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The Evanstonian

The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

The news site of Evanston Township High School's student newspaper

The Evanstonian

Merrill Short

Merrill Short, Sports Media Editor

Hi! My name is Merrill Short (she/her). I am a senior, and I work with the Sports and Digital sections as the Sports Media Editor. The last 2 years I have worked as a Staff Writer for the Sports section. I love writing for the Evanstonian because of the community and opportunities it has brought me, I have made so many friends and connected with so many programs and people outside of the paper itself. Beyond the Evanstonian, I am the captain of the Girls Swim & Dive team, I serve on the board of Swim Across America, and I am a lifeguard at the Evanston beaches. When I am not doing these things I love to bake, read, and go camping.

By Merrill Short

Timi Ogunsanya breaks out in his senior season

Merrill Short, Sports Media Editor February 27, 2026

For senior Timi Ogunsanya, basketball has always been a part of life. This year has been about his growth, as a player, teammate and leader, something that has been very apparent during his final season...

Broken bones, unbroken spirits

Merrill Short, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

When a student-athlete gets injured, people around them see the cast, brace or crutches of their injury. What they don’t see are the mental challenges, long hours of rehab and the feelings of watching...

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