Trinity Collins is the feature editor and this is her fourth year on The Evanstonian. She is a senior and hopes to study Secondary Education Social Studies and Journalism at college next year. In addition to The Evanstonian, Collins participated in SOAR [Students Organized Against Racism] as a facilitator. Primarily, she is most interested in writing about social justice and inequities within the ETHS community, which is reflected in Trinity’s work.
As, as I look at the world, the future, and the world we are trying to build, my radical hope, my radical belief in community guides me. Sparked with you. Guided by you. You guide me home.
“I truly appreciate the fact that we have a day at ETHS to celebrate our identities. I've been very privileged to be a part of this summit since my freshman year, and it's sad to think that this summit...
Content Warning: This article discusses experiences surrounding anti-queerness and includes an explicit word.
You know when you’re feeling yourself? Music blasting, makeup on, looking flee. You dance...
In 1934, when the National Housing Act -- also known as “redlining” -- was enacted, people of color living in the United States were prohibited from inhabiting many areas -- meaning communities of...
"The Black Summit experience for me was a space for healing, a time for self reflection, and a powerful reminder of our ever rich and beautiful history as black people"
Alex Bolling, senior
"My...
Who am I
I have written for the feature section for the past four years -- beginning my freshman year. During the majority of which, I enjoyed the capitalist ideologies reflected in the traditional...
The city of Evanston is divided into nine wards, with an alderman elected into each. Aldermen and residents of a certain ward, in theory, work together to better their community with implementations of...
The administration implemented a new initiative, initially using the phrase “the year of the black male,” in order to shift environmental factors detrimental to black male achievement.
Announcing...
While the issue of sexual assault has been prevalent recently in pop culture, students at ETHS -- such as junior AJ Cabrera -- call on the administration to change this policy in “The Pilot: Student...
While cigarettes’ harmful side effects have caused a decrease in popularity, there’s a new nicotine-based buzz hitting the school: JUUL.
“I would hit my JUUL anywhere from 20 - 100 times...
A recent NYU study and various viral text messages allegedly connecting the E-cigarette, JUUL, to cancer, resulted in students nationwide frantically selling or disposing of their JUULs.
“E-cigarette...
ETHS is 55.9 percent people of color; however, there was not one person of color who was a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Awards in attendance this year, perpetuating stereotypes.
At the most recent...
Although Evanston’s “Heading Home” policy is coming upon its’ fifth and final year, ETHS still has a higher percentage of students who experience homelessness than that of the state average.
“Unstable...
Although Between the World and Me is no longer a requirement for students to read, Ta-Nehisi Coates remains relevant and impacts the school through his visit on Oct. 18.
“Coates has changed my academic...
Top Box provides the Evanston community with fresh, boxed, produce that is locally sourced to raise funds for for clubs at ETHS beginning Oct. 4.
“What you eat when you are younger influences what...
Although the majority of sexual assault survivors do not report their crimes, there are a variety of way to report a rape to the police if they choose to do so.
“I chose not to report what happened...
Jazz hands.
The Jazz Band will performa wide variety of jazz influenced music in the auditorium on Saturday, March 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
“Jazz has played an important role in history distracting...
While most plays performed here at ETHS are just ‘classics’ on repeat, Writers’ Showcase allows students to write their own material and have it featured in a student-run play.
“Students appreciate...
Seeing mainstream artists live can be unbelievably expensive. However, there are alternatives that allow your money to stay in your pocket.
Circuit des Yeux on Feb. 3 at Constellation
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You may have heard of Helen Keller, but you have never seen a group of students perform her life story, The Miracle Worker, showcased on Dec. 16 and 17.
“The Miracle Worker is an incredibly powerful...
With your generation being one heavily filled with artists and actors, it is important to consider the risks and benefits of going into a career in the entertainment business.
“In entertainment you...
Some may think artwork is just hanging up in a museum downtown, but street artists are expanding their canvases, spraying art onto walls and boarded-up windows across Evanston and Chicago.
“Street...
Although the Jazz festival isn’t until February, a taste of jazz is coming on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
“People can get a sense of energy from the music and feel musically diversified...
Although our own Upstairs Theatre is designed to reflect the ones in Stratford, a field trip is going to Stratford Festival for the experience, once more.
“A lot of the time we feel comfortable doing...
Poetry Week has ended, but not for one student, who plans on continuing it throughout his lifetime. Justin is staying true to his belief that kids, “should never stop writing” through his career in...
Bollywood Dancers, Farmers, Producers, and Actors.
These are just some of the many talents, that teachers and staff possess and pursue during after school hours.
Elizabeth Hartley is both an interior...
Speech and Debate Team has been put over to the test in grueling practices, but their hard work paid off during the Harvard Tournament that took place President’s Day Weekend.
37 students accompanied...
Chain stores are great for a quick bite to eat, however small businesses help and reflect the community which is why students shop at them.
“Local businesses truly are the lifeblood of the city because...
Finstas may be joke accounts, but they give students a chance to be real.
“I think a Finstagram adds a personal layer,” says Amanda Elliott, writer of the article Finstagram: I Want To Be Myself...
Your name isn’t just a name.
Names show insight into identity, ethnic significance and values by reflecting the culture.
“I feel that you should value your name regardless of what...
At a diverse school it’s easy to see the gap in racial success, but here at ETHS students and faculty have been working hard to achieve academic equality by forming clubs, earned honors and social awareness.
“Race,...
Coming from around the world.
ETHS provides a transitional program for refugees who come from around the world.
¨We have students from Haiti that survived the earthquake. We have students that have...
Liam Hinkle, Assistant Sports Editor • November 21, 2025
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