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The Evanstonian

Musical Offering show hosts fundraiser, boasts in-person performances

Sophie Lindsey and Erin Doherty October 15, 2021

The Musical Offering Show (MO Show) is a musical production written and directed by students in Evanston. MO Show starts its 13th year preparing for their next musical after their virtual performance during...

After developing hobbies while in lockdown for COVID-19, students attempt to maintain their newfound interests as school returns to its normal pace.

Students attempt to stick with their pandemic hobbies

Ingrid Halverson and Madison Mann October 15, 2021

  During quarantine, everyone found ways to fill the endless hours. From art to sports, ETHS students searched high and low for fulfilling hobbies. However, as life is returning to normalcy, students...

Viewer's guide to fall movies and TV shows

Viewer’s guide to fall movies and TV shows

Sophie Yang and Mae Luning October 15, 2021

It’s that time of the year again: 60-degree weather, color-changing leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. The transition from summer into winter is our favorite, most beautiful season, fall. What better way...

Four years in, little progress made on climate plan

Elise Goulding and Aryeh Lesch October 15, 2021

  The City of Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP), created four years ago by former Mayor Steve Haggerty, outlines ambitious goals for reductions in carbon emissions and waste...

“A New Era” – Liana Wallace competes on SURVIVOR, when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 41st season, with a special 2-hour premiere, Wednesday, Sept. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.  Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment  2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

‘This is my dream’: ETHS alum, Evanston native on “Survivor”

Eden Drajpuch, Executive Editor October 15, 2021

Twenty-year-old Liana Wallace, an Evanston native, ETHS alum and current student at Georgetown University, is on the 41st season of CBS’s “Survivor” as a cast member. The show, which is filmed...

‘Friday Night Lights’ follows sports movie formula to its detriment

Jared Tucker, Staff Writer October 15, 2021

In the distant land of Texas, fall means football, where fans pack one hundred thousand seat stadiums on a weekly basis to proudly proclaim that their team is back as they gear up for another season of...

Quiet misogyny in ‘Hamilton’

Kayla Drajpuch, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor October 15, 2021

“Hamilton” follows the life and death of founding father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant who went on to be the Secretary of the Treasury. It’s full of fast paced rapping and energizing, complicated...

Masks alter how language classes can learn and operate

Elizabeth Wenning and Clara Gustafson October 15, 2021

  On Aug. 26, a statewide mask mandate was reinstated in Illinois due to the rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant. While masks historically have been worn to stop the spread of diseases, never before...

Return of concert tours brings both excitement and nerves for students after COVID-19 hiatus

Return of concert tours brings both excitement and nerves for students after COVID-19 hiatus

Charlotte Geyskens, Staff Writer October 15, 2021

In 2020, musicians had to completely reinvent the ways that they shared their music with the public. Touring was completely non-existent until a few months ago due to the dangers presented by COVID-19....

ETHS begins weekly COVID-19 testing for some students

ETHS begins weekly COVID-19 testing for some students

Sari Oppenheimer, News Editor October 15, 2021

On Sep. 14, ETHS released an announcement outlining new COVID-19 testing requirements and procedures for students. Although the targeted group of students being tested weekly is those who are either unvaccinated...

Evanston resident set to become Lincoln Park Zoo CEO, President

Sari Oppenheimer, News Editor October 15, 2021

For the first time in the Lincoln Park Zoo’s history, a female scientist will serve as the next President and CEO. Megan Ross, who has a doctorate in animal behavior and psychology is set to take over...

‘Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’ combines TV show with breakout musical talent

Alice Cutter, Staff Writer October 15, 2021

For months in quarantine, I have been following the creation of the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. The unofficial musical is based on the popular Netflix series Bridgerton, which tells the story of a group...

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