Harrison Witt – The Evanstonian

Harrison Witt, Executive Editor

My name is Harrison Witt, and I am a senior at ETHS. I am currently one of the Executive Editors for the Evanstonian. My path to this position involved being a Feature Editor and a Sports Columnist. The Evanstonian has given me the outlet to express my voice, while developing a deeper understanding of the school. Outside of the Evanstonian, I am on the Mock Trial team and host a sports talk show called Beardsley Bums. I am interested in combining my interests in law, business, communications and sports in a career in sports agency or sports management.

By Harrison Witt

Lowe’s Last Class

Harrison Witt, Michael Colton, Katy Donati, Matt Barbato, Onyx York and Margo Levitan • September 10, 2020

In the fall of 2017, Lowe and The Evanstonian staff published six issues together prior to Lowe’s early retirement in December of that year. Though Lowe was often absent due to recurring health issues, the staff was able to produce more issues than in a typical year as Lowe continued to push his students to create the best product possible, just like he had for the 30 years prior.

New equity initiative aims at cultural shift for black male students

Trinity Collins, Grant Williams-Yackel, Harrison Witt and Onyx York • May 24, 2018

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...

Men, cisgender male students weigh in on #MeToo

Sarah Frieman and Harrison Witt • March 23, 2018

*Student’s name in asterisk has been changed to protect anonymity. While women’s voices have been the driving force of the #MeToo movement, men’s voices hold different places in the conversation. ...

The man behind the paper: Rodney Lowe retires after 31 years

Michael Colton and Harrison Witt • December 19, 2017

He sat in his favorite chair against a blank wall once filled with posters, certificates of excellence and past Evanstonian covers, singing along to his favorite song “Loveland” by Charles Wright and...

We the fans

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • May 25, 2017

From the stands. That is the name of my tri-weekly column that has come out over the past school year, but this name is more than a cheesy title for the sports column; it is a lifestyle for the majority...

The most difficult sport to play at ETHS is…

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • April 21, 2017

While everyone thinks that whatever sport they play is truly the most difficult, there needs to be a determination of what is the true hardest sport. This is where I come in. Every sport is challenging...

Skill over strength

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • March 17, 2017

While many programs tend to favor student-athletes who are strong, there are far more important aspects that our teams should focus on. Yes, hitting the weights is important. It is not good to put...

Nojel deserves to be Mr. Basketball

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • February 24, 2017

Although this year’s Illinois high school basketball talent is extraordinary, our very own Nojel Eastern has proven he is at the top. Illinois is known for producing great basketball players. Some...

We don’t want Pomkits… all the time

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • February 7, 2017

Pomkits are a great ETHS tradition, but at a certain point it is time to give other people a chance to perform at these high profile halftimes as well. Don’t get me wrong, the Pomkits are a very talented...

Basketball strives to be the best by playing the best.

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • December 16, 2016

Playing poor talent can only make your team worse. Basketball is rising to the occasion by challenging themselves this season. 19 out of the team’s first 21 games are on the road. This involves...

Having fun makes a team successful

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • November 22, 2016

You have heard the typical saying: the most important rule is to have fun! While this statement may seem cliche, it holds more truth than you think, especially for coaches. The idea of having fun...

Private v. Public

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • October 28, 2016

The playoffs are here. Loyola will likely win back to back state championships this year because of the unfair advantages they have being a private school. However, the competition is not as uneven...

High school first, club second

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • October 5, 2016

Represent the E. Student athletes should prioritize playing for their high school team rather than a club team. There are student-athletes from various sports who make the decision to play, or focus,...

Colin Kaepernick’s actions come up one yard short of the point

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • September 16, 2016

Despite having great intentions and motives behind his actions, San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick did not get the point across by sitting during the national anthem. As most people...

Rio is not the place to hold the Olympics

Harrison Witt, Sports Columnist • August 22, 2016

Zika virus, political turmoil, polluted waters and a rough economic state. Does this sound like a place to hold the largest sporting event in the world? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home of the 2016 Olympics,...

Senior Studies projects have students pursuing their dreams

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • April 25, 2016

From documentaries to democratic campaigners, Senior Studies allows students to pursue any of their independent interests. “I started planning my project before I got into high school because I felt...

Beacon Academy brings a new learning environment to Evanston

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • March 18, 2016

Old school meets new school. Two schools share one city, but have many differences from each other. “What we are doing is reimagining what a high school can be,” says Beacon Academy Head of School...

Parents sway your political opinions

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • February 26, 2016

A chip off the old block. Many of you have the same political views as your parents despite doing research. “My parents and I have similar views, but they let me create my own political beliefs. ...

Poetry’s, rap’s influence sparks creativity

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • February 5, 2016

Rapping and poetry is a hobby to many, but some students are taking this art to the next level. “You want to give the audience something to relate to because then they all can connect,” says junior...

Students gather to protest recent racial injustices

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • December 18, 2015

“16 shots.” This was one of the many chants shouted at the protest for racial equality in Chicago on Nov. 27, which many ETHS students attended. “It was a pretty...

Parking garage suicides becoming an issue in Evanston

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • November 20, 2015

One of the biggest issues in America is suicide, but parking garage suicides have become a big issue right in downtown Evanston. “People commit suicide, but it’s the public ones we see, take note...

Black Female Summit inspires empowerment, respect

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • October 5, 2015

Go get it! This was the slogan of the first ever Black Female Summit, which on Sept. 29 covered many topics ranging from self esteem to colorism. “We are encouraging the girls to figure...

Algebra in Entrepreneurship brings real world to math

Harrison Witt, Feature Editor • September 18, 2015

Geometry in Construction students used to be the only ones who practices a real world job in their math class, but now Algebra 1 students have the same opportunity. “In Geometry in Construction,...

Students’ level of stress vary from grade to grade

Harrison Witt, Feature Writer • August 24, 2015

While it’s safe to say that most ETHS students feel stress and anxiety when coming into the new school year, the type of stress and the severity of it vary from grade to grade. “The difference between...