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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

The music venue SPACE, although tied to different venues in Chicagoland, is a special place for Evanston residents.

Sounds from SPACE

Hazel Hayes, Assistant A&E Editor November 17, 2023

First-timers at Union Pizzeria, the lively bar and restaurant on Chicago Avenue, might be curious as they watch people walk straight past the bar and down a dimly lit hallway. For long-time attendees of...

Sampha’s long awaited Lahai is a breath of fresh air

Jamie Brourman, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Following the release of the lead singles “Spirit 2.0” and “Only,” fans of British singer and experimental producer Sampha knew they were in for something special. It has been six years since his...

Pumpkins and puppies and paranormal activities

Emma Thomas, Assistant Photo & Art Editor November 17, 2023

Marcia Hartigan began her journey in the ice cream industry during her sophomore year of high school. Now, she's the owner of Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shoppe, a beloved Evanston ice cream parlor.

The inside scoop

Audrey Bodine, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

On a windy November evening, the chill in the air did not deter a family of four from gazing at the colorful ice cream flavors on display at Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shoppe. After several minutes spent deciding...

Opinion | Normalize Dogs Out

Opinion | Normalize Dogs Out

Will Klearman, Opinion Columnist November 17, 2023

Dogs out – a term that has taken off in the 2020s. But what exactly does it mean? No, contrary to its name, it doesn’t actually have anything to do with dogs, but rather, toes. ‘Having the dogs out’...

Opinion | Besa comes first

Opinion | Besa comes first

Emir Bombaci, Opinion Columnist November 17, 2023

Social discourse is a defining component of humanity. The ability to form one’s viewpoint from their unique background and experiences and discussing it with others is the forefront display of our complex...

The hidden Evanston board game community offers fun friends and connections.

Game on!

Izabella Paracuelles and Ashlyn Rogowski November 17, 2023

Two years ago, ETHS senior Foster Pratt walked into Alley Gallery in downtown Evanston sporting a shirt that read ‘shut up and sit down,’ the name of a popular board gaming company. One of the owners...

Opinion | Blinded by the light

Opinion | Blinded by the light

Charlotte Murray, Opinion Columnist November 17, 2023

Have you ever driven at night—or ridden shotgun—and seen a car oncoming, but only for a minute though, because you're soon blinded by bright-bluish lights? Whenever this happens to me, I always...

ETHS and The Evanstonian need to work harder to make our communities more equitable for everyone.

Toward a full reflection

Editorial Board November 17, 2023

In 1960, amidst ongoing Civil Rights protests and political turmoil, Charles R. Thomas, an ETHS alumni of 1951, became the school’s first ever African-American educator. Thomas would go on to earn a...

Freshmen and sophomores perform "I am Frankenstein"

Underclassmen put on petrifying production

Vivian Solomon, Loza Yared November 17, 2023

The tale of “Frankenstein” has always been a spine-chilling classic and critically acclaimed favorite of all looking for a story at this time of year. On Oct. 27 in the Little Theater, the freshman/sophomore...

Standley | A hair-ible mistake

Standley | A hair-ible mistake

Max Standley, Cartoonist November 17, 2023
Cartoonist Max Standley proves the importance of reading the label.
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