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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

Citizens to cast their vote for mayor next Tuesday

Sarah Frieman, News Editor February 24, 2017

On Feb. 28, Evanston residents can vote for one of the five mayoral candidates in the primary election: Steve Hagerty, Brian Miller, Gary Gaspard, Mark Tendam and Jeffrey Smith, who all filed to run last...

8 Questions with Sylvi Imrem

8 Questions with Sylvi Imrem

Adrian Wilburn, Feature Editor February 24, 2017

Most people view wrestling as a boys only sport, or at least, a boys dominated sport. However, freshman Sylvi Imrem, the only female member of the wrestling team, looks to change this stereotype. Sylvi...

Block marches in a Black Lives Matter protest.

Evanston alum runs for city council

Rachel Krumholtz, Feature Editor February 24, 2017

Block by block. Just seven ago he was roaming the halls of ETHS, but now alderman candidate Alex Block is on to the streets of Evanston, reaching out to each registered voter in the third ward. “...

Dr. Eric Witherspoon announces plan to run for president

Katy Donati, In-Depth Editor February 24, 2017

Race for the White House. ETHS’ own Dr. Eric Witherspoon announces education and the bettering of the youth of America will be his running platform for his 2020 campaign. “I think that the youth...

Social workers must communicate

Social workers must communicate

Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

While social workers intend to help students, lack of communication can cause tricky situations. Students should always seek help when struggling with emotional or mental issues. Social workers work...

Reviving Radio

Reviving Radio

Mac Stone, Feature Editor February 24, 2017

Live in 3, 2, 1… The ETHS radio station once existed long ago, but now many want to bring it back by hosting a variety of student run shows and broadcasts. The idea came alive through shows about...

Alternative facts for life

Jane Mather-Glass, Opinion Columnist February 24, 2017

You might have heard that alternative facts are “lies” or “falsehoods,” but really they’re a perfect solution to all your problems throughout high school and life in general! Here’s the...

Battle-scarred benefits

Battle-scarred benefits

Ethan Harvey, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

Respect the vet. Our nation’s heroes should have priority in the workforce because they currently do not receive the benefits they deserve.             Currently, vets receive certain...

Robert gets a better crown

Sam Calian, News Editor February 24, 2017

The Bob. For years Robert Crown has been the home for countless ice skaters, hockey players and Evanston kids, and now with its new renovations, it will run for many years to come. “The center...

The Right To Burn

The Right To Burn

Carrington York, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

Playing with fire. Burning the American flag is a not a crime and it is not rational to judge those who do. On January 19, protesters armed with lighters and U.S. flags gathered in disapproval of...

The cheating epidemic: It’s time for a mindset shift

The cheating epidemic: It’s time for a mindset shift

Matthew Barbato, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

While people preach academic integrity at high schools everywhere, the reality is that most students feel pressure to cheat, and our current policy focuses too much on punishing dishonesty rather than...

Juniors Nadav Schoenberg, Will Lucas and Elan Shohet “shmoop” their assigned books.

Students rediscover reading

Jonathan Neuberger, Feature Writer February 24, 2017

Many assume that students are reading less, but the truth is that they are reading differently. With increased access to social media and other online sources, students are actually reading more than previous...

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