaFleur , Staff Writer • September 23, 2022

Green Fruit Loops taste different from the red ones even though they have all the same flavoring. The colors really don’t serve any purpose beyond making a decorative, more exciting bowl of cereal than...