Taryn Robinson

Taryn Robinson, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Taryn Robinson (she/her). I am a senior and this is my fourth year as a staff writer for the Feature section. This year, I am excited to make the most of my senior year and to share my ideas and thoughts through writing. In my free time, I like to dance, hang out with my friends, babysit, watch movies, and bake.

By Taryn Robinson

A look at Evanston’s grassroots organizations

Taryn Robinson and Lily Kellams • November 19, 2021

As a part of The Evanstonian’s civic engagement issue, we felt it was fitting to profile a few of the many grassroots organizations that help fuel the progress of our community. The following organizations...

Black female athletes reshape mental health conversation

Taryn Robinson, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

Reflecting on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, it is important to evaluate the mental health stigma that exists for Black female-identifying athletes. With the Tokyo Olympics and other past summer sports tournaments,...

Impostor syndrome

Linnea Mayo and Taryn Robinson • February 22, 2021

Whether this means feeling like you aren’t equipped to be working with your white peers, or just overall a sense of not belonging, the issue of impostor syndrome is present in many clubs and activities...

Representation does matter

Taryn Robinson, Guest Writer • February 22, 2021

I like to say that I’m desensitized to being “the only one.” When I was younger, I quickly became aware that I was one, if not the only, person of color when taking swimming lessons, going off to...

Lack of POC dancers prompts call for change

Taryn Robinson, Staff Writer • November 8, 2019

On Aug. 23, 2019, Good Morning America host Lara Spencer made comments mocking 6-year-old Prince George for studying ballet. According to The New York Times, Spencer responded while laughing and saying,...

School Closings Lead to Protocols and New E-Learning Day

Taryn Robinson, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019

In order to make up cancelled school on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, during which temperatures plummeted to a record cold below -25 degrees without windchill, ETHS will have its first ever non-attendance E-Learning...

Racist events spark community response

Zachary Bahar, Ella Kanter, Taryn Robinson, and Mac Stone • December 26, 2018

Despite claims of acceptance and diversity, the North Shore continues to fester racism and hate -- something that has become more obvious following the posting of a now-viral video which included Glenbrook...